Dr. Emily Suess-Radford, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care through advanced diagnostics, collaborative case management, and education. As a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology), she is committed to helping veterinarians navigate complex cardiac cases with confidence while improving outcomes for patients and their families.
Dr. Suess-Radford earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating on the Small Animal Medicine Track and receiving the ACVIM Certificate of Clinical Excellence. She completed a rotating internship at VCA SouthPaws in Fairfax, Virginia, before pursuing a three-year cardiology residency with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, where she received extensive training in advanced echocardiography, electrocardiography, and the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart disease.
She currently practices as a cardiologist with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, providing comprehensive cardiac evaluations, advanced imaging, and telemedicine consultations across multiple referral hospitals in Virginia and Maryland. Her clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based medicine, clear communication, and close collaboration with referring veterinarians to ensure patients receive timely, individualized care.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Suess-Radford has contributed to research focused on cardiovascular genetics and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), including studies investigating ACE gene polymorphisms in Irish Wolfhounds and their implications for cardiac disease management. Earlier in her career, her research interests spanned parasitology, muscle regeneration, and genetics, resulting in multiple scientific publications and presentations.
As a SonoPath Cardiology Educational Telemedicine® Specialist, Dr. Suess-Radford combines advanced cardiac imaging expertise with a practical, educational approach, supporting veterinarians through accurate echocardiographic interpretation, thoughtful clinical recommendations, and collaborative consultation that enhances patient care.
Research
Manuscript submitted: “The 9:11507816:G>A ACE polymorphism is common and does not impact RAAS fingerprint response to benazepril in normal Irish Wolfhounds.” April 2026