Speaker bio page for Rachel James

Bio

Rachel graduated from Cambridge University in 1999. She worked in small animal general practice for 4 years during which time she gained her Certificate in Small Animal Medicine. She then undertook a residency in Veterinary Cardiology at the University of Liverpool, achieving her Certificate and then subsequently her Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology. In 2007 Rachel established the Cardio-respiratory Referral Service at Nantwich Veterinary Hospital, for which Rachel still works part time. From 2009-2013 Rachel worked at the University of Nottingham as an Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine and achieved RCVS recognised Specialist Status in Veterinary Cardiology. Rachel is the current Supplements Editor for the Journal of Small Animal Practice. Previously Rachel was the secretary of the European Society for Veterinary Cardiology. Rachel frequently publishes research articles and presents both at national and international conferences. Rachel’s research interests include syncope in dogs and feline cardiomyopathies. Outside work she spends all her time with her young family, ponies and dogs.