Best Veterinary Radiology Books of 2025

The Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference guide for ultrasound techniques and findings in small animal practice. With over 2000 high-quality images and illustrations of normal structures and disorders, it covers both common and uncommon disorders in small animal patients. The book takes a systems-based approach to ultrasound examinations in small animals, making it an essential resource for veterinary sonographers of all skill levels. Overall, this book is highly recommended for its practical physical concepts, artifacts and abdominal contrast sonography, and access to a companion website with over 140 annotated video loops of the most important pathologies covered in each section of the book.

The Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive resource covering the latest advances in veterinary diagnostic radiology for dogs, cats, and horses. The book includes high-quality radiographic images, clear coverage of diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, MRI, and CT, and user-friendly direction to develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include important advances in the field, information about contrast media, dental radiography, and more! Overall, this is a must-have book for veterinary practices and teaching hospitals.

The Atlas of Dental Radiography in Dogs and Cats is an essential resource for veterinarians and technicians looking to accurately diagnose and treat dental problems in pets. With over 50% of dental problems located below the gum line, this book provides hundreds of actual radiographic images and anatomical photographs to help identify normal and abnormal features. The book also includes guidance on correct positioning techniques for producing diagnostic radiographs and interpreting them accurately. Overall, this book is a valuable tool for any veterinary practice looking to expand their professional services and revenues while providing the highest quality care for their patients.

Clinical Radiology of the Horse is an exceptional guide for veterinary practitioners and imaging specialists, covering all aspects of equine radiology. The fourth edition of the book provides an atlas of normal and clinical images, positioning and interpretation techniques, and equipment guidance. The book is fully updated to reflect the shift to digital imaging and contains expanded coverage of the foot, pastern, and fetlock. The inclusion of a password-protected website with over 200 additional images and pathological examples makes this book an invaluable resource. Highly recommended for students and practitioners alike.

The "Atlas of Small Animal CT and MRI" is a comprehensive diagnostic imaging guide that contains over 3,000 high-quality CT, MRI, and related diagnostic images, emphasizing comparative imaging and pathologic correlation. This 693-page atlas, written by internationally renowned experts in the field, focuses on important imaging features relevant to imaging diagnosis of disease in dogs and cats. The book offers numerous pictures of various clinical situations, assisting the clinician in their diagnosis and subsequently therapeutic decision-making. Overall, this atlas is a useful, comprehensive, single-source resource for specialists and specialists in training as well as anyone else interested in imaging.

Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians is a comprehensive guide to diagnostic imaging technology for students, technicians, and veterinarians. The book covers all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, and includes over 1000 full-color photos and updated radiographic images. The book's emphasis on digital radiography and non-manual restraint techniques helps keep readers up-to-date on the latest developments in the field. The color anatomy art and check it out boxes are particularly helpful for avoiding imaging mistakes and better understanding the content. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in veterinary radiology.

Veterinary Image-Guided Interventions is a comprehensive guide covering interventional endoscopy, cardiology, oncology, and radiology in detail. It provides step-by-step guides with illustrations for each procedure, patient work-up, equipment lists, potential complications, patient follow-up protocols, and expected outcomes. The book is a valuable resource for veterinary specialists interested in cutting-edge developments in veterinary medicine. The companion website offers videos of many procedures to enhance the text. All in all, this book is an excellent practical guide for any clinician interested in the field of image-guided interventions.

Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats is a comprehensive reference textbook, providing a well-illustrated overview of clinical MRI in small animals. The book covers MRI physics, technology, and specific anatomical regions, focusing on imaging appearance to aid interpretation. The evidence-based material and personal experiences of international leaders in the field provide an excellent overview of current knowledge. The book includes over 650 annotated images and bullet points, making the concepts concise and organized. This practical yet comprehensive book is primarily an evidence-based learning resource for trainees, but will also aid practicing veterinarians who have less MRI experience.

Small Animal Imaging: Self-Assessment Color Review is a helpful guide for veterinary practitioners to develop a systematic approach to reviewing images. The book features nearly 200 cases with supporting high-quality images, providing detailed answers for each case, including radiographic findings and diagnosis. Divided into three parts, the book covers the abdomen, thorax, and musculoskeletal system, with each section subdivided into questions and answers. The easily-navigable text reminds practitioners of the basics in radiography and ultrasound interpretation and diagnosis, making it a quick and convenient reference. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for any veterinary practitioner seeking to improve their imaging interpretation skills.

This book, titled "Radiology of Rodents, Rabbits and Ferrets: An Atlas of Normal Anatomy and Positioning," is a valuable resource for veterinarians and technicians who specialize in small mammal care. It offers comprehensive coverage of the normal radiographic anatomy of commonly used laboratory animals such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice, and rats. The book provides detailed instructions on how to position each species during radiographic examination to obtain the highest quality images for accurate interpretation. The inclusion of alternative imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound makes this book unique. Overall, this book is an excellent guide for those seeking to improve radiographic imaging of small mammals.