Focal Point: the IMV imaging podcast

In this episode of Focal Point, Sam, Sian, Lindsay and Alex from the IMV team discuss image management with IMV’s Software Applications Sales Specialist Murtaza Ghous.   Image management, communication and archiving are overlooked aspects of diagnostic imaging, and during the podcast we discuss what good image management looks like and the advantages it can bring. We give an overview of the Connec...

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 t...

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...

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 start...

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 A...

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,...

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...

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 he...

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 practice...

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 suggesti...

We are back! After a break last year, we are returning with several episodes lined up for the rest of 2025. In this episode, 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. G...

Join us in this very special episode with Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care specialist, Soren Boysen, as he shares insights and top tips on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and ultrasound-guided vascular access. Gain invaluable knowledge from a leading expert and discover the practical applications of POCUS. In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of teaching POCUS, unlocking its po...

Yay or neigh: do we get the most out of ultrasound in equine practice? In this episode we are joined by Victoria South, internal medicine specialist and ultrasound enthusiast as we explore the possibilities of ultrasound application in equine practice. 

This month we scope out endoscopes with Hannah and Kris from VESCO. From big to small, rigid and flexible, tune in to get the inside view on how to get the most out of your scope, and top tips for looking after it! 

This month we are joined by the wonderful Sally Griffin, European specialist in diagnostic imaging, who holds particular interest and expertise in ultrasonography of cats. From anatomy and approach, to sizes and sampling, listen in on our conversation around the particulars of feline ultrasonography. Whether you have scanned a cat or not, tune into this podcast today and challenge yourself to do m...

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 is an IMV imaging brand ambassador. Listen in as we discuss the newest technology coming to the EasiScan Go, the use of doppler ultrasound to help identify empty cows sooner and how w...

This month, IMV imaging's Focal Point has a new host as it teams up with the Vet Times Podcast to bring you some insights and initiative to the veterinary sector. We'll be discussing the results from the IMV-run survey on some of the challenges facing the veterinary industry of today and what's on the horizon to look forward to. Special guests include Christy Lightly, head of marketing for IMV-ima...

This month the IMV clinical team welcome Becky Keeble MRCVS to the podcast. Becky is an experienced veterinary surgeon in laparoscopy, having performed over a 1000 procedures and is the co-founder of Simply Keyhole, a laparoscopy service providing veterinary practices with all the advice and training they need to start their own laparoscopy service. During the podcast we discuss the benefits, comp...

This month the clinical team discusses the role of the Veterinary Radiographer. Joined by both Bethany, our clinical radiographer, and Sam Kolodziejczak, a radiographer at Burgess Diagnostics, we delve into the need for radiographers within the veterinary profession, their role within an imaging team and how they have adapted since transferring over from the NHS. If you're a radiographer looking t...

This month, the IMV imaging Clinical Team are getting to the root of diagnostic imaging in Dentistry with, European Specialist in Small Animal Dentistry, Ingrid Tundo. From the importance of the techniques commonly used to how often should we be brushing our pet's teeth, if you have any dental related questions they are sure to be answered in this month's episode, so tune in!

In this month's episode the Clinical Team chat to European Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology, Chris Linney. Where we discuss how to make the leap into echocardiography and tips to achieve those perfect cardiac images. We also talk about feline cardiology and the best method of tackling these cases as well as Chris's experience in China scanning Asiatic Bears and treating their hypertension.

In this month's episode, we are keeping it short and sweet as the clinical team reflect back on the year and chat through their most memorable moments of 2022. We discuss the newest diagnostic imaging technologies and how they are revolutionizing the way we diagnose clinical cases. As always, there'll be topic related jokes as well as a few festive fails the clinical team are willing to share.

Welcome to this month's episode of Focal Point where we welcome Pete Lockwood to the podcast. Pete is a vet and is responsible for cardiac applications within IMV imaging. With this in mind we are discussing all things Doppler Ultrasound, from what it is to how we can apply it to our patients in practice. Whether you are starting to dip a toe in Doppler or are on course for shunt hunting, we break...

If you're wanting to demystify endoscopy, then tune into this month's episode as we talk with European and RCVS Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mark Dunning. We'll be getting to the bottom of starting out with endoscopy from directing the scope to cleaning and facing those initial fears. Learn the tips for choosing the best retrieval instruments for the job as Mark reveals his most memorable for...

This month, the IMV imaging clinical team delve into the world of ocular ultrasonography. So if you've ever wondered how to image an eye, where to start, which way to hold the probe or what does the normal eye on ultrasound even look like, then listen in. We talk through the preparation, approach, and common clinical diseases affecting the globe.