Veterinary Services
Advanced Digital X-rays in Salem, OR
Fast digital radiographs for bones, chest, and abdomen, reviewed with clear next steps.
Radiology lets us look inside the body in a non-invasive way. At Liberty Animal Hospital on Liberty Rd S in South Salem, advanced digital X-rays create detailed images of bones, chest, and abdomen so we can detect injury, illness, and changes that a hands-on exam alone cannot confirm. Salem and South Salem families often need answers the same day, especially when a dog is limping, a cat is vomiting, or a cough will not settle.
Digital imaging is available quickly during the visit, can be adjusted for clarity, and is easier to share with a specialist if referral is needed. Dr. Kolby Virgin walks you through what the images show and what treatment or follow-up makes sense, in plain language before you leave whenever films are ready.
Digital X-rays pair naturally with our in-house laboratory and ultrasound. When symptoms are sudden during open hours, imaging may be part of an urgent care workup. We are a day clinic, not a 24-hour ER, so after-hours crises need a 24-hour hospital. The nearest is WilVet Salem Emergency, 120 Ramsgate Square S, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 741-8858, open 24 hours.
When Digital X-rays Help
- Limping, lameness, or suspected fractures
- Coughing, breathing changes, or heart-size concerns
- Vomiting, foreign-body suspicion, or abdominal pain
- Pre-surgical assessment when imaging is indicated
- Monitoring known conditions over time
- Supporting dental care and oral surgical planning when full-mouth films are needed
Not every visit needs radiographs. We recommend digital X-rays when the exam findings, history, or procedure plan would change based on what we see inside.
What to Expect During Imaging
We explain why imaging is recommended.
Before films are taken, Dr. Virgin outlines the question we are answering and which views are likely needed so you can approve the plan.
Positioning and views
Most pets need only gentle restraint. Some need multiple views for a complete study of the chest, abdomen, or a limb.
Comfort and stillness
Sedation is discussed case by case when pain, anxiety, or safety would otherwise prevent clear images.
Same-visit review
Digital images are available quickly. We review findings and next steps (medication from our pharmacy, ultrasound, lab work, or referral) before you leave when results are ready.
How X-rays Work With Other Diagnostics
Digital X-rays outline bones, organ shapes, and many dense foreign materials. Ultrasound shows soft-tissue detail and fluid in real time. In-house lab work explains what is happening in the blood. Using these tools together often gives a faster, more complete answer than any single test, especially for sick visits during our hours.
Dental and Soft-Tissue Context
Whole-body or focused skeletal films differ from dental radiographs taken during a cleaning under anesthesia. If oral disease is the concern, we discuss dental care imaging as part of the dentistry plan. For soft-tissue questions that X-rays cannot fully answer, ultrasound is often the next step.
Imaging During the Same Visit
Digital X-rays stay on site so sick and pre-surgical pets from Salem and South Salem often finish imaging before they leave. Fast results help Dr. Kolby Virgin explain findings in the room and decide whether ultrasound, lab work, or urgent care follow-up is next. Call (503) 339-7065 when a visit may need radiology. Critical trauma after hours still belongs at a 24-hour ER. The nearest is WilVet Salem Emergency, 120 Ramsgate Square S, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 741-8858, open 24 hours.
Why Choose Liberty Animal Hospital for Advanced Digital X-rays
- Owner-led care with Dr. Kolby Virgin, DVM, in the Sunnyslope Center on Liberty Rd S
- Clear, structured explanations of findings and next steps
- On-site lab, digital X-rays, ultrasound, and pharmacy under one roof
- On-site digital imaging instead of an outside radiology trip for many cases
- Results explained during the same visit whenever images are ready
- Easy pairing with ultrasound and in-house laboratory testing
FAQs about Advanced Digital X-rays in South Salem
Common questions from pet owners booking advanced digital x-rays at Liberty Animal Hospital on Liberty Rd S.