We get ANSWERS for pets
Discover the cutting-edge imaging services and state-of-the-art facilities available at Sage Veterinary Imaging®. Our advanced technology allows us to quickly diagnose your pet’s condition with precision and care.
Human-Quality Diagnostic Imaging for Pets
At Sage Veterinary Imaging®, we offer a range of cutting-edge services to help diagnose and treat your pets. Our state-of-the-art facilities include 3T MRI, 128 slice CT, ultrasound, image-guided biopsies, and digital cytology. With our advanced technology and experienced team, we provide quick and accurate answers, allowing your veterinarian to effectively address your pet's health concerns.
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Whether you are a referring veterinarian or an owner. We are here to make the imaging process as smooth and worry-free as possible.
Patient-Centered Veterinary Care Team
Our patient-centered approach is at the heart of everything we do at Sage Veterinary Imaging®. We integrate our diagnostic imaging services with the rest of your pet’s care team, including the other specialists who may be involved in treatment decisions. Radiologists often act as a conduit for critical treatment decisions and collaboration between other specialists after imaging is completed, meaning they see how the puzzle pieces fit together. This gives us the experience to help guide owners and their veterinarians toward the most prudent next steps in treatment.
“Buddy had surgery to remove a cyst that was pushing on his spine and causing paralysis.
Thank you Sage Veterinary Imaging for giving us the opportunity to have these special memories with our fur baby!.”
— Heather G.
FAQs
Why does my pet need an MRI?
Here are some common themes we see in patients coming to us for an MRI:
Unusual changes in behavior such as circling, persistent head tilt, or depression
Seizures
Unsteady gait
Foot dragging
Back pain
Lameness of shoulder or knee
Chronic nasal discharge
Oral tumors
Metastatic disease
Cancer surgery planning
Defining the margins of a tumor
Pre-surgical check for metastatic disease
Is MRI safe for my pet?
MRI scanners have been safely used in animals and people for years. MRI uses strong magnetic fields to form images, and does not involve X-rays or the use of ionizing radiation, which distinguishes it from radiographs, CT and PET scans. Magnetic fields can interrupt function of pacemakers but is otherwise harmless.
Why is anesthesia required for MRI?
Anesthesia is usually necessary MRI procedures, as the patient must stay perfectly still for several minutes to acquire a quality scan. The risks of anesthesia are generally low but vary with the age and medical state of the patient. We minimize anesthesia risks by choosing the safest methods possible and providing state of the art anesthesia and monitoring equipment, monitored by experienced personnel.
What is a board-certified veterinary radiologist?
An American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) Diplomate is a veterinarian with advanced training, board certified in either Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) or Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy). Some ACVR Diplomates are dual boarded in both specialties. The ACVR Diplomate has been certified as a specialist in veterinary radiology or veterinary radiation oncology (or both specialties) by the ACVR and has earned the right to be called a Recognized Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging or Recognized Specialist in Radiation Oncology by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) board certified radiologists spend at least three years after achieving their veterinary medical degree (DVM or VMD) focusing strictly on the application of these imaging modalities to determine a diagnosis.
The concentrated training in radiology allows the ACVR Veterinary Radiologist to keep current with frequent advances in noninvasive diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy procedures.
Ask your veterinarian if the imaging or radiotherapy procedures require a specialist.