Radiology (X-rays)
Our hospital is fully equipped with several X-ray machines.
Due to the large size of the horse, most X-ray machines
are limited to X-rays of the bones of the lower legs. However,
the X-ray machines at Massey University enable us to also
visualise the bones of the head, neck, spine, shoulders,
stifles, and even the pelvis of a horse. We are also able
to X-ray a horse’s lungs, which can prove to be invaluable
when evaluating a horse with possible pneumonia, potential
“bleeders” and horses with a chronic cough.
We have very experienced radiography
staff enabling us to obtain high quality X-rays.
The Radiology Team
Mark OwenBVSc DiplECVDI FACVSc (Veterinary Radiology) MRCVS, Registered SpecialistLecturer in Diagnostic Imaging
After graduating from Massey he started in Small Animal and Equine practice in New Plymouth and then to Stratford District Veterinary Services where he became Senior Veterinarian and Practice Manager. Whilst in private practice, Mark attained Membership of the Australian College in 1998 in Veterinary Radiology. Mark's university career began in 2000 as 'Practitioner in Residence' at Massey University, and then continued in 2001 as he started his radiology residency training. Mark traveled to London and undertook further training at the Royal Veterinary College and for a shorter period at Tufts University Veterinary Hospital, Boston. Mark became a Fellow of the College in Veterinary Radiology in 2006, and then also passed the Diplomate examination of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2008. Mark remains at Massey University as a Senior Lecturer. Mark has been a member of the NZVA Elbow Dysplasia film assessment panel for many years, is currently President of the Australasian Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (AAVDI), and Assistant Chief Examiner of the College (New Zealand).
Angela Hartman Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging
Angela obtained her veterinary degree in 1999. After graduation she worked in general practice for a year before undertaking a radiology residency training programme at the UC Davis Veterinary School from 2000 – 2004. At the completion of her training she obtained specialist status with the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Angela joined the Massey University Veterinary Hospital in 2004.