Veterinary Equipment Testing & Calibration

Physicist acceptance testing of veterinary x-ray sources for better images and safe operations.

In veterinary practices, X-ray equipment serves as a cornerstone for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions in animals. Despite its critical role, testing of veterinary X-ray equipment is often overlooked. However, regular testing—conducted bi-annually—should be a standard practice to ensure both safety and diagnostic accuracy.

Regular Testing Matters

• Regular testing ensures that X-ray equipment operates within safe radiation levels, eliminating the risk of radiation leakage that could harm veterinary staff, patients, or their owners.
• Compliance with safety standards fosters a secure working environment and demonstrates a commitment to ethical care.
• Bi-annual tests verify that the equipment is functioning optimally, providing consistent and accurate diagnostic results.
• Poorly maintained X-ray machines can produce suboptimal images, leading to misdiagnoses and delays in treatment.
• Initial acceptance tests, conducted by the vendor or your physicist, ensure the equipment meets performance specifications upon installation.These tests establish a performance baseline for subsequent routine evaluations.

Monitor Testing

The monitors used to view radiographic images are as essential to veterinarians as the imaging equipment itself. Xspect can ensure that your monitors are properly calibrated, guaranteeing that the images you rely on for diagnoses are of the highest quality. Additionally, a properly calibrated monitor will have a longer lifespan, ultimately saving you money.