A three-year training programme designed to provide in-depth clinical training in veterinary diagnostic imaging that will prepare you to sit the examinations for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. 

Support

The programme is supported by three Diplomates in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in the Small Animal Hospital and two Diplomates in the Equine Clinic, with three additional small animal team members able to become Diplomates by the time the residency starts in July 2023. Weekly journal club, rounds and mock exams are part of the programme.

Clinical Training

The standard small animal track training programme emphasises:

• Radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Computed tomography
• Magnetic resonance imaging.

The caseload is high, with help from four small animal radiographers, two equine imaging technicians and a full complement of Specialists in primary patient care and pathology. There is a large clinical component to the programme, but you will also be involved in student teaching and clinical research. You will also participate in an out of hours rota to help care for patients admitted as emergencies.

Selection criteria for the Residency in Diagnostic Imaging

Along with the attributes and qualifications required it is also desirable if you have:

• A good academic record
• Quality clinical experience in small animal practice
• A team-working mindset
• Ability to fit on a mature training programme
• Prior rotation and imaging specific internships in academic institutions are not required per se, but recommended
• Prior clinical research and publications can help

Further information

If you have any queries about the Diagnostic Imaging Residency please contact

Dr Francisco Llabres-Diaz (fllabresdiaz@rvc.ac.uk) 

For general information about the  programme see Residencies

How to apply

For full details see How To Apply.