VDIC Telemedicine

VDIC and IDEXX Telemedicine Join ForcesAugust 2009

Deal unites leaders in the veterinary industry, expanding telemedicine consultation services and customer support

Clackamas, Oregon, August 18, 2009—VDIC, a leading provider of veterinary telemedicine and cytopathology services located here, announces it is combining operations with IDEXX Telemedicine. Based in Westbrook, Maine, IDEXX Laboratories’ telemedicine business has provided cardiology, radiology and internal medicine consultations to the veterinary industry since 1995. D.A. Davidson & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to VDIC in the transaction.

Telemedicine is a valuable diagnostic tool for veterinarians due to its speed, accuracy and convenience. Combining the strengths of both companies establishes the new organization as the industry’s leading provider of telemedicine services.

The complementary expertise and shared focus on customer support of VDIC and IDEXX are at the core of our partnership,” said Don Schofield, President and Chief Operating Officer, VDIC. “With demand for telemedicine services growing, VDIC needed the ability to scale its offering without compromising quality. As an industry leader committed to veterinary diagnostics, IDEXX was the clear choice to help us meet this goal.”

For more information about IDEXX Telemedicine cardiology, radiology and internal medicine services, go to www.idexx.com/telemedicine or call 1-800-726-1212, option 5.

VDIC Inc. and McAllister Software Systems integrate telemedicine services with AVImark May 2009

Piedmont, MO and Portland, OR – McAllister Software Systems, Inc. and VDIC, Inc. have integrated VDIC’s VetMedStat telemedicine services with version 2009.0 of AVImark veterinary software.  Veterinarians can submit radiographs and case requests to VDIC’s network of specialists directly from AVImark, and they can easily store and retrieve current and past cases in their patients’ electronic medical records.

VDIC Inc. Now Provides Customized Ultrasound Training March 2009

VDIC is happy to announce a new service: customized ultrasound training. Tomie Timon, RDMS, RVT, veterinary sonographer has many years experience in training veterinarians, sonographers and physicians in both abdominal and echocardiographic scan techniques. Utilizing VDIC’s VetMedStat, Tomie can review your hospital’s current ultrasound images and based on the findings, customize a training protocol to suit the needs of up to three doctors.  Training sessions take place for two to three consecutive days.  The VDIC ultrasound training program is limited to clinicians who have had some experience in scanning and have equipment already installed.  Either echocardiography or abdominal training is available.

VDIC Inc. Now Providing Equine Radiology ConsultsJanuary 2009

VDIC Inc. is proud to announce the addition of equine teleradiology to our list of services.  VDIC will now provide equine radiology consults 365 days a year including pre-purchase exams.  All reports are guaranteed within 24 hours via fax and/or email. Ask about our 30 day free trial.

VDIC Telemedicine Goes 24 HoursJanuary 2009

VDIC Telemedicine is excited to announce that January 1st 2009 we will be extending our hours of coverage for Radiology services to 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  All reports are guaranteed within 4 hours via fax and/or email.  Ask about our 30 day free trial. 

VDIC Is Excited to Introduce our Newest Radiologist to the TeamJanuary 2008

Dr. Dave Kunz joins VDIC as our newest radiologist; his first degree is in technical theater. After having worked on numerous productions and national tours he chose to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. After receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri Columbia in 2001, he practiced emergency medicine in St. Louis area and entered   a radiology residency program in 2002. He completed his radiology residency at University of Missouri in 2006. Dave comes to us after having worked the past year as a radiologist at a specialty hospital near Chicago and is very excited about joining the VDIC team. Dave enjoys all aspects of radiology with a special interest in ultrasound.

VDIC Inc. Begins New Mobile Cardiology Service in Portland, ORMay 2007

VDIC Inc. is excited to offer a new mobile cardiology service to its clients in the Greater Portland, OR area. A highly trained cardiac ultrasound technician will visit your practice to perform echocardiograms, EKGs and other services that are transmitted to a board certified cardiologist. Reports are returned within 24 hours and include a description of the findings, a diagnosis or differential diagnoses in order of probability, and recommendations concerning additional diagnostic procedures when indicated. For more information on this powerful new tool for your practice, please visit www.vdic.com or call 888-342-7828.

VDIC Inc. Announces Teledentistry Service May 2007

VDIC Inc. is pleased to announce that it has added a new service to its menu of telemedicine options. Practices can now submit dental films and/or dental photos and have them read by a board certified veterinary dentist. We are excited to have Dr. Jan Bellows, a highly accomplished dental practitioner, join the VDIC team. If you would like to put a dentist on your team, please visit www.vdic.com or call 888-342-7828.

VDIC Announced Expanded Hours for its Emergency Teleradiology ServiceOctober 2006

VDIC, the leading experts in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Telemedicine announced expanded hours for its Emergency Teleradiology Service beginning October 1, 2006.   Radiologists at VDIC now provide emergency telemedicine consults 365 days a year between the hours of 8am-5pm and 7pm-3am PST.  Radiology reports for requests submitted during these hours will be delivered within 3 hours. STAT reports will be delivered in 60 minutes.
VDIC’s telemedicine system is capable of receiving patient information and images from virtually any Digital X Ray, Ultrasound, CT, or MRI modalities.

VDIC Expands its Teleradiology TeamOctober 2006

VDIC is experiencing strong growth with increased demand for its telemedicine services and is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sofija Liles to help meet the needs of our clients worldwide. Dr. Liles is a board certified radiologists, and comes to our team from North Carolina State University. Our mission at VDIC is to do everything we can to reflect positively on your veterinary practice, and recruiting the most talented individuals is a big part of that commitment.

 

VDIC to Offer Emergency Teleradiology ServiceJuly 2005

VDIC, the leading experts in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Telemedicine announced beginning October 1, 2005 specialists at VDIC will provide telemedicine consults between the hours of 10:00PM and 2:00AM anywhere in the Continental United States. VDIC has provided the highest quality diagnostic imaging and consultation services available since 1991. Dr. Marc Papageorges, the founder and CEO of VDIC is the author of "Understanding and Using Telemedicine". "VDIC is committed to meeting the needs of our clients and doing everything we can to reflect positively on their practice." said Dr. Marc Papageorges, DVM, MS, PHD, Dip.ACVR. "Extending our Teleradiology services to meet the needs of Emergency Hospitals is an example of that commitment." Consultation reports for requests submitted between the hours of 10PM-2AM will be available within 3 hours. STAT reports will be delivered in 60 minutes.

VDIC will begin accepting new clients for the Emergency Teleradiology Service immediately. For more information, or to establish an account with VDIC, please contact us.

 

Dr. Jaime Sage to Join Team at VDIC July 2005

VDIC is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jaime Sage to our radiology team. Dr. Sage recently completed her radiology residency Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sage will join VDIC in providing radiology and diagnostic imaging services at VDIC. VDIC is experiencing strong growth with increased demand for its imaging and telemedicine services. We are excited to welcome Dr. Sage to the VDIC team and we are confident she will enhance VDIC’s excellent reputation with our clients.

 

Dr. Angela Hartman to Join Team at VDIC May 2005

VDIC is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Angela Hartman to our teleradiology team. Dr. Hartman is a Senior Lecturer of Diagnostic Imaging at the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences at Massey University in New Zealand. Dr. Hartman received her DVM from UC Davis where she also completed her radiology residency. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists and will join VDIC in providing radiology services at VDIC. VDIC is experiencing strong growth with increased demand for its telemedicine services. We are excited to welcome Dr. Hartman to the VDIC team and we are confident she will enhance VDIC’s excellent reputation with our clients.