Vets

Joao graduated from the University of Oporto (Portugal) in 2001. He started working in private practice in Portugal, during which time he developed a special interest in cardiology.

In April 2003 Joao moved to the UK and spent two years in practice, before moving to Liverpool to take the position of Resident in Veterinary Cardiology. He gained his Certificate in Veterinary Cardiology in 2006 and became an ECVIM-CA (cardiology) Diplomate in 2009. He became an RVCS recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology in 2011. Joao enjoys all aspects of small animal cardiology, with particular interest in myocardial function and interventional treatment of congenital heart diseases.