Diagnostic Imaging

Radiography is an important part of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine. The radiology service in the performs thousands of studies every year allowing radiologists and other specialists to examine the body for injury or disease. Radiography is often the first line of diagnostic imaging with which a radiologist can either make a diagnosis, or direct the need for further imaging.

Computed Tomography (CT) utilizes rotating x-rays around a patient to make cross-sectional images and is an extremely rapid imaging modality. Computed Tomography is an important part of imaging at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI or MR) is the most advanced diagnostic imaging tool available. This safe, non-invasive procedure allows more complete viewing of the body than any other modality. This technology uses no ionizing radiation, such as x-rays.

Diagnostic ultrasound imaging is an important part of the imaging service at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center. Dedicated and committed radiologists perform and interpret all ultrasound studies. Diagnostic ultrasound is an economical and painless examination often requiring little or no sedation for the majority of our small animal patients.