Celebrating one year of CT at Beacon View

200 CT scans in our first year.
Now we’d love to help a charity pet.

CT scanning at Beacon View Vets

Help us find a charity pet who could benefit from CT

Almost one year ago, we introduced CT scanning at Beacon View to make advanced diagnostic imaging accessible to pets here in our community.

Since then, our team has carried out 200 CT examinations, helping vets investigate complex conditions, get clearer answers and make informed decisions about treatment and care.

To celebrate our scanner’s first birthday, we want to do something meaningful. Beacon View will fund a complete CT diagnostic package for a pet in the care of a registered Kent animal charity.

Nominate a charity or charity pet

Nominations close 30th September 2026

Who can you nominate?

Nominate a registered animal charity

Know a brilliant animal charity doing amazing work? Nominate them and, if selected for consideration, our veterinary team can work with the charity and their vets to identify a patient who may genuinely benefit from CT imaging.

Nominate a particular charity pet

If you already know of a pet in the care of a registered animal charity who has an unresolved health problem or has been advised that CT may be helpful, you can tell us about them directly.

A pet having a CT scan with the Beacon View veterinary team

Advanced imaging can change what happens next

A CT scan can give veterinary teams detailed information that isn't always possible to obtain with conventional imaging, helping them reach a diagnosis, plan treatment or make important decisions about a pet's care.

When can a CT scan be useful?

CT gives our veterinary team highly detailed, cross-sectional images of the body. It can be particularly useful when conventional examinations, X-rays or ultrasound haven't provided all the answers, or when we need more detail to plan treatment.

Unexplained lameness or joint problems

CT can show bones and joints in exceptional detail, helping identify subtle injuries or abnormalities that may be difficult to see on conventional X-rays.

Nasal, head or ear problems

CT is particularly useful for investigating areas of the head that are difficult to examine, including the nasal passages, sinuses, ears and jaw.

Investigating lumps or cancer

CT can help identify the size and location of abnormal tissue and may also be used to look for evidence that disease has spread elsewhere.

Chest or breathing problems

Detailed images of the chest and lungs can help investigate persistent respiratory problems and abnormalities that may be difficult to fully assess with an X-ray alone.

Spinal or neurological problems

In appropriate cases, CT can provide detailed information about the spine and surrounding structures to help guide further investigation or treatment.

Hidden foreign bodies or complex problems

CT can help us investigate difficult-to-find problems such as migrating grass seeds, complex injuries or conditions where other investigations haven't yet provided a clear answer.

Find out how CT works, what it can help investigate and how veterinary referrals to Beacon View work.

Find out more

Help us find them

Please share our campaign with local charities, rescue teams, fosterers and animal lovers. The right pet could be one share away.

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How will the charity pet be chosen?

1

Nominate

Tell us about a registered charity or a particular pet in their care.

2

We make contact

We’ll speak with suitable charities and their veterinary teams to learn more about potential patients.

3

Clinical review

Our vets will review the clinical information to make sure CT is appropriate and likely to provide useful answers.

4

One pet is selected

We’ll select a patient where CT could make a meaningful difference to diagnosis, treatment planning or welfare.

What will Beacon View fund?

We want this to be more than simply offering time in the scanner. For the selected patient, Beacon View will fund a complete CT diagnostic package.

The funded package covers the CT diagnostic pathway. If the scan identifies that further treatment, surgery or ongoing care is needed, we will discuss the options separately with the charity and their veterinary team.

  • Review of the relevant clinical history
  • Appropriate veterinary assessment
  • Sedation or general anaesthesia
  • CT imaging and intravenous contrast
  • Image processing and radiology interpretation
  • Results and recommendations shared with the charity and veterinary team

Eligibility

  • The animal must be formally in the care of a registered animal charity.
  • The charity must have a valid registered charity number.
  • The patient must be able to attend Beacon View Vets in Eastry, Kent.
  • CT must be considered clinically appropriate by the veterinary team.
  • Relevant veterinary records must be available for review before the final patient is confirmed.

Nominate a charity or charity pet

Complete the short form below to tell us who you think we should consider. You can nominate a charity even if you do not know of a particular patient who needs CT.

If you nominate a particular animal, please only provide information you are comfortable sharing. We will contact the charity directly before requesting detailed veterinary information.

Nominations close: 30th September 2026

Before you nominate

  • The charity must be registered
  • You can nominate the charity itself or a particular pet
  • Multiple nominations do not increase the chance of selection
  • Clinical suitability will determine the final patient
  • There is no cost to the charity for the funded CT package

Want to learn more about CT scanning at Beacon View?

Find out how CT works, what it can help investigate and how veterinary referrals to Beacon View work.

Find out more

Frequently asked questions

Does the charity need to know of a pet who already needs a CT?

No. You can nominate a registered animal charity even if you do not know of a particular patient. If appropriate, we can work with the charity and its veterinary team to identify a suitable case.

Will the charity with the most nominations be selected?

No. This is not a public vote or popularity contest. The number of nominations, likes or shares will not determine the final patient. Selection will be based primarily on clinical suitability and the potential benefit of CT imaging.

What does the funded CT package include?

The package will include the CT examination, appropriate sedation or general anaesthesia, contrast where clinically indicated, image processing and radiology interpretation, together with communication of the results to the charity and veterinary team.

Does the offer include treatment following the CT?

The campaign funds the CT diagnostic package. Surgery, medication, further investigations and ongoing treatment are not automatically included. Any additional care will be discussed separately with the charity and veterinary team.

Can someone nominate more than one charity?

Yes, although additional nominations for the same charity do not increase its chance of being selected. We are looking for the most appropriate clinical case rather than the charity receiving the most votes.

What happens after nominations close?

We will review eligible nominations and contact appropriate charities. Our veterinary team will then review potential patients and relevant clinical information before selecting a patient for whom CT is clinically appropriate and could make a meaningful difference.