Outpatient CT Scanning for Pets in South Wales
At Live Well Vets in Caerphilly, Llantrisant and Whitchurch, we provide an outpatient CT referral service for veterinary practices that need advanced diagnostic imaging for their canine and feline patients.
Our in house CT scanner for dogs, cats, birds and exotics provides high quality cross sectional images for pets across South Wales, with a simple nurse led admission process and clear CT reports sent straight back to you, the referring vet.
This is a veterinary-only CT service. By referring your cases for CT scanning at Live Well Vets, you can reach a diagnosis more quickly, plan surgery with confidence and give owners clearer information about their pet’s prognosis, while keeping full control of the case.
Start a Referral
Complete our detailed referral form to provide us with the details of your referral.
Not ready to refer?
No problem – enquire today and our team will be happy to talk you through our referral services, answer your questions, and explain how we could support future cases.
When to refer
When to Refer Veterinary Cases for CT
Our veterinary CT imaging service is useful for a wide range of medical and surgical cases in dogs and cats, including:
- Orthopaedic cases – complex fractures, elbow dysplasia, joint disease
- Nasal and sinus disease – chronic rhinitis, suspected masses or foreign bodies
- Thoracic imaging – lung pathology, pulmonary nodules, metastatic checks
- Abdominal disease – masses, vascular anomalies, urinary tract and hepatic disease
- Dental and maxillofacial cases – oral tumours, jaw fractures, tooth root disease
If you are unsure whether a dog or cat is suitable for CT referral, you are welcome to contact us to discuss the case before submitting a form.
Why Choose us?
Why Choose Live Well Vets for Your Case?
No Consultation Required
Our veterinary CT referrals are scan and report only. We do not take over the case. You remain the primary clinician and all follow up care for the pet stays with your practice.
Nurse led admission
Our experienced veterinary nurses admit the patient (your client’s pet), go through consent, answer owner questions and handle all day-patient nursing.
Vet health check before sedation
A veterinary surgeon examines every patient before sedation or anaesthesia, reviews the history you provide and tailors the protocol to the individual dog or cat.
Nurse discharge
Once fully recovered, the patient is discharged by a nurse with clear written and verbal aftercare advice for the pet’s owner.
CT report sent directly to the referring vet
The CT report and images are sent straight to you as the referring veterinary surgeon, so you can discuss the findings, treatment options and costs with your client.
Accessible location in South Wales
With practices in Caerphilly and Llantrisant, Live Well Vets is well placed for veterinary CT referrals from Cardiff, the Valleys, Bridgend and surrounding areas.
How It Works
How Our Veterinary CT Referrals Work
Our goal is to make CT referrals straightforward for you, your client and their pet. Live Well Vets provides the CT scan and report only – you remain the primary clinician for the case.
Price Guide
How Much do CT Scans Cost?
We believe in clear, transparent pricing to help you and your clients make informed decisions. Our CT referral service is designed as a simple, scan-and-report pathway, with all essential elements included as standard.
What is included?
CT scan referrals include:
- General anaesthesia or sedation
- Intravenous fluids
- CT scan of one body area
- Contrast media
- Chem 10
- Image interpretation and written report
CT Scan Fees
- Standard CT (1–3 day report turnaround): £1,495
- Priority CT(24‑hour report turnaround): £1,595
- Urgent / Same‑day CT scan & results
(4–6 hour report turnaround): £1,695 - Additional body area: £275
- Exotic CT (full body, 1–3 day report): £1,395
Notes for Referring Practices
- All pricing includes anaesthesia/sedation, contrast, fluids, Chem 10 and reporting
- Only the requested areas will be scanned
- Payment follows the Live Well Vets CT referral protocol
What is a Body Area?
A body area refers to one anatomical region being scanned, such as the head, neck, thorax (chest), abdomen, spine or a joint.
Examples:
- Both shoulders = 1 body area
- Shoulders and elbows = 2 body areas
- Thorax and abdomen = 2 body areas
Start a New CT Referral
Complete our detailed referral form to provide us with the details of your referral.
Want to discuss a case? 02922 520 471 | ct@livewellvets.co.uk
