In this episode of Focal Point, Sam, Amy and Sian from the IMV team discuss echocardiography, wildlife and teaching with Dr. Laurent Locquet Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Cardiology) MBA GPCert(VC) MRCVS DVM.
Laurent graduated in 2015 from Ghent University, Belgium and worked in general practice for one year both abroad in South Africa as well as in Belgium, primarily with cats dogs and wildlife, before starting a rotating Internship in a busy referral centre in the UK. During his internship, Laurent obtained his certificate in Veterinary Cardiology. After completing his Internship, Laurent completed a Residency in Veterinary Cardiology at the University of Ghent before joining a busy referral practice in the Greater London area for one year before joining DWR Veterinary Specialists in 2022. In 2024, Laurent established the Veterinary Cardio Club, an online veterinary community for cardio-enthusiasts, including over 400 vets from over 80 countries in the world. Furthermore, he co-founded Skillvet in 2025, providing in-person lectures in 4 different continents in 2026. Lastly, he was involved in the development of the Sonus health app, the first AI driven veterinary cardiac screening and monitoring app. Laurent enjoys all aspects of veterinary Cardiology though he has a particular interest in procedures involving cardiopulmonary bypass, minimally invasive interventions and wildlife cardiology.
How did a conversation in a sauna lead to a career examining the hearts of a diverse range of wildlife species? And where is technology taking cardiology and ultrasound? Listen in as we discuss all these topics and more!
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website, and our CPD courses, including our interactive Foundations in Echocardiography online course, via our Academy education platform. If you want more information on our in practice training, you can find it here.
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In this episode of Focal Point, Sam and Craig Hoines, IMV imaging’s Business Development Manager, discuss the trials, tribulations and technology involved in setting up an equine practice with Dr Oliver Siddons BVetMed MRCVS.
Oliver established Oxford Equine Vets in 2025 as a modern practice with old-school care and integrity at its core. Listen in as we discuss his vision for the practice, the lessons learnt along the way and the benefits that the ConnectDR and Connect.Vet system can bring to ambulatory equine practice.
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website, and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform. If you want more information on our equine in practice training, you can find it here.
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In this episode of Focal Point, Amy, Sam, Alex and Sian from the Clinical Team discuss the many ways in which yoga can be incorporated into the world of veterinary clinic staff with Chloe Hannigan BVetMed MRCVS from the VetYogi Collective.
Chloe is a travel-obsessed locum small animal vet and registered Yoga Alliance Professionals yoga/meditation teacher, and founded VetYogi in 2017 to improve the physical, mental & emotional wellbeing of the veterinary community. Through VetYogi, Chloé (and her team of fabulous associate yoga teachers), provide yoga & meditation classes tailored to veterinary needs, deliver in-practice CPD wellbeing workshops and conference/event speaker sessions, and offer an online wellbeing membership platform, the VetYogi Collective. With a mix of on-demand and live yoga and meditation classes, the VetYogi Collective creates exclusive content for the whole veterinary team, and offers a variety of yoga & meditation styles and membership benefits to suit each role in our community, from vets & nurses to receptionists, management & students. For more information see www.vetyogi.com
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website, and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform.
In this episode of Focal Point, Sam, Hannah and Amy from the IMV team discuss AI and its impact on the veterinary industry with Dr. Adele Williams-Xavier.
Adele is a specialist in equine internal medicine and an AI and clinical data expert within the veterinary industry. She has been overseeing clinical AI tool creation and getting data to sufficient quality for AI builds to produce high quality AI tools for the past 7 years. Adele runs her own AI and clinical data consultancy business, Ai-WX, where she advises veterinary staff, veterinary business and veterinary educators on AI literacy, AI implementation, ethical and responsible use of AI, as well as advising tech startups on AI tool product improvements and how to get the most value from clinical data. She works part-time with CoVet, as a veterinary AI expert, helping to improve the AI scribe vet co-pilot product, and is a board advisor for PetScribers and Prim Veterinary. Adele advocates for ethical and responsible AI adoption within the veterinary industry, has a column on AI in the Veterinary Record, and is a recognised international speaker on AI in veterinary medicine.
If you are curious about AI and want practical advice on how to consider the adoption of AI tool, then listen in as we discuss where AI is used, the risks, how to approach AI tools for veterinary medicine, and the future.
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website, and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform. If you want more information on our in practice training, you can find it here.
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In this episode of Focal Point, the IMV imaging Clinical team get together to discuss the facts, figures, research and experiences that have shaped some of our 2025. From the past and future of CT to eLearning, equine ultrasound guided injections, the challenges of time management and more. Join us to listen to the team’s highlights.
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website, and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform. If you want more information on our in practice training, you can find it here.
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In this episode of Focal Point, the IMV Clinical team chat with two special guests about the magic that happens when vet nurses start performing ultrasound examinations in practice.
It all began with a conversation about getting started with ultrasound between our Scotland Account Manager, Amy Thompson RVN, and Jodie Harper RVN at her practice, Wallace Vets in Angus. Following this, Jodie attended our Ultrasonography for Vet Nurses course and the rest, as they say, is history!
We will discuss how Jodie’s skills with the scanner have inspired colleagues to undertake ultrasound training through attending our courses, as well as arranging a bespoke in-practice training session for the vets and nurses to learn alongside each other on their own machine. Listen in as the podcast team talk pyometras, ex-laps, pericardial effusions and triage, and discuss the hugely positive effect that upskilling the team through expert led ultrasound training has had on the practice.
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website, and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform. If you want more information on our in practice training, you can find it here.
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Following our discussion in 2023, we thought it would be a good time to catch up with Adam Conn and chat about how his use of colour Doppler for bovine reproductive ultrasonography has evolved.
Known to many as The Vet on the Coast 19 for his superb educational content and showcasing the best of Northern Ireland’s coastline, Adam Conn is an experienced farm animal vet specialising in dairy herd health and an IMV imaging brand ambassador.
Listen in as we discuss how Adam uses the the Easi-Scan:Go to maximise the information gained from his routine ultrasound examinations, tips for getting started with bovine ultrasound, and the challenges of keeping a Tamagotchi alive!
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform.
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In this episode of Focal Point, we chat to Ross Kitchen, about setting up his new independent practice, Patch & Purr Vets.
Hosted by Sam from the IMV Clinical team and Craig Hoines, IMV imaging’s Business Development Manager, we will discuss the trials, tribulations and triumphs of starting a new business, choosing the right imaging equipment and how IMV imaging can support new start practices.
Ross Kitchen, BVetMed MRCVS, has opened Patch & Purr, his independent practice near Saffron Waldon, bringing a personal vision to life after years of working in various clinics. With a passion for high-quality care and modern veterinary treatment without restriction, he designed the clinic from the ground up. The practice features separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, cutting-edge imaging technology, and a focus on laparoscopic spay. Ross is committed to growing his practice as he builds a trusted local presence.
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform.
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We are back! After a break last year, we are returning with several episodes lined up for the rest of 2025.
In this episode, “Podcast: Awful Antiquities: Diagnostic Imaging History” recorded in early 2024, some of the IMV imaging team regale one another with a selection of facts from the history of diagnostic imaging. Join us as we take a brief look at some interesting and entertaining instances from the development of radiography, endoscopy and more.
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In this episode of Focal Point, we chat to Georgia Owen, the IMV imaging Student Brand Ambassador, as she approaches graduation.
Including Sam and Sian from the IMV imaging team, we will discuss the tips and challenges associated with getting stuck into practice and diagnostic imaging equipment, as well as Georgia’s experiences and hopes for the next steps in her career.
Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform.
