Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) is delighted to welcome Richard Trotter to the company. Richard will be VTI’s thermographer for Scotland and the Borders.
Thermal image of horse hoof abscess
Veterinary Thermal Imaging can pick up minor differences and, in some cases, can highlight an area of interest up to three weeks before the horse shows any clinical symptoms.
© 2012 by Miriam Rieck
Richard’s interest in imaging started in the human sector and, in fact, in 2003, he achieved a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. His first job was as a general radiographer and, during this time, he also developed his knowledge in the area of computerised tomography (CT) scans.
His subsequent roles widened his imaging knowledge to include MRI. With Richard’s in-depth knowledge of imaging techniques and his love for animals, VTI was the perfect career move for Richard.
“I have always had a huge love of animals,” says Richard. “I currently own five horses, three of which I have bred, and I have a wonderful Jack Russell terrier too. In addition to my interest and qualifications in imaging, I love working with my own and other people’s animals, and being able to combine the two through my work as a thermographer with VTI is perfect.”
“Richard has vast experience in clinical diagnostic imaging, and with his animal knowledge too, he’s the perfect fit for VTI,” says Helen Morrell from VTI. “He’s worked in District and Teaching Hospitals providing radiographic, computerised tomography (CT), MRI and Angiography services, and also provides mobile MRI scanning, within the medical and veterinary industry, so VTI will add to his existing diagnostic armoury.
We are thrilled to have Richard on board as not only has he got a passion for animals and superb knowledge of imaging equipment, he will covering an Scotland and the Borders, which means call out fees for people in this area will be significantly reduced.”
VTI offers a nationwide, all species thermal imaging service. Thermal imaging maps heat patterns across the animal’s body using an Infra Red camera. The camera take multiple temperature readings and is around 40 times more sensitive than the human hand, meaning it can pick up minor differences and, in some cases, can highlight an area of interest up to three weeks before the animal shows any clinical symptoms.
Thermal imaging can be used as a diagnostic tool, but can also be used as a management tool to monitor a performance animal, or can be used to assess the efficacy of a treatment.
For more information, see www.veterinary-thermal-imaging.com, email enquiries@vtiuk.com or call 0800 408 3891