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New Bolton Center Kennett Square, PA
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Dr. Virginia Reef, New Bolton Center Cardiology

Equine Cardiology


The New Bolton Center's large animal Cardiology Service is at the forefront of equine and large animal cardiology.
 
The Service sees heart murmurs, congenital heart defects, atrial fibrillation, degenerative valvular deformities, myocardial and vascular disease, which are treated by a multidisciplinary group of internists, surgeons, sports medicine, and rehabilitation specialists.

We offer state-of-the-art equipment, including:

  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Stress echocardiography
  • Radiotelemetry
  • Electrocardiography
  • Holter monitoring
  • Phonocardiography
  • Cardiac troponin I analyzer
  • Intracardiac pressure monitoring
  • Radiography
  • Biphasic electrical defibrillator

New Bolton Center

Large Animal Cardiology/Ultrasound Fellowship

The Department of Clinical Studies – New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a two-year large animal Cardiology/Ultrasound Fellowship. Requirements include a VMD/DVM degree or equivalent, demonstrated interest in large animal ultrasonography and cardiology, and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Read more about the position.

    The successful applicant will learn to perform and interpret ultrasonographic (musculoskeletal, abdominal, thoracic, other) and cardiovascular examinations in large animals, with emphasis on the equine patient. The fellow will be a critical team member in the day-to-day functioning of the clinical service and will be expected to participate in sonographic examinations, writing of examination reports, client communication, clinical rounds, journal club, student teaching, and, as time permits, ongoing clinical research investigations. Continuing the fellowship in the second year is contingent on satisfactory progress during the first year.

    The position will be available July 1, 2025. The application deadline is December 20, 2024, or until the position is filled. The salary for this position is $40,000 per year. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Interested graduate veterinarians should submit a current curriculum vitae, academic transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a personal letter of introduction and intent to Ms. Patty Antes at antes@vet.upenn.edu.

    JoAnn Slack, DVM, DACVIM can be reached at (610-925-6692) or by email (slackj@vet.upenn.edu) if you have further questions.

    The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.


Our Care Team

JoAnn Slack, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM
Associate Professor of Ultrasonography & Cardiology and Section Chief 

Cristobal Navas de Solis, DVM, DCVIM (Large Animal)
Assistant Professor of Cardiology/Ultrasound, and Internal Medicine 

Olga Seco, MRCVS 

Claire Underwood Van Eps, VetMB, PhD
Large Animal Imaging 

Virginia Reef, DVM,
Diplomate ACVIM, DACVSMR, Associate Member ECVDI
Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professor of Medicine