DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICE
ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
OVERVIEW
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
With three veterinary radiologists, eight veterinary
technicians, three supervisors and a manager, the
Diagnostic Imaging Department at Angell Animal
Medical Center supports the specialty services of
the hospital by providing comprehensive in-house
diagnostic expertise and technology.
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Access to a full range of imaging technologies to
evaluate the many and varied clinical problems
that animals present
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Fine-needle aspirates and biopsies under
ultrasonographic, fluoroscopic and CT guidance
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Contrast studies available including barium
studies of the intestinal tract (esophagram,
upper GI series) and the use of iodinated
contrast to image the urinary tract (IV
urography, cystourethrography)
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Nuclear medicine procedures including bone
scans, for lameness evaluations and for dogs
with bone tumors, renal function scans, prior to
unilateral nephrectomy, and pulmonary
perfusion scans
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Reading and reporting on referral radiographs
and CT studies
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PennHIP and OFA hip and elbow exams
Our services are provided in four radiology suites,
two of which have fluoroscopic capability, one
ultrasound room, a CT unit and a new MRI unit. The
MRI unit is designed specifically for animals, with
the ability to accommodate even the largest of our
small animal patients. It features a V-shaped table
to facilitate correct positioning and technologies for
monitoring vital signs while a patient is under
anesthesia.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING STAFF
Kathy Beck, DVM, DACVR
Section Head
Jessica Basseches, DVM, DACVR
Joan Regan, VMD, DACVR
Diagnostic Imaging Referral Line 617 541-5139
Diagnostic Imaging Fax Line 617 989-1617
diagnosticimaging@angell.org
www.angell.org/diagnosticimaging
services include:
Radiology
Ultrasonography
Fluoroscopy
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Iodine 131 Treatment for Feline
Hyperthyroidism