AccuVet Laser

Laser Surgery

The ST Stead Veterinary Surgery has two Laser-based systems to speed up quicker animal recovery offering the best care to your pet.

Lasers have been successfully used on humans for over 30 years. The knowledge gained in human medicine is now benefiting domestic pets. We have created an animal hospital where all our veterinary surgeons can really make a difference. Our hospital animal care centre recognises that your pet's health is as important to us as it is to you. ST Stead offers laser surgery because it provides safer, more comfortable treatment. In many procedures, the laser can replace the scalpel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery.Tim was invited to go to Colorado in America where he spent time on a course using the laser. It is hoped that other vets will start using lasers and the manufacturer will be sending vets to the surgery in York to learn the advantages of laser use.

Advantages of using lasers:

Less Pain
The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience less pain and be more comfortable after the procedure or operation.Some dogs have been seen to walk home without lameness after a large lump has been removed from the toes which is amazing!

Less Bleeding
The Laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. This speeds many procedures, reducing the time your pet needs to be under anesthesia, which in turn reduces possible complications and risks.

Less Swelling
Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your pet is an invisible beam of light.

What does this mean for my pet?

Reduced Risk of Infection
As the laser removes diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria present. This can help your pet's recovery after a procedure or operation.

Precision
The laser can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue.

Quick Return to Health
Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort and a quicker return to health and mobility.

Ultrasound Scanner

Ultrasound Scanning

Another advance in human medicine - Ultrasound Scanning - is now helping to revolutionise medical diagnosis in animals. You will probably be familiar with the use of ultrasound during pregnancies, where it is used to check on the baby's development.

At ST Stead, we have a four scanners with 7 probes for different jobs including a state-of-the-art Vivid 3 Ultrasound machine which we use to diagnose conditions in the chest of pets.We also have two other machines for scanning eyes,abdomens, tendons and limbs.

Why do we use Ultrasound?

Unlike X-Rays, ultrasound excels in highlighting the subtle differences in soft tissues and major organs including the heart, kidneys and liver.

We can also use Ultrasound to guide biopsies of organs and tissues, if we detect a problem within the organ or tissue area. The advantage of this practice, is that it frequently eliminates the need for major abdominal surgery and enables us to diagnose conditions more quickly and with less pain and discomfort for the pet.

Animal X-Ray Facilities

X-Ray Table

ST Stead has excellent X-Ray facilities using two machines , one for dental radiographs the other a general purpose machine. Indeed, this unit was previously serving the human population of York at the Fulford Maternity Hospital (which has since been demolished).

X-Rays help our vets to diagnose illnesses as well as broken bones and in combination with ultrasound and blood tests we hope to provide accurate diagnoses.