SOUND® Technologies Launches TruDR dx at the 2009 Western Veterinary Conference

- Small Animal Digital Radiology Will Never Look the Same -

February 10, 2009 – Carlsbad, CA - SOUND® Technologies the market leader in veterinary digital radiography, ultrasound, diagnostic imaging software and education announces the arrival of TruDr dx at the 2009 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Now the best in small animal digital radiography just got better.

TruDR dx offers more speed, efficient workflow, flexibility and unrivaled image quality. The true beauty of the system? TruDR dx comes with completely rewritten software. The two-step graphical interface allows unprecedented speed and error free simplicity. TruDR dx makes the user’s work faster, better and smarter. Other new features include:

  • Eliminates exposure errors using Sound’s Adaptive LUT technology
  • Shows a final, perfect image on the screen 3.5 seconds after the generator is fired
  • Integrates seamlessly with any DICOM conformant Practice Management Software
  • Available with plate sizes of 12”x16”, or the first ever 17”x17” amorphous silicon, flat panel detector.

“We knew we needed to raise the bar when we embarked on the new TruDR dx project,” said Greg Stoutenburgh, Vice President of Marketing for Sound. “Today’s market demands a product that produces value by way of a positive return on investment. The combination of incredible image quality with quick and simple workflow results in more studies and better customer service. That is why TruDR dx can yield a positive effect on cash flow immediately after installation.”

About SOUND Technologies

Based in Carlsbad, California, SOUND produces the most widely accepted and used digital radiography and PACS systems in the veterinary industry with more than 1,500 installations to date. Sound holds leadership positions in Ultrasound, Digital Radiography, and Education. SOUND is devoted to a mission to Simplify and Enhance veterinary medicine through diagnostic imaging. Founded in 1996, SOUND Technologies is a division of VCA ANTECH, INC. (NASD:WOOF), and is dedicated to the field of veterinary imaging and education. VCA ANTECH also owns, operates and manages the largest network of freestanding veterinary hospitals and veterinary-exclusive clinical laboratories in the country and employs approximately 12,000 professionals throughout North America. To contact SOUND Technologies, call 1-800-268-5354 or visit www.soundvet.com.

For additional information please contact:
Steven May, Creative Vision House
Tel: 310.993.4866
Fax: 760.325.850
Email: smay [at] creativevisionhouse [dot] com