You’ll first you’ll provide the names, credentials, and email addresses of all veterinarian’s or veterinary technician/ nurse specialists, who have overseen and can attest to your mastery of the skills you intend to submit in the Skills List sections below.Approved signers for AVTDI imaging skills list include:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who is a Diplomate of the ACVR (American College of Veterinary Radiology) and/or a Diplomate of the ECVDI (European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging)
• A Senior third year ACVR/ ECVDI Resident
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who is a Boarded Specialist in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Oncology, or Emergency and Critical Care that perform advanced imaging modalities
• An AVTDI member
• If no AVTDI members are available then a NAVTA approved credentialed VTS technician of Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Oncology, or Emergency and Critical Care that perform diagnostic imaging studies and/or advanced imaging and has mastered the skill themselves.

You will then use this list to select a corresponding attester for each skill you document.  Once you submit your final application, we will notify each attester and ask them to confirm that they’ve witnessed you performing the skills you listed.

Skills available in Section A

Thorax series – A1
Thorax cardiac series (Including DV) – A2
Thorax horizontal beam (DV; VD; or lateral or upright DV or VD* – A3
Abdomen series – A4
Abdomen compression view* – A5
Abdomen horizontal beam (VD; DV; or lateral)* – A6
Soft tissue cervical view – A7
Pelvis series – A8
OFA pelvis view – A9
PennHip series – A10
Femur series – A11
Femorotibial joint series – A12
Tibia series – A13
TPLO series – A14
TTA series – A15
Tarsal joint series – A16
Manus series – A17
Pes series – A18
Manus or Pes series including a splay toe view – A19
Scapula series – A20
Scapulohumeral joint series – A21
Humerus series – A22
Humeroradial joint series – A23
Radius/Ulna series – A24
Carpal joint series – A25
Medial and lateral stress views of any joint* – A26
Flex and extended views of any joint* – A27
Obliques views of any joint* – A28
Scapulohumeral joint CrPr-CrDiO (skyline)* – A29
Femorotibial joint CrDi-CrPrO or CrPr-CrDiO (skyline) or tarsal joint PlPr-PlDiO (skyline)* – A30
Cervical spine series – A31
Thoracic spine series – A32
Lumbar spine series – A33
Caudal spine series – A34
Skull series – A35
Skull obliques* – A36
Any view highlighting the tympanic bulla* – A37
Any intraoral dental view* – A38
Any view highlighting the nasal/ethmoid region; calvarium region; or frontal sinus region* – A39
Horizontal beam view for orthopedic study* – A40
Small Animal (Exotics) – Skill #
Whole body; thorax; or abdomen series 1st species – A41
Whole body; thorax; or abdomen series 2nd species – A42
Whole body; thorax; or abdomen series 3rd species – A43
Pectoral limb or wing series – A44
Pectoral girdle (H-view) – A45
Thoracic limb series – A46
Pelvic limb series – A47
Horizontal beam view of any region or species – A48
Navicular series (4 views) – A49
Distal phalanx series – A50
Distal phalanx obliques* – A51
Proximal interphalangeal joint series (2 or 4 views) – A52
Metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joint or Flexed LM view* – A53
DPr-DDiO (flexed) or Pa85oPr-PaDiO metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joint view* – A54
Metacarpal series (4 views) – A55
Carpal series (4 views) – A56
Flexed LM carpal view* – A57
Carpal DPr55o-DDiO DPr35o-DDiO (skyline) view* – A58
Carpal DPr35o-DDiO (Skyline view)* – A59
Radius (2 or 4 view) – A60
Humeroradioulnar joint series – A61
Humerus view or series – A62
Scapulohumeral joint view or series – A63
Scapulohumeral joint CrPr-CrDiO (skyline)* – A64
Metatarsals series 4 view) – A65
Tarsus series (4 views) – A66
Flexed LM tarsal view* – A67
Tarsal PlPr-PlDiO (skyline)* – A68
Tibia series (2 or 4 views) – A69
Femorotibial joint series (3 views) – A70
Flexed LM femorotibial joint view* – A71
Femorotibial CrPr-CrPiO (skyline)* – A72
Femur (view or series) – A73
Pelvis series or pelvis obliques – A74
Cervical spine – A75
Cervical spine obliques* – A76
Dorsal spinous processes – A77
Thoracic spine – A78
Lumbar spine – A79
Skull series (4 views) with focus on maxillary cheek teeth – A80
Skull series (4 views) with focus on mandibular cheek teeth – A81
Skull series (4 views) with focus on sinuses – A82
Incisor series (2 views) – A83
TMJ R35˚Le/Rt50˚V-CdRt/LeDO view – A84
Pharynx; larynx; guttural pouch view – A85
Abdomen – A86
Thorax – A87
Reticulum metal check – A88

Section B: Advanced Imaging Modality/ Modalities and Contrast Studies Skills

Advanced Imaging Modalities include:

• Fluoroscopy
• Ultrasonography
• Computed Tomography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Nuclear Scintigraphy and PET-CT

Candidates must demonstrate mastery of skills through knowledge of:

• Basic anatomy and landmarks
• Collimation or scan margins
• Proper positioning
• Scan parameters
• Imaging free of unwanted artifacts
• Appropriate identification for legal purposes
• Understanding patient risks associated with the imaging study

When applicable, candidates must demonstrate knowledge of contrast administration and contraindications.

AVTDI defines mastery as: the candidate can perform the task safely and consistently, with no coaching or supervision, and no less than three times. Mastery requires having performed the task on a wide variety of patients and species, with different disease conditions.

Additional guidelines:

• Skills may not be duplicated unless demonstrated using a different species or modality.
• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and mastery of 75% of the skills listed in Section B1: Contrast Studies and Supplemental Skills.
• Candidates must select their primary advanced modality between Sections B2–B5 and demonstrate knowledge and mastery of 75% of that modality’s skills.
• For each additional modality selected, candidates must demonstrate knowledge and mastery of 50% of the skills listed for that modality.

Instructions for completing section B of the skills list

You’ll document the skills you’ve performed, one skill at a time.

Each skill you document must include the following information:

• The skill performed (click below to view a list of all skills in Section B)
• The date the skill was performed – Please only include skills that you have performed after February 1, 2023.
• The species on which the skill was performed
• The modality
• The Hospital or Patient ID
• The person who can attest that you performed the skill

Skills available in Section B1

Demonstrates knowledge and use of advanced modality compatible anesthetic and monitoring equipment – B1.1
Demonstrates knowledge of advanced modality specific safety for personnel – B1.2
Demonstrates knowledge of advanced modality specific safety for patient – B1.3
Prepare a patient for an advanced imaging study – B1.4
Perform a quality control on any advanced modality – B1.5
Identify and correct a technique parameter; or incorrect setting artifact on any advanced modality – B1.6
Identify and correct a movement related imaging artifact on any advanced modality – B1.7
Identify and correct an anatomical related imaging artifact on any advanced modality – B1.8
Identify and correct a machine malfunction or machine error imaging artifact on any advanced modality – B1.9
Myelogram – B1.10
Hepatic contrast study on any modality – B1.11
Renal contrast study on any modality – B1.12
Cystography (positive; negative; or both) contrast study on any modality – B1.13
Esophagography or gastrography contrast study on any modality – B1.14
Upper GI study on any modality – B1.15
Colonography (positive; negative; or both) on any modality – B1.16
Lymphography or lymphangiography contrast study on any modality – B1.17
Arthrography or fistulography contrast study on any modality – B1.18
Nasal; optic; or auditory contrast study on any modality – B1.19
Tracheal study on any modality – B1.20
Cardiac study on any modality – B1.21
Tendon/ligament study on any modality – B1.22
Perform or assist with a modality guided fine needle aspirate – B1.23
Perform or assist with a modality guided tru-cut biopsy – B1.24
Prepare samples for cytology – B1.25
Prepare samples for histology – B1.26

Skills available in Section B2

Head study without contrast – B2.1
Head study without contrast second species – B2.2
Head study with contrast or angiogram – B2.3
Head study with contrast or angiogram second species – B2.4
Neck soft tissue study without contrast – B2.5
Neck soft tissue study without contrast second species – B2.6
Neck soft tissue study with contrast or angiogram – B2.7
Neck soft tissue study with contrast or angiogram second species – B2.8
Thorax study without contrast – B2.9
Thorax study without contrast second species – B2.10
Thorax study with contrast – B2.11
Thorax study with contrast second species – B2.12
Thorax study angiogram first species – B2.13
Thorax study angiogram second species – B2.14
Abdomen study without contrast – B2.15
Abdomen study without contrast second species – B2.16
Abdomen study with contrast – B2.17
Abdomen study with contrast second species – B2.18
Abdomen study angiogram first species – B2.19
Abdomen angiogram second species – B2.20
Front limb MSK study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram first species – B2.21
Front limb MSK study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram second species – B2.22
Front limb soft tissue study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram first species – B2.23
Front limb soft tissue study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram second species – B2.24
Hind limb MSK study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram first species – B2.25
Hind limb MSK study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram second species – B2.26
Hind limb soft tissue study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram first species – B2.27
Hind limb soft tissue study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram second species – B2.28
Pelvis study without contrast – B2.29
Pelvis study without contrast second species – B2.30
Pelvis study with contrast or angiogram first species – B2.31
Pelvis study with contrast or angiogram second species – B2.31
Cervical spine study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram first species – B2.32
Cervical spine study without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram second species – B2.33
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram first species – B2.34
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine without contrast; with contrast; or angiogram second species – B2.35
Demonstrate knowledge of contrast use; dose; and side effects – B2.36
Demonstrate use and maintenance of power injector – B2.37
Perform 3-D reconstruction first region – B2.38
Perform 3-D reconstruction second region (must be a different region from B2.38) – B2.39
Perform multiplanar reconstructions first region – B2.40
Perform multiplanar reconstructions second region (must be a different region from B2.40) – B2.41

Skills available in Section B3

Brain study without or with contrast first species – B3.1
Brain study without or with contrast second species – B3.2
Brain study without or with contrast third case – B3.3
Shoulder or brachial plexus without or with contrast first species or case – B3.4
Shoulder or brachial plexus without or with contrast second species or case – B3.5
Cervical spine without contrast first species – B3.6
Cervical spine without contrast second species – B3.7
Cervical spine with contrast first species – B3.8
Cervical spine with contrast second species – B3.9
Cervical spine with contrast third case – B3.10
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine without contrast first species – B3.11
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine without contrast second species – B3.12
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine without contrast third case – B3.13
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine with contrast first species – B3.14
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine with contrast second species – B3.15
Thoracic and/or lumbar spine with contrast third case – B3.16
Front limb MSK study without or with contrast first species – B3.17
Front limb MSK study without or with contrast second species or case – B3.18
Hind limb MSK study without or with contrast first species – B3.19
Hind limb MSK study without or with contrast second species or case – B3.20
Demonstrate knowledge of contrast use; dose; and side effects – B3.21

Skills available in Section B4

Demonstrate knowledge of reasoning for isotope selection and patient dose by radiologist first case – B4.1
Demonstrate knowledge of reasoning for isotope selection and patient dose by radiologist second case – B4.2
Demonstrate knowledge of proper waste decontamination procedures first case – B4.3
Demonstrate knowledge of proper waste decontamination procedures second case – B4.4
Demonstrate knowledge of patient clearance first case – B4.5
Demonstrate knowledge of patient clearance second case – B4.6
Demonstrate knowledge of proper isotope safety for personnel first case – B4.7
Demonstrate knowledge of proper isotope safety for personnel second case – B4.8
Perform a bone study – B4.9
Perform a bone study second case – B4.10
Perform a vascular or soft tissue phase first species – B4.11
Perform a vascular or soft tissue phase second species or case – B4.12
Perform a renal study – B4.13
Perform a renal study second case – B4.14
Perform a hepatic study – B4.15
Perform a hepatic study second case – B4.16
Perform a thyroid study – B4.17
Perform a thyroid study second case – B4.18
Demonstrate knowledge of using I131 – B4.19

Skills available in Section B5

Full abdomen first species – B5.1
Full abdomen second species – B5.2
Image spleen first species – B5.3
Image spleen second species – B5.4
Demonstrate knowledge of landmarks and image the LADR first species – B5.5
Demonstrate knowledge of landmarks and image the LADR second species – B5.6
Demonstrate knowledge of landmarks and image the RADR first species – B5.7
Demonstrate knowledge of landmarks and image the RADR second species – B5.8
Image the urinary bladder first species – B5.9
Image the urinary bladder second species – B5.10
Demonstrate knowledge of location of medial iliac; internal iliac; and sacral lymph nodes; and image the SL region first species – B5.11
Demonstrate knowledge of location of medial iliac; internal iliac; and sacral lymph nodes; and image the SL region second species – B5.12
Image the stomach – fundus; body; pylorus; PDJ first species – B5.13
Image the stomach – fundus; body; pylorus; PDJ second species – B5.14
Image the duodenum – cranial flexure; major duodenal papilla; descending duodenum; caudal flexure; ascending duodenum first species – B5.15
Image the duodenum – cranial flexure; major duodenal papilla; descending duodenum; caudal flexure; ascending duodenum second species – B5.16
Image the jejunum first species – B5.17
Image the jejunum second species – B5.18
Image the colon – ascending; transverse and descending first species – B5.19
Image the colon – ascending; transverse and descending second species – B5.20
Image the ICCJ – (ileum and cecum) first species – B5.21
Image the ICCJ – (ileum and cecum) second species – B5.22
Image the Jejunal LN’s first species – B5.23
Image the Jejunal LN’s second species – B5.24
Image the pancreas- left limb; body; right limb first species – B5.25
Image the pancreas- left limb; body; right limb second species – B5.26
Image the liver first species – B5.27
Image the liver second species – B5.28
Image the GB; cystic duct; CBD first species – B5.29
Image the GB; cystic duct; CBD second species – B5.30
Image a/the kidneys first species – B5.31
Image a/the kidneys second species – B5.32
Image the prostate (canine) – B5.33
Image a/the testicle(s) first species – – B5.34
Image a/the testicle(s) second species – B3.35
Image the body of the uterus and uterine horn(s) first species – B5.36
Image the body of the uterus and uterine horn(s) second species – B5.37
Image a/the ovaries first species – B5.38
Image a/the ovaries second species – B5.39
Perform US guided cystocentesis first species – B5.40
Perform US guided cystocentesis second species – B5.41
Perform or assist with US guided abdominocentesis – B5.42
Perform or assist with US guided thoracentesis – B5.43
Assist with US guided pericardial tap – B5.44
Assist with US guided bone biopsy – B5.45
Perform or assist with US guided soft tissue/organ biopsy – B5.46
Demonstrate knowledge of Power Doppler and Color flow – B5.47
Demonstrates correct usage of the following; depth; focus; overall gain; TGC curve and probe/frequency selection – B5.48

General Notes

All common veterinary medical abbreviations can be used even if not on this list. Do not use abbreviations that may have more than one meaning or are only used within your place of employment.

Candidates must use proper veterinary anatomic directional terms and their abbreviations for all caselogs and case reports. For correct veterinary anatomic directional terms and their abbreviations (accepted and approved by ACVR) and how to use them please reference: Smallwood, J.E., Shively, M.J., Rendano, V.T. and Habel, R.E. (1985), A STANDARDIZED NOMENCLATURE FOR RADIOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS USED IN VETERINARY MEDICINE. Veterinary Radiology, 26: 2-9.

Modality Specific

• CR – computed radiography
• CT – computed tomography
• DR – digital radiography
• Fluoro – fluoroscopy
• MR / MRI – magnetic resonance imaging
• NucMed / NM – nuclear medicine
• Rad – radiography
• US – ultrasound

Departmental Specific

• Anes. – Anesthesia
• Cardio – Cardiology
• CC – Critical Care
• Dept – Department
• Derm – Dermatology
• DI – Diagnostic Imaging
• ECC – Emergency / Critical Care
• ER – Emergency
• ICU – Intensive Care Unit
• IM – Internal Medicine
• LA – Large Animal
• Neuro – Neurology
• Onco – Oncology
• Ophtho – Ophthalmology
• Ortho – Orthopedics
• Path – Pathology
• RT – Radiation Therapy
• SA – Small Animal
• ST – Soft Tissue
• Sx – Surgery

Directional / Descriptive Specific

• Cd – caudal
• CdCr – caudocranial
• CdLCrMO – caudolateral-craniomedial oblique
• Cr – cranial
• CrCd – craniocaudal
• D – dorsal
• Di – distal
• DLPaMO – dorsolateral-palmaromedial oblique
• DMPaLO – dorsomedial-palmarolateral oblique
• DPa – dorsopalmar
• DPl – dorsoplantar
• DV – dorsoventral
• L – lateral
• Le – left
• LeDRtVO – left dorsal right ventral oblique
• LeF – left front
• LeH – left hind
• Le-to-Rt – left to right
• LM – lateromedial
• M – medial
• ML – mediolateral
• O – oblique
• Pa – palmar
• Pl – plantar
• PlD – plantarodorsal
• PlLDMO – plantarolateral-dorsomedial oblique
• PlMDLO – plantaromedial-dorsolateral oblique
• Pr – proximal
• PrDi – proximodistal
• R – rostral
• Rt – Right
• RtDLeVO – right dorsal left ventral oblique
• RtF – right front
• RtH – right hind
• Rt-to-Le – right to left
• Sag – sagittal
• Trans – transverse
• V – ventral
• VD – ventrodorsal

Imaging Specific

• 3D – three-dimensional
• Ab – abdomen or abdominal
• ADC – apparent diffusion coefficient
• ALARA – As Low as Reasonably Achievable
• DFOV – display field of view
• DICOM – Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
• DWI – diffusion
• FLAIR – fluid attenuated inversion recovery
• FNA – fine needle aspiration
• FOV – field of view
• FS – fat suppression
• FSE – fast spin echo
• GE – gradient echo
• Gr – Gray
• GRE – gradient echo
• Haste – half Fourier single-shot turbo spin echo / single-shot FSE
• HU – Hounsfield units
• Hz – Hertz
• I131 – iodine (radioactive)
• Inv – inversion
• IR – inversion recovery
• IRU – increased radiopharmaceutical uptake
• kVp – kilovoltage peak
• LEHR – low energy high resolution
• mA – milliamperage
• mAs – milliamperage seconds
• mCi – millicurie
• MDP – methyl diphosphonate
• Min – minute
• mm – millimeters
• mm/rot – millimeter/rotation
• mmHg – millimeters of mercury
• ms – milliseconds
• NEX – number of excitations
• PD – proton density
• PM tubes – photomultiplier tubes
• PPE – personal protective equipment
• RAD – absorbed radiation dose
• REM – radiation equivalent man
• RF – radio frequency
• s – seconds
• S/N – signal to noise ratio
• STIR – short T1 inversion recovery
• Sv – Sievert
• T1W – T1 weighted image
• T2W – T2 weighted image
• Tc99m – Technetium-99m
• TcO4 – pertechnetate
• TE – echo time
• Th – thorax or thoracic
• TR – repetition time

Additional Abbreviations

• BID – twice a day
• BP – blood pressure
• BCS – body condition score
• BSC – body score condition
• BX – biopsy
• C# – cervical vertebrae #x
• CBC – complete blood count
• Chem – chemistry
• CHF – congested heart failure
• CP/s – conscious proprioception/s
• CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• CSF – cerebrospinal fluid
• DCM – dilated cardiomyopathy
• DJD – degenerative joint disease
• ECG – electrocardiogram
• EU – excretory urogram
• F – female
• FFC – foot fetlock cannon
• FHO – femoral head ostectomy
• FS – female spay / female spayed
• GA – general anesthesia
• GI – gastrointestinal
• HCM – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• i.m. / IM – intramuscular
• i.v. / IV – intravenous
• IMPA – immune-mediated polyarthritis
• IVDD – intervertebral disc disease
• IVDH – intervertebral disc herniation
• IVP – intravenous pyelogram
• Kg – kilogram
• L# – lumbar vertebrae #x
• M – male
• MN – male neutered
• MPL – medial patella luxation
• MRSP – methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius
• NSAIDS – nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• OA – osteoarthritis
• OCD – osteochondritis dissecans
• P1 – proximal phalanx
• P2 – middle phalanx
• P3 – distal phalanx
• PE – physical exam
• PLR – pupillary light reflex
• Pre-op – pre-operative
• QID – four times a day
• rDVM – referring DVM
• RIA – radioimmunoassay
• Sec – second
• SID – once a day
• SQ – subcutaneous
• T# – thoracic vertebrae #x
• T4 – thyroxine
• THR – total hip replacement
• TID – three times a day
• TKR – total knee replacement
• TPLO – tibial-plateau leveling osteotomy
• TTA – tibial tuberosity advancement
• UGI – upper gastrointestinal
• Vet – veterinary
• VN/s – veterinary nurse/s
• VT/s – veterinary technician/s
• WNL/s – within normal limit/s

General Notes

All common veterinary medical abbreviations can be used even if not on this list. Do not use abbreviations that may have more than one meaning or are only used within your place of employment.

Candidates must use proper veterinary anatomic directional terms and their abbreviations for all caselogs and case reports. For correct veterinary anatomic directional terms and their abbreviations (accepted and approved by ACVR) and how to use them please reference: Smallwood, J.E., Shively, M.J., Rendano, V.T. and Habel, R.E. (1985), A STANDARDIZED NOMENCLATURE FOR RADIOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS USED IN VETERINARY MEDICINE. Veterinary Radiology, 26: 2-9.

Modality Specific

• CR – computed radiography
• CT – computed tomography
• DR – digital radiography
• Fluoro – fluoroscopy
• MR / MRI – magnetic resonance imaging
• NucMed / NM – nuclear medicine
• Rad – radiography
• US – ultrasound

Departmental Specific

• Anes. – Anesthesia
• Cardio – Cardiology
• CC – Critical Care
• Dept – Department
• Derm – Dermatology
• DI – Diagnostic Imaging
• ECC – Emergency / Critical Care
• ER – Emergency
• ICU – Intensive Care Unit
• IM – Internal Medicine
• LA – Large Animal
• Neuro – Neurology
• Onco – Oncology
• Ophtho – Ophthalmology
• Ortho – Orthopedics
• Path – Pathology
• RT – Radiation Therapy
• SA – Small Animal
• ST – Soft Tissue
• Sx – Surgery

Directional / Descriptive Specific

• Cd – caudal
• CdCr – caudocranial
• CdLCrMO – caudolateral-craniomedial oblique
• Cr – cranial
• CrCd – craniocaudal
• D – dorsal
• Di – distal
• DLPaMO – dorsolateral-palmaromedial oblique
• DMPaLO – dorsomedial-palmarolateral oblique
• DPa – dorsopalmar
• DPl – dorsoplantar
• DV – dorsoventral
• L – lateral
• Le – left
• LeDRtVO – left dorsal right ventral oblique
• LeF – left front
• LeH – left hind
• Le-to-Rt – left to right
• LM – lateromedial
• M – medial
• ML – mediolateral
• O – oblique
• Pa – palmar
• Pl – plantar
• PlD – plantarodorsal
• PlLDMO – plantarolateral-dorsomedial oblique
• PlMDLO – plantaromedial-dorsolateral oblique
• Pr – proximal
• PrDi – proximodistal
• R – rostral
• Rt – Right
• RtDLeVO – right dorsal left ventral oblique
• RtF – right front
• RtH – right hind
• Rt-to-Le – right to left
• Sag – sagittal
• Trans – transverse
• V – ventral
• VD – ventrodorsal

Imaging Specific

• 3D – three-dimensional
• Ab – abdomen or abdominal
• ADC – apparent diffusion coefficient
• ALARA – As Low as Reasonably Achievable
• DFOV – display field of view
• DICOM – Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
• DWI – diffusion
• FLAIR – fluid attenuated inversion recovery
• FNA – fine needle aspiration
• FOV – field of view
• FS – fat suppression
• FSE – fast spin echo
• GE – gradient echo
• Gr – Gray
• GRE – gradient echo
• Haste – half Fourier single-shot turbo spin echo / single-shot FSE
• HU – Hounsfield units
• Hz – Hertz
• I131 – iodine (radioactive)
• Inv – inversion
• IR – inversion recovery
• IRU – increased radiopharmaceutical uptake
• kVp – kilovoltage peak
• LEHR – low energy high resolution
• mA – milliamperage
• mAs – milliamperage seconds
• mCi – millicurie
• MDP – methyl diphosphonate
• Min – minute
• mm – millimeters
• mm/rot – millimeter/rotation
• mmHg – millimeters of mercury
• ms – milliseconds
• NEX – number of excitations
• PD – proton density
• PM tubes – photomultiplier tubes
• PPE – personal protective equipment
• RAD – absorbed radiation dose
• REM – radiation equivalent man
• RF – radio frequency
• s – seconds
• S/N – signal to noise ratio
• STIR – short T1 inversion recovery
• Sv – Sievert
• T1W – T1 weighted image
• T2W – T2 weighted image
• Tc99m – Technetium-99m
• TcO4 – pertechnetate
• TE – echo time
• Th – thorax or thoracic
• TR – repetition time

Additional Abbreviations

• BID – twice a day
• BP – blood pressure
• BCS – body condition score
• BSC – body score condition
• BX – biopsy
• C# – cervical vertebrae #x
• CBC – complete blood count
• Chem – chemistry
• CHF – congested heart failure
• CP/s – conscious proprioception/s
• CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• CSF – cerebrospinal fluid
• DCM – dilated cardiomyopathy
• DJD – degenerative joint disease
• ECG – electrocardiogram
• EU – excretory urogram
• F – female
• FFC – foot fetlock cannon
• FHO – femoral head ostectomy
• FS – female spay / female spayed
• GA – general anesthesia
• GI – gastrointestinal
• HCM – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• i.m. / IM – intramuscular
• i.v. / IV – intravenous
• IMPA – immune-mediated polyarthritis
• IVDD – intervertebral disc disease
• IVDH – intervertebral disc herniation
• IVP – intravenous pyelogram
• Kg – kilogram
• L# – lumbar vertebrae #x
• M – male
• MN – male neutered
• MPL – medial patella luxation
• MRSP – methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius
• NSAIDS – nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• OA – osteoarthritis
• OCD – osteochondritis dissecans
• P1 – proximal phalanx
• P2 – middle phalanx
• P3 – distal phalanx
• PE – physical exam
• PLR – pupillary light reflex
• Pre-op – pre-operative
• QID – four times a day
• rDVM – referring DVM
• RIA – radioimmunoassay
• Sec – second
• SID – once a day
• SQ – subcutaneous
• T# – thoracic vertebrae #x
• T4 – thyroxine
• THR – total hip replacement
• TID – three times a day
• TKR – total knee replacement
• TPLO – tibial-plateau leveling osteotomy
• TTA – tibial tuberosity advancement
• UGI – upper gastrointestinal
• Vet – veterinary
• VN/s – veterinary nurse/s
• VT/s – veterinary technician/s
• WNL/s – within normal limit/s

A non-refundable Final Application fee of $50 will be collected upon submission.