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© Veterinary Cardiovascular Society 2019

TheVeterinary Cardiovascular Society

Is an organisation which exists to promote animal welfare through the study and development of veterinary cardiology in all species.

  • Membership

    Membership of the association is open to any veterinary surgeon or nurse from the UK and abroad.

  • Meetings

    The Veterinary Cardiovascular Society holds two meetings per year. Membership includes abstracts from the talks held.

  • Information

    Information concerning heart testing and post graduate qualifications in cardio-respiratory medicine & surgery.

  • News

    All the latest news from the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society.

Membership

Membership of the Association is open to members of the veterinary and medical professions including veterinary students and veterinary nurses and to other suitable qualified workers who are interested in the aims of the society: The promotion of animal welfare through the study and development of veterinary cardiology in all species. We vote all our new members in en bloc during our AGM at the Autumn meeting. However as soon as you become a member, you will be added to the mailing list and receive notice of our meetings. You will also be very welcome to attend the meetings, even before you are officially voted in.

Meetings

VCS 2019 Spring Meeting – Wednesday 3rd April 

Join us for our upcoming 2019 BSAVA Affiliate meeting on Wednesday 3rd April, ahead of the main BSAVA Congress Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th April 2019. The meeting will be held in Hall 8b of the International Convention Centre, Birmingham.

We are excited to welcome both local and international speakers for a varied programme covering many aspects of veterinary cardiology. Registration will open soon – watch this space!

For venue information please visit: http://www.theicc.co.uk

Information

Advanced cardiology techniques

Why refer a cardiology case

Information about pedigree heart testing paperwork

How to grade heart murmurs for breed screening

Find a specialist

In order to help the public find veterinary cardiovasular specialists, the RCVS has a useful web based search facility. The link to which can be found below.

Find an RCVS approved specialist

Application forms

Application form for Auscultation screening
Application form for Doppler echocardiography screening

Levels of postgraduate qualification

What is a cardiologist

Common familial heart diseases in dogs

HCM in cats

Find vets approved for heart testing

Cardiologists approved by the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society have all achieved a high-level of post-graduate experience around inherited heart disease. To become accredited by our Society, cardiologists must have shown significant skill in breed screening and are considered experts in their field. Cardiologists listed for Doppler echo must re-accredit every 6 years to demonstrate that they have maintained their skills. Screening performed by any veterinarians who are not listed here, whether or not they have post-graduate qualifications, does not represent the official heart testing scheme in the United Kingdom and their skills in undertaking screening cannot be confirmed by the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society.

News

Contact us

Chairpersons

  • Mark Patteson
  • Anne French
  • Simon Swift
  • Jo Dukes McEwan
  • Mike Martin
  • Serena Brownlie
  • Peter Darke
  • Sue Matic
  • Paul Wotton
  • J R Holmes
  • Brendan Glazier
  • J R Holmes
  • Brian Alps

Secretaries

  • Paul Wotton
  • Jo Cottee
  • Yolanda Martinez Pereira
  • Sue Roberts
  • Nuala Summerfield
  • Chris Little
  • Adrian Boswood
  • Malcolm Cobb
  • Mark Patteson
  • Mike Martin
  • Jo Dukes McEwan
  • Sue Matic
  • Serena Brownlie
  • Ron Lowe
  • Dermod Malley
  • Peter Darke

Treasurers

  • Jan Cormie
  • Sheena Milne
  • Jo Arthur
  • Ruth Willis
  • Leslie Young
  • Anne French
  • Simon Swift

Proceedings editor & website manager

  • Jordi Lopez-Alvarez
  • Sonja Fonfara