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When an animal is unwell or injured, a rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical to starting the correct treatment path.
DIAGNOSTICS
IN-HOUSE DIAGNOSTICS & MEDICAL IMAGING IN TOWNSVILLE
At Townsville Veterinary Clinic, we know that waiting days for external laboratory results or imaging reports can cause unnecessary stress for both you and your pet. To ensure we can investigate internal health concerns promptly, our Aitkenvale clinic is equipped with an advanced suite of on-site diagnostic tools.
From routine screening to complex emergency workups, our veterinary team handles the entire diagnostic process within the clinic. This clinical depth allows us to gather real-time data while your pet is with us, ensuring a seamless approach to their medical care.
OUR ON-SITE LABORATORY SERVICES
Our fully equipped in-house laboratory allows our veterinarians and nursing staff to run crucial diagnostic tests during your consultation. By performing these analyses on-site, we can immediately assess internal health markers, which is particularly vital for critical or fast-progressing illnesses.
OUR IN-HOUSE LABORATORY CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:
ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING: DIGITAL X-RAY & ULTRASOUND
When we need to look beneath the surface, our non-invasive medical imaging equipment provides clear, detailed insights into your pet's internal anatomy.
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY (X-RAY)
Our digital X-ray system produces high-resolution images of your pet's skeletal structure and internal organs within seconds.
Digital technology drastically reduces the time your pet needs to spend on the X-ray table, minimises radiation exposure, and allows our vets to magnify details for a highly precise interpretation. We use radiography to rapidly evaluate bone fractures, joint changes, ingested foreign objects, and thoracic conditions affecting the heart and lungs.
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
While X-rays excel at imaging dense structures like bones, ultrasound allows us to evaluate the architecture of soft tissue organs in real time.
Using sound waves, our vets can examine the texture, size, and blood flow of abdominal organs, which is essential for identifying internal masses, evaluating fluid accumulations, and investigating gastrointestinal disorders.
SPECIALISED CLINICAL TOOLS: ENDOSCOPY & TONOMETRY
To complement our laboratory and imaging services, we utilise specific diagnostic tools to explore delicate areas safely:
