The main choice when selecting a digital x-ray system is between DR and CR. DR means direct radiography, whereby you expose directly onto a DR panel and the image processes immediately onto a monitor or laptop, without you needing to do anything else. There is no large bulky processor with DR – just the panel, PC and monitor. CR involves exposing onto a cassette which you then physically place into the CR processor, for processing. CelticSMR offers DR, CR and refurbished CR systems to suit all practice requirements and budgets.

In the past 2 years, around 90% of our digital x-ray installations have been DR

CR systems are still a cost-effective way of having digital x-ray facility in practice

Small animal practitioners have a choice between purchasing a complete system or piecing together individual components. Many opt for a portable x-ray generator which mounts either onto an x-ray table, stand or wall arm. Depending on available space and budget in your x-ray room, we recommend a floating top table with a cassette tray. If space is an issue, you can use a dual-purpose consulting style table with lead rubber matting on top and mount the generator on a stand or wall arm.

With the launch of the new complete Amadeo systems, you can now have a purpose-built complete system with integrated generator, noiseless floating table, detector and touchscreen monitor. Making x-ray as seamless and efficient as possible.

We offer a huge range of scanners from entry level portable systems right up to referral standard cart-based systems. Most first opinion small animal clinics look for something that is easy to use, offers doppler functionality and that can be pre-set to make most typical scans quick and straight forward.

The main considerations when selecting an ultrasound machine are;

Does this machine do what I am comfortable with now, while giving me the chance to develop and expand our offering over the coming years?

Are a range of probes available so that I can scan everything from small cats to big dogs, including abdominal and cardiac scans?

Will my supplier support me in setting the equipment up and ensuring the whole team are comfortable using it?

CelticSMR will always offer to demonstrate a scanner prior to any purchase, then provide full technical training to ensure the whole team are happy using it. We also run courses through the year to ensure you can develop your clinical skills alongside your new equipment.