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At Broadway Veterinary Hospital, we offer advanced pet radiology and imaging tests to help diagnose, monitor, and guide treatment for a wide range of conditions. Whether your pet is dealing with sudden illness, chronic disease, or post-injury complications, accurate imaging is essential for identifying what’s happening inside the body.
Our Sacramento clinic provides digital X-ray, CT imaging, and access to other imaging methods through trusted partners. These technologies allow our veterinarians to assess everything from bone fractures and bladder issues to internal cancer and heart disease with precision and care.
Our dedicated team is here to provide urgent, high-quality care for your pets—because they're family and deserve immediate attention when it matters most!
Modern radiology is a safe and powerful tool for both everyday diagnostics and advanced medical evaluations. We use X-rays and digital scans to visualize your pet’s internal structures and detect early signs of disease, injury, or abnormal growth.
Our radiology services help us:
These non-invasive tests produce detailed results with minimal discomfort and often no sedation, depending on the procedure.
For complex cases or when more detail is needed, we coordinate access to imaging options including:
These services are performed under the care of licensed radiologists and may be referred to trusted professionals depending on your pet’s condition. We follow all safety guidelines recommended by the American College of Veterinary Radiology for veterinary practices. Our team also works closely with ultrasonography and tonometry services for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
For most standard X-rays, your pet will be gently positioned on a narrow table, and the scan will take only a few moments. In some cases, sedation or anesthesia may be recommended to reduce movement and stress, especially for CT or MRI exams.
Your veterinarian will explain any prep instructions — for example, your pet may need to drink plenty of water before a scan, pause certain medications or herbal supplements, or fast for several hours. After the imaging is complete, we will review the results and provide a detailed consultation to discuss next steps, potential treatment, or further testing.
Some patients may feel a cold sensation during contrast studies, especially in tests that assess blood flow or metabolic activity.
Comprehensive, compassionate care for your pet’s health and happiness, delivered by our experienced medical team.
Our experienced veterinarians provide many surgical services at our clinic, ranging from routine to advanced procedures.
Our skilled team delivers comprehensive medical care, equipped to handle everything from routine visits to complex conditions. Our state-of-the-art facility offers:
Our experienced team provides specialized care for exotic pets, from routine checkups to advanced treatments. We offer services for:
Our experienced team provides specialized care for exotic pets, from routine checkups to advanced treatments. We offer services for:
Our fully equipped veterinary hospital brings together advanced medical technology and veterinary care to handle all your pet’s healthcare needs.
Whether it’s preventive care or complex surgical procedures, we’re here to provide quality treatment at every stage of your pet’s life.
X-rays are recommended in a wide range of situations, from urgent cases like trauma, difficulty breathing, or suspected swallowed objects to more routine evaluations of joint disease, heart size, or abdominal organs. If your pet comes in limping, vomiting persistently, straining to urinate, or showing signs of respiratory distress, imaging is often one of the first steps we take to understand what’s happening and how to help.
Yes. Digital X-rays use a very low level of radiation, and modern veterinary equipment is designed to minimize exposure while producing high-quality images. The benefits of accurate, timely diagnosis far outweigh the minimal radiation involved. For most standard radiographs, the procedure takes only seconds per image, and your pet is not exposed to any lingering effects.
Not always. Many pets tolerate routine X-rays comfortably with gentle positioning and the support of our team. However, sedation or light anesthesia may be recommended if your pet is anxious, painful, or needs to be held in a very specific position for diagnostic accuracy. For advanced imaging like CT or MRI, anesthesia is required to ensure your pet stays completely still throughout the scan. We will always discuss these options with you beforehand and choose the safest approach for your individual pet.
One of the major advantages of digital radiography is speed. Unlike traditional film X-rays, digital images are available almost immediately after the scan is complete. In most cases, your veterinarian will review the images with you during the same appointment and explain what they show. For complex cases referred for advanced imaging, a licensed radiologist will provide a formal interpretation that our team will discuss with you as soon as it is available.
X-rays are best suited for evaluating dense structures like bones and the overall size and shape of organs, as well as detecting foreign objects, masses, or fluid accumulation in the chest or abdomen. Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce real-time images of soft tissue structures, making it ideal for examining organ texture, blood flow, and internal movement such as a heartbeat or fluid around the organs. The two are often used together to give our team the most complete diagnostic picture. We offer both digital radiography and ultrasonography here at Broadway Veterinary Hospital.
Your pet’s health is our focus, which is why local news outlets like Fox40 News and Good Day Sacramento regularly invite Dr. Sam Varon to share essential pet care information, from emerging health concerns to answering everyday pet questions. When you choose Broadway Veterinary Hospital, you’re choosing care backed by knowledge that Sacramento trusts.
As a trusted Sacramento animal hospital, we are proud to offer advanced radiology backed by compassion and ongoing collaboration with professionals in the field. Our veterinary team provides each patient with individualized care, and we take the time to ensure you fully understand each test, result, and treatment plan.
We also coordinate with radiologists, imaging professionals, and referral centers when your pet needs a more detailed or focused approach. Whether you’re managing chronic disease, monitoring a post-op recovery, or looking to identify an unexplained issue, our diagnostic imaging services support your pet’s health every step of the way.
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