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Diagnostic Imaging

MRI of the abdomen of a dog in which the kidneys are clearly visableThe Diagnostic Imaging Service has a full complement of modalities and so is able to provide a wide range of imaging studies for small animal patients in the QMHA. This service is supported by three Diplomates in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, three radiographers and four residents. The total annual imaging caseload exceeds 5,000.

The imaging facilities in the QMHA include:

  • Two computed radiography suites, one for routine radiography and the other for specialist techniques, such as myelography and angiography
  • Intra­operative digital radiography and image intensification
  • Ultrasonography using a variety of transducers from 2-14MHz
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using a 1.5 Tesla magnet
  • Multislice computed tomography (CT) scanner

Abdominal ultrasound on a dogOut-patient Ultrasound Clinic

Appointments for abdominal ultrasonography on an out­patient basis are available weekdays.

Use this expert service to complement your practice without need for referral.

Mail-in Radiographic Interpretation

A rapid radiograph reporting service is available for veterinary surgeons in practice.

Focal lucent lesion in the proximal humerus of a cat with chronic renal insufficiency To use this service, simply send your radiographs with a brief history of the case and we will provide a written report by fax on the day the radiographs are received.

Radiographs should be mailed to: Radiology Service, The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Herts AL9 7TA. Alternatively, email digital images to qmhadmin@rvc.ac.uk

For further details, please phone the veterinary surgeons' line (01707 666365).

Key Clinicians

Chris Lamb Chris Lamb

Chris has worked at The RVC since 1992. He is Professor of Radiology and Head of the Radiology Service. He spends 50% time teaching and seeing patients in the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. He has various administrative roles for the College, including Chair of the Finals Examination Board and Course Director for the MVetMed. Outside College, Chris has committee duties for both the ACVR and the ECVDI. He is a frequent contributor to CPD.


Pete Mantis Pete Mantis

Pete is Senior Lecturer in Radiology. He is a European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and an RCVS Recognized Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging. Pete is a regular author, speaker and tutor on the subjects of small animal radiology, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.


Livia Benigni Livia Benigni

Livia is a Lecturer and a European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She is primarily involved with the clinical work, clinical research, residents training and intramural teaching at the Queen Mother Hospital. Livia also regularly provides diagnostic imaging CPD at the RVC and abroad.


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