DVM CertVC DipECVIM-CA(Cardiology) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
Joao graduated as a veterinary surgeon 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 he moved to the U.K. and spent two years in practice. In 2005 he moved to Liverpool to take the position of Resident in Veterinary Cardiology. He gained his RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Cardiology in 2006 and his ECVIM-CA (cardiology) Specialist status in 2009. He is also a RCVS recognised specialist since 2010. He is currently working in private referral practice in Surrey, U.K.