Cardiology

At North Springs Veterinary Referral Center, our Cardiology Department is led by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist dedicated to the expert diagnosis and treatment of both congenital and acquired heart disease. With advanced training and precision, our cardiology team performs life-saving procedures including PDA ligations, pacemaker placements, and even surgical heartworm removals. Whether your pet is experiencing subtle cardiac symptoms or facing a complex heart condition, we provide compassionate, state-of-the-art care tailored to support long-term heart health and quality of life.

Cardiology Services

Echocardiography

Electrocardiography

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Digital Thoracic Radiographs

Cardiac & Renal Blood Work

Holter Monitoring

OFA/Pre-breed Screenings

Abdominocentesis & Thoracocentesis

Agitated Saline Contrast Studies

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Direct Care of Hospitalized Emergency Cardiac Patient

Interventional Cardiac Procedures:

Transvenous Pacemaker Implantations

Transarterial ACDO Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Occlusion

Transvenous Heartworm Extraction

Samantha Salmon

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Dr. Salmon achieved her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 2016, completed a 1-year medicine and surgery rotating internship at the University of Minnesota, and then became residency trained in Veterinary Cardiology at the University of Georgia in 2020. She has practiced in Colorado Springs since completing her residency and became board-certified in 2021. Dr. Salmon’s professional interests include arrhythmia management, medical management of congestive heart failure, and catheter-based interventional procedures. Dr. Salmon also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Environmental Health and Toxicology. In her free time, she enjoys time outside with her dogs, Bee and Ladybug, and time with her family in Denver.