by Jessica Myts VN, Hills Veterinary Centre, Blackwood, SA Prior to purchasing this unit, we had another brand of blood pressure monitor that was very unreliable. Every time it was used, consecutive readings would vary widely for no reason. The […]
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade: ICR 3600 Digital X-ray unit
by Dr Philip Druce, Auburn Vet Hospital, NSW We’ve had other digital X-ray units but this one is smaller, easier to use and creates high-quality X-rays. It can be positioned on a bench and moved around if required. What’s good […]
Tools of the trade: IM3 42-12 ultrasonic scaler
by Dr Lisa Woollard, The Blackburn Vet, VIC We recently acquired the new iM3 42-12 ultrasonic scaler and are quite impressed with its performance. It removes calculus with ease and comes with two interchangeable tips—a universal tip and a perio […]
Tools of the trade: Explorer probe D1010
by Dr Chris Sun, Lane Cove Veterinary Hospital, NSW It’s very common for clients to expect us to clean their dog’s teeth or remove tartar while the animal is awake. Obviously, the animal needs to be anaesthetised to perform most […]
Tools of the trade: Uniden DECT 3135 cordless phone
by Dr Jodie Spence, Yankalilla Veterinary Clinic, SA Our practice is situated in the old town jail where from out the back, it was difficult to hear the phone ring at the front desk through the thick stone walls. We […]
Tools of the trade: Oesophageal stethoscope
by Elise Covey VN, Collaroy Plateau Veterinary Clinic, NSW The oesophageal stethoscope is a great way to monitor heart rate and breathing during surgery. We use it during most orthopaedic operations that are performed at our practice. What’s good about […]
HDE 36V Evolution horse float
by Dr Samantha Swan, Trafalgar Veterinary Centre, VIC This electric horse float has a rotating head that makes the job faster and easier. It is much more convenient to use than hand files and a very efficient way to file […]
Vinno E10 ultrasound
by Dr Alexandra McGrath, Vets@Acacia Gardens, NSW We mostly use this machine for abdominal ultrasounds in order to assess the architecture of organs and to discover why patients are ill or have changes in their blood work. It is very […]
Olympus BH-2 (BHS) microscope
by Dr Philip Macpherson, Wooloowin Animal Hospital, QLD This Olympus microscope is a wonderful piece of equipment that really helps make my working day easier and more efficient. What’s good about it A lot of other microscopes are often murky […]
Tools of the trade: Welch Allyn PanOptic ophthalmoscope
by Dr Peter Gibbs, Hall Veterinary Surgery, ACT The Welch Allyn PanOptic is a direct ophthalmoscope that gives very good coverage of the entire retina. What’s good about it Indirect ophthalmoscopes give a complete view of the whole retina. The […]
