Welcome to Our Internal Medicine Department
Complex Cases Benefit from an Internist's Expertise
BEVS’ internal medicine department offers you and your clients a team of expert detectives who can diagnose and treat even the most challenging diseases and disorders. Our internal medicine specialists and certified veterinary technicians pore over each patient’s medical history and clinical symptoms, then use our extensive suite of sophisticated diagnostic tools to uncover evidence and locate the most likely cause. When you refer your puzzling patients to BEVS, you can feel confident that they will receive the most thorough, thoughtful care possible.

The conditions our internists treat include:
  • Bleeding disorders or anemia 
  • Chronic sneezing or nasal discharge 
  • Chronic vomiting or diarrhea 
  • Coughing and other breathing problems 
  • Disorders that require feeding tube placement or partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) 
  • Endocrine diseases: adrenal and thyroid disorders, complicated diabetes, Cushing’s disease 
  • Gastrointestinal disease 
  • Immune-related disorders 
  • Infectious diseases 
  • Kidney and bladder disease 
  • Liver disease 
  • Multiple concurrent conditions 
  • Pancreatitis 
  • Suspected neoplasia 
  • Unexplained fever 
  • Unexplained weight loss
Tools and Technology
BEVS has invested in cutting-edge equipment and offers a full range of diagnostic capabilities onsite, including imaging technology:

  • Computed Tomography (CT): Multi-slice, with a gantry large enough to accommodate a giant breed canine’s chest
  • Digital X-rays
  • Echocardiography
  • Endoscopy: Including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, and thoracoscopy
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Interventional Radiology (IR)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with a 1.5-tesla magnet 
  • Ultrasound 

Additional onsite methodologies include:
  • Fine-needle aspiration or biopsy 
  • Bone marrow aspiration or biopsy 
  • Sophisticated in-house laboratory testing 
  • Advanced blood pressure monitoring
Our Team of Experts
Bryan Harnett, DVM, DACVIM, Medical Director and Owner
DVM: Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine 
Internship and Residency: Animal Medical Center, New York City

Elisabeth Zenger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 
DVM: Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine 
Internship: Sacramento Animal Medical Group 
Residency: Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Center

Rebecca J. Stevens, VMD (Practice Limited to Internal Medicine) 
VMD: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine 
Internship: Foster Hospital for Small Animals, Tufts University 
Residency: Matthew J. Ryan Hospital, University of Pennsylvania 
A Truly Collaborative Approach

The best relationships successfully serve the interests of both partners. Our goal is to support you, your practice, and your patients in a manner that works well for all parties.

Each month, we will be sending you information about our services and other items we hope you find helpful. If you have any questions about our internal medicine services, or would like to discuss a patient, please call us at 802.863.BEVS (2387). To help expedite the referral process, you can fill out our Patient Referral Form online, or visit our Referring Veterinary Portal. We’re here to help in whatever way we can.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols 

In early June, we started allowing clients to enter the building with their pets. Masks will still be required until further notice to allow time for our staff to get fully vaccinated. Please visit our COVID-19 web page for updates, including details on all of our safety protocols. We are still experiencing a high demand for emergency veterinary services and continue to triage emergency cases to care for the most critically injured or ill pets first.
Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists
1417 Marshall Avenue, Williston, VT 05495 | 802.863.2387 | bevsvt.com
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