Outpatient CT

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Advanced imaging support with continuity of care 

Valley Vets provides a local outpatient CT referral service, giving pets access to advanced diagnostic imaging whilst allowing ongoing care to remain with their regular veterinary practice. 

Our collaborative approach means patients benefit from advanced imaging and specialist interpretation, while their own veterinary team remains at the centre of case management and client communication. 

 

Information for Pet Owners 

If your vet recommends a CT scan for your pet, they can refer you directly to Valley Vets for imaging. 

You do not need to register with Valley Vets for routine veterinary care. Your pet will attend our hospital for their CT scan, and once the imaging has been completed, the results will be sent back to your own veterinary surgeon, who will discuss the findings, treatment options and next steps with you. 

This allows your pet’s ongoing care to remain with the veterinary team you know and trust, whilst accessing advanced diagnostic imaging when needed. 

Our outpatient CT package includes: 

  • Pre-anaesthetic blood tests 
  • General anaesthetic 
  • Intravenous fluid therapy 
  • CT scan 
  • Intravenous contrast studies where indicated 
  • Specialist interpretation of the scan 
  • Comprehensive report sent directly to your veterinary surgeon 

 

Most reports are returned within 3 working days. Faster reporting options are available when clinically required. 

Should your pet require additional support, Valley Vets benefits from the reassurance of a fully equipped 24/7 veterinary hospital with experienced medical, surgical and emergency care teams on site. 

In most cases we are able to offer direct claims for our outpatient CT scans, please speak to a member of the team for further information.

For more information, please speak with your veterinary surgeon or email [email protected]. 

 

Why CT? 

CT provides rapid, highly detailed imaging and can often answer diagnostic questions that cannot be fully assessed using conventional radiography alone. It is particularly valuable for investigating complex orthopaedic, neurological, respiratory and nasal conditions, as well as for surgical planning 

 

What Can CT Help Diagnose? 

CT (Computed Tomography) provides detailed cross-sectional imaging that can offer significantly greater diagnostic information than conventional radiography in many cases. 

Your veterinary surgeon may recommend CT imaging to investigate a wide range of conditions, including: 

Head and Neck 

  • Nasal disease and chronic nasal discharge 
  • Ear disease and middle ear infections 
  • Head trauma 

Orthopaedics and Lameness 

  • Complex fractures 
  • Elbow dysplasia 
  • Lameness investigations 
  • Surgical planning for orthopaedic procedures 

Chest and Respiratory Disease 

  • Lung disease 
  • Pulmonary masses 
  • Thoracic trauma 
  • Investigation of abnormal chest radiographs 

Abdominal Conditions 

  • Abdominal masses 
  • Liver, kidney and adrenal abnormalities 
  • Investigation of complex medical cases 

Neurological Disease 

  • Intervertebral disc disease 
  • Spinal abnormalities 

Exotic Species 

Valley Vets is proud to offer CT imaging for a wide range of exotic species, including rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles, supporting both first opinion and referral cases. 

If you are unsure whether CT would be beneficial for your patient, our team is happy to discuss case suitability with your veterinary surgeon prior to referral. 

 

Information for Veterinary Professionals 

Valley Vets offers a collaborative outpatient CT referral service designed to support your clinical decision-making whilst allowing you to retain ownership of your case and continuity with your client. 

Patients attend Valley Vets for advanced imaging before returning to your care for ongoing case management, unless additional referral support is specifically requested. 

Our standard outpatient CT package includes: 

  • General anaesthetic 
  • Pre-anaesthetic blood tests 
  • Intravenous fluid therapy 
  • CT imaging of one body area (further information can be found here ) 
  • Intravenous contrast studies (where indicated) 
  • Specialist interpretation by a board-certified radiologist 
  • Written report returned to the referring veterinary surgeon 

 

Reports are typically available within 3 working days, with expedited reporting (within 4hrs or 24hrs) available at additional cost when required.  

Why choose Valley CT? 

  • Collaborative outpatient service 
  • You remain the primary clinician 
  • Straightforward referral process 
  • Skilled team and advanced anaesthesia monitoring for every patient 
  • Prompt communication and reporting 
  • Access to 24/7 hospital infrastructure should additional support be required 

 

For referral enquiries or case discussions, please contact [email protected] or call 02920 001454.