VETERINARY IMAGING CENTER

OF SAN DIEGO

VICSD stands at the front of veterinary

radiology practice and research.

Our state-of-the-art equipment grants

the highest quality results and

our friendly, dedicated staff give

nothing but the best care.

 

Please tour our facility & services

before your next visit!

Our staff of professionals are fully-qualified and eager to make your

visit worthwhile. We have multiple exam rooms and can perform

ultrasounds and scans of all types to help your pet get better, faster.

Here, Bandit gets an

ultrasound under the care of

Heather and Deon.

Computed tomography (also called a CT or

CAT scan) is a diagnostic imaging procedure

that uses a combination opf x-rays and

computer technology to produce cross-

sectional images (often called slices), both

horizontal and vertically, through the body.

A CT scan shows detailed images of any part

of the body. including the bones, muscles, fat,

and organs. CT scans are

much more detailed than x-rays.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic

imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields to look

inside the pet without using radiographs or surgery. A

computer uses the magnetic signal to create a picture

of the patient's internal body tissues.

Nuclear medicine is a non-invasive imaging specialty where

radioactive isotopes (or trackers) are administered in order to

evaluate the bones, kidneys, thyroid, or liver for disease.