Photo (from left to right): Mr. Serge Goulet, Administrative Director; Ms. Karine Guilbault, General Director of Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole and member of the VTH Council; Dr. Isabelle Masseau, Professor of Medical Imaging; Dr. David Francoz, Dean; Dr. Caroline Hours, Head of Veterinary Services at Zoetis; Dr. Patricia Hotte, Zoetis; and Mr. Vincent Giard, Business Advisor at Inno-centre and member of the VTH Council.

On April 24, 2025, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire - CHUV) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) celebrated the launch of its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, which underwent a major upgrade in fall 2024. The event brought together staff members directly involved in the project, members of the VTH and FVM leadership teams, members of the VTH Council, representatives from Zoetis—an essential donor and partner that provided significant financial support—as well as representatives from General Electric, the device manufacturer.

Thanks to this upgrade, the VTH now operates a GE HealthCare SIGNA™ Artist Evo system, a cutting-edge technology that significantly enhances image quality and makes our scanner one of the most advanced in Québec today. In addition to providing exceptional image resolution, the system offers shorter scan times through the integration of artificial intelligence, thereby reducing the length of anesthesia required. This major project will also support the training of our students and the development of new research initiatives.

“This addition represents a major advancement: it will allow us to provide even more precise care, deliver even more relevant training, and pursue research with even greater ambition. It fully reflects the mission that drives us: preparing the veterinarians of tomorrow in a dynamic, rigorous, and innovation-focused learning environment,” noted David Francoz, Dean of the FVM.

Finally, by choosing to upgrade the previous scanner rather than purchase a new one, the VTH reduced its carbon footprint while ensuring more sustainable energy use for years to come.

We extend our thanks to the Université de Montréal, Zoetis, and all donors who supported this project, which is essential to advancing our mission.