Mike graduated from the RVC in 1976. He owned his own first opinion practice for more than 11 years, and has worked in academia and industry since. Mike has postgraduate Certificate qualifications in Veterinary Radiology, Small Animal Orthopaedics and a Diploma in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition as well as a special interest in Geriatrics. He is an RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition and currently works as an independent consultant to companies including Omni Pet Limited.