Veterinary Specialists: Diagnostic Imaging Technology

Technology

  • Advanced imaging capabilities with both MRI and CT scanners on-site. No other hospital in the region has both.
  • Non-invasive diagnostics
  • Ultrasound-guided needle biopsies
  • Three-dimensional MRI and CT reconstruction
  • Many advanced imagery modalities
  • Penn Hip radiographs for hip dysplasia screening
A veterinarian carefully monitors a patient in the CT scanner. Dr. Dan Steinheimer, board certified in veterinary radiology, captures CT images in the darkened control room.

 
These three images illustrate the level of anatomical detail that can be produced with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI helps veterinarians to pinpoint diagnosis and proper treatment. Here are scans of the brain, spine and knee (stifle).
"Louis the Wonder Dog" gets an MRI. AEVH is the only private practice in the region with both MRI and CT on-site.