New $62,000 Digital X-ray Machine for Animal Health Technology 

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Vanier College’s Director General John McMahon is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new digital X-ray table with a digital imaging management system for the Animal Health Technology Program. The new equipment valued at $62,000 will allow students to train on state-of-the-art digital technology equipment. As a result, the College will be able ensure that its students receive training relevant to the job market.

“This is excellent news for our Animal Health Technology students as it will allow them to be even better prepared when they enter the labour force by being trained on equipment that is similar to what is being used in clinical settings,” said John McMahon. “The acquisition by the College of this new machine is in-line with Vanier’s ongoing commitment to provide our students with the best equipment and facilities to enhance their learning experience. In the last few years Vanier College has made significant investments in terms of our facilities including our $4.7 million Learning Commons/Library, a synthetic sports field, our newly renovated Chemistry labs and the acquisition of several High-definition medical mannequins, to name a few,” said John McMahon.

Until now, students had been learning conventional veterinary radiology.  However, in an age of computers and digital data, digital diagnostic imaging has become the standard in veterinary medicine.

Digital X-ray technology has existed in various forms in the radiology field for over 20 years. In digital radiography (DR), digital X-ray sensors do the work of traditional photographic film. The advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing, the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images and less radiation used to produce an image of similar contrast to conventional radiography. It also enhances productivity, reduces operating costs and improves workflow efficiency.

“Through the acquisition of this new state-of-the-art equipment our students will be able to learn radiographic techniques on equipment which stands at the cutting edge of current technology. Vanier College should be proud of this as I truly believe that one of the long-term successes of an Animal Health program relies on the capacity to offer state-of-the art equipment to the students,” said Animal Health Technology teacher and Research Internship coordinator Caroline Senay.