About Dr Ana Hayes
Experienced Dogs Australia CHED panellist providing professional canine hip and elbow scoring services.
Dr Ana Hayes
Ana graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1983 and initially worked in small animal practice before returning to the University of Melbourne Teaching Hospital in Werribee.
During this time she completed an internship in Radiology and Small Animal Medicine under the supervision of Dr Roger Lavelle.
She obtained her Master of Veterinary Studies (Radiology) in 1987. Since 1990 she has provided radiology services in small animal practice in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Following extensive training in the Dogs Australia hip and elbow scoring system by
Dr Roger Lavelle, Ana was invited to join the CHED panel in 2019 and has since provided official scoring services for Dogs Australia.
Standards and Compliance
We operate in strict adherence to the Dogs Australia (ANKC) Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (CHED) requirements. Accuracy in scoring starts with the quality of the submission.
Official CHED Resources
ORCHID is the official Dogs Australia portal for the Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (CHED) scheme - it's where you'll find all official scheme information and submission forms.
Radiographic Positioning Guide
Technical requirements for veterinary clinics and technicians.
Scoring Fees
Current pricing per exam type, inclusive of the applicable Dogs Australia levy and a payment processing fee.
Hips & Elbows
$133* Dogs Australia members
$143^ non-members
*includes $10 ANKC levy + $3 payment processing fee
^includes $20 ANKC levy + $3 payment processing fee
Hips Only
$113* Dogs Australia members
$123^ non-members
*includes $10 ANKC levy + $3 payment processing fee
^includes $20 ANKC levy + $3 payment processing fee
Elbows Only
$62* Dogs Australia members
$72^ non-members
*includes $10 ANKC levy + $2 payment processing fee
^includes $20 ANKC levy + $2 payment processing fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Dr Ana Hayes
Have questions about the scoring process or technical requirements? Send a message directly to Ana Hayes.
Developer / Site Support
For technical issues with the website itself (not scoring enquiries), contact luca.haar@icloud.com.