Our Team
Meet the specialists behind VIMOS. We are an independent team providing accessible, specialist-led imaging support for veterinary practices.
Founders
César Sánchez Jiménez
— VIMOS Co-director
DVM MScVPS CertAVP(DI) DipECVDI MRCVS
César graduated in 2015 from Cáceres, Spain, and soon moved to the UK. Since then, he has worked across different regions, gaining experience in both first-opinion and referral practice. Diagnostic imaging has always been his main focus. To deepen his knowledge, he completed a Certificate and a Master of Science in Veterinary Professional Studies, followed by a residency at a referral hospital in Hampshire. This training led to his qualification as a European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
César is passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge. Alongside his clinical work, he regularly delivers international courses, presents at congresses, both in person and remotely, and enjoys supporting practices in developing their confidence and skills in diagnostic imaging.
Outside veterinary work, César enjoys photography, particularly sports and animals, and often covers CrossFit competitions.
Belén Moreno López
— VIMOS Co-director
DVM CertAVP PGCertVPS GPCert(ExAp) MRCVS
Belén graduated from Cáceres, Spain, in 2017 and moved to the UK straight after. She has worked in both first-opinion and referral practice, gaining experience in small animal and exotic medicine. Over time, she developed a particular interest in exotic species and diagnostic imaging. She later completed a GPCert in Exotic Animal Medicine and a CertAVP in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Liverpool.
At VIMOS, Belén combines her veterinary background with a central role in operations, marketing, client communication and business development. She has also recently completed an Executive Mini MBA Accelerator, reflecting her ongoing interest in strategy, leadership and service growth.
Outside work, Belén trains in CrossFit and weightlifting, and competes at events across the UK and Europe.
Our Team
Victor Alves Nores
DVM, MRCVS, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Victor graduated from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2016. After a year working as a general veterinarian, he completed a rotating internship at the Rof Codina Veterinary Hospital at the University of Santiago de Compostela, followed by a junior veterinarian position at a referral hospital in Madrid. In 2020, he moved to the United Kingdom to work as an ultrasonographer in Cambridgeshire. In 2021, he completed an imaging internship at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists (UK), followed by a European residency in diagnostic imaging, which he finished in 2024. Early 2025, Victor became a European Specialist in small animals Diagnostic Imaging. He has several presentations at national and international conferences and published scientific papers. Victor joined AURA veterinary in March 2025 as a senior clinician Radiologist. He enjoys all aspects of diagnostic imaging, with a particular interest in vascular malformations and oncology in ultrasound/CT/Interventional Radiology, as well as neuroimaging (MRI/minimally invasive neurosurgery guided by fluoroscopy).
Dr Pablo Barge Carmona
DVM, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Pablo Barge Carmona, DVM, Dip. ECVDI, is a board-certified veterinary radiologist and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. He completed his ECVDI residency at the University of Bern, Switzerland, where he also worked as a senior radiologist. He has a strong interest and training in artificial intelligence applied to medical imaging and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Barge Carmona also serves as a reviewer for some scientific journals and provides advanced diagnostic imaging interpretation and teleradiology services.
Patricia Álvarez
DVM, MRCVS, DipECVN EBVS and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery
Graduated with honours in 2014 from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) and went on to join the Neuropathology Department at the Autonomous University of Barcelona for a five-month collaboration under the supervision of Dr Martí Pumarola i Batlle. Then, I completed a rotating internship at the University Autonomous of Barcelona in Spain, followed by a one year as a general veterinary practitioner in a veterinary hospital before moving to the UK. In 2017, I undertake a rotating internship and, later, an EBVS neurology and neurosurgery residency at Pride Veterinary Referrals.
In 2022, I achieved the EBVS diploma status of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) and has since been working as a neurology and neurosurgeon specialist clinician at Pride Veterinary Referrals. I am passionate about all aspects of clinical neurology, with particular interests in neurosurgery and neuropathology, and I greatly enjoy teaching residents during our academic rounds and contributing to research.
Luis Mate de Haro
DVM, MRCVS, EBVS®
European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Luis obtained his degree in veterinary medicine at the University of Cordoba (Spain) in 2015. He gained experience working in different first opinion and referral practices with a diverse and extensive caseload in Europe and South America. He moved to the UK in 2019 and worked in first opinion before completing a rotating and imaging internship, followed by a residency in the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists. He became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in January 2025, and he is currently working as a Lecturer in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging at the Royal Veterinary College in London. He enjoys all aspects of diagnostic imaging and is particularly interested in musculoskeletal and hepatobiliary disease.
Alejandro Ororbia
DipECVDI MRCVS
MSc EBVS®
I graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of León in 2015 and later got a master’s degree in small animal medicine from the University of Murcia. After completing two rotating internships in Valencia, both in private practice and at the Catholic University of Valencia, I developed a strong interest in diagnostic imaging.
In 2019, I joined the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Autonomous University of Barcelona as an intern, and in 2020 I moved to the UK to work as a veterinary ultrasonographer at Pride Veterinary Centre. Eventually, I completed a residency in Diagnostic Imaging at the same centre. I am currently working as a veterinary radiologist at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, where I have been based since 2024. In 2025, I became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
Dr Cesar Llanos Diez
Ldo Vet, MVetMed, DipECVDI, CertAVP, MRCVS EBVS®
and RCVS European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Cesar graduated from the University of Leon in 2013, and subsequently worked in small animal first opinion, emergency and referral practice both in New Zealand and the UK. In 2019, he undertook a rotating internship in Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service, which progressed to an imaging specific internship at Southfields Veterinary Specialists, and ultimately, he was successful in securing a coveted diagnostic imaging residency at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). After the residency, he continued to work at the RVC as Lecturer in Small Animal Diagnostic imaging and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in January 2025. Cesar enjoys all aspects of diagnostic imaging, with a particular interest in neuroimaging.
María Miguel Garcés
DipECVDI MRCVS
MSc EBVS®
Maria graduated by the Catholic University of Valencia (Spain) in 2018. During this time, she had the opportunity to work for the imaging department in the university hospital where she developed a strong interest in this area. This interest in diagnostic imaging continued to grow during her visits at different busy first opinion practices and multidisciplinary referral centres. Shortly after she graduated, Maria moved to UK to pursue advanced qualification, where she worked in general practice for 2 years. Finally, moving forward with her wish to become a specialist, she applied for a rotating internship at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists which was followed by an imaging internship and a residency in the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. While interested in all aspects of diagnostic imaging, her particular interest is magnetic resonance imaging.
Collaborators
Ferran Valls
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine
Ferran Valls is an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Recognised Specialist since 2019. After working in multiple referral hospitals across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Hong Kong, he founded WeYouVets.
WeYouVets is an independent company providing mobile specialist support to practices throughout the UK. Ferran offers on-site internal medicine consultations and performs a wide range of advanced procedures—including endoscopy, bone marrow biopsies, nasal biopsies, and voiding urohydropulsion—all at your local practice.
In addition, WeYouVets supports practices in managing oncological, dermatological, and neurological cases through in-depth remote assessments and close collaboration with the vets in charge.
Like VIMOS, WeYouVets is committed to making specialist care more accessible and reshaping the relationship between first-opinion practitioners and specialists, ultimately improving the standard of care for dogs and cats.
Andrew Francis
BVSc DipM CertVCC
DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology) MRCVS
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology and RCVS
Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
Andrew has been an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology, and a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology for 12 years, leading teams in some of the largest Specialist Veterinary Referral Hospitals in Europe. More recently, Andrew has run his own specialist-led visiting cardiology service, providing clinical consultancy services to 50 veterinary practices across the south of England.
Outside of work Andrew is kept busy running around after 3 children, 2 dogs, and a cat. When time allows, he loves nothing more than sailing in the Solent on someone else’s yacht, playing cricket really badly, and watching Eastleigh Football Club do battle.
Email: ajpfrancis@icloud.com
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