1) Why do you need a Veterinary Radiologist?
Veterinary Radiologists review many times the number of imaging studies typically seen by other veterinarians. Extensive training in diagnostic imaging makes the Veterinary Radiologist an invaluable member of your animal's health care team. Consultation with a Veterinary Radiologist ensures the most accurate and thorough imaging diagnosis to help guide treatment and provide the highest quality health care to your patient.
2) Who is a Veterinary Radiologist?
Veterinary Radiologists are an elite group of veterinarians (There are fewer than 600 in the world) who have completed an approved residency program in Diagnostic Imaging that includes at least three years of advanced training and intensive study in Radiology (X-Ray), Ultrasonography, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Nuclear Medicine.
An ACVR Diplomate (Veterinary Radiologist) is a veterinarian that has completed a Residency in Diagnostic Imaging, and must pass a rigorous written and oral examination, which thoroughly test their knowledge of diagnostic imaging and disease processes. Those who pass these multi-day evaluations are afforded the status of Diplomate within the American College of Veterinary Radiology and held to a higher standard as Board Certified Veterinary Radiologists.
An ACVR Diplomate (Veterinary Radiologist) is a veterinarian that has completed a Residency in Diagnostic Imaging, and must pass a rigorous written and oral examination, which thoroughly test their knowledge of diagnostic imaging and disease processes. Those who pass these multi-day evaluations are afforded the status of Diplomate within the American College of Veterinary Radiology and held to a higher standard as Board Certified Veterinary Radiologists.
3) What can a Veterinary Radiologist do for you?
Advances in diagnostic imaging provide vital information to help sick and injured animals. No one has as much training and experience in interpreting those images as your ACVR Board Certified Radiologist. Including a Veterinary Radiologist on your patient care team can maximize the diagnostic potential of imaging studies and heighten the quality of patient care.
4) What is the ACVR?
The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) is the governing body that Certifies and oversees Veterinary Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists (ACVR-RO). For more information on the mission and the role of the ACVR and learn more about Veterinary Radiology and Radiation Oncology please visit www.acvr.org
