Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

DVM, DACVR

Dr. Eric van Eerde is the Head of Radiology at SignalPET, where he leads a team of board-certified veterinary radiologists dedicated to advancing diagnostic imaging through the integration of artificial intelligence. A 2012 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. van Eerde began his career as a small animal general practitioner in Gainesville, Florida, before pursuing a three-year residency in diagnostic imaging at Iowa State University. He went on to serve as an associate radiologist and director of radiology at BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital in Tampa, Florida. His extensive clinical experience across general practice and specialty settings gives him a deep understanding of the diagnostic challenges veterinarians face daily — a perspective that informs his leadership at SignalPET, where he plays a central role in the development and clinical validation of the company's AI-powered radiology platform, SignalPET 360°.

Dr. Eric Van Eerde Articles

Getting the Most Out of Skull Radiographs in Dogs and Cats

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Skull radiographs can be a valuable tool when images are obtained with precison. While the anatomy is complex and positioning…

Dog CCL Tear on Radiographs: Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Joint Effusion, and Surgical Planning

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Learn how radiographs support diagnosis and surgical planning for dog CCL tear cases, including CCL rupture, stifle effusion, osteophytes, and…

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Musculoskeletal

Pyometra in Dogs: Radiographic Diagnosis, Distinguishing Open vs. Closed, and When to Act Fast

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Pyometra is one of the more common life-threatening emergencies that presents to the general practitioner. Prompt diagnosis is essential, as…

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Radiographic Diagnosis, Clinical Signs, and Treatment Planning

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Hip dysplasia in dogs is one of the most important orthopedic diseases seen in general practice, especially in large and…

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Musculoskeletal

Can Computers Read Radiographs?

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Can computers read radiographs? Learn how veterinary radiology AI supports veterinarians with faster image interpretation, improved diagnostic confidence, and AI-assisted…

Dog Bone Cancer Symptoms: Radiographic Clues and Early Detection of Osteosarcoma in Dogs

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Dog bone cancer symptoms in dogs often start with progressive lameness, pain, swelling, and poor response to NSAIDs. Learn how…

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Musculoskeletal

IVDD in Dogs: How Radiographs, CT, and MRI Guide Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

A clinical guide to IVDD in dogs: neurologic grading, what spinal radiographs show and miss, when to escalate to CT…

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Musculoskeletal

Canine Thoracic Radiograph Interpretation: A Systematic Approach for General Practitioners

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

How to identify, characterize, and stage pulmonary masses and nodules on canine radiographs, and when radiographs are enough versus when…

Canine Lung Cancer on Radiographs: Primary Tumors, Metastatic Disease, and When to Push for CT

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

How to identify, characterize, and stage pulmonary masses and nodules on canine radiographs, and when radiographs are enough versus when…

Pleural Effusion in Cats: Radiographic Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis by Signalment, and Triage Decisions

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

Pleural effusion in cats is a major cause of respiratory distress. Learn the key radiographic signs, signalment-based differentials, and how…

Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis, Imaging Strategies, and the Impact of AI

Eric Van Eerde

Dr. Eric Van Eerde

A diaphragmatic hernia occurs when abdominal viscera protrude through a defect in the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity. In small…