The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital PET/CT launch
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) recently announced it is adding positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) to its advanced diagnostic services. The technology offers insight into the presence, location, and severity of cancer. The service is able to detect metabolic activity at the cellular level, allowing veterinary professionals to diagnose the disease earlier and with better accuracy than conventional imaging options, RBVH said in a news release announcing the addition of the technology to their services.1 Currently, PET/CT is only available to a few veterinary hospitals throughout the United States.
“Offering PET/CT at RBVH places us among a very select group of veterinary hospitals nationwide,” Peter Chapman, BVetMed (Hons), DECVIM-SA, DACVIM, MRCVS, medical director of RBVH, said in the announcement.1 “This technology empowers our team to diagnose cancer earlier, tailor treatment plans more precisely, and ultimately improve outcomes for our patients.”
Shenandoah Veterinary Associates Hospital (Roanoke, Virginia)
An independently owned veterinary emergency hospital, Shenandoah Veterinary Associates, has opened its doors in Roanoke, Virginia. The modern hospital features 16,000 sq ft, advanced diagnostic and imaging capabilities, and an in-house laboratory. The facility was also built using a layout that incorporates separate areas for cats and dogs. The location is currently only open Monday through Friday from 6:00 pm to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, although the hospital has plans to expand to 24/7 hours, according to Shenandoah Veterinary Associates.2 The hospital said it also plans to include board-certified veterinary specialists in surgery, internal medicine, radiology, cardiology, and more in the future.
“Our model of emergency and specialty care is built on compassion, connection, and continuity—where pets stay close to their people, and referring veterinarians remain connected to the care of their patients and clients,” said Keena Van Horn, DVM, CVA, who founded the hospital alongside her husband, Mike Van Horn, DVM.2…