About Radiology

for Pets

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Radiology for Pets is a specialist veterinary diagnostic imaging group providing advanced imaging interpretation and on-site imaging services to support veterinarians and their patients.

We work collaboratively with referring clinicians to deliver accurate, timely and clinically relevant imaging insights, helping guide diagnosis, treatment planning and patient care at every stage.

Our Purpose

Improving patient care through specialist imaging

Radiology for Pets was founded in 2019 to address a simple but significant gap in veterinary care: the global shortage of specialist radiologists and the impersonal nature of many existing teleradiology services.

Our founders saw an opportunity to build something different. A specialist radiology group with a genuine focus on collaboration, where radiologists work closely with referring veterinarians rather than simply returning reports. Where clinicians can pick up the phone, talk through a case and make decisions together.

Today, our team of board-certified veterinary radiologists supports clinics across Australia and internationally through both our teleradiology platform and on-site clinical imaging services in Sydney.

Our Approach

A collaborative, clinician-first model

At Radiology for Pets, we believe diagnostic imaging works best when it is a conversation.

Our approach is built on close working relationships with the veterinarians who refer to us. We take the time to understand your clinical question, discuss findings as they emerge and provide practical recommendations that help you move forward with confidence.

Our approach means:

  • Every patient is treated as an individual, with reports tailored to the specific clinical context.
  • You get direct access to your reporting radiologist for real-time verbal discussions, clinical queries and follow-up questions.
  • Our team actively supports image acquisition, helping clinics improve their technique and choose the right imaging modality for each case.
  • Reports are thorough and evidence-based, drawing on current literature and peer consultation when needed.

Specialist Expertise

Board-certified radiologists you can rely on

Our group is a team of radiologists who have completed extensive postgraduate training in veterinary diagnostic imaging.

We are committed to building lasting partnerships with the veterinary community. From first-opinion general practices to specialist and emergency hospitals, our radiologists are trusted colleagues who understand the pressures of clinical practice and the importance of clear, timely reporting.

Our Values

What guides our work

Trust

Building trust through accuracy, accountability and consistency.

Collegiality

Genuine collaboration with clinicians and our colleagues.

Specialisation

A commitment to expertise, evidence-based medicine and ongoing learning.

Approachability

Open, accessible and always happy to discuss a case.

Passion

We love what we do. Radiology is the work we are trained for. It is why we show up every day.

Professionalism

High standards in every report, interaction and clinical decision.
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SUPPORTING PET OWNERS

Your pet deserves specialist care. Here is how to access it.

Specialist diagnostic imaging is available to every pet owner. In many situations, having a board-certified radiologist interpret your pet’s images can make a meaningful difference to their diagnosis and treatment. If you think your pet could benefit, it is always worth asking your veterinarian about a referral.


If your pet has already had imaging performed and you would like an independent specialist review, we can help with that too.

Meet the Team

The people behind the practice

Radiology for Pets was founded by Dr Joanna Pilton and Dr Juan Podadera, two board-certified veterinary radiologists with a shared belief that specialist imaging is an integral part of the first diagnostic line and should be personalised, efficient and easily accessible to all pet owners and clinicians.

Dr Joanna Pilton

Co-founder

Dr Juan Podadera

Co-founder

Working together for better care

Whether you are a veterinarian or pet owner looking for specialist imaging support, Radiology for Pets is here to help.

Dr Joanna Pilton

BE(Hons) BVSc(Hons) PGCVetClinStud MVetStud/MVetClinStud(Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging) MANZCVS(SAMed, Radiology) DipECVDI

Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging | Co-founder, Radiology for Pets

Jo co-founded Radiology for Pets with a vision to create a specialist radiology group built on genuine collaboration with the veterinary community. She is passionate about the power of diagnostic imaging to uncover answers and to support veterinarians in delivering the very best care for their patients.

Jo is a registered specialist in veterinary diagnostic imaging, having graduated from the University of Sydney in 2007. She gained extensive experience in both general and emergency practice across Australia and the United Kingdom before completing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Sydney in 2011.

In 2019, Jo completed her residency training and Masters of Veterinary Clinical Studies at the University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and in the same year became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. During her specialist training she also spent time at leading referral institutions in Australia and internationally, including the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh.

Jo has published internationally and is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in both Small Animal Medicine and Radiology. Prior to pursuing veterinary medicine, she completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) with Honours, reflecting her longstanding interest in the intersection of technology and medicine.

Through Radiology for Pets, Jo is committed to providing high-quality diagnostic imaging and specialist interpretation while working closely with referring veterinarians and pet owners to support informed clinical decision-making and optimal patient outcomes.

Dr Juan Podadera

Med. Vet. FANZCVS (Radiology)

Juan is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Radiology Chapter) and one of the specialist radiologists behind Radiology for Pets. He graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from La Plata University, Argentina in 1999, and has spent the decades since building expertise across the full breadth of veterinary diagnostic imaging.

His clinical interests include small animal and equine musculoskeletal imaging, MRI, and nuclear medicine, all areas where precision in both acquisition and interpretation can make all the difference to a patient’s outcome. Juan is equally committed to integrating novel imaging techniques into practice, so the diagnostic options available through RFP stay current with the field.

Beyond clinical work, Juan holds a teaching appointment at the University of Sydney, where he supervises pre- and postgraduate students in veterinary diagnostic imaging, and remains actively involved in clinical and academic research. It is a career built on curiosity and a love of what diagnostic imaging can reveal.