College Station and the Brazos Valley have a strong veterinary community, from referral and specialty hospitals to general practices that perform orthopedic surgery. More of those practices now use C-arms for fracture repair, implant placement and minimally invasive procedures in animals. This guide covers C-arm rental, C-arm repair and C-arm sales in College Station for veterinary teams. You can see new and refurbished units on our medical equipment page and short-term options through our medical equipment rental service.
How veterinary practices use C-arms
- Fracture repair: checking reduction and plate, pin or screw placement during surgery.
- Orthopedic procedures: such as cruciate and joint surgery where implant position matters.
- Interventional procedures: catheter-based and stent procedures in referral centers.
- Foreign body and contrast studies: real-time imaging of swallowing or the GI tract.
Small animal and equine: different demands
| Need | Small animal | Equine and large animal |
|---|---|---|
| Typical C-arm | Mini or compact full-size C-arm | Full-size C-arm with good penetration |
| Anatomy | Limbs, spine, chest and abdomen of small patients | Distal limbs most often |
| Positioning | Standard surgical tables | Padded large-animal tables and hoists; C-arm clearance is critical |
| Environment | Typical clinic OR | Larger, sometimes dustier surgical suites |
Our C-arm machines in Texas page compares mini and full-size units.
Staff safety comes first
In veterinary imaging, people sometimes feel tempted to hold or steady a patient during exposures. With fluoroscopy, that puts hands close to the beam for long periods. Use sedation, sandbags, ties and positioning devices instead, keep hands out of the primary beam, and wear aprons, thyroid shields and dosimetry badges. OSHA's ionizing radiation overview covers employer responsibilities for staff exposure.
Texas registration applies to veterinary X-ray too
Radiation machines used in veterinary practices in Texas are regulated by Texas DSHS, just as in human medicine. The DSHS X-ray FAQ explains registration. Confirm your registration covers a new or rented C-arm before it is used, and keep inspection and testing records on file.
Buying a C-arm for a veterinary practice
Refurbished human-medical C-arms are widely used in veterinary practice and can cost much less than new. Look for reliable image quality, simple controls, good dose tools and a detector size that suits your typical patients. Ask about the age of the tube and detector and the availability of parts. Our mobile C-arm buying guide explains what to check. Refurbished C-arms from Mr. Biomed Tech Services come with a 90-day warranty.
Renting for a new service or a busy season
Renting lets a practice try fluoroscopy before investing, cover a unit out for repair or add capacity for a visiting specialist. College Station is roughly 180 miles from our Garland headquarters, so we confirm delivery dates when you book.
Repairs we see in veterinary use
- Hair and debris in vents, fans and casters, causing overheating and poor mobility.
- Damaged cables in busy surgical suites.
- Footswitch failures and monitor faults.
- Image quality decline on older intensifier systems.
Our C-arm repair and service in Austin team covers the College Station area, and our medical equipment inspection service keeps safety tests current. For other equipment, see our medical equipment repair in Austin and our Austin service area, which includes veterinary practices.
Service in College Station
We provide on-site setup and service in College Station and the Brazos Valley, with visits scheduled in advance. Service requests receive a response in under 8 business hours, Monday through Friday, and our CBET-certified engineers test every unit before delivery.
C-arm rental, repair and sale in College Station: FAQs
Can a human-medical C-arm be used in a veterinary practice?
Yes. Many veterinary practices use refurbished human-medical C-arms, as long as registration and safety requirements are met.
Mini C-arm or full-size for a small animal practice?
Mini C-arms suit limbs of small patients; full-size units cover the spine, chest and abdomen and larger animals.
Do you service veterinary C-arms?
Yes, with on-site visits in College Station scheduled in advance.
Do refurbished C-arms have a warranty?
Yes, a 90-day warranty.
Mr. Biomed Tech Services is an independent provider and is not affiliated with any C-arm manufacturer.
Cleaning and infection control in animal surgery
Veterinary surgical suites deal with hair, blood, irrigation fluid and, in large animal work, dust and bedding. Cover the detector and tube with sterile or clean drapes as your protocol requires, and wipe the C-arm after each case with a cleaner the manufacturer approves. Pay attention to handles, the control panel and the casters, where debris builds up. Blow out or vacuum vents on a regular schedule, since clogged vents are a common cause of overheating in veterinary use. Store the C-arm covered and away from wash-down areas.
A simple weekly check of cables, casters and vents takes a few minutes and prevents many of the repair calls we see from busy veterinary hospitals.
For a veterinary C-arm in College Station, call (469) 767-8853 or contact us.
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