Dr. Allen received his DVM from the University of Missouri in 1979 and has been practicing equine medicine ever since. Dr. Allen opened Virginia Equine Imaging in 1996 after selling the practice he formerly owned in Arizona (Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Center). Virginia Equine Imaging became the first privately owned and operated equine diagnostic imaging specialty clinic in the world. He had a vision to establish a practice that provides advanced diagnostic and sports medicine catered to the equine athlete in a way that had never been done before.

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Balance Films Report

There are many common, subtle problems of the hoof and foot, that if left unchecked, can progress over time to cause lameness in an otherwise healthy horse. Under-run or contracted heels, long toes, broken back hoof-pastern angles, flared hoof wall, toed in or out feet, and negative palmar angles of the coffin bone are some of these problems.

Digital Radiography Report

In the spring of 2002, Virginia Equine Imaging introduced digital radiography to its growing list of new imaging technologies. The DR system is manufactured by Sound-Eklin Medical Systems who is dedicated to delivering the world's finest direct digital radiography and image management systems to equine veterinary practices.

Mri Report

Since that time, hundreds of horses have been examined predominantly for foot problems. MRI provides images with unmatched tissue contrast and anatomic definition, offering significant diagnostic advantages when ultrasonography and radiography are unable to provide a clear diagnosis.

Stem Cells Report

Stem cells are on the cutting edge of regenerative therapy in equine sports medicine. These cells have the ability to differentiate into most tissue types and allow injured tissue to heal with strong and appropriate tissue by limiting scar tissue formation. At Virginia Equine Imaging, we utilize stem cells collected from bone marrow and dental pulp.

Ann Brady

Sep 26, 2021

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Wonderful facility, excellent stack is excellent staff all the way around around. They made me and my horse feel welcome and I feel very feel very good about the diagnosis and treatment that they offered my horse

C. L.

Feb 14, 2021

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Unparalleled service and expertise. Any horse would be lucky to have this caliber of care.

Michele

Dec 16, 2019

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Always have a great experience with the team at VEI. Everyone is nice and put the horse first. The facilities are clean and comfortable for both humans and horses. Dr. Allen and team got to the bottom of my horse's issues and set a road map to success. Happy to say all is well and now will hopefully only seeing them for a yearly exam.

P. L.

Nov 24, 2018

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Dr Allen is very knowledgeable and takes alot ot time assessing the problem and helping you understand treatment options.

David

Jan 18, 2016

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Great, caring staff. They show great concern for your horse and are very friendly.

Virginia Equine Imaging - A Kent Allen