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At Watkins and Tasker Vets we are always looking to better our service to you, our clients. With this in mind we have set up a link with a specialist ultrasonographer for expert scanning. Nic Hayward visits our practice on a regular basis, and can also come at short notice whenever a particular case urgently requires it, so your pets can have a specialist ultrasound scan done right here at their normal vets practice.
What is scanning?
Scanning is a superb non-invasive way of peering inside the body without having to have general anaesthetic or surgery.
When is scanning useful?
Scanning has a variety of uses, from assessing, in real time, how well a heart is beating, or checking the size of the organs such as the pancreas or intestines in the tummy, or even to see whether a pet has a growth inside the body. The system can easily check other areas such as the liver, the bladder and the womb, for example for pregnancy or infection.
Why not just xray?
Each case is different, and sometimes xrays are the best way to help diagnose a problem. Equally, ultrasound scanning provides a moving image, in real time, and so is better than xray for certain situations. The 2 methods complement each other very well.
Who is our visiting ultrasonographer?
 NICOLETTE HAYWARD BVM&S DVR DipECVDI MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Nic is a 1986 Edinburgh graduate and spent several years in general practice before specialising in diagnostic imaging at Cambridge University. She gained the RCVS Diploma in Radiology in 2003 and the European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2004.
In 2004/5 Nic was Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Zurich, before returning to private referral practice in the UK. She still lectures extensively on continuing professional development courses in the UK and abroad, and has co-authored book chapters and other veterinary radiological publications.
Nic set up Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Ltd in 2007 and is Director of the company.
If you feel your pet may benefit from this service, please feel free to speak to any of the vets who can discuss it further with you. Please contact us on the usual phone numbers at the bottom of the page. Thank you.
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