Acquisition of imaging equipment for the veterinary services of the Central Uusimaa Environment Centre

The veterinary care unit of the Central Uusimaa Environment Centre is responsible for basic veterinary services for domestic and farm animals during office hours and on-call hours, as well as for official duties (e.g. export certificates for animals and animal welfare) within its area of operation.

The veterinary clinic is located in Tuusula, in the Sula area, at Majavantie 10. Veterinary services are intended for domestic animals belonging to residents of Järvenpää, Kerava, Nurmijärvi and Tuusula. Basic veterinary services for residents of Mäntsälä are provided by the University of Helsinki’s production animal hospital.

However, veterinary services lack a key instrument for examining animal health and providing follow-up care: an X-ray machine. The premises are equipped with an ultrasound machine, but this is by no means sufficient for screening all animal ailments. One could say that without an X-ray machine, a veterinary surgeon would be like a sawmill without a circular saw or a car repair shop without a hoist.

X-rays are used, for example, to diagnose changes in the lungs and heart. They can also be used to check for any foreign objects that may have been swallowed in the intestines, and when examining the skeleton, X-rays are actually the only option besides palpation and bending. In other words, they provide additional confirmation for diagnosis in order to ensure the best possible care for the animal.

In addition, the comprehensive range of equipment is an attractive factor in the choice of veterinary medicine candidates and other seasonal training places. Comprehensive services not only attract customers but also professionals in the field. Many choose regional services because of their affordability and location. Roughly estimated, prices in the public sector are about half as expensive as in the private sector. In the worst case, customers have to visit two places to treat their pets’ ailments due to inadequate equipment. If the environmental centre were to acquire the appropriate equipment, the animals could receive proper care in one place from start to finish. In addition, customer fees would cover the cost of purchasing or leasing the equipment over time.

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