by Dr David Larratt, Wallsend Vet, NSW This is a versatile, multi-functional oscillating saw. Not only is it useful for removing fibreglass casts and cutting goat horns but by adding a blade attachment, it can be used for orthopaedic surgery. […]
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade: Schiotz Tonometer
by Dr Jeremy Jones, The Berwick Village Vet, VIC I don’t use a tonometer regularly enough to justify the cost of one of the newer models. Instead, I decided to go with a traditional Schiotz tonometer. What’s good about it […]
Tools of the trade: Mobile Vet Crush Trailer
by Dr Nadine Allan, Gilgandra Veterinary Clinic, NSW This is a modified box trailer that is attached to the back of a car or truck so it can be taken wherever it is needed. We do quite a lot of […]
Tools of the trade: Ossability Stifle System
by Dr Andres Townsend, Fitzroy Veterinary Hospital, VIC Cruciate ligament disease is one of the most common causes of hind limb lameness in dogs. There are over 10 different types of surgical procedures to address this problem including those that […]
Tools of the trade: Darvall Heated Breathing Circuit
by Dr Cindy Si, Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital, Gwelup, WA This heated breathing unit is a circuit that delivers anaesthetic gas and oxygen to the animal. It warms up the air that’s inspired by the patient to keep the animal’s […]
Tools of the trade: Cardell Touch Monitor
by Kelly Byrne VN, Maldon Vet Clinic, VIC Even though we generally use this monitor when an animal is under general anaesthetic, we sometimes use it during consultations because it can easily measure blood pressure. It also monitors a range of […]
Tools of the trade: Canon CXDI – 701C wireless X-ray system
by Dr Emma Billing, New England Veterinary Service, Armidale, NSW When we first opened, we had an antiquated CR system and the quality was poor. It was non-diagnostic and we couldn’t use it with anything over 10kg. We needed to […]
Tools of the trade: Welch Allyn 3.5V Bivalve Nasal Speculum
by Dr David Vella, Sydney Exotics + Rabbit Vets, Crows Nest, NSW This is actually a medical tool designed to look up the nasal cavities of humans. I’m an exotics vet and have found it really useful for looking in […]
Tools of the trade: Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder
by Dr Abigail Vaughan, Ashgrove Avenue Veterinary Clinic, Brisbane, QLD I’ve been using the Olsen-Hegar needle holders since I started working as a vet 10 years ago. I use them in all different types of surgeries for placing ligatures and […]
Tools of the trade: Vetscan VS2
by Dr Gladys Tam, Mt Druitt Veterinary Clinic, NSW The VetScan VS2 is a portable blood machine that analyses biochemistry, electrolytes, blood gas and immunoassay. What’s good about it It’s very quick and easy to use. A small amount of […]
