During his time in practice he became one of a small handful of vets to complete the CertAVP(Sheep) and developed the small ruminant side of the business. Whilst also enjoying all aspects of production-animal practice with a truly varied caseload across dairy, beef, small ruminants and camelids.
In 2021 he secured funding to establish Midlands Advanced Breeding Services (MABS), offering services and bespoke advice to farms across the Midlands. In 2022, he received an RCVS Knowledge Award for his ovine obstetrics clinical audit and the subsequent evidence-based resources he produced for the profession.
In 2023 he joined Nimrod Veterinary Products Ltd as their Veterinary Sciences Manager developing their educational support offering, offering technical support, and product development. He now works for NoBACZ Healthcare Ltd as their International Business Development Manager (Ruminant), and undertakes consultancy work for a number of other companies. He also undertakes on-farm consultancy and carries out some locum work for local practices.
A past President of the Association of Veterinary Students, he retains a keen interest in veterinary education and supporting new graduates. Acting as an external interviewer for Harper-Keele veterinary school, an external lecturer at two of the UK veterinary schools, and is regularly invited to talks at AVS & FAVS events across the UK.
Prior to his veterinary career, David was heavily involved in securing commercial partnerships for a number of organisations and events.
Qualifications and memberships
CertHE(Biol.), BVSc CertAVP(Sheep), PGCertVPS, MRCVS