Premier Veterinary Teleradiology & Telemedicine — Expert Consultations Delivered Within the Golden Hour




Experience Premier
Veterinary Telemedicine delivered within the Golden Hour!
Experience Premier
Veterinary Telemedicine delivered within the Golden Hour!
Live STAT Radiology Turn-Around Time Tracker
Golden Hour Live STAT Radiology Performance — 30-Day Rolling Average
16 Minutes
Updated in real time, 24/7 — including nights, weekends, and holidays
Board-Certified Veterinary Telemedicine Consultations
Every consultation delivered by a U.S.-licensed, board-certified specialist — never AI, never a resident, never overseas. Four specialties. One trusted team.
Veterinary Teleradiology
STAT and routine radiology interpretations by ACVR board-certified veterinary radiologists. All modalities — radiographs, CT, MRI, ultrasound. Rapid turnaround, human reads only.
- ACVR Board-Certified Radiologists
- STAT & Routine Reads
- All Modalities Accepted
- No AI — Ever
Veterinary Cardiology
Cardiac ultrasound and ECG consultations interpreted by ACVIM board-certified veterinary cardiologists. Expert cardiac reads delivered with the speed and accuracy your patients deserve.
- ACVIM Board-Certified Cardiologists
- Echocardiography & ECG
- Cardiac Ultrasound Reads
- No AI — Ever
Tele-ICU & Critical Care
Remote critical care consultations by board-certified veterinary criticalists. Real-time guidance for your most complex and critically ill patients when every minute matters most.
- Board-Certified Criticalists
- Real-Time Remote Consultation
- Critical & Emergency Cases
- No AI — Ever
Tele-Anesthesia
Remote anesthesia consultations by board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists. Pre-anesthetic planning, protocol guidance, and real-time support for your surgical and procedure cases.
- Board-Certified Anesthesiologists
- Pre-Anesthetic Planning
- Protocol Guidance & Support
- No AI — Ever
No Contracts ● No Minimums ● No Setup Fees ● No AI ● No Overseas Readers
GOLDEN HOUR: The initial hour following severe injury or the onset of critical illness when rapid treatment offers the greatest chance for positive patient outcomes.
Consultations You Can Depend On
Our Commitment to Clients
Partnering with Golden Hour means having a trusted ally in the quest to provide the best care possible. Our fast and accurate telemedicine consultations empower veterinarians to establish consistent and appropriate care plans within the golden hour, ensuring the highest opportunity for positive patient outcomes. Gone are the days of uncertainty when making promises to pet owners; with Golden Hour, veterinarians can confidently fulfill their commitment to save and improve lives. Our veterinary teleradiology services provide reliable interpretation support for clinics nationwide.
Our Commitment to Pets
Golden Hour represents a lifeline during an animals most vulnerable moments. By leveraging our expertise and cutting-edge technology, we enable veterinarians to make critical decisions swiftly and accurately, increasing the likelihood of positive treatment outcomes. The golden hour becomes a beacon of hope, where time becomes a powerful tool for healing. Golden Hour is your partner in animal healthcare, here when you need expert consultations delivered on time. Our services provide reliable support for clinics nationwide.
Every Read. Every Time.
100% Human — Never AI.
Every radiology interpretation, every cardiology read, every critical care and anesthesia consultation delivered by Golden Hour is performed exclusively by a U.S.-licensed, board-certified veterinary specialist. No AI. No exceptions.
Every Consultation. Every Specialty. Board-Certified.
Golden Hour specialists hold the highest board certifications in their respective fields — the same credentials required at the most advanced veterinary teaching hospitals in the world.
Veterinary Radiology
Internal Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
Anesthesia & Analgesia
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.
Dr. Amanda
Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Pacific Northwest
We switched after a price increase elsewhere, and Golden Hour's lower per-case pricing, no weekend upcharges, and real radiologist reads have been a game changer.
Dr. Michael
Specialty Referral Center, Southwest
Knowing our cases are interpreted by board-certified radiologists with no AI involvement and no contracts gives our general practice confidence every single day.
Dr. Sarah
General Practice
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.
Jason, Practice Manager
Multi-Location Veterinary Group, Midwest
Their rapid turnaround times and commitment to human-only, board-certified interpretations help us keep surgical cases moving efficiently.
Dr. Priya
Veterinary Surgery Center, Southwest
As a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, we depend on consistent reads without holiday or weekend upcharges, and Golden Hour delivers every time.
Dr. Anthony
24-Hour Emergency & Specialty Hospital, New England
The combination of lower per-case pricing, no contracts, and experienced radiologists — no AI shortcuts — has improved both our workflow and our bottom line.
Dr. Lauren
General Practice, Midwest
Golden Hour's board-certified team provides dependable, fast turnaround reports that support our emergency clinicians when minutes matter most.
Dr. Carlos
Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Southeast
Their transparent pricing, no-contract model, and leadership experience dating back to PetRays gave us confidence we were partnering with a proven, long-term provider.
Megan, Hospital Administrator
Specialty Referral Center, Southwest
The Most Decorated Team in Veterinary Telemedicine
Over 200 global awards spanning customer service, technology, and business excellence — more than any other veterinary telemedicine provider in history.




















Frequently Asked Questions
No. Golden Hour never uses AI to interpret x-rays or radiology studies. Every read is performed exclusively by a 100% U.S.-licensed, ACVR board-certified veterinary radiologist. We believe AI-assisted interpretation is no substitute for the expertise and clinical judgment of a board-certified specialist, particularly for STAT and critical care cases where accuracy is life-critical.
No. Golden Hour has no contracts for radiology or cardiology services. Veterinary clinics and hospitals can use our services on a per-case basis with no long-term commitment required. There is also no cost to set up an account.
No. Golden Hour has no minimum case requirements and no minimum monthly fees. Clinics of any size — from solo practitioners to large multi-location hospitals — can submit cases as needed with no volume commitments.
Golden Hour operates on a pass-through pricing model similar to human teleradiology services. The consultation fee is passed through to the pet owner as part of the visit cost, with no additional financial burden on the clinic or hospital. There are no setup fees and no account fees. Contact us directly for current fee schedules.
Golden Hour provides board-certified veterinary teleradiology consultations including radiology, cardiology, and critical care telemedicine. All radiology interpretations are performed by U.S.-licensed, ACVR board-certified veterinary radiologists — never AI. Golden Hour has no contracts, no minimums, and no setup fees.
Golden Hour is led by the most decorated team in veterinary telemedicine with 200+ global awards including 7 People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Customer Service. Every read is performed by a U.S.-licensed, ACVR board-certified veterinary radiologist — no AI, no overseas readers, no residents. There are no contracts, no minimums, and no setup fees. Golden Hour was founded by the original team behind PetRays, the pioneering global leader in veterinary teleradiology.