Diagnostic Imaging · Radiography
Portable Veterinary X-ray
Battery-powered handheld radiography that goes to the patient — general, orthopaedic and exotic imaging without a fixed X-ray room, paired with a digital detector for instant review.
Why portable X-ray
Radiography is core to diagnosis — and a portable unit removes the room, the referral and the wait, bringing imaging to the table, the stable, the shelter or the house-call.
Goes to the patient
Handheld, battery-capable operation means you image where the patient is — no dedicated imaging suite or fixed installation required.
Instant digital images
Paired with a digital detector and software, exposures appear on-screen in seconds for immediate review, annotation and diagnosis.
Flexible caseload
General radiography, orthopaedics, thorax/abdomen and exotic patients — one mobile system across many case types.
How it works
A straightforward mobile radiography workflow, from positioning to a stored digital study.
- Position. Bring the handheld tube head to the patient and align to the target region.
- Place the detector. Position the digital detector behind the area of interest.
- Expose. Trigger a short exposure at the appropriate technique setting.
- Review instantly. The digital detector renders the image on-screen for immediate assessment.
- Store to the record. Save the study to the patient file in NXVET (see below).
See it in action
Watch portable radiography in a real veterinary workflow.
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Where clinics use it
General practice
Thoracic, abdominal and skeletal radiographs during routine work-ups.
Orthopaedics & trauma
Fracture assessment and limb imaging, including at the point of injury.
Exotic & small patients
Flexible positioning for birds, reptiles and small mammals.
Mobile & farm practice
Battery operation supports house-calls, equine and large-animal field work.
Shelters & emergency
Rapid imaging where a fixed room isn’t available.
Referral triage
Screen before deciding on advanced imaging or referral.
Capabilities
Handheld portable veterinary radiography, paired with a digital detector and imaging software.
| Type | Portable / handheld high-frequency X-ray generator |
| Power | Battery and/or universal AC input |
| Imaging | Digital detector + review/annotation software |
| Use | General, orthopaedic, thoracic/abdominal & exotic radiography |
| Setting | Clinic, mobile, shelter and field |
Model, exposure specifications and detector options are confirmed per manufacturer at time of order. Contact us for the specific configuration available in your region.
Portable vs. fixed X-ray
| Portable / handheld | Fixed / room-based | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | None | Dedicated room & build-out |
| Where you image | Anywhere — incl. house-calls | Patient comes to the room |
| Footprint / cost | Minimal | Higher |
| Throughput | Flexible, case-by-case | High-volume in one place |
Portable units are used following the manufacturer’s radiation-safety guidance and local regulations.
Works with the NXVET cloud
Radiographs on the chart — instantly shareable.
- Store studies directly on the patient record in NXVET.
- Compare imaging across visits to track healing and progression.
- Share images with owners and referral partners from one record.
- Build a connected imaging + diagnostics stack alongside your other NX-supplied equipment.
Frequently asked questions
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Bring radiography to the patient
Request a quote or the available configuration, and we’ll help you plan a portable digital radiography workflow.