ABSTRACT: Over the last decade, the quality of diagnostic imaging equipment in veterinary practice has greatly improved. Advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have become widely available, leading to greater demands and expectations from veterinary clients. While often expensive, with the influx of pet insurance policies onto the market these imaging procedures have become more accessible to clients. While radiography and, to a lesser extent, ultrasonography remain the most commonly employed diagnostic imaging modalities in veterinary practice, the use of CT, MRI and fluoroscopy has also greatly increased.

Author

Jo Bealey CertVN ECC, DipAVN (Surgical), RVN

Jo started her veterinary nursing career in 1998 at a mixed small animal and equine practice, qualifying in 2000. In 2006 she moved to a small animal first opinion and referral practice, and soon after gained the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical). After five years she moved to a small animal specialist referral centre, working predominantly within the surgical and diagnostic imaging departments. In 2015 she gained the Vets Now Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care and currently works as a senior soft-tissue surgery nurse. She is one of six Radiation Protection Supervisors within the practice, and still has an active interest in diagnostic imaging of small animals.

Email: jobealey@yahoo.com

Keywords: Clinical, Diagnostic imaging, Computed tomography 

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 31 (07) • July 2016 pp201-205

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