Veterinary MRI safety is a priority at AnimalScan. MRI is a safe diagnostic procedure. Because it uses magnetic field and radiowaves it offers no harmful effects. In veterinary medicine we cannot simply instruct our patients to “be still,” throughout the scanning process. For this reason we must place them under general anesthesia to complete the scan with minimal artifacts.
How much does a dog MRI cost from my Veterinarian?
That depends on several factors. On average veterinary MRI costs about $2,300 per study region. A study region is ordered by the referring veterinarian and is identified based upon your pet's veterinary consultation. MRI on dogs, cats, and other animals is more expensive than in human medicine because our patients cannot be told to hold still throughout the scan. They must undergo general anesthesia.
Benefits of leasing an MRI in the Veterinary Specialty
No Service Contracts to Negotiate!
When entering into a lease your leasing partner is responsible for the maintenance and service of the equipment. As an individual consumer you are going to pay top dollar for the quality of service necessary for veterinary neurology to operate efficiently without losing patients to downtime. Your leasing company has the benefit of scale and can get better contracts at more reasonable rates.
Why we love the Siemens Magnetom Avanto for VetMed
Veterinary speciality and referral practices come to us often looking to get a high-field MRI. They want to extend their practice offerings to neurology. The MRI is a necessary tool for a neurologist to reach maximum productivity for diagnosing and treating various neurological conditions. AnimalScan HIGHLY recommends this work horse MRI for veterinary neurological use. This scanner wins for speed, flexibility, and accuracy. The Avanto’s TIM (Total Image Matrix) technology makes scanning multiple regions at one time possible without repositioning between regions; ultimately improving workflow. Body Matrix Coils weighing only 33.5 oz. make for simple transitioning between species.