Pet Diagnostic Imaging Clone
Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging — Gold Coast Center, Long Island
Treating a pet effectively begins with understanding precisely what is wrong. In complex cases, that understanding requires imaging technology capable of revealing what physical examination and basic X-rays cannot — the fine detail of internal structures, the presence of masses too small to feel, the exact extent of disease before surgery begins.
At Gold Coast, our diagnostic imaging capabilities are built for exactly this purpose. Led by our Vimago HD Volumetric CT system, 24/7 board-certified radiology reads, we provide the diagnostic clarity that allows our specialists to move from uncertainty to confident, targeted treatment.
Vimago HD Volumetric CT — Long Island's Advanced Imaging Standard
The Vimago HD is not conventional CT. It is a volumetric imaging system that captures high-definition 3D data in seconds — with lower radiation exposure, faster acquisition, and exceptional image resolution. For patients under anesthesia, the shorter scan time matters. For specialists interpreting results, the image quality changes what is possible.
What CT Imaging Reveals
- Neurological structures: brain and spinal cord detail for seizure, disc disease, and tumor workup
- Nasal and sinus passages: tumor extent, dental root involvement
- Thorax: lung masses, pleural disease, mediastinal lymph nodes, tracheal abnormalities
- Abdomen: liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, lymph nodes, vascular structures
- Musculoskeletal: complex fractures, joint disease, bone tumors
- Pre-surgical planning: 3D modeling of surgical approach for complex procedures
Benefits of Vimago HD vs Conventional CT
- Exceptional image clarity: 3D volumetric data versus slice-by-slice 2D imaging
- Faster scan time: significantly reduced anesthesia duration
- Lower radiation exposure: safer for patients requiring repeat imaging
- 3D reconstruction: surgical planning and referral communication at a new level
- On-campus availability: no transport to a referral imaging center; imaging and specialist in one visit
Additional Imaging Services
Your primary veterinarian will typically refer to our cardiology team when:
- Digital radiography: high-resolution X-rays for bone, thorax, abdomen, and dental evaluation — enhanced quality, lower exposure, immediate results.
- Advanced ultrasound: real-time organ imaging, guided biopsy, cardiac evaluation, and free fluid detection.
- Echocardiography: dedicated cardiac ultrasound for our cardiology patients.
Is this an emergency?
Gold Coast is a specialty and referral center open Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm. For emergencies at any hour, West Hills Animal Hospital is on the same campus .