About
The mission of the AAVR is to promote veterinary radiology education and responsible practices in diagnostic imaging for general practice veterinarians and veterinary technicians through certification programs, educational courses, and practice guidelines.
Our veterinary association was founded by veterinary radiologists who were concerned about the level of imaging education currently offered to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. In the past, radiology education was largely provided to the veterinary community in an effort to sell imaging equipment; our founders noticed that these attempts at imaging education fell short of the mark, resulting in missed diagnoses, inappropriate patient care, and unnecessary expenses to the pet owner. We do not sell imaging equipment nor do we have preferred relationships with any imaging vendor—our only goal is to educate and improve the quality of veterinary radiology standards.
For Veterinarians and Veterinary and Human Sonographers
What better way to study veterinary radiology than by coming to beautiful San Diego, California to immerse yourself in hundreds of images? Through our Radiology Sabbatical, located at the Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego (VICSD), you will be able to better familiarize yourself with the imaging modalities of most interest to you. Whether you do your own radiograph and/or ultrasound imaging, or you're just interested in learning about advanced imaging procedures that you refer out for, we can customize a program to suit your needs.
You'll have the opportunity to learn techniques and interact as the radiologists obtain images and collaborate, conclude, and write reports based on findings. Furthermore, you will receive highly personalized attention from the VICSD radiologists and you will participate in VICSD's weekly Journal Club and all Rounds Sessions. Also included in the price is access to view twelve AAVR Online Radiology Rounds videos. All participants will be tested on their skills at the end of their sabbatical.
We recommend that rDVMs focus mainly on radiograph review and ultrasound while also gaining some exposure to CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine procedures. For those who are interested in a future radiology residency, we recommend more exposure to the advanced imaging studies. Sonographers may opt to only study ultrasound during their sabbatical.
Cost
$1,500 - One Week
$2,500 - Two Weeks
We are happy to explore this opportunity with you! Please give our office a call at (858) 634-5430 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to obtain a customized schedule that meets your needs and to register.
The AAVR offers free and fee based educational information about veterinary imaging. Within the educational information, both unrelated and related company products may be mentioned and/or paid advertising may be displayed. Companies related directly to the AAVR through ownership or member participation are Vetology.ai, Vetology.net, San Diego Veterinary Imaging and the Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego, Inc. The AAVR and ACVR are separate, independent companies.