Cardiology Referrals
Priory Vets in Christchurch, are happy to take referrals for Cardiology, both from registered clients, and other veterinary practices.
Veterinary Cardiology
Jess is an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who has been part of the Priory team since 2013. She completed a Certificate in Small Animal Cardiology in 2017, followed by an Advanced Practitioner qualification in 2018. In 2025, she achieved the Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Cardiology—one of a small handful of UK general practitioners to hold this advanced qualification.
Managing heart disease in general practice can be challenging, especially when working within time, cost, or diagnostic limitations. We aim to support referring vets by offering practical investigations, clear communication, and realistic treatment plans that work for both the patient and their family. Jess believes that good cardiac care starts with helping owners understand their pet’s condition. All referrals include a full face-to-face consultation after investigations, where findings and treatment options are discussed in detail—so that owners feel informed, supported, and confident in the decisions they make.
Jess also works closely with Priory’s skilled team of registered veterinary nurses to provide affordable, nurse-led monitoring for chronic cases—helping patients receive consistent, high-quality care within the realities of everyday practice.
Our Cardiology Services
Our Cardiology Service offers investigations into, and management options for:
Heart murmurs
Arrhythmias
Collapse/ syncope (fainting)
Pericardial disease
Reduced exercise ability
Breathing abnormalities
Congenital heart disease
Priory has a full range of diagnostic equipment including DR X-ray, a dedicated (quiet!) Echocardiography room with a high-quality ultrasound machine, ECG and holter analysis. Our hospital facilities at Priory Vets ensure that all Cardiology cases get the necessary investigation and treatment. This includes 24 hour nursing for cases that also require overnight treatment.
How to make a Cardiology Referral
Jess welcomes referrals from fellow practitioners and understands the pressures of general practice—her aim is always to support continuity of care and provide pragmatic, patient-first solutions that align with the referring vet’s goals. If you are a referring vet, please use the referral form or in case of a Cardiac Emergency, please call 01202 484466.
If you are registered at Priory, are concerned that your pet may have heart disease, and would like Jess to examine them, please contact our client care team.