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Building confidence in abdominal ultrasound can transform how you approach everyday clinical cases
By Dr Katie King BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS, VetPrac
Whether you’re a seasoned general practitioner, an emergency clinician juggling high‑pressure cases or just starting out in your veterinary career, mastering the art of abdominal ultrasound is a game‑changer. Confident scanning doesn’t just sharpen your diagnostic edge; it brings peace of mind when those tricky cases land in your consult room.
This philosophy underpins our VetPrac Abdominal Ultrasound Workshop, designed and delivered by the outstanding Dr Annie Rose and Dr Jane Day. With decades of combined experience in diagnostic imaging and teaching, Annie and Jane have transformed what can sometimes feel like guesswork into a structured, repeatable process that builds both skill and confidence.
Evidence based and highly practicable
Their carefully developed approach to abdominal ultrasound helps veterinarians:
Find and confidently identify all key abdominal structures, including the adrenal glands, duodenum, and pancreas.
Perform a complete and systematic examination aligned with the latest ACVIM consensus recommendations.
Reference normal organ measurements to easily recognise when pathology is present.
This evidence‑based and highly practical method has empowered countless veterinarians to approach abdominal ultrasound with confidence and clarity.
Don’t just take our word for it
But don’t just take our word for it; here’s what some of our recent participants had to say:
“Love how much practical time we had! Thank you.”
“Fantastic! Loved the individual care from the educators.”
“I loved this workshop! It was really well run and I learned a lot. Thank you!”
“Very well communicated and the team were super friendly.”
If you’ve been looking to refine your diagnostic skills and bring more certainty to your clinical practice, this hands‑on workshop is a great place to start. Join a supportive learning environment where ultrasound becomes less of a mystery and a more reliable tool in your everyday workflow.
Margie is the Director of VetPrac and a globally respected veterinary anaesthetist, dedicated to practical, inclusive, and human-centred veterinary education. She began her career in general practice across Australia and the UK, grounding her teaching in real-world clinical experience. Specialising in anaesthesia and analgesia, Margie earned Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, completed a residency at Cornell University (USA), and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Her academic roles in the USA and Australia have focused on veterinary education, communication, and skills training. Since 2019, Margie has led VetPrac, delivering hands-on workshops and online courses that continue to inspire lifelong learning for veterinarians, nurses, and technicians.
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