About Us
We are mobile ultrasound imaging service provider based in Worcestershire
Welcome to Sound Wave Imaging
Sound Wave Imaging is a peripatetic ultrasound imaging service based in Worcestershire providing advanced abdominal, echocardiographic, thoracic, cervical and musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging for canine and feline patients across the country.
We also provide minimally invasive diagnostic sampling techniques including TruCut biopsy, Fine Needle Aspiration and therapeutic and diagnostic centesis (pericardiocentesis, cholecystocentesis and cystocentesis).
We provide a comprehensive service including detailed assessment of the abdomen, thorax, neck and heart. A personalised full written report of findings and recommendations on treatment protocols will be provided for each case within 24hours of the examination.
Sound Wave Imaging covers a 70 mile radius providing exceptional service to Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, West Midlands, Midlands and the South West.
For more information on our coverage please head to the contact us page.
Meet the Team

Dr James Tolkien
BVetMed (Hons) PgCert (SADI) BSc (Hons) MRCVS RCVS Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging
Sound Wave Imaging was established in 2021 by James and his business manager Ellen. James Graduated from the Royal Veterinary college in 2016 and has worked in a number of busy first opinion practices where he developed his passion for diagnostic imaging, going on to complete his advanced certificate in the area in 2021. James is also a senior clinician in a busy small animal referral practice in Worcestershire where he takes imaging and medicine referrals. His passion is, and always has been diagnostic imaging in particular ultrasonography including diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. During his time in practice, he has developed his skill set not only with ultrasound but working closely with endoscopy and Computer Tomography and therefore is happy to comment on further diagnostic imaging protocols and can arrange referrals for more advanced work up as needed.

Ellen
Business Support Manager
Ellen is responsible for the day to day running of Sound Wave Imaging, from making appointments, managing accounts and assisting with any queries that you may have.
To make an appointment, arrange a referral or to discuss your account with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Gemma
RVN Head Nurse
Gemma is head nurse who has been in practice since 2002, as a trainee and qualified in 2006. She has a keen interest in feline medical nursing. She uses her wealth of experience to act as a clinical coach, training the next generation of nurses within practices. Gemma is available on request to assist with ultrasound, endoscopy and surgical requirements at Sound Wave Imaging if you do not have a nurse available
To make an appointment, arrange a referral or to discuss your account with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Bryson
Professional Driver
Bryson is responsible for driving James from practice to practice on a daily basis. In a new addition to the services we provide at Sound Wave Imaging, Bryson gives James his time back on the road. This allows James to write his reports between appointments, decreasing the time you will have to wait for these to be sent, which improves the overall service.
Address
Orchard House, Long Hyde Road, South Littleton, Worcestershire. WR11 8TH
Call Us
07977 017 310
Email Us
ellen@soundwaveimaging.co.uk