Fayette County Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

Equipment

For a small town veterinary clinic, we have an impressive array of cutting-edge medical equipment.  Below are several items we use on a daily basis to provide the best possible care we can for your pet.

CO2 Surgical Laser Unit

Laser surgery is recognized in human and veterinary medicine for its benefits to both patient and surgeon.  While several types of lasers are used for different applications, the primary device for soft tissue surgery in small and mixed animal practices is a carbon dioxide laser.

The CO2 laser beam seals nerve endings as it cuts through tissue. This reduces the amount of pain the patient feels during and after surgery.

The CO2 laser beam cauterizes and seals small blood vessels as it cuts.  This laser energy achieves hemostasis and provides the surgeon with a bloodless surgical field in most procedures.

There is no physical contact between the laser and the surgical region, eliminating the tearing and bruising of tissue associated with traditional surgical methods.  Lymphatic vessels are also sealed.

Laser energy acts as an antibacterial agent by producing high temperatures, effectively eliminating microorganisms.

As a result of all of the above, laser surgery provides the benefit you will appreciate the most: a quicker recovery for your pet.

Digital Imaging (X-Ray)

We recently purchased a new state of the art digital imaging system to take x-rays.  It not only reduces the time needed to take and develop x-rays but the crisper image and ability to enhance the images is a great benefit.  It improves our ability to diagnose problems and if necessary, with the touch of a few buttons, we can electronically send the images out for expert consultation.  Often we can get an answer back within hours instead of the days or weeks it used to take.

Fayette County Veterinary Clinic, Inc.
PO Box 397
227 Svoboda Ln
La Grange TX  78945
979.968.3535
faycovet@verizon.net

La Grange TX

FAQ

Equipment

The VetScan HM5 is a fully automated instrument for complete blood counts (CBC) (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in whole blood). The VetScan HM5 allows us to run CBC tests in house rather than having to send them to an outside lab.  This means we get results back in minutes rather than days.

VetScan HM5 Hematology System

VetScan VS2

The VetScan VS2 is another blood chemistry analyzer that we use.  Like the HM5 above, the VS2 allows us to run blood tests in-house, reducing the time it takes to get results.  The VS2 allows us to analyze up to 14 different parameters at one time.