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Helping small animal vets build confidence with ultrasound—through online courses, in-practice teaching and support in our FOVU Club Membership.

So you scan with more certainty & less second-guessing. Visit 👉 fovu.co.uk/club Download my e-book: A Complete Guide To Help You Learn The Basics of Ultrasound
https://www.fovu.co.uk/veterinary-ultrasound-free-e-book

Teaching - Online Ultrasound Courses 🐶
https://fovu.mykajabi.com/ultrasound-courses

Community - Join in the conversation! 😺 https://www.facebook.com/groups/FirstOpinionVeterinaryUl

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Scanning - Book my services 🎛️
https://fovu.mykajabi.com/book-a-scan

Reviews - Ultrasound Machines 📝
https://fovu.mykajabi.com/machine-reviews

11/07/2025

A colleague once called me worried they’d found a splenic tumour in a cat.

It looked irregular, and it was sitting right near the stomach.

Understandably, they were rattled.

But it wasn’t the spleen.

And it wasn’t even the liver.

It was a tumour in the left limb of the pancreas — and once we used proper landmarks, it was obvious.
I don’t share this to shame them.

In fact, they did the right thing by asking for help and getting feedback.

Because scanning without a clear framework doesn’t make you a bad vet — it makes you human.

The real shift comes when we stop relying on guesswork and start using structure.

That’s exactly what I teach in the FOVU Basics Course.

If you’re tired of second-guessing, come take a look. This course was built for vets like you.

If you want see what you'll get from The Basics course follow this...

https://www.fovu.co.uk/ultrasound-basics

09/07/2025

Hey — can I ask you something?

When you’re mid-scan, unsure what you’re looking at, and your brain’s quietly panicking…
do you ever wonder if maybe you’re the problem?

I hear this all the time:

“Did I miss something?”
“Was I even scanning the right thing?”

But here’s what I want you to know.

It’s not that you're terrible at scanning.

It’s not that you’re careless.

And it’s definitely not that you’re not cut out for this.

Sometimes, you’re doing your best — and you still end up writing “Abdominal Ultrasound NAD” in the notes.

You know it’s not wrong… but it’s not helpful either. Especially not for the next vet who picks up the case.

Most of the time, the issue is this: no one ever showed you how to use landmarks to stop guessing and start knowing.

I’ve made a video walking through how I use them every day — and how it can change everything about how you scan.

If you’ve ever felt unsure after finishing a scan — watch this. It might be the calm you didn’t know you needed.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/i4sD7tKKsbM?si=4LmSJhHRfioFvkmO

03/07/2025

I just got the loveliest message after our latest Ask Me Anything session. 💛

Gidget said:

“Thank you Camilla for your feedback on my prostate/kidney case… your advice was really helpful… The AMAs are great—here are my helpers supervising me watching the AMA!” (She even sent a photo of her cats watching along—made my day!)

I run these Ask Me Anything sessions regularly for course participants and FOVU Club members because I know how helpful it is to have a space where you can bring real cases and real questions—without ever feeling silly.

You’re never alone with your questions. And sometimes the one thing you’re stuck on is exactly what someone else needs to hear too.

If you’d find these sessions helpful, you're so welcome to join us in FOVU Club (waitlist open for January 2026!) or the next Basics cohort that starts 6th October (this cohort get to beta test something special and super helpful too!)

If you want to know copy and paste the links below to get all the details. 😊

Basics Course: https://www.fovu.co.uk/ultrasound-basics
FOVU Club membership: https://www.fovu.co.uk/club

02/07/2025

Still feeling like your scans are a bit… guesswork-y? 🙈

You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.

But there is a better way.

Structured scanning isn’t just about ticking boxes.

It’s about building habits that help you feel calm, confident, and clear every time you pick up the probe.

In this carousel, I’m breaking down the four biggest benefits of scanning with structure—plus how it can make your day-to-day consults faster, easier, and more accurate.

🔗 Want to learn more about the structure I follow?

Watch my latest YouTube video on my channel .Camilla

If structure has helped you in your scanning, I’d love to know OR if you have a question please share it with in my DMs or comment below.

Happy Scanning, Camilla 😊

26/06/2025

Think structured scanning’s just for beginners?
I used to think that too… until it helped me catch something a colleague missed.

And the idea that structure slows you down?
That one held me back too.

I hear these things all the time from vets—smart, capable people who just haven’t had much ultrasound training.
But here’s the thing:
These myths? They’re quietly costing you.
Time. Confidence. And sometimes, a clear diagnosis.

What really helps is sticking to one simple structure.
And doing it again.
And again.
And again.

Because that’s how confidence builds—not overnight, but through repetition.
Start small. Be consistent.
Eventually it clicks into place—and you’ll scan faster, more clearly, and with way more certainty.

Would you like a structure to follow?
I’ve put together the one I use every day—it’s simple, repeatable, and works.
Grab it here: https://www.fovu.co.uk/abdominal-scanning

17/06/2025

Ever catch yourself scanning in a slightly different order each time?

It’s really common—especially when no one’s shown you a set process to follow.

📍 One thing that helped me...

sticking to the same scanning sequence every time.

It builds muscle memory, reduces mental load, and helps you spot subtle changes faster.

In this month’s blog, I walk through the 4 benefits of structured scanning—and share a real case where it made all the difference.

Link to the post is in the comments. 👇

12/06/2025

Ever finished a scan and thought…

“Did I actually check everything properly?”

You walk away from the machine and that little voice starts up:

Did I see both kidneys?

Was that pancreas… or was I just hoping it was?

What if I missed something important?

If that’s ever been you—you’re not alone. I’ve been there.

And nearly every vet I teach has felt that same flicker of doubt.

The thing that helped me shift?

STRUCTURE!

Not a fancy setting or new probe. Just a simple, consistent approach to how I move through each scan.

It gave me a mental checklist. A flow I could trust. And over time, it helped me feel confident walking into any scan—even when the case was messy or the patient was wriggly.

You don’t need to do more. You just need to scan with intention.

If you feel like you're missing structure with your scanning, leave a comment or send me a DM, I'd love to help you.

Camilla 😊

29/05/2025

This has helped 283 vets!

💭 Struggling to build your confidence with ultrasound?

I get it. (Why is it so much easier to hand the probe over to someone else who “does it better”?)

FOVU’s online courses are designed to help you scan with more clarity and less second-guessing—no matter your starting point.

And a great starting point is our best selling course...Veterinary Ultrasound The Basics.

Show me more I hear you say!

https://www.fovu.co.uk/fovu-veterinary-ultrasound-for-complete-beginners-the-basics

21/02/2025

The Untapped Power of Ultrasound: You're Missing Out! 🌟

Ultrasound is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in veterinary care, but here’s the truth: it’s not being used enough.

And when it’s underutilised, it’s not just the patients who miss out.

Here’s what happens when ultrasound isn’t fully embraced:

➡️ Diagnoses are delayed, leaving patients waiting for care.
➡️ Teams miss out on opportunities to grow their skills and confidence.
➡️ Stress builds—for patients, pet owners, and the whole team.

But what if you could be the new ultrasound whizz?

With the right training and support, YOU can become the go-to person in your clinic, transforming how your team approaches ultrasound and improving outcomes for every case 👏

Ready to unlock the full potential of ultrasound?

Head over to fovu.co.uk to learn more about how I can help you and your team build confidence and techniques as well as delivering exceptional care!

19/02/2025

Are you a busy vet who just does not have the time to practice your scanning skills? 🤔

Believe me, I've been there too! In between life, work and family, how on earth are you supposed to learn to interpret blobs on a screen?

Don't worry - I've got you ❤️

With a few simple habits, you can ensure that you have time to pick up the probe and simply have a go.

Do it once and you're already one step ahead. Do it twice and you're halfway there!

Head over to my blog at fovu.co.uk/blog to read more and level up your ultrasound skills!

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