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Small Animal Ultrasound: Mastering the Aspire UCS 8-Step Abdominal Ultrasound Survey Technique ™ Part 2

January 28, 2026 - 2 PM Pacific | 5 PM Eastern | 10 PM British | 11 PM Central EU
(January 29, 2026 - 7 AM Korea | 9 AM Australia Eastern | 11 AM New Zealand)

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We’re pleased to welcome back veterinary ultrasound educators Angie Lloyd-Jones and Julie Burnage back to share their Aspire UCS – 8-Step Abdominal Ultrasound Survey Technique.

Building on Part 1, which focused the importance of understanding basic system controls and image optimization, along with Steps 1 – 3, this session will dive into Steps 4 – 8 of their proven approach to canine and feline abdominal imaging. Angie and Julie will share practical instruction and scanning demonstrations designed to help you advance your skills with confidence. In this 1-hour webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • Apply steps 4 – 8* of the 8-step technique to both routine wellness exams and complex diagnostic cases.
  • Optimize scanning efficiency while maintaining a thorough, standardized survey.
  • Improve diagnostic accuracy with a repeatable, teachable approach to abdominal ultrasound.
  • Leverage handheld ultrasound technology to streamline abdominal imaging in busy clinical settings.

Abdominal ultrasound is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in veterinary medicine, offering real-time insights into canine and feline patient health. Yet, many clinicians struggle with a systematic approach that ensures accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability in their scans.

The Aspire UCS technique simplifies abdominal ultrasound by breaking it into eight clear, sequential steps that ensure no critical region is overlooked. By learning the remaining steps of the survey, you’ll gain a comprehensive framework for approaching both routine and complex cases with clarity and precision.

  • *Step 4: Left Kidney and adrenal gland, left approach aorta and CVC, left medial iliac lymph node
  • Step 5: Bladder, prostate/uterus, descending and transverse colon
  • Step 6: Ascending colon, caecum and ICCJ
  • Step 7: Right Kidney and adrenal gland, right approach aorta and CVC, right medial iliac lymph node
  • Step 8: Pylorus, duodenum and jejunum, rt. limb/lobe of pancreas, portal vein and common duct

Whether you joined Part 1 or are ready to advance your training now, this session will give you actionable knowledge to refine your scanning technique, strengthen diagnostic accuracy, and enhance the care you provide to your patients.

Angie Lloyd-Jones, DCR DMU Clinical Lead, Aspire UCS

Clinical Lead, Aspire UCS

Angie Lloyd-Jones, DCR DMU

Angie Lloyd Jones began her career as a Diagnostic Radiographer in the late 1980s, starting her ultrasound journey in West Sussex in the early 1990s. Over the years, she worked across Wales and London, leaving behind skilled ultrasound practitioners in various specialties. Angie helped set up ultrasound services in numerous NHS hospitals, becoming a clinical tutor and lecturer for CASE-accredited programs. Later, Angie joined Julie as Head of Ultrasound for a UK-wide imaging company, further honing her business and clinical management skills. She eventually transitioned to small animal ultrasound, recognising the challenges primary care vets face in training. Angie is passionate about quality, standards, and competency-based learning. During the Covid-19 lockdown, she and Julie co-authored professional guidelines for small animal abdominal ultrasound, endorsed by ECVDI and IVUSS. She is an award-winning professional speaker, and the visionary behind the 'Lillie' Canine Ultrasound Phantom

Julie Burnage, DCR DMU FETC Education Lead, Aspire UCS

Education Lead, Aspire UCS

Julie Burnage, DCR DMU FETC

Julie Burnage began her career as a Radiographer in North West England in the early 1980s, moving to North Wales in 1987. She started her ultrasound training in 1988 while also training to be a teacher to share her passion for ultrasound. In 1995, Julie founded an ultrasound company offering diagnostic scans in GP surgeries and clinics, advocating for ‘care closer to home’ despite skepticism from the imaging community. With support from forward-thinking radiologists, the business grew, eventually merging with another provider in 2013 and being acquired by venture capitalists in 2020.

Shelley Guenther, CRGS, CRCS Medical Sonographer

Medical Sonographer

Shelley Guenther, CRGS, CRCS

Shelley Guenther worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for 2 years before entering into the ultrasound program at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. After graduating with specialties in general ultrasound as well as echocardiography, she worked as a clinical expert in the commercial world of ultrasound for over 25 years. As Clinical Manager at Clarius, Shelley Guenther is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational content for clinicians looking to add wireless ultrasound to their practice, including practical webinars and Clarius Classroom video tutorials.

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