Why weigh at all if your scale is not accurate? Calibrating scales helps to keep them accurate and true. Veterinary scales are no exception. Since these scales are constantly used, they should be constantly calibrated. Their frequent use as well as the movement of animals on the scales causes significant wear and tear. It is important to maintain veterinary scales over time as they become less accurate.
1. Cost Effective
Keeping veterinary scales accurate helps a company’s cost effectiveness. Veterinary scales tell the weight of an animal which is important in multiple decisions. The amount of food and medicine is directly correlated to an animal’s weight. An accurate weight ensures that an accurate amount is provided to an animal, no surplus.
2. Animal Safety
A calibrated scale is also essential to an animal’s health and safety. It is important that decisions based on an animal’s weight are trustworthy and accurate. An animal’s weight is important in determining the dosage amount. When looking at prescriptions, antibiotics in particular are dependent on an animal’s weight. Antibiotics must reach a certain level to be successful in fighting infection. The heavier the animal, the more antibiotic that is needed to be effective. However, it is important not to overload an animal’s system by prescribing too large of a dosage. Accurate weight measurements help one to avoid these mistakes.
3. Company Liability
A veterinarian is ultimately responsible for the care it provides to animals. Keeping your scale calibrated protects the animal as well as any fault that may accompany inaccurate measurements. Not keeping a scale calibrated is an oversight that if not avoided, can result in major concerns.
At American Scale we offer routine scale calibrations. The calibration is completed by one of our state certified scale technicians. While on-site our technician will not only calibrate the scale but also provide basic preventative maintenance. The technician also provides scale calibration certificate verifying the scale is accurate. These calibrations certificates are key for any audits or third party inspections of your facility. Contact us today to schedule your calibration!