Our Purpose
We help small-animal teams get clear answers same day, while patients stay under your care. We scan in-practice, collaborate with the attending vet and share practical tips so your team leaves more confident on the day.
Why clinics use VAIS
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Same-day report with measurements and impressions
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Images/clips supplied for your PMS
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Continuity of care within your practice
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On-the-day education and case discussion
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Calm handling • Down-to-earth approach • All equipment supplied
Meet the Founder
Dr Stefano Ludovici, DVM, PgCertImag (WBIS), GPCert (SAM), MRCVS
Founder & Mobile Veterinary Ultrasonographer, VAIS
Stefano graduated with distinction in 2015 from the University of Naples and moved to the UK in 2017. He has worked in both first-opinion and referral settings, including Eastcott Referrals and Wear Referrals.
He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging (PgCertImag, WBIS) and a Certificate in Small Animal Medicine (GPCert SAM), is an EAVDI member and has trained under ECVDI specialists.
Publications & authorship
Case report: Double intestinal intussusception in a cat
Author: Canine Essentials (guide for first-time dog owners)
How We Work
Studies Offered
Refer a case:
Referrals can be sent via our Refer A Case form, Email or WhatsApp. Pre-visit prep information will be discussed with attending vet upon booking.
On-site scan:
All scans are performed with a state of the art portable system. All probes & consumables are provided so no kit is required from your clinic.
Just you and the patient!
Deliverables:
We supply a Same-day PDF report, images/clips for your PMS and vet-to-vet discussion.
Typical SLA:
Scans before 16:00 → report by 19:00 After 16:00 → by 10:00 next business day
Abdominal:
Diagnoses and monitors disease, localises abnormalities & guides biopsies/fluid sampling -supporting surgical planning & enabling precise, confident treatment decisions.
Thoracic:
Evaluates intrathoracic disease - pleural effusion, pneumothorax, lung consolidation, pleural masses and pulmonary oedema - delivering detailed, timely findings to support accurate diagnosis and care.
Neck:
Evaluates larynx, thyroid/parathyroid, salivary glands and cervical nodes to detect masses/cysts (incl. parathyroid nodules), diagnose endocrine disease (e.g. hyperparathyroidism), assess laryngeal paralysis and guide minimally invasive treatments (e.g., ethanol ablation).
Musculoskeletal:
Assesses tendons, joints and soft tissues - detecting tears, inflammation and calcifications and guides sampling of deep lesions (abscesses, lymph nodes, soft-tissue/skeletal masses).
Equipment & Quality
We scan with the Samsung HM70 EVO — a high-performance, hand-carried ultrasound platform.
It delivers high-resolution imaging at the point of care, with a streamlined workflow and robust build designed for busy clinical settings. The result is consistent, reliable studies across abdominal, cardiac and soft-tissue cases, helping your team make confident decisions in-practice.
Why it matters
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Portable, hand-carried unit — fast set-up in any room
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High-resolution imaging for clear, repeatable studies
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Workflow-optimised controls for efficient scanning
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Durable hardware built for daily clinical use
Get In Touch
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