Did you know that a veterinary hospital is very similar to a human hospital? An animal hospital requires equipment used by radiologists, ultrasonographers, dentists, orthodontists, pathologists, opthalmologists, dermatologists, surgeons including orthopaedic surgeons. We regularly invest in upgrading our equipment to provide your pet with the latest in veterinary medicine. Here are just some of the things you will find at our practice.
Autoclave
An autoclave is used to sterilise surgical instruments. These instruments are largely the same as those used in human surgery. Green indicates the sterile field - the surgical instrument table, the drapes on the patient and the surgeon's gown. Only the surgeon is permitted to touch these areas.
Share thisDental base for scale and polishing
We can scale and polish your pet's teeth just like your dentist does for you. If your pet is suffering from smelly breath or a build up of tartar they are more than likely due for a dental health check-up and scale and polish.
Endoscope
The endoscope enables us to look down into the oesophagus and stomach as well as into the trachea and inside the bronchi of the lungs. Using the endoscope we can take biopsies, which are small samples of tissue, from the lining of the trachea, oesophagus and stomach. At the other end of the patient, the endoscope can also be used to look into and take biopsies of the colon. The patient needs to be under general anaesthetic for endoscopy.
Fluid Pumps
Did you know that if your pet is placed on intravenous fluids we will use the same kind of fluid pump that is used in human hospitals? This machine monitors the fluid flow rate, and delivers the correct amount of fluid to your pet. Fluids are not only used for the treatment of sick patients but for those undergoing routine surgery such as desexing so they make a faster, more safer recovery.
Pathology laboratory
We are able to perform various pathology tests such as blood and urine tests using state of the art diagnostic equipment. This allows us to provide faster diagnosis and treatment. On occasion we may require more detailed testing and engage the services of a specialist laboratory when required.
Radiograph machines - digital technolgoy
Digital Radiography (referred to as x-ray machines) provide us with the latest in veterinary medicine diagnosis. Providing real-time results, in a manner which is less stressful for your pet. Read more...
Ultrasound - non intrusive diagnostics for your pet
An ultrasound is a device that emits sound waves of extremely high frequency so that an image can be displayed. Ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool as it is non-invasive and we can use it to examine most body systems such as a patient’s heart and all of the abdominal contents. An ultrasound can also be used to confirm if a patient is pregnant, just like us humans.
