Team - Cardiology

Stephen Collins and his team are set up to assist you with all cardiology and respiratory problems. Whether you need emergency treatment for heart failure, or an idea of the seriousness of a heart murmur, we have the equipment and expertise to help.

Jo Pearce BVMS, CertVC, MRCVS

Jo qualified from University of Bristol in 2000 and joined the referral team as a Cardiology Resident in March 2007. In 2008 Jo gained her RCVS Certificate in Cardiology (with VCS prize for highest examination marks).

Jo now works as a full time cardiologist covering clinics at SCVS, Exeter and Gloucestershire.

Stephen Collins BVetMed, CertVC, MRCVS

Stephen qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1991 and has worked for many years in mixed and small animal practice. He gained his RCVS Cardiology Certificate in 1997 and is currently working towards RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology. Stephen is one of the Directors at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists.

Stephen is a full time veterinary cardiologist. He has been taking local referrals for over twelve years and offers considerable experience in cardio-respiratory medicine and surgery.

Mark Patteson MA VetMB PhD DVC CertVR MRCVS

RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Mark is a nationally and internationally recognised specialist in Cardiology. He obtained his RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 1991 and a PhD for his work in equine cardiology in 1993. Since then, Mark has worked in referral practice as a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology.

He works with Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a consultant.