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CT Scanning
At Camberwell Vet, we’re proud to be one of the few clinics in Victoria with an on-site 16-slice CT scanner.
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Installed brand new in 2024, this advanced technology allows us to capture highly detailed diagnostic images, helping vets make faster and more accurate treatment decisions.
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We also offer this service to other veterinary clinics. If your pet’s regular vet recommends a CT scan with us, either you or your vet can call our team to book this simple day procedure. Following the scan, a comprehensive report is prepared and sent directly to your vet within four days.
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Scroll down for important details about how this service works.
What is a CT Scan?
Computed Tomography (CT), often called a CT scan or CAT scan, is an advanced imaging technology that allows us to see inside your pet’s body in incredible detail.
CT scans are especially useful for examining areas such as the lungs, nasal passages and sinuses, ears, abdomen, and certain bones and joints.
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During the procedure, your pet is safely anaesthetised and placed on the CT table, which gently moves through the scanner. An X-ray tube rotates 360° around your pet, capturing images from many angles. These are then combined by a computer to create thin “slices,” which stack together to form a detailed 3D picture of your pet’s internal structures.
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This advanced imaging helps us (or your vet) diagnose conditions more accurately and plan the best treatment for your pet.
When is a CT Scan Recommended?
Your pet may be recommended for a CT scan if they are experiencing conditions such as lung disease, nasal or ear disease, suspected brain tumours, abdominal problems, orthopaedic issues, or as part of cancer screening before surgery.
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CT scans provide much clearer images than standard X-rays. Because the scan creates “slices” of the body, we can focus on specific organs, bones, or areas without the overlapping of surrounding structures that happens with regular X-rays. This allows us to clearly see details that would otherwise be hidden.
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In many cases, an intravenous contrast dye is used during the scan to further highlight different tissues and make the results even more precise.
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The images produced give your veterinarian the ability to make a more accurate diagnosis and provide you with the best treatment options for your pet.
CT Scan Pricing
Our CT scanning service is scan-only. No consultation fee applies, but an appointment is required so one of our vets can discuss anaesthetic risks with you before the procedure.
Pricing (based on body regions scanned):
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Single region (e.g. head, chest, or abdomen) – $1,690
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Two regions – $1,890
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Three regions – $2,190
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Four regions – $2,390
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Five regions – $2,590
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What counts as a region?
Examples of regions commonly scanned include:
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Head & skull (nose, ears, sinuses, brain)
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Chest (lungs, heart)
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Abdomen (liver, kidneys, intestines)
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Spine & back
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Limbs & joints
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Prices include general anaesthesia, the CT report, and ward fees. They do not include blood tests or additional treatment that may be required in an emergency. Prices are subject to change.
