After graduating from Liverpool University in 1984, Neil spent 4 years in general mixed practice before immigrating to Australia in 1989. He spent 3 years working predominantly in racetrack practice in Brisbane before moving down to Sydney in 1992 where he took up a position at Agnes Banks Equine Clinic. In 1996 he gained membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care.

In 2013 Neil fulfilled a long-term ambition to complete a Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine at Murdoch University. In 2015 he joined the staff at Charles Sturt University as a lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia.

Professional Memberships 

• Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists
• Australian Veterinary Association.