James Graduated from the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, Edinburgh winning the Joe Frazer equine soft tissue award in 2012. In 2019 James achieved advanced practitioner status in Equine Dentistry, with distinction.  James was awarded RCVS Recognised Advanced equine dental practitioner status in 2022. In 2017 James opened Equine Veterinary Dentist Ltd, in Yorkshire, England. A 100% equine veterinary dental practice providing advanced referral procedures.