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Flower Mound, TX 75028
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Schedule your pet for an appointment with TeleCardiology by CVCA. We have near term appointments available.
Before you bring your pet in, be sure to fill out this form.
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Driving Directions
Find Our Imaging Center
Travel south on S Mayhill Road (FM 2499) to Flower Mound for 12.7 miles. (Local names for FM 2499 will change to State School Road and Barrel Strap Road. Remain on FM 2499 to destination.)
Dallas
Take I-35E for about 5.7 miles, follow signs to merge to Texas 114 TEXpress; travel 12.5 miles to FM2499 in grapevine. Use the right 2 lanes to take the FM 2499 N/Grapevine Mills Pkwy to exit toward Grapevine Mills Mall/Stars and Stripes Way. Follow FM2499 to your destination in Flower Mound, about 6.5 miles.
Take TX-121N. Merge onto I-820 N/TX-121N. Take Exit 23 A on the left for TX-121 N/Tx 183E. Merge onto TX-121 TEXPress/TX 183 TEXPRESS.
Take the TX-121N exit toward D.F. W. arpt. Continue on TX-121N. Use the right 2 lanes to take the FM 2499 N/Grapevine Mills Pkway exit toward Grapevine Mills Mall/Stars and Stripes Way. Keep left at the fork and continue toward FM 2499. Follow FM2499 to your destination in Flower Mound.
Take TX-232 S/US-75S. Take Sam Rayburn Tollway S and 1-35E to S Stemmons Fwy to Lewisville. Take exit 452 From 35E N. Merge onto TX-11 S. US/75 S. Take exit 38C to merge onto TX-121 S/Sam Rayburn Tollway S/SRT. Continue to travel Sam Rayburn Tollway about 20 miles. Use the right 2 lanes to merge onto I-35N toward Denton. Take exit 452 toward Farm to Market 1171/Main St. Take W Main St and Cross Timbers Rd to your Destination in Flower Mound.
Located Within
We are located within the Flower Mound Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center. To reach the main hospital directly:
3905 Long Prairie Road, Building 1
Flower Mound, TX 75028
TeleCardiology by CVCA Team
Meet The Team
Dr. Hanes and Dr. Hickey are the board-certified cardiologists leading our TeleCardiology by CVCA team.
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Derek Hanes
DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Derek Hanes
DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Derek is a Texan by birth, spending a large portion of his childhood in central New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor’s in Science degree (Biology) from the New Mexico School of Mines. In 2013, Derek received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma School of Veterinary Medicine and Health Sciences.
He then went on to pursue a general rotating internship with Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland, WA. Immediately following this internship, Derek pursued a post-doctoral fellowship with the University of California Davis working in animal models of myocardial infarction and the associated myocardial remodeling which ensues.
After fellowship, Derek relocated to Denver, CO for residency training in Cardiology with Rocky Mountain Veterinary Cardiology. Derek completed his residency and was board certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2018.
His professional interests include minimally invasive cardiac interventions and chronic management of congestive heart failure.
In his free time, Derek enjoys cooking, as well as trying new and exotic foods and restaurants. He also has two canine companions and a horse with which he enjoys being outdoors on the trails enjoying nature.”
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Michael Hickey
DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Michael Hickey
DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Hickey earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Maryland-College Park in 2005, where a few excellent physiology courses got him interested in cardiology. He received a DVM from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. He then completed a rotating internship at the Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine in Vienna.
In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants with his wife, Katie, planning for future travel, following the Maryland Terps and DC United, and spending time with his 2 mixed breed dogs, Mia and Mosley.
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Alexis (Lexi) Stephen
Licensed Sonographer
Alexis (Lexi) Stephen
Licensed Sonographer
A native Texan, Lexi is a licensed sonographer living in the Dallas area. Lexi has developed and honed her sonography skills on the human medicine side. Lexi is an expert in echography, capturing high quality images at Baylor Scott and White in the Invasive Cardiology department, and in Cardiac Rehabilitation for nearly 7 years.
Lexi is excited to transition to veterinary medicine, which she feels is her true calling.
She is the proud owner of 4 dogs (including a new puppy!) and 1 cat.
She loves spending time with her furry family and all kinds of outdoor activities. While Lexi takes her job seriously, she doesn’t take herself too seriously with a sense of humor for whatever life brings.
Lexi shares, “I cannot wait to start this amazing journey with the team at SVP in CVCA Specialty care – and learn along the way!”
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
CVCA makes the experience for you and your pet easy and stress-free.
Prior to Appointment
01. Prior to Appointment
- Complete an appointment registration form within a week of the date of your appointment (to ensure we have the most accurate information).
- Most of the time, records can be faxed to us from your primary care veterinarian prior to your appointment.
- Please bring along a list of all medication strengths and dosages or the pill vials. You may follow your normal routine for medications and feeding that day.
- If your pet has had any X-Rays taken recently, please bring those with you as well, as they cannot be faxed.
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Appointment Check-In
02. Appointment Check-In
- CVCA will verify we have a completed appointment registration form on file for your pet.
- For returning clients, CVCA will take a few moments to confirm your contact information.
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Patient Blood Pressure
03. Patient Blood Pressure
- A technician will take your pet for echocardiogram imaging.
- A blood pressure reading may be performed by CVCA staff, depending on the age of your pet and his or her medications.
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Echocardiogram
04. Echocardiogram
- The state licensed, highly-trained sonographer will take a series of detailed cardiac images of your pet’s heart.
- The echocardiogram is an ultrasound of your pet’s heart. The echocardiogram is not painful and takes about 15-25 minutes in most cases.
- The exam involves your pet lying down on a table, and an ultrasound probe is placed on the chest against the heart.
- Our skilled technicians work alongside the sonographer to make sure your pet is comfortable while we get quality images.
- We will bring your pet back to the waiting room when we have captured all the images.
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Completion of the Appointment
05. Completion of the Appointment
- Your pet’s images and history will be uploaded for our board-certified cardiologist to review.
- You will pay TeleCardiology by CVCA for the Imaging appointment, inclusive of the full work up for the day. TeleCardiology by CVCA accepts cash, credit cards, personal checks, CareCredit, and scratchpay.
(Note that your primary care veterinarian will be in contact with you later, and may have recommended additional tests or prescriptions to consider as part of the cardiac recommendations for your pet.) - Our cardiologist will send a full report to your primary care veterinarian within 48 business hours.
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Primary Care Veterinarian
06. Follow Up from Your Primary Care Veterinarian
- Your primary care veterinarian will follow up with you directly on the cardiology findings and care recommendations.
- Informed by the full evaluation from our cardiologist, your primary care veterinarian will provide clear information on your pet’s heart health and any next steps in care, including any medications or care instructions you will need.
- Your primary care veterinarian also has access to clarify anything with our cardiologist, so you are assured of having personalized care for your pet.
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Diagnostics Service
Bring Your Stable Pet
TeleCardiology by CVCA is a cardiac diagnostics service available for asymptomatic (stable) pets only, We do not have direct onsite veterinary supervision.
We cannot see highly anxious pets that require sedation administered by a veterinarian.
Please discuss with your primary care veterinarian if TeleCardiology by CVCA is right for your pet.
If your pet is experiencing symptoms or clinical signs, please take your pet to urgent care for immediate stabilization of their cardiac symptoms and condition.
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FAQ
Get The Facts
Here are a few of the typical questions, with answers, that you may have about your upcoming appointment.
How long is a typical TeleCardiology by CVCA appointment?
A typical appointment is about 1 hour long. This allows us to get your pet checked in, take a blood pressure reading, and capture a series of high-quality echocardiogram images of your pet for detailed evaluation by our cardiologist.
What is an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It is considered the “Gold Standard” of diagnostics and is how our cardiologist obtains the best information regarding your pet’s heart. It is a painless procedure to your pet and gives a clear understanding of your pet’s heart function.
Will I get a treatment plan for my pet?
Yes. You will get a treatment plan through your primary care veterinarian. Our cardiologist will share a comprehensive report that provides thorough diagnostics, prognosis and treatment plan recommendations to your primary care within 48 business hours of your appointment. Your primary care will contact you and share this information as part of your pet’s holistic care plan.
What happens after the imaging appointment?
Your primary care doctor will contact you with the findings and care plan for your pet. If there are any medications, additional tests or therapies needed, your primary care veterinarian will help you get the information, any medications or additional tests to provide follow up care from the appointment.
Will the onsite TeleCardiology Imaging team be able to answer my medical questions about my pet’s cardiac care?
No. The TeleCardiology Imaging team is here to provide diagnostic testing (imaging and related information) to the CVCA Cardiologist to complete a full evaluation and assessment. The team providing the imaging onsite are available to help make your pet comfortable and to collect the information for the doctor. The team is not trained and qualified to provide medical assessments.
Think of this appointment as being similar to if you need to get an X-Ray image for a potential bone fracture, which is sent to your doctor for professional medical assessment and treatment care.
My pet is symptomatic and/or in distress. Can you provide care to their cardiac health?
No. If your pet is symptomatic and/or in great distress, you should seek immediate care at your local veterinary emergency clinic. This is a diagnostic service to provide insights and recommendations for care of cardiac issues, or to provide cardiac clearances for other procedures.
My pet is highly anxious, and may not remain calm for the echocardiogram. How should I handle that?
If your pet has mild anxiety that can be easily managed with sedatives, discuss options with your primary care veterinarian prior to the imaging appointment.
If your pet is very anxious and there is a risk that we cannot get the imaging successfully captured without full sedation, we cannot perform an echocardiogram. We do not have a doctor on premise who can provide that higher level of sedation management support to capture images.
Do you have the cardiologist on premise that I can speak with during the appointment?
No. The cardiologist is not on premise at our TeleCardiology by CVCA imaging center.
Can I be in the room with my pet during the echocardiogram?
No. This is simply a diagnostic imaging appointment to capture high-quality images for diagnostic and care recommendations. Our team is highly-trained to provide exceptional care to your pet and capture clear images efficiently. We will keep you apprised of progress and bring your pet to you as soon as we get the images the cardiologist will need.
How can I schedule appointments directly with TeleCardiology by CVCA (for other pets, for example)?
TeleCardiology by CVCA is a referral-based service. That means, we only accept patients who were referred to us by a primary care veterinarian.
If you think you need an appointment for a pet, please contact your primary care veterinarian for a potential referral to TeleCardiology by CVCA and we’ll get you set for an appointment.
Will I get information on a diagnosis and treatment plan for my pet's cardiac care?
You and your veterinarian will receive detailed information in your email within 48 hours of the appointment. We provide you with all the information you need for your pet's cardiac care so you can work with your primary care veterinarian and begin treatment if needed. We do not provide a treatment plan or prescribe medication.
How does my primary care veterinarian know what is going on with my pet's cardiac care?
We send them a detailed report and keep them completely in the loop regarding cardiac care -- often the same day of your appointment. CVCA works with our partners in primary care through a co-managed care philosophy: as expert specialists in cardiac care, we provide all the information you and your primary care need on your pet's cardiology care. Your primary care is still the hub of your pet's healthcare and factors in this cardiology information with all the other healthcare your pet receives.
Payment Flexibility
Pay Your Way
We offer many options to flexibly pay for our cardiology services, including CareCredit and Scratchpay for qualified applicants – ask a CVCA team member for more information.
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We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards
6-month deferred interest on credit cards
6-month deferred interest available on credit card transactions
24 months at a set interest rate for surgeries
Apply online at carecredit.com prior to appointment
Tip: Applying for 2-3x the appointment estimate can defray unexpected costs
12- and 24-month repayment with a variable interest rate
No prepayment penalty
Apply in 90 seconds with no hard credit check
Tip: Scratchpay offers an “Interest-free” Take 5 plan – break your bill into 5 easy payments
Testimonials
Hear Their Stories
My cat has congestive heart failure, and I can't thank the staff at CVCA enough for their ongoing clear communication, responsiveness to any questions I have, great bedside manner, and expertise. Their consistent support is so very much appreciated.
- Krystyn K.
I just cannot say enough good things about the entire CVCA experience. Every single aspect of the appointment was perfect. The doctor was so compassionate and loving to our big boy. He made sure he was thorough, very focused, detail-oriented, and made sure we understood completely my pet’s care plan and next steps. We walked away feeling 100% better than when we came in for our appointment. I would highly recommend CVCA to anyone.
- Candice
Like many people nowadays, our pets mean more to us than ever. Our Great Dane had a couple of severe health concerns come up by the time he was 8 months old, one of them being a cardiac condition. Reassurance that he would be well cared for no matter what his cardiac exam results were took a lot of the weight off my shoulders. The educational conversations I had with the cardiologist were concise and helped me understand what was going on with him so I could provide better care at home. He is now 2 years old and thriving! If you are looking for cardiac care for your giant breed dog I would highly recommend CVCA because having a provider willing to level with you and explain diagnoses, causes, and treatment plans with patience in layman's terms is priceless.
- C. M.
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