Butterfly Network announces collaboration with the University of Melbourne Veterinary Sciences

Butterfly Network, Inc announced it will be partnering with the University of Melbourne Veterinary Sciences to provide veterinary students with the Butterfly iQ + Vet. With this product, students will have access to hands-on education and training.

The Butterfly iQ Vet ultrasound system (Photo courtesy of Butterfly Network, Inc.).

“Empowered with the clinical insights and valuable information obtained using iQ+ Vet, the University of Melbourne’s veterinary classes will be equipped with an advanced assessment tool to deliver more informed decision-making,” said Darius Shahida, Butterfly Network’s chief strategy and business development officer. “Students graduating with in-depth knowledge of the benefits of handheld ultrasound will immediately deliver results for their patients, clients, and practices.”

The Butterfly iQ + Vet is a second generation of the company’s ButterFly ultrasound device. According to the release, the single probe, whole-body, multi-species imaging solution helps provide better imaging and can be used as a procedural guidance tool. The Butterfly iQ + includes hardware improvements to help make it versatile, powerful, and easy to use.

“The University of Melbourne has world-class teaching facilities and diagnostic imaging equipment. With the Butterfly iQ+ Vet, our students will get hands-on experience with the latest in hand-held diagnostics. This will help prepare them for careers in modern veterinary practices,” said Professor Josh Slater, Acting Head of School and Head of Department Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Melbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne.

This partnership is ButterFly Network’s first global veterinary education collaboration, with partnerships at multiple veterinary schools based in the United States, such as Purdue University and Texas Tech University.

Reference

University of Melbourne Veterinary Sciences and Butterfly Network Collaborate to incorporate Butterfly iQ+ Vet into curriculum. News release. Butterfly Network, Inc. June 28, 2022. Accessed June 30, 2022. https://vet.butterflynetwork.com/press-release/university-of-melbourne-veterinary-sciences-and-butterfly-network-collaborate-to-incorporate-butterfly-iq-vet-into-curriculum