Diagnostic Services & Vet Hospital in Kempsey

We are well-equipped to provide the best in medical care and diagnostic testing. We have access to some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment, which includes:

Digital X-Ray

We have highly trained and experienced radiologists on our staff and offer a wide range of radiological services. X-rays are a very useful and non-invasive way of diagnosing problems in your pet. We are able to do plain X-rays and contrast X-rays, such as barium swallows, to aid in complex cases. We can perform hip and elbow scoring X-rays for any of the Australian HD and Elbow schemes, as well as PennHip scoring.

Ultrasound

We have experienced ultrasonographers available who have completed 12 months of extra study with this imaging modality and can offer a wide range of ultrasound services. Ultrasound is a sensitive and non-invasive way of diagnosing many conditions and can be used to obtain biopsies without going to surgery. We perform pregnancy ultrasounds (from 28 days), full abdominal ultrasounds and cardiac ultrasounds.

Video Otoscope

We are pleased to be able to offer our patients the benefit of a video otoscope. This piece of technology allows us a magnified view inside your pet's ear to ease the identification of disease processes. It is also equipped with a still camera which allows us to take photos to send to specialists if required and also to show you what is going on in the ear canal.

Pathology Services

The hospital has a fully equipped pathology laboratory, and most routine pathology and blood testing can be performed in-house on the same day. This ability to rapidly reach a diagnosis is extremely important in getting your pet quick and effective treatment. For other tests, a daily courier service ensures a quick turnaround time.

Contact Macleay Valley Vet Services on (02) 6562 7391 to reach our Kempsey clinic or (02) 6566 7513 for our South West Rocks Branch Clinic.

Dentistry & Minor Procedures

Dentistry

The clinic has two specialised state-of-the-art dental units with suction, ultrasonic descaler, low-speed polishing cup, and an L.E.D. illuminated pneumatic dental drill (the same as used by human dentists) to allow complex extraction of large rooted molar teeth. Dental procedures are performed under general anaesthesia and monitored by our trained staff.

Surgery & Anaesthesia

Our clinic has two portable inhalational anaesthetic machines for use in the treatment area for dentistry, radiology and other minor procedures. The dedicated surgery is fitted with an inhalation anaesthetic machine as well as a top-of-the-line anaesthetic monitoring machine that measures oxygen saturation, heart rate, E.C.G., blood pressure, body temperature and CO2 output, to name a few. The surgical table features a multi-functional, electrically operated platform that has controlled heating to maximise patient care.

Ophthalmology

We are pleased to be able to offer the benefit of specialised ophthalmology equipment such as a Tono-Pen which allows very accurate pressure measurements for disease diagnosis and management, as well as a special ophthalmoscope called a panoptic which allows a larger field of view to look at your pet's retina. Mitch has a special interest in ophthalmology and has performed 12 months of extra study in this area to improve his diagnostic and surgical skills in this area and is comfortable performing more advanced surgeries if referral to a specialist is not an option.

CT and MRI Access

This exciting imaging modality allows in-depth analysis of complex spinal and intracranial disease and also allows viewing of other confined spaces, such as the nasal cavity. These machines are unfortunately out of our price range at close to 1 million dollars, but we have close working relationships with specialist clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Tamworth who can perform these non-invasive procedures on our patients.