Thank you for your interest in VICSD’s services. We do not currently perform MRI scans as a service.   Enroll in the Nation’s First Online CE Veterinary MRI Course! New Online Course for Veterinarians and Technicians: Veterinary MRI with John Posh, R.T., (R) (MR) This 13-session online course is ideal for veterinarians and […]

View PDFs and Videos of Past Lectures PDFs: Radiology Rounds with Holly McCort — Lung Basics with Holly McCort DVM, DACVR Abdominal Imaging: The Practical Utility of Radiography & Ultrasound with Jonathan Hayles DVM, DACVR Ultrasound-Guided Tissue Sampling: FNAs & Biopsies View the Ultrasound-Guided Tissue Sampling Handout Videos: Hyperthyroidism: The Disease, Imaging & Treatment with […]

        Did you know that as of January 1, 2011 the State of California requires radiation safety and techniques training for all veterinary hospital staff members who operate radiographic equipment? Also, hospitals are now required to keep records of this training for Veterinary Medical Board inspection. Does your hospital need to fulfill […]

      We encourage all local veterinarians who have purchased or are considering purchasing an ultrasound machine for their hospital to take advantage of our Ultrasound Training opportunity. Click here to learn more.

      “What’s Your Diagnosis?” Challenge Winner & Answer: Jan-Mar 2012 Special thanks to Dr. Henry Yoo of Crenshaw Animal Hospital in Torrance, CA for sending us this case. Case History The patient is a 7-year-old, 75-pound M/C Lab who lost over 10 lbs since August. Vomiting occasionally and very low appetite. Survey Radiographs […]

      It’s February. And February means that National Pet Dental Health Month is here! Prior to anesthetic cleanings, patients must go through a thorough exam that includes chest X-rays and blood work. This screening is not only good to make sure the pet is able to undergo anesthesia but it is also useful […]

      CT 3-D Reconstruction Using a 16-slice helical scanner, we conducted a CT study on a Doberman for lipoma surgery. These videos are of the 3-D reconstruction. Notice the total scan time!     MRI 3-D Reconstruction The following MRI fistula study shows the entire depth of the draining tract above the right […]

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      “What’s Your Diagnosis?” Challenge Winners & Answer: Oct-Dec 2011 Thank you to Del Mar Heights Veterinary Hospital for referring this case to us! The patient is a 44-pound,  7-year-old, female Labrador mix presenting for anorexia, lethargy, +/- vomiting for one day. Pain and soft-tissue mass on mid-abdominal palpation. Two views of the […]

        Real-Time Ultrasound is the Wave of the Future There will soon be three options for veterinary ultrasound imaging: 1) refer the case out to a radiologist or cardiologist, 2) have the radiologist or cardiologist come to your clinic for the ultrasound, and 3) have a sonographer perform the study while a radiologist […]