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Same day and planned CT scanning available.
Our highly trained team are on hand to assist you whether you need an emergency CT or a case discussion.
- RCVS Outstanding
- Personal Contact
- Fixed pricing, results within 4 hours*
Award-winning veterinary care you can trust
CT (Computed Tomography)
CT, or Computed Tomography, is an invaluable diagnostic tool in the veterinary field.
It is used to investigate a wide range of symptoms and conditions due to its speed, accuracy, and ability to provide detailed imaging.
We are able to perform up to 10 CT scans per day, allowing us to maintain availability for emergency cases and prioritise appointments when urgent care is required.
All scans are reviewed and reported by veterinary specialists in imaging, neurology, orthopaedics, and general surgery, ensuring every patient benefits from outstanding assessment.
With this approach, you can be confident in receiving a fast, accurate diagnosis to support the best possible treatment plan for your pet.
Conditions and procedures
Lameness
Lameness can be a sign of a wide range of underlying issues, from joint problems and ligament injuries to fractures or more complex orthopaedic conditions. While some causes may be minor, persistent or unexplained lameness should always be investigated to ensure your pet receives the right treatment as quickly as possible. CT scanning provides highly detailed images of bones, joints, and surrounding structures, allowing us to accurately diagnose the cause of your pet’s discomfort and create the most effective treatment plan.
Common Causes of Lameness in Dogs and Cats
Arthritis / Osteoarthritis
Cruciate Ligament Injury / Rupture
Fractures and Bone Trauma
Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains
Luxations / Dislocations
Hip or Elbow Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Bone or Joint Infection (Septic Arthritis / Osteomyelitis)
Intervertebral Disc Disease / Spinal Conditions
Nerve Damage / Neurological Disease
Bone Tumours / Cancer
Growth Plate Injuries / Developmental Orthopaedic Disease
Foreign Bodies / Foot or Paw Injuries
Degenerative joint disease/arthritis, cruciate ligament disease, trauma/fractures, infections, and neoplastic (tumour) causes are all recognized contributors to limping/lameness in small animals.
Oncology and Lumps
Finding a lump or bump on your pet can be worrying, but early investigation is key to ensuring the best possible outcome. While many lumps may be harmless, others can represent more serious conditions and should always be assessed by a veterinary professional, as appearance alone cannot reliably determine whether a mass is benign or malignant. CT scanning is an extremely valuable tool in oncology, helping us assess the size, location, and extent of masses, as well as determine whether there has been any spread to other areas of the body as part of cancer staging. With detailed imaging, CT allows us to plan the most appropriate treatment for your pet and move forward with confidence in their care.
Common Causes of Lumps and Bumps in Dogs and Cats
Lipomas (fatty lumps)
Sebaceous Cysts
Abscesses / Infections
Warts / Papillomas
Mast Cell Tumours
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Histiocytomas
Skin Tags / Benign Skin Growths
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Mammary Tumours
Bone Tumours
Bone TumoInternal Masses / Organ Tumoursurs
CT is especially valuable for detecting bone-related changes, trauma, and space-occupying lesions, and can provide rapid, detailed information to guide urgent neurological decision-making.
Neurology and CT in Pets
Neurological conditions can be complex and sometimes require advanced imaging to reach a diagnosis. While MRI is considered the gold standard for evaluating many neurological disorders, CT still plays a valuable and important role in the investigation of these cases. It is particularly useful for identifying changes involving the skull, spine, and bones, as well as detecting conditions such as trauma, bleeding, or structural abnormalities. Symptoms such as seizures, unexplained pain, weakness, or changes in behaviour may all indicate an underlying neurological issue, and CT can provide rapid, detailed imaging to help guide the next steps in diagnosis and treatment. This allows us to act quickly and ensure your pet receives the most appropriate care as soon as possible.
Common Causes of Lumps and Bumps in Dogs and Cats
CT scanning is particularly useful for evaluating the skull, brain, and spinal structures, and can help diagnose or identify features of the following conditions:
Lipomas (fatty lumps)
Skull fractures and head trauma
Brain haemorrhage (bleeding)
Brain masses / tumours (e.g. meningioma)
Hydrocephalus (“water on the brain”)
Middle and inner ear disease (otitis media/interna)
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Vertebral fractures or spinal trauma
Spinal cord compression
Degenerative spinal conditions
Lumbosacral disease / cauda equina syndrome
Atlantoaxial instability
Congenital malformations of the brain or spine
Sinus or skull-based disease affecting neurological function
Lipomas, cysts, abscesses, mast cell tumours, papillomas, and other skin/soft tissue tumours are all recognised causes of palpable masses in pets.
What happens when you book a CT Scan
1
Get in touch
When you get in touch, you can do so by phone, email, or WhatsApp. Our referral team will talk you through everything and answer any questions, keeping the process clear and stress-free.
2
We assess your pet’s needs
Once we’ve discussed your pet’s needs, we will arrange an appointment for a full clinical examination and a thorough review of the case. On the day, your pet is carefully admitted into our care.
3
We carry out the scan
Before the scan, we may run blood tests and use intravenous fluids if required. The scan takes around 30 minutes, with your pet closely monitored throughout and images reviewed immediately.
4
We support recovery
After the scan, your pet is taken to recovery and gently woken before going home once fully recovered.
5
We review and share results
All imaging is reviewed in detail, with a report usually available the following day. We will contact you to discuss the findings in full.
6
We guide the next steps
If medication is appropriate, we will guide you and your primary vet on treatment. If surgery is recommended, we will arrange a consultation to plan the next steps.
Meet Our Referral Team
Meet our highly trained, multidisciplinary referral team, who work together to provide advanced care across imaging and surgery. Our clinicians have access to a wide network in diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and soft tissue surgery, ensuring your pet benefits from advanced expertise at every stage of their care.
They are supported by a dedicated team of 12 qualified veterinary nurses and 6 experienced support staff, all working closely to deliver safe, compassionate, and seamless care. We are also supported by our animal ambulance driver, helping to safely transport patients when needed.
Together, our team is committed to providing the highest standard of veterinary care with kindness, skill, and attention to every patient.
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Our facility
Although we have a state-of-the-art award winning hospital and highly trained staff we can offer our services at much lower costs to our competitors. We are also transparent and fixed price so there are no surprises.
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Transparent pricing. No surprises.
The prices below reflect the full cost of advanced-level diagnostics and treatment at our Wigan facility. Prices are shown all-inclusive of everything so what you see is what you get. No surprises. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
CT Scan
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1-2 Regions
£1,195
Includes sedation or GA, contrast, and report from European Diplomat in Diagnostic Imaging
3-4 Regions
£1,500
Includes sedation or GA, contrast, and report from European Diplomat in Diagnostic Imaging
Full body
£2,000
Includes sedation or GA, contrast, and report from European Diplomat in Diagnostic Imaging
Imaging
Hemilaminectomy (IVDD) (T1-S1)
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This includes all consumables, catheterisation, general anaesthetic, hospitalisation for one night (further days are charged at £250/night).
Plus, a post operative CT scan
£3,995
Neurology
Cruciate Ligament (TPLO)
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This includes pre-operative x-rays, all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
Bilateral TPLO
£4,800
£2,500
Orthopaedics
Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Unilateral
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night. If bilateral it is an extra £800.
£2,000
Soft Tissue
Rhinoplasty & Soft Palate Resection (BOAS)
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
With CT Scan
£3,000
£1,995
Soft Tissue
VBO
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£1,995
Soft Tissue
Complete Perineal Hernia Surgery
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,000
Soft Tissue
Cystotomy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£1,295
Soft Tissue
Foreign Body (Gastric)
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£1,800
Soft Tissue
Foreign Body (Endoscopic Removal)
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£1,000
Soft Tissue
Anal Saculectomy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,500
Soft Tissue
Caudectomy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,000
Soft Tissue
Cherry Eye
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£1,800
Soft Tissue
Enterotomy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,000
Soft Tissue
Enterectomy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£3,000
Soft Tissue
Gastropexy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,500
Soft Tissue
Laryngeal Tie Back
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,500
Soft Tissue
Laparascopic Biopsy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£800
Soft Tissue
Laparascopic Spay
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£500
Soft Tissue
Salivary Mucocele
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,500
Soft Tissue
Splenectomy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,000
Soft Tissue
MRI Scan
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1 Region
£1,495
Includes sedation or GA, contrast, and report from European Diplomat in Diagnostic Imaging
Multiple Regions
£1,895
For both brain or spine, this includes general anaesthetic.
Imaging
Ventral Slot (IVDD) (C1-C7)
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This includes all consumables, catheterisation, general anaesthetic, hospitalisation for one night (further days are charged at £250/night).
Plus, a post operative CT scan
£3,995
Neurology
Spinal Fracture
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This includes all consumables, catheterisation, general anaesthetic, hospitalisation for one night (further days are charged at £250/night).
Plus, a post operative CT scan
£4,500
Neurology
AA Subluxation
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This includes all consumables, catheterisation, general anaesthetic, hospitalisation for one night (further days are charged at £250/night).
Plus, a post operative CT scan
£4,500
Neurology
Pedicel Screw Stabalisation
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This includes all consumables, catheterisation, general anaesthetic, hospitalisation for one night (further days are charged at £250/night).
Plus, a post operative CT scan
£4,500
Neurology
Fracture Repair (Major)
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(Double plate, Y fracture and angular limb deformity) This includes pre-operative x-rays, all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£3,000
Orthopaedics
Patella Luxation
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This includes pre-operative x-rays, all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
With a CT Scan
£3,000
£2,000
Orthopaedics
Total hip replacement
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This includes pre-operative x-rays, all consumables, all implants, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£5,800
Orthopaedics
Fracture Repair (Minor)
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(Pin, Wire, Plate and single plate) This includes pre-operative x-rays, all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night.
£2,500
Orthopaedics
Angular Limb (including CT Scan)
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Cost
£4,000
Orthopaedics
Arthrodesis (ALL)
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Cost
£3,800
Orthopaedics
Amputation
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Cost
£2,000
Orthopaedics
Arthroscopy
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This includes all consumables, general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for one night. If Bilateral it is an extra £800.
£1,200
Orthopaedics
Ultrasound
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Abdominal
£500
This includes sedation if needed and interpretation from a RCVS practitioner or a RCVS advanced practitioner in Cardiology
Echocardiograph
£500
This includes sedation if needed and interpretation from a RCVS practitioner or a RCVS advanced practitioner in Cardiology
Full cardio work-up
£1,000
Full cardio work-up including x-rays, echocardiogram and consultation
Add-on CT Scan: £1,000
Imaging
X-Rays
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This includes all sedation (or general anaesthetic), as many views as needed.Including an interpretation from one of our 4 RCVS advanced practitioners
£595
Imaging
3D Guides
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Cost
Case dependent
Neurology
Your questions, answered
Quick answers for vets and pet owners about referrals, services, and what to expect.
Yes. Most of our procedures are covered by pet insurance policies. We provide a detailed, itemised invoice for every case, which makes the claims process straightforward. We can also assist with pre-authorisation requests. Please bring your insurance details to your appointment, or contact us in advance if you need guidance.
We provide a full, itemised written estimate before any procedure begins. The price in that estimate is the price you pay, it doesn’t change once approved. We’re one of the only referral centres in the UK to operate this way, and we’ve done so since 2008. No hidden fees, no end-of-treatment surprises.
No. While the majority of our cases come via veterinary referral, we welcome self-referring pet owners directly. You can book a consultation through our website. If you’re self-referring, it’s helpful to bring any recent vet notes or clinical history with you.
Complete our online referral form which takes under 5 minutes. You can also refer via our dedicated WhatsApp service by scanning the QR code on our contact page. Our team will review your submission and confirm the appointment, typically within a few hours. For urgent cases, call us directly on 01942 242001.
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