In-Person Small Animal Abdominal Course with Camilla Edwards
Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
£720
Course Description
A full day of hands-on abdominal ultrasound training with renowned veterinary ultrasonographer Camilla Edwards, founder of First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound (FOVU). This practical, immersive course is designed for first-opinion veterinary surgeons who want to develop greater clarity and consistency in abdominal ultrasound through structured teaching and supervised live scanning.
Participants will work in a dedicated ultrasound laboratory environment, gaining experience scanning both canine and feline patients under expert guidance. The focus is on building a systematic approach to imaging, improving image optimisation skills, and developing the ability to interpret common abdominal findings in a real clinical context. By combining theory with extensive hands-on practice, the course supports vets in translating ultrasound learning directly into everyday clinical work.
Key Information
Key Takeaways for Training Course Attendees
- Hands-on abdominal ultrasound training in a dedicated ultrasound lab
- Live scanning sessions on both dogs and cats
- Practical focus on first-opinion veterinary application
- Structured approach to building confidence with ultrasound imaging
- Guidance on interpreting findings in real clinical contexts
- Support in developing a repeatable, systematic scanning technique
Topics Covered
- Ultrasound fundamentals – understanding how to optimise your images
- Systematic scanning protocols – ensuring consistency and confidence
- Identification of key abdominal organs – including the liver, spleen, biliary tree, and gastrointestinal tract
- Assessment of fluids, gas, and minerals – what they mean and how to find them
- Image interpretation in context – linking ultrasound findings to clinical cases
By the end of the day, you’ll have a stronger grasp of abdominal ultrasound, improved scanning technique, and greater confidence integrating ultrasonography into everyday practice.
Expert Tutor
Camilla Edwards
Small animal veterinary ultrasonographer
Camilla Edwards is a highly experienced small animal veterinary ultrasonographer working at first-opinion level. Through her peripatetic work across East Anglia, she supports veterinary practices with ultrasound imaging and delivers both practical in-person training and widely accessed online education.
Camilla developed her ultrasound skills in emergency and critical care environments. She went on to complete her CertAVP and spent time observing the ultrasound department at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket before founding her own training business in 2018.
Through First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound (FOVU), she now leads a growing programme of courses and an active online community.
