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. Not only used for bones, radiographs provide examination of the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs. 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. It is quick, painless, and economical. In some cases, follow-up examinations are used to monitor a patient’s progress throughout the hospital stay.
All radiographic studies at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center are directed and reviewed by board certified radiologists, the specialists of diagnostic imaging. A dedicated team of licensed veterinary technicians work closely with the radiologists to perform both routine and specialized exams.