Pet owners and other animal handlers or lovers increasingly turn to modern technology to secure their animal’s health. Veterinary imaging allows vet clinics to accurately and quickly diagnose health concerns, leading to faster treatment and improved prognosis for all types of animals. Whether your clinic specializes in care for household pets, livestock, or wild animals, it can benefit from advanced imaging technology tools. 

However, the technology often comes with a steep price. Many clinics lack the trained staff required to use the equipment appropriately. Choice Medical Systems explores resources to help you craft your imaging services below. 

What Is Veterinary Imaging?

Various types of equipment produce diagnostic images, including:

• Magnetic resonance imaging: MRIs produce detailed images of soft and hard tissues, including organs, muscles, and bones. They use radio and magnetic waves to produce the images. 
• Radiography: X-rays are among the most well-known types of imaging equipment. They create rudimentary images of tissues, especially the skeletal system. 
• Computer tomography: CT scans examine specific internal systems, like the skeletal system, organs, or circulatory system. They can identify specific issues within these systems that might affect other body parts. 
• Ultrasonography: Ultrasounds create detailed images of targeted body structures. Many people recognize them as a means to view developing fetuses. However, they can also produce pictures of other internal structures. 

Ultrasounds rank among the most advanced types of diagnostic imaging technology, with consistent upgrades making new equipment increasingly cutting-edge.  

Onsite Training Options

Onsite courses bring education opportunities directly to your clinic. They allow your staff to learn about new technology and diagnostic techniques within the comfort of their familiar workplace. Educators like Danielle Mauragis with Choice Medical Systems can arrange onsite training sessions with your clinic through advanced contact. 

Keeping Up With Nearby Courses

You can also access other diverse education and training sessions to pull your clinic into the future. The following courses and seminars combine remote online training with hands-on learning opportunities at predetermined locations. Each participant can earn RACE-approved CE credits for completing veterinary imaging classes. They will also enjoy lunch during in-person sessions. 

Basic Courses

Introductory ultrasound courses include seven hours of online training modules. Your staff can complete them from your clinic within two weeks. Then, they’ll participate in a hands-on eight-hour session conducted by an experienced ultrasound professional.

This course prepares beginners for:

• Understanding when ultrasound technology applies to a case
• Applying ultrasound practices to patient care
• Identifying internal diagnostic artifacts 

Intermediate to Advanced Courses

These courses cover more in-depth usage and practice protocols for advanced diagnostics and patient monitoring. Clinicians have ten days to complete ten hours of online coursework. The modules prepare them for an eight-hour session of hands-on training. 

The sessions go more in-depth, demonstrating how clinicians can use ultrasound technology to:

• Determine how normal vs. abnormal tissues and body parts appear 
• Accurately diagnose health concerns
• Apply professional scanning techniques

They’ll also learn more about how to use and adjust the equipment for precise image readings. 

Educational Seminars

You can also sign up for seminars that cover specific topics. Different animals have varying needs. Their bodies’ systems and tissues differ vastly. Therefore, courses designed for particular animals can help your clinic provide exceptional care and accurate diagnoses. 

For example, you might want to expand your staff’s knowledge and capabilities beyond small animals like cats and dogs. Large animals like livestock and horses require a different approach than small, compact companion animals. Therefore, equine musculoskeletal ultrasound seminars can expand your clinical understanding of how these large animals move and what to look for during diagnostic services.

How an Equipped Staff Benefits Customers and Patients

Diagnostic imaging technology, such as ultrasonography, benefits your clinic, patients, and their caretakers. What exactly can you gain from investing in these educational opportunities and equipment?

• Versatility: Most ultrasound equipment features wheels and a convenient, small size. You can transport your machine from one room to another with little struggle or disruption. 
• Speedy diagnostics and monitoring: You can quickly address the health concern whether you’ve already diagnosed a patient or have yet to pinpoint their ailment. Most ultrasounds take 30 minutes or less, depending on the animal’s size. 
• Detailed images: More advanced ultrasound machines render detailed 3D or 4D images in real time. You can view the targeted body part while administering the imaging service. 
• Increased animal comfort: Animals require light anesthesia or sedation to undergo sonography. The methods used improve patient care with decreased stress and increased comfort. 
• Highly trained staff: Your team members will gain transferable knowledge for a more well-rounded staff.
• More customers: As the demand for advanced veterinary care increases, more pet owners and handlers flock to clinics providing imaging services. You can get ahead of the curve by purchasing equipment and setting up training sessions. 

Procuring Affordable Imaging Equipment

The next step to imaging service integration involves purchasing and implementing ultrasound equipment into your clinic. The type of equipment you purchase depends on your budget. However, you need reliable, accurate machines regardless of the cost. Providers like Choice Medical Systems offer options to fit most budgets. 

New Imaging Systems

Brand-new imaging systems incorporate state-of-the-art technology. No other clinician has used the machines. You can purchase cutting-edge equipment to maintain your clinic’s competitive edge.  

Refurbished Imaging Systems

Refurbished equipment has been used and resold by a previous clinic. A 21-point inspection ensures the machine’s quality, with skilled technicians replacing and fixing any parts. You can purchase this technology at an affordable price for reliable quality. 

Special Value Imaging Systems

Sometimes, suppliers obtain more of a specific type of equipment than they need. They will discount the inventory to ensure it sells. You can purchase new equipment at a special value to enhance your clinic’s services.  

Stay Updated With Choice Medical Systems’ Equipment and Classes

Choice Medical Systems makes ultrasound technology and application skills accessible and affordable for all clinics. Your clinic’s progress and patient care quality hinges on your leadership and resources. Contact us with questions or requests regarding veterinary imaging courses and products. You can also learn more about our veterinary ultrasound CE training materials here.