Mission Statement Our mission is to advance and expand veterinary medical care through the development of affordable veterinary diagnostic solutions, the creation of innovative veterinary products and the delivery of excellent veterinary service.
Who We Are Animal Imaging Partners (AIP) was formed to meet the unique MRI needs of the veterinary community and quickly earned the trust of veterinary professional as the leader in veterinary specific MRI. AIP has since grown and evolved into the leader of veterinary diagnostic solutions and now offers customized MRI, CT and Ultrasound programs to meet the distinct needs of veterinary professionals worldwide. AIP provides customizable, turn-key solutions that include site planning, delivery, installation, service, spare parts, training, marketing and ongoing remote support.
What We Do Advance Veterinary Medicine AIP has travelled worldwide in search of the most advanced veterinary specific diagnostic equipment. We have forged relationships and collaborated with international engineers, software developers and clinical professionals in order to best serve the unique diagnostic needs of veterinary specialists and their patients. Improve Patient Care The unique anatomy of the veterinary patient always remains at the forefront of our minds. All of our modalities and software programs were developed with animal anatomy in mind. We enjoy the challenge of developing new veterinary specific technology as well as adapting after market human equipment. Provide Affordable Options AIP provides superior diagnostic technology through time tested programs. Our unique turn-key options provide veterinary professionals affordable ways to offer our potentially life saving diagnostic services.
Advance Veterinary Medicine Improve Patient Care Provide Affordable Options
Are you ready to partner with the AIP family? Partnering with Animal Imaging Partners (AIP) opens up new opportunities, including professional development, for both you and your staff. We offer the newest veterinary specific diagnostic technology. As a result, AIP partners are strengthening their brand and meeting the demands of their communities. Professional Development We empower veterinarians and technicians to advance their skills by providing cost effective access to high tech imaging solutions. Our programs include extensive onsite training using the latest diagnostic techniques and procedures. Advanced Technology From state-of-the-art imaging equipment to innovative products and services, we provide veterinary professionals with a vast array of options to meet their specific diagnostic imaging needs. Community Strength We are committed to expanding access to high tech imaging procedures. We work with you to forge stronger relationships with your referring veterinarians and community.
What We Offer MRI CT Ultrasound Partnering with Animal Imaging Partners (AIP) empowers you to offer state-of-the-art imaging equipment with minimal financial risk. Pet owners are demanding superior diagnostic care and we have made it our mission to satisfy this need without financially burdening healthcare professionals. Here is how we do it. In addition to veterinary specific equipment and project management, we include the following in our fee per scan program: Site planning Delivery Installation* Onsite training Ongoing 24/7 remote support Preventative maintenance Service (both onsite and remote) Spare parts Marketing support *Additional fees may apply.
What Our Partners Are Saying About Us Through the process of seeking out an MRI system for our hospital it became clear that a partnership with AIP made good business and clinical sense. We have been very pleased in our dealings with AIP, everyone at every level has been extremely courteous, professional and knowledgeable. ~Natasha Sapra, Executive Director The offer that AIP presented to me was an extremely cost-effective way for us to offer advanced imaging. I am very happy with the MRI and AIP. ~Bob Hancock, DVM, DACVS AIP has always been promptly responsive to our questions, needs and comments. Their service is unmatched. ~Ronald Lyman, DVM, DACVIM Working with AIP was one of the best decisions I have made as a neurologist. For years I utilized an off site MRI scanner at night or on the weekends which was very difficult. Having an in house AIP MRI has increased my efficiency and productivity. ~Ronald O. Schueler DVM, DACVIM
Leadership Team A.J. DiGiacobbe, Jr., CEO and Co-Founder Mr. DiGiacobbe is an executive with more than 40 years of experience building specialty niche companies. He has an extensive entrepreneurial background in healthcare start-up companies and holds a special interest in diagnostic imaging. Calvin F. Zontine, President and Co-Founder Mr. Zontine is an executive who has been Mr. DiGiacobbe' s business partner for 35 years. He is the co-founder of AIP and has extensive experience in the establishment, growth and sales of start up companies. George M. Beluk, Executive Vice President Mr. Beluk has over 30 years of experience in diagnostic imaging. He has held key sales and management positions at Siemens, Philips and Lunar Corporation. Mr. Beluk has spent the majority of his career bringing new imaging products and services to market. Ken Ford, Vice President Clinical Applications Mr. Ford came to AIP as an MRI technologist and quickly evolved into a clinical business leader. He has 20 years of experience in diagnostic imaging and has travelled worldwide in search of diagnostic equipment and services to best serve the unique needs of the veterinary patient. Dana Burley, Vice President Marketing Ms. Burley is an executive, business leader and strategist with 20 years of healthcare experience. She holds a Masters degree in professional leadership & training and development and has played an integral role in the marketing and development of imaging centers nationwide.
Medical Advisory Board Simon R. Platt, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology), DECVN Dr. Platt received his veterinary degree from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph) and residency in neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Florida. His research interests include ischemic disease of the central nervous system, canine brain tumors and epilepsy. Dr. Platt is a member of the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force and a founding member of the Southeastern Veterinary Neurology Group. He has authored or coauthored more than 190 journal articles and 50 book chapters and is the coeditor of three textbooks: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology, Manual of Small Animal Neurological Emergencies and Canine and Feline Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management. Elizabeth Watson, DVM, DACVR Dr. Watson received her DVM from the University of Florida and completed her four year residency in Radiology at the University of Georgia. In that same year she became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Radiology and received her MS degree in Anatomy and Radiology. Dr. Watson is the past President of ACVR and the current owner of Veterinary Imaging, a radiology referral service. Robert Hancock, DVM, MS, DACVS Dr. Hancock graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a one year medicine and surgery internship at the University of Missouri-Columbia followed by a three year surgical residency at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He is certified in the TTA & TPLO procedures, Penn Hip and Kyon Cementless Total Hip Replacement. Dr. Hancock is published in a number of peer reviewed veterinary journals and his research publication was awarded Best Clinical Research by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Our AIP Partner Locations To see our current list of AIP partners, visit www.aipmri.com
California VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon Florida Animal Emergency & Referral Center El Cajon Fort Pierce Veterinary Neurology of South Florida Treasure Coast Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital Stuart Vero Beach Institute of Veterinary Specialists Idaho Gainesville Indiana Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care Louisiana Indianapolis South Paws Veterinary Specialists Mandeville Airline Animal Health and Surgery Center Maryland Bossier City Veterinary Neurology & Rehabilitation Center Michigan Veterinary Care Specialists Westminster Milford Pennsylvania Avets Texas Monroeville Veterinary Referral & Emergency Hospital of Arlington Virginia Arlington Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates Washington Purcellville Columbia River VetERinary Specialists Vancouver WestVet Boise New Hampshire Illinois Premier Veterinary Group by Ethos Chicago Center for Advanced Veterinary Care Ontario Manchester VEC Toronto
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. -Immanuel Kant
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