Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging

Veterinary Radiology at Penn Vet combines trailblazing research, outstanding education and clinical excellence in a leading academic health sciences institution.

One of the nation's busiest veterinary teaching hospitals, Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital sees more than 30,000 small-animal patient visits a year. The Radiology Section benefits directly from this caseload, with more than 11,000 small-animal imaging studies per year. Because Ryan is a tertiary referral facility, hospital clients expect the best possible veterinary care for their pets.

Apply to Our Residency Program

Penn Vet Radiology invites applications to our four-year Radiology residency program for the training cycle starting in July 2023. This program fulfills the training guidelines of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Application should be made through the VIRMP web site. In-person interviews are strongly recommended and if you are interested in visiting, please contact Dr. Mai at wmai@upenn.edu with your CV, GPA, and class rank.

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Our Services

At Ryan Veterinary Hospital, the diagnostic imaging capabilities include digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, multislice helical computed tomography and 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Digital Radiography
- A form of X-ray where the image can be visualized immediately on a computer screen, improving time efficiency and allowing for easy access to images (similar to digital photography).
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Fluoroscopy
- A type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray movie.
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Ultrasonography
- A diagnostic imaging technique based on the application of high frequency sound waves to create an image, that is used to see internal body structures such as the liver, the kidneys, the intestines, vessels, tendons, and other organs.
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Multislice Computed Tomography (CT)
- Essentially a three-dimensional X-ray machine that creates cross-sectional digital images of the body, for the purpose of increasing the ability to visualize internal organs with excellent detail.
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1.5T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- uses a powerful high strength magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures.
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Clinical Team

Our Radiology team consists of a group of board-certified veterinary radiologists. Veterinary radiologists are responsible for the diagnostic imaging and diagnosis of all patients at Ryan Veterinary Hospital.

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Radiology Facilities

The MRI Referral Center opened in 2007 and now receives cases referred by our referral community. A fully-staffed MRI facility, the Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center (RITC), provides comprehensive referral service in a friendly and efficient manner for our clients and their companion animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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