Veterinary Medical Board

MO Radiology Info

All owners/operators of x-ray equipment used in the state of Missouri are subject to routine registration and periodic survey of that equipment by state rule 19 CSR 20-10.030, administered by the Missouri Radiation Control Program (MRCP) under the Department of Health & Senior Services. In lieu of future MRCP onsite inspections, x-ray equipment owners/operators are responsible for demonstrating compliance with applicable radiation safety standards through the use of a Qualified Expert (QE) in Radiation Safety, both upon initial installation of x-ray equipment and periodically thereafter. For more information or to obtain a list of Qualified Experts, please see the MRCP website below.

Each year MRCP identifies a number of veterinarians already in practice and using x-ray equipment that have not been properly registered. In many cases these individuals indicate that they were not aware of the requirement, or have acquired used x-ray equipment that was not reported to us. This is a reminder to veterinarians that possess x-ray equipment to make sure they are registered with the MRCP. The registration must be renewed every two (2) years. There is no fee for registration.