A full-circle recovery story for Hera
Beautiful German Shepherd, Hera, recently reminded us how quickly the unexpected can happen, and how powerful a full-team approach can be for recovery.
We offer advanced imaging services to pet owners and referring vets in the Newcastle and surrounding regions – including X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
Advanced imaging enables accurate diagnosis
Specialised advice supports treatment decisions
Valuable insights help inform critical care
AREC gives local veterinarians and pet owners access to a full range of advanced imaging services, including X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI. This means vets can investigate health concerns quickly and accurately, leading to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment plans.
By supporting timely, precise imaging, we help veterinary teams deliver the best possible care to pets and the families who love them.
Our Esoate MyLab 70 Veterinary ultrasound simplifies abdominal exams, fine needle aspirates and tissue biopsies.
Our FijiFilm Digital X-ray suite allows for quick analysis and diagnosis, with detailed films and reports supplied for ongoing care.
We are proud to be the first veterinary hospital in Australia and New Zealand to introduce the GE Revolution Advance CT scanner, offering leading-edge diagnostics for pets. Read more below.
We have access to a Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T scanner. MRI provides detailed, radiation-free images that assist veterinarians in diagnosing soft tissue, brain and spinal conditions.
Read our blog on MRI in veterinary medicine.
Our expert imaging team delivers emergency scans for pets in our hospital and as a service for local vets.
In-patient imaging is used to assess emergency trauma patients and determine optimal treatment
General practice and specialist vets can refer pet owners to our imaging centre for further investigation
MRI costs begin from $3,500 inc GST. Includes consultation, transport, anaesthesia, MRI, interpretation by a radiologist and report to referring vet.
To book, please use the referral button below or call 4957 7106.
Hit the referral button below or call us for a consultation and to make a booking.
AREC provides valuable imaging tools for pet owners, vets and veterinary nurses.
Our expert team delivers full imaging interpretation and reporting services.
We have a full team on-site 24/7 to provide X-ray, ultrasound and CT services (MRI on weekdays only).
Pioneering advanced veterinary imaging in Australasia, with world-class ultrasound and CT technology.
We work with industry leaders to deliver the very best service and care.
We help local vets get to the bottom of animal health care issues to diagnose and identify an optimal treatment approach. Our animal imaging services speed up the diagnostic process, giving pets access to the care they need quickly, also giving pet owners peace of mind that they are accessing the best possible care for their beloved animal.
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