Providing Insight for
Targeted Treatment
Diagnostic Radiology
Diagnostic radiology utilises advanced imaging equipment to aid in the diagnosis of patients' conditions in a minimally-invasive manner.
Led by a board-certified specialist radiologist, the department works closely with the referring veterinarian and clinicians from other departments to determine the imaging modality best suited to the patient. The images are then interpreted by a specialist radiologist to provide more information for patient care.
With the use of diagnostic imaging, veterinarians are better equipped to arrive at a prompt and accurate diagnosis and recommend optimal treatment plans.
Imaging Services
CT
Our 32-slice CT scanner allows for cross-sectional imaging of skeletal, vascular and soft tissue structures within minutes. This allows for rapid and accurate diagnoses in a minimally-invasive manner. Sedation or general anasethesia is required for the procedure.
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Digital Radiography
Radiographs are an efficient and simple way to evaluate the patient's thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system. Sedation is often required depending on the imaging requirements.
Ultrasonography
Our ultrasound machine is equipped to provide high resolution abdominal, thoracic, cardiac and musculoskeletal imaging. Sedation may be required to help your pet feel more comfortable during the procedure.
Diagnostic Radiology Team
Dr Jennifer Kan
BSc BVMS FANZCVS (Veterinary Radiology) cert IVUSS MVS MVSc
Specialist Radiologist
Dr Kan is a board certified specialist and is passionate about diagnosis in patient care. She holds a Fellowship with the ANZCVS in Veterinary Radiology, and is certified by the International Veterinary Ultrasound Society (IVUSS).
Having graduated from Murdoch University in Australia, Dr Kan trained as a diagnostic imaging resident at U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital in Melbourne. She subsequently attained a Master in Veterinary Studies and Master in Veterinary Science.
Dr Kan enjoys all aspects of radiology, especially ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging.
Outside of work, Dr Kan likes to spend her time travelling and scrapbooking about her travels.
PUBLICATIONS: ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
Kan J, Milne M, Tyrrell D, Mansfield C: Lean body weight-adjusted intravenous iodinated contrast dose for abdominal CT in dogs reduces interpatient enhancement variability while providing diagnostic quality organ enhancement. Vet Radiol & Ultrasound 1-10, 2022.
This paper won the American College of Veterinary Radiologist Resident Author Award 2023 and a Wiley Certification for one of the top downloaded papers in its first 12 months of publication in Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound.
Kan J, Bauquier J, Tyrrell D, O’Byrne K, Stent AW, Brosnan B: Radiographic and CT appearance of cavitary pulmonary lesions in a lamb. Aust Vet J 99:529-534, 2021.
Kan. J, Milne M: Aorta, liver, and portal vein CT contrast enhancement during the portal venous phase are positively associated with abdominal fat percentage in dogs. Vet Radiol & Ultrasound 62:437-444, 2021.