Vetus 80 | Mindray
Independent machine review
Dr Camilla Edwards reviews the Vetus 80.
Read the full review, along with more about the expert behind this review below.
About Camilla...
The expert behind this independent review!
Dr Camilla Edwards, a peripatetic veterinary ultrasonographer in
Cambridge, founded FOVU First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound in
2018 after earning her veterinary degree in 2006. Camilla's
veterinary ultrasound expertise is widely recognised through her
numerous lectures, ultrasound machine reviews, podcasts, online courses, and exclusive membership to help veterinary professionals master and confidently use ultrasound.
FOVU is a worldwide source of veterinary ultrasound expertise, with
a primary mission to educate, support, and empower veterinary
professionals in improving their ultrasound skills. FOVU’s goal is to
increase confidence in operating ultrasound machines and improve
scanning skills to diagnose patients effectively.
Mindray Vetus 80 Review
What the manufacturers say:
Mindray’s premium veterinary ultrasound platform, the Vetus 80, is designed to deliver high-end imaging across a wide range of applications.
Featuring ZST+ zone-based beamforming technology, it provides excellent resolution and image uniformity, making it ideal for both small animal and equine abdominal, cardiac, and MSK studies.
With dedicated veterinary presets, customisable workflows, and compatibility with a full suite of transducers, including high-frequency linear and phased array probes, the Vetus 80 is well-suited for both general and referral-level practices.
Advanced features such as elastography, contrast imaging, and Smart Doppler tools further enhance its diagnostic capabilities.
PRICE: £20-30K
Specifications
Standard Configurations
15.6-inch highly customizable touch screen
Splash-resistant keyboard protection film for reliable cleaning and disinfection
Transducer socket covers to keep dust and animal hair away from the main unit
iVocal voice command for hands-free scanning
5 Active Probe Ports
6 USB Ports
What do I think?
I recently had the opportunity to trial the Mindray Vetus 80, and it was a very good experience. Priced in the £20-30K + VAT range with one probe, this is a cart-based system, and as cart machines go, that puts it at a reasonable entry point for the category.
A Particularly Nice Feature
One thing that genuinely impressed me: saving an image or cineloop does not cause image quality to drop, nor does it require you to freeze first. That sounds like a small detail, but in practice it makes the scanning workflow much smoother and means you never miss a moment while trying to capture it.
Practicalities
The Vetus 80 is fairly easily wheeled around the clinic, scoring 4/5 for robustness and 3/5 for portability — the latter reflecting that this is a cart system rather than a laptop-style portable. The magnetic dust covers for the probe sockets are a thoughtful, practical touch, keeping animal hair and debris out of the connectors.
Image Quality
User Interface and Controls
Overall Value
Summary
In summary, the Mindray Vetus 80 is a cart-based system that delivers where it counts most — image quality is outstanding, colour Doppler is exceptional, and the thoughtful design details make it a pleasure to use day to day.
Mindray Vetus 80 Overall Score
My scores
Ease of settings ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Image quality ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Value for money ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Robustness ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Portability ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Images from the Vetus 80
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