Ultrasound training courses for dog, cat and goat breeders, and allied veterinary health professionals – taught by experts
LIFELONG MASTERY OF CANINE & FELINE PREGNANCY ULTRASOUND WITH THE VIP SCANNING ACADEMY
If you want to learn from the best and truly get the most information you can from ultrasound, the VIP Scanning Academy is for you. With lifelong support and mentorship, and an expert second opinion whenever you need it, this is your path to becoming a respected expert in pregnancy confirmation with ultrasound, whether you are a breeder, vet nurse, or veterinarian.
This course is not suitable for people who simply wish to “tick a box” and say they have been trained. If this is you, there are cheaper courses available, taught by non-experts in about an hour. This sort of training is meaningless, and not what people come to us for.
The VIP Scanning Academy is led by Catherine Stowell. She has been teaching canine and feline pregnancy scanning to veterinarians, vet nurses and reputable breeders for over 15 years, and is the author of the best-selling book, Ultrasound for Canine Pregnancy Scanning.
Each module has been professionally filmed from several camera angles, so that you feel like you are present in the room. Teaching is heavily research-based; whatever your academic or professional background, we know how to help you learn.
No ultrasound machine? No problem! While having one by the start of the course is recommended, you don’t need to own one to enrol. If you haven’t purchased a machine yet, consult with us first to ensure you make the best choice.
This program is designed for those dedicated to becoming experts in canine and feline pregnancy scanning. To learn more about the module content and book your place, click the “INFO & BOOKING” button now!
Price £595
ULTRASOUND FOR GOAT & SHEEP PREGNANCY SCANNING
Price £395
Self-paced online course, full of live video footage and demonstrations, designed for goat and sheep breeders or veterinarians just getting started with ultrasound.
Includes basic ultrasound physics, types of reflectors, goat scanning technique, quick and easy tips for image optimisation, developmental stages, performing measurements and calculating gestational age, attenuation, artifacts, and ultrasound safety and biohazards. Each module includes text, diagrams, ultrasound images, tutorial videos and quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding as you go along.
This course will also give you lifelong access to support and mentorship from sonographer Catherine Stowell.
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HANDS-ON TRAINING IN CANINE & FELINE PREGNANCY SCANNING
We recommend the VIP Scanning Academy for anyone wanting to learn to scan dogs or cats for pregnancy, but if online learning isn’t your thing, we would love to welcome you to our ultrasound lab in Bromley, Southeast London. We will spend 3 hours together going through the most important controls on an ultrasound machine, the female reproductive anatomy, the appearance of pregnancy on ultrasound at various stages, and confirming foetal viability. This course will leave you confident in recognising pregnancy in dogs, confirming viability, and spotting when something is wrong and in need of veterinary referral.
You will get to scan on a range of machines. If you do not already have a machine, we strongly suggest waiting until your training course, or contacting us for advice beforehand.
You can book online now and we will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient date, or just give us a call!
“Highly recommended and this course should be endorsed by Animal Welfare to safeguard animals across the UK.”
DR.EMMA KIRKE, OSTME DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE HUMAN/ANIMAL

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