Services

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Diagnostic Imaging

A large proportion of animals seen at the hospital by our specialist-led disciplines will require some form of diagnostic imaging. These studies are carried out in a timely fashion, delivered with high quality care and assessed in detail. This service is delivered by a committed and conscientious diagnostic imaging team. The team draws it experience from a background of veterinary nurses, NHS-trained radiographers and is headed up by a veterinary radiologist with over 17 years experience in the field of radiology. In addition to our on-site team we have the added support and advice on image interpretation provided by some of Europe’s experts within Mars Veterinary Health, and beyond.

Each patient is unique and can offer unique challenges.

Over the last few years, the diagnostic imaging department has benefitted from substantial investment with the purchase and installation of a Toshiba Aquilion Lightning 16-row helical CT scanner, a Siemens CIOS connect fluoroscopy unit, and an Esaote Veterinary Mylab Eight eXP ultrasound machine. These are operated along with a computed radiography suite and a Hitachi MRI scanner.

The combination of skill in acquiring good quality images together with the experience of interpretation in the clinical context means we can make swift decisions for the most appropriate care pathway for each individual patient. CT-assisted and ultrasound-guided biopsy techniques are regularly performed for enhanced diagnostic yield. Where applicable, this accommodates a minimally-invasive, low-morbidity and cost-effective route to securing expeditious diagnoses.

Our collective goal, across the hospital specialties, is to inform and initiate a tailored treatment plan for the animals entrusted to our care, and their owners. The team shares an on-call rota to facilitate the provision of advanced imaging to patients referred as emergencies, when the clinical need warrants it, as determined by the specialist lead clinician.

Testimonials

What our clients say:

    
 
 
        
   Clare Cawley 
 2024-06-24
 
 
  What a breath of fresh air compared to other referrals we have been in the past with previous dogs, made very welcome and put at ease by Amber and all the reception Team, Rory did an amazing job on removing a slipped disc for our Frenchie, Cammila was just amazing as I was struggling to cope with everything going on, all of the staff here are just so lovely and friendly and extremely helpful, we will be eternally grateful for helping our CoCo x
  
 
       
   lesley rumney 
 2024-06-21
 
 
  Would highly recommend. Looked after my pet and me at an extremely stressful time.
  
 
       
   harry mcneil 
 2024-06-08
 
 
  Northwest veterinary sevices Runcorn was from start to finish was a very pleasant experience, from the welcoming receptionist to my meeting with the vet, everything was explained thoroughly and dates set for future operations. 1st class operation and i have no worries because i know my dog is in very good hands.
  
 
       
   Sam Nicol 
 2024-05-30
 
 
  I attended a 2hr first aid for dogs course here this week. Absolutely wonderful. Such a warm welcome, the course was very professional and the staff were lovely.  We had a tour of the site which was extremely impressive, certainly an awful lot of money spent on 'state of the art' facilities including MRI, Oncology, ultrasound, multiple operating theatres and treatment rooms. Too much to list. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. They even supplied drinks and a buffet! I would feel very comfortable having my pet treated here.
  
 
       
   Mandy Willow 
 2024-05-15
 
 
  Absolutely amazing animal.hospital such friendly staff. The hospital Is immaculate and your little or big one's are under the best Care. Just complete a first aid course which was far far superior to one I did a few years ago with a different local vets. The knowledge is fabulous and informative. Well done every single staff member we met to night from reception, the nurses, customer relations Elliott, the lady offering drinks and more all.made you feel.very welcome. Happy Veterinary nurse month you do a great job and I don't think people realise how much you all do. Thank you.
  
 
       
   Laserme Chester 
 2024-05-05
 
 
  5 start service, excellent everyone
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 460 reviews

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