Clinicians, residents, and students at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center use imaging machines to diagnose patients every day. Thanks to an anonymous donor and Susan and Paul Bloom (DVM ’76), that treatment got a little bit faster, a little bit clearer, and a lot more cool in 2017.

The Hospital is the first college of veterinary medicine to acquire a GE Revolution EVO 64 Slice CT Scanner and table. The anonymous donor’s gift provided the scanner and the Blooms’ gift provided the table.

The scanner offers more spatial resolution and distortion reduction, less radiation exposure for patients, and increased workflow efficiency with more automation. It also allows faster scan times and lighter sedation instead of general anesthesia.

“These are true gifts for our students and our patients,” says Dr. Bari Olivier, chair for the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. “Our patients will receive even better care and our students now have access to new technology, which will enhance their clinical experience.”
 
Dr. Bloom operates the Allergy Skin and Ear Clinic for Pets in Livonia, MI and serves as an adjunct faculty member for the College. Some of the College’s students spend their dermatology rotation in his clinic.