Premier Veterinary Teleradiology and Telemedicine
Golden Hour reads X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound studies with U.S.-licensed, ACVR board-certified radiologists, and ECGs and echocardiograms with ACVIM board-certified cardiologists. Never AI, never a resident, never a foreign-licensed reader. 24-hour service is available, with STAT reads from Super STAT to 1 hour and no contracts, no minimums and no setup fees.
- No contracts
- No minimums
- No setup fees
- No weekend upcharges
30-day rolling average for X-ray STAT reads, updated automatically from RadRequest.
- ACVR Board-CertifiedEvery study read by a radiologist
- 100% Human ReadsNever AI, never a resident
- U.S.-LicensedNever a foreign-licensed reader
- 200+ Global AwardsFor service, technology and care
Board-Certified Veterinary Telemedicine
Every consult is delivered by a U.S.-licensed, board-certified specialist. Radiology and Cardiology are available now, with Critical Care and Tele-Anesthesia coming soon.
The Hour That Matters Most
Golden hour: the first hour after a severe injury or the onset of critical illness, when rapid treatment offers the greatest chance of a positive outcome.
Fast, accurate consults help veterinarians set the right care plan within that hour, so they can keep their promises to pet owners and give every patient its best chance.
Consults You Can Depend On
Our Commitment to Clients
Partnering with Golden Hour means having a trusted ally in providing the best care possible. Our fast, accurate consults help veterinarians set consistent, appropriate care plans within the golden hour, giving every patient the highest chance of a positive outcome.
Our Commitment to Pets
Golden Hour is a lifeline during an animal's most vulnerable moments. Our specialists and technology help veterinarians make critical decisions quickly and accurately, when time matters most for healing.
Every Read. Every Time. Board-Certified.
Every consult is performed by a U.S.-licensed, board-certified veterinary specialist, the same credentials required at leading veterinary teaching hospitals. Never AI.
ACVR
Veterinary Radiology. American College of Veterinary Radiology.
ACVIM
Veterinary Cardiology. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
ACVECC
Critical Care and Tele-ICU, coming soon. American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
ACVAA
Tele-Anesthesia, coming soon. American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.
- Never AIA board-certified specialist interprets every study.
- Never a residentCases are never handed to a specialist in training.
- Never a foreign-licensed readerEvery specialist holds a U.S. veterinary license.
King, the reason we exist
It Began With King
In 2006, our founders' English Bulldog, King, waited days for radiology results during an emergency. They built PetRays so no clinic would wait like that again, and the same team leads Golden Hour today.
What Clinics Are Saying
Trusted by emergency hospitals, specialty centers and general practices nationwide.
Golden Hour's board-certified radiologists consistently deliver fast turnaround times without using AI, and the fact that there are no contracts makes it an easy choice for our team.
Knowing our cases are interpreted by board-certified radiologists with no AI involvement and no contracts gives our general practice confidence every single day.
Golden Hour's leadership history with PetRays and their proven track record made us comfortable moving all of our locations to their faster turnaround platform.
Their rapid turnaround times and commitment to human-only, board-certified interpretations help us keep surgical cases moving efficiently.
As a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, we depend on consistent reads without holiday or weekend upcharges, and Golden Hour delivers every time.
Golden Hour's board-certified team provides dependable, fast turnaround reports that support our emergency clinicians when minutes matter most.
The Most Decorated Team in Veterinary Telemedicine
Healthcare Business Review named Golden Hour Veterinary Telemedicine Service of the Year 2026, and the team has earned more than 200 global awards for customer service, technology and business excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Golden Hour use AI to interpret veterinary X-rays and radiology studies?
No. Golden Hour never uses AI to interpret X-rays or radiology studies. Every read is performed by a U.S.-licensed, ACVR board-certified veterinary radiologist.
Does Golden Hour require a contract for veterinary teleradiology services?
No. Golden Hour has no contracts for radiology or cardiology services. Clinics use the service per case, with no long-term commitment and no cost to set up an account.
Does Golden Hour have minimum case requirements or minimum monthly fees?
No. Golden Hour has no minimum case requirements and no minimum monthly fees. Clinics of any size can send cases as needed.
How does Golden Hour's veterinary teleradiology pricing work?
Golden Hour uses a pass-through model similar to human teleradiology: the consult fee is passed through to the pet owner as part of the visit. There are no setup fees, no account fees and no weekend or holiday upcharges. Contact Golden Hour for current fee schedules.
What services does Golden Hour provide?
Veterinary teleradiology for X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound by ACVR board-certified radiologists, and veterinary cardiology for ECGs and echocardiograms by ACVIM board-certified cardiologists. Critical Care and Tele-Anesthesia are coming soon.
Is Golden Hour available 24 hours a day?
Yes. 24-hour service is available, with STAT radiology reads from Super STAT to 1 hour.
What makes Golden Hour different from other veterinary teleradiology services?
Golden Hour was founded by the original team behind PetRays and has earned more than 200 global awards, including 11 People's Choice awards for Favorite Customer Service. Every read is by a U.S.-licensed, board-certified specialist: never AI, never a resident, never a foreign-licensed reader. There are no contracts, no minimums and no setup fees.
Make Golden Hour your radiology partner
Board-certified reads on your schedule, from Super STAT to 48 hour.
No contracts. No minimums. No setup fees.