My cat was treated for hyperthyroidism at AVMI. The staff is caring and dedicated and the facility is top rate with roomy condos for the cats being treated. They have webcams in the condos; so you can check on your cat. I would highly recommend this facility if your cat needs I-131 treatment. Read Less

If your cat has hyper thyroid condition, this is the fix for it. We have had our third cat treated here and every time has had an excellent result. It is a bit hard to have the car in isolation for almost 2 weeks after but then they are completely cured and no longer suffer from effects of the condition. What more could you ask! There at also so good with the animals that you almost don't mind leaving them they're for the short time treatment takes. Read Less

Our kitty is about 20 and had a ferocious appetite but remained scrawny when she was hyperthyroid. AVMI was able to get us an appointment very soon after I called, answered all my questions and didn't pressure me to "make the sale". The kitty cams were so helpful in being able to monitor our baby through her stay. Best of all, AVMI was able to get our girl in and out in the minimum 4 days! Today our kitty has a healthy, round little tummy and throws herself at our feet often, demanding belly rubs and purring contently. She even feels more soft and plush since her treatment! We can't thank Dr. Broome and his staff enough for "fixing" our kitty.Just 1 word of caution! If AVMI recommends IV treatments for your kitty after release, go to your local vet or AVMI to have it done. You'll save your kitty a lot of unnecessary pain, and your vet may very well be willing to offer you a bundle deal, as ours did.Good luck! =^.^= Read Less

I am so impressed with this facility. Doctor Broom, Heather and the rest of the staff were wonderful. My little furbaby was in good hands. The doctor explained the procedure as well as aftercare very thoroughly. Heather was also amazing. She called me daily to provide me with updates. Very sweet and also very thorough. Great customer service. She really is a gem.The webcam is also awesome. I was able to check in on my cat throughout the day. This brought me peace. So glad I brought my cat here. Read Less

Thank you for helping Kato.  He is doing well, gaining weight, and his patchy fur has grown back in.  He is beautiful and happy. three months post radiation.The whole experience was very good and very interesting. Read Less

I took my cat Jack to AVMI for radio iodine therapy for his hyperthyroidism. The clinic was great. The doctor discussed everything with me, answering all questions thoroughly. The staff was friendly. After leaving Jack at the clinic for his treatment the vet called me later in the day to let me know about results and how he was doing. The staff called during his week long stay to update me on his status. The iCat video stream was a great way to stay connected with Jack while he had to stay at the clinic for the week. I would absolutely recommend AVMI to everyone who is in need of their skills. Read Less

If you are checking out this site you are probably wondering if this is the best place to take your cat.  I was here two weeks ago and decided to make an appointment.  If your cat is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism as was mine and you have found out about the radioactive iodine treatment available at Advanced Veterinary Medical Imaging, then you have found the BEST place to treat your cat.  The radioactive iodine therapy can be a little expensive (but worth every cent considering the other treatments) - about $1500 for my cat who had to stay the full 7 days, but could be much less - about $1000  for your cat if you already have x-rays and a current blood test from your vet.  I had a current blood test but no x-rays so AVMI contacted my vet and got the blood test and took the needed x-rays.  Dr. Broome and his entire staff are very gracious and professional.  My cat "Tay Tay" is home and back to her normal self now and there is no need to medicate her daily as before.  I can't tell you how incredibly impressed I am by the personal courteous compassionate professional service provided by AVMI.  They really are TEN STAR! Read Less

When we arrived at AVMI today, we were very anxious and stressed. The staff greeted us with warmth and friendly words that eased our stress right away. Dr. Broome also greeted us with a big smile and immediately began explaining what we should expect for our kitty's stay with him. We were reassured that he was in good hands and would be cared for with the utmost respect and love. Thank you Dr. Broome for your skills and dedication to helping us and other kitty owners. We truly appreciate the time you gave us to answer our questions and concerns.Read Less

First off, Dr. Broome was wonderful. He clearly is an expert in his field, but is also skilled in the "art" of medicine. I was very impressed with his bedside manner as well as the efficiency and attention to detail of the organization. He explained the treatment process to the appropriate level for his audience, clearly addressed concerns, was very available for questions, and instilled confidence that my kitty was in good hands. Despite having a "difficult patient", Vanessa and the other staff members were attentive and caring to my Freya. They kept me updated regularly and truly seem to enjoy what they do. Many thanks, keep up the strong work! Read Less

Just got my cat back after taking him to AVMI for five days, due to hyperthyroidism. The entire experience was great, from start to finish. Making the appt was easy, customer service was quick and knowledgeable, staff was friendly. And the best part was that they have webcams to watch your babies when they're hospitalized! Every email I sent was answered quickly and thoroughly. All Q's answered at pick up. Thank you guys so much for taking such great care of Herman! I hope his thyroid levels come back good next month:) Read Less

Wow! Just Wow! Our kitty just came home after a four night stay for thyroid radiation. I can't say enough about how organized, intuitive, communicative, and thoughtful the team at AVMI is. They honestly should give classes to all businesses on how to communicate with customers, anticipate their needs, and just be considerate in general. They treated us as though we were handing over our human child for treatment. They go above and beyond to make sure you feel as secure as possible with your choice and keep you informed of every single action with your cat. The webcam and access to her medical record is awesome!!!! Read Less

Outstanding care and communications.  I highly recommend AVMI and Dr. Brooke and each and every staff member.  The facility is pleasant and calming to enter, clean and bright.  With video cams to observe my Lily and seeing her calm and not appearing all agitated provided peace of mind and comfort to me. The price, $1300, is well worth the cure.  Thorough follow-up communication updates and recommendations were e-mailed.  At 16 years old she will need periodic blood testing, but she is putting on weight and her pleasant disposition has returned.  I would wish everyone the luxury of utilizing this facility if necessary. Read Less

Excellent in every way.  Us and our 17 year old cat made it through this treatment and the whole way, the team at AVMI were outstanding.  Personal, caring and thorough.  Lots of communication so you know what is going on every step of the way.So far, after one month, our handsome cat is healthy and happy!  Don't hesitate... it was a positive experience! Read Less

I had my kitty's I-131 done here when she was in low stage (2-3) kidney disease. She was allergic to the hyperthyroidism medication. Dr. Broome was great during the consult, explaining the procedure and asking for all of the details necessary to take care of my girl for the week. They treated her well, even gave her all of her medications daily or twice daily, explained the after care of fluids and a t4 supplement due to her kidney disease. They also gave her a thyroid scan and a customized dose of the I-131. Dropped off Sunday, picked up Thursday. I watched her on the webcam as much as I could!She lived for two years after this, and she didn't pass away from thyroid issues. Thanks so much for all you do. Read Less

I cannot recommend these people any higher. They were efficient, caring, had amazon follow through, were on the ball abs best of all - took amazing care of our cat.It was daunting to have her out of the home for 10 days but with the camera to watch her in her "condo", the (almost) daily calls and emails and news fromAVMI, they really were fantastic. Just great. Read Less

We loved this place. Dr. Broome and his staff are amazing. My baby Diesel has been home 2 days and eating so good. He seems happier and so much like his old self. We loved the Webcam, so good to see him relaxing. Thanks to all of you. You are fantastic.Read Less

Very happy with my visit to AVMI, even though my dog's MRI showed my worst fear...The receptionist was very kind to us (I was an emotional mess and my dog peed on the lobby floor three times). Dr. Broome explained everything to my satisfaction and I felt very comfortable having them do the imaging for us. Their pricing was much lower than what I was quoted at VCA and well worth the drive from Redondo Beach to Tustin. Read Less

My Fluff had treatment in March and as of July his T4 was normal and all his symptoms have vanished. Grateful for Dr. Broome's expertise and staff. I did a lot of research before I chose this facility and I'm so glad I did. We traveled from AZ for the treatment and it was absolutely worth it! If any of my other kitties end up hyper-t, we'll be back. Read Less

My cat Kovu spent his last three weeks of his life at this place.  Kovu was my best friend, my baby, he was very intelligent, sweet and outgoing.  He had hyperthyroidism since 2009 which he had been treated with Methimazole10mg.  Two and half years ago he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy which he was being treated with furesomide.  In May of this year my primary vet found a large lump near his neck.  It turned out to be a cancerous tumor.  Kovu's oncologist Dr. Vaughn suggested I take him to Dr. Michael Broome to California who could treat him with radiation and kill the cancer.  I was told the success rate would be around 95 percent. I also read up on this vet and read all the rave reviews so I decided to give Kovu a final opportunity for life.  When I took him Kovu was energetic and full of life despite his illnesses.  Kovu was treated with a large dosage of radio iodine for the large tumor.  Dr. Broome said he'd be able to go home in two weeks.  Well at the two week mark Kovu had stopped eating on his own.  Dr. Broome said he'd had to stay until Kovu started eating on his own.  Well unfortunately he progressively got worse.  Dr. Broome did tube feed him and gave him stimulant to eat and other treatments but to no avail.  I picked up my cat and when he was given to me he was emaciated he had lost three pounds he was like a zombie he didn't recognize my father or me.  He wouldn't eat for us I was in great despair.  I took him with me but he gasped for breathe and died in my arms at LAX waiting for our flight back home to Las Vegas.  If your cat is terminal like mine please DON'T take him to this place.  I believe the isolation took a great role in his decline.  I regret with all my heart isolating my precious Kovu for the last few weeks of his life from his family.  I should have kept him home and put him down when my family and I saw fit.  At least I have the consolation that Kovu died in my arms way from that clinic.  Please don't take your cat to this place if he is in the condition mine was.  Dr. Broome should never had accepted Kovu for radiation treatment he knew very well that my cat in that health condition could not absorb this treatment and on the contrary it would kill him fast.  He should have rejected Kovu and returned him to us.  Because he put us and our cat through pain and suffering.  Don't take your cat to Dr. Broome because he has no conscience and he only cares for money.  This has been a painful disgrace for me and my dad. Read Less

I'm very much impressed with the way AVMI handled treating my cat Skywalker. My poor furry baby was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in May of this year. Doctor Broome and staff are very professional and helpful. The front office staff responded to my emails within hours. The price I was originally quoted was on point to what I was actually charged for the procedure. My kitty ended up staying at AVMI for a total of 7 days, and I could watch him any time (between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm) on a webcam, which is a complimentary service. One month after discharge - thyroid levels are back to normal! Thank you very much, Dr. Broome and staff :) Read Less

Brought my kitty Chance in for Radio-iodine therapy. I was very hesitant about the whole thing and leaving him there for up 7 days potentially. When i got there Dr. Broom, explained the whole procedure to me and was very detailed about the information and took the time to answer my questions and address my concerns. Once I left my kitty there for the procedure, I was able to watch him on a webcam! This gave me great comfort since there are no visits allowed during the stay there. I got daily results on his eating and using the litter box and was also updated on any medical stuff that they did! The staff was very welcoming on my phone calls and provided great attention to my Chancey kitty! If I ever know of a pet owner that needs to have this procedure done, I will definitely recommend Dr. Broome and Advanced Veterinary Medical Imaging. Thank you again! Read Less

Wonderful experience, was given details starting with treatment to after care for 2 tumors, hyperthyroidism. We can watch our cat in his cubilcle all day, 2 streams available so 2 devices can watch 5 minutes at a time. That aspect was really comforting. He stayed 6 days due to his treatment, he did develop a bladder infection and they treated him immediately with antibiotics. Very satisfied with professionalism, explanations and educating us on the diagnosis and treatment, and most importantly aftercare. Read Less

I took my Ella, who is 16, to AVMI for the thyroid treatment. She had this issue for two years and was so skinny that I thought I might have waited too long.  I decided to keep her there the two weeks until she was completely free of the radiation.  I did visit her halfway through the stay and spent some time with her.  Like every pet parent, I stressed because of her age, weight and her abandonment issues, but, few days in, I realized that I worried about nothing. (I do want to say that I knew going in that there were risks.  One of the two vets I consulted with  even told me that the radiation treatment may make her go from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid and she would still need medicine.)Ella's been home a few weeks now and is doing well.  I still have to give her sub-q fluids, which she hates, but other than that she is fine.  She's eating like a horse. I cannot wait until she starts to gain weight.  We go to the vet this weekend for her follow up.The staff was wonderful with her.  They even switched her litter area with her bed area, because she preferred to hide.  And I was happy to see how content she looked in her temporary home via iCat camera.  Dr. Broome, although I saw him just the one time, was very thorough in telling me the procedure and what to expect.  The follow up emails were also wonderful.  Thank you all so much. Read Less

Alright, I wasn't going to post, but after reading about how other people's animals have died from this procedure I have decided to include my input as well. When I asked TWO days ago if an animal has died from this procedure, I was told that they had never had an animal die from it, but I just read about how this procedure killed another cat a couple months ago at this center! This treatment killed my cat 24 hours after she received the treatment! AVMI denied it was the procedure time and time again. The doctor even called me "deluded" (I even heard one of the front desk people be INCREDIBLY rude to a customer over the phone), but I know my animal, and I took her to the vet regularly. She was normal minus her low weight because of her hyperthyroidism problem. Anyways, I wasn't informed of any risks and when I asked, I was told that there weren't any associated with the procedure. Well, low and behold they lied because my cat died 24 hours after this procedure!!!!! BE CAREFUL. Oh and if you ask, they won't tell you the truth because CLEARLY other cats have died right after this procedure!!! AVMI if you don't think there's a direct correlation between this procedure and the death of an animal immediately after, then you guys are either lying to yourselves or your customers. This treatment may work for a lot of animals, but THERE ARE RISKS, even if they LIE and tell you there aren't any. I would avoid these people and go to another center that will perform the same procedure, but where the people are kinder, the cats are truly cared for, and where they are HONEST about the risks! Read Less

Sadly, I dont have a good review to write. My Keifer was admited in October. Keifer was required to stay the full 7 days. I logged into the kitty cam multiple times a day, and noticed on at least 3 occasions that the camera was shut off 90 minutes or so before the end of "visitations", leaving me to wonder how he was doing, and whether his water bowl was full.  There was an evening prior where I had to insist via email that his water bowl was nearing empty, and lights were about to be shut out... lo and behold when they went to check on him, his water was indeed empty, not at all good for a senior kitty with mild kidney disease.His daily reports said perky, bright, and alert.  Yet, when I picked him up, I was told in-person  that he was combative and "left alone" most of the time.  Which I guess is why there was no facebook photo of Keifer.  My Keifer was such a sensitive soul, his combativeness, was a cry for help.  Something wasn't right.  I also learned that he defecated himself and had to be bathed, but was not dried off for fear of his stress levels. How many hours was he sitting WET and "left alone" in a cage?His reports said he was eating regularly - I later learned that was due to the appetite stimulant he was being provided, something I probably wouldn't have agreed on for my senior kitty who had just 2 weeks prior been diagnosed with mild heart disease, that the clinic was fully aware of, and reccomended stopping his new heart medication for his treatment period.My bill, which was quoted btween 1200-1500, was $1800 when I arrived, with no warning and no explanation of why such a difference , tho I did see a $20 charge for the bath.When I brought him home, there was a sadness and extreme weakness about him. So much so that I cancelled my class that evening to just lay beside him. The week prior this weakness and sadness was not there, in fact I have video of him days before treatment - happy and talkative.At home that night, he wouldn't eat, and it was taking all of his strength just to lower his head to drink from his water bowl.   I immediately emailded Dr. Broome who suggested maybe he ate something unhealthy or was upset by the car ride home, and not to worry about anything, just keep an eye on himMy Keifer was a road-trip warrior.  He traveled with me across country twice, not to mention trips to new york, vegas, nashville... there was no stress associated with the car, nor had he eaten something bad. About  6 hours after reaching out for Dr. Broome for advice, my Keifer let out a huge MEOW, stood up and then collapsed defecating himself.  I immediately rushed him to the ER, as it was now midnight- 12 hours after his release from AVMI.I'll spare you the angonizing details, but my baby took his last breath 48 hours after leaving AVMI. The Dr's could not stablize him. He was given a blood transfusion. He was given fluids. He was given antibiotics...  and died in my arms of his own free will.Now, I know... there's a risk associated with this treatment.  Looking back, I wonder why everyone insisted this was the right treatment for a 16yr old with other issues.  I would have happilly continued on with our pills and monitoring schedule.   It breaks my heart that my baby's last week, was spent in a treatment center, labeled as combative and someone to leave alone.. I messaged Dr. Broome of his passing... he was polite and offered his condolences, but I guess I was expecting a condolensce card from AVMI, or a staff donation in his honor on his Memorial fund page, or hell maybe even an offer to reimburse some of the $1800 I had just spent on a treatment that didn't work for him...   but none of that arrived.In fact, to add salt to the wounds, 2 weeks later I received an email inviting Keifer in for his follow-up appointment.  I responded that he had died 48hrs after treatment... and to that email I received nothing.  Not a simple Sorry, no response, nothing... which just felt so wrong.  I am happy so many of your kitties seem to have had positive experiences at this center, but we did not.   My Keifer is gone, and I feel like there were many things that AVMI could have done better for both he and I, before, during, and after his treatment.More of Keifer's story can be found online at gofundme.com/KeiferTreat…  and you can see for yourself how alert and vibrant he was in the videos just days before treatment.Thanks for leting me get this off of my chest. Read Less

Dr. Broome and company provided excellent care for our cat, Pye, who was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. They walked us through each and every step with professionalism and compassion. We loved that we could watch our cat daily on their WebCam. Their concern continued after our cat's release with emails. Although we hope we never have to use their facilities again, if One of our pets become ill, we will definitely go to them. Read Less

As a veterinary professional this was an overall amazing experience for both my (once hyperthyroid) cat and myself. Good doctor and team.Almost a year later since our treatment and we are 100% back to normal! Forever grateful. Highly recommended. Read Less

We took our 16-year-old kitty, Onyx, in for radioactive iodine treatment on 8-24-14. The front office is beautiful and tranquil, with a fish tank that our Onny liked looking at. Before we let him go for the next week we spoke with Dr. Michael Broome and he explained everything to us in detail. He's a really nice guy.From the next day onward we received emails nearly every day from AVMI with updates on Onyx, suggestions and tips for re-introduction of pets that have been out of the home for a while, and, PIX! They sent screen grabs of his webcam, as well as two pix that look like they were professionally done (they weren't - just a good photographer). They sent us a lot of pictures.Renee in the front office is so nice and answered any questions I had when I called.We missed Onyx so much, but we didn't worry about him because he was in good hands. We peeked in on him a few times a day on his webcam.The procedure was over $1300, but he is now cured of his hyperthyroidism. He has kidney disease but we were told that when the hyperthyroidism was cured it would bring the kidney issues to the forefront.Overall we are very happy with the treatment that we and our cat received at AVMI. We would recommend them to others :) Read Less