After a career in the Royal Navy, Rob graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2002 and spent three years in general practice before returning to Liverpool as a Clinician Teacher in Small Animal Orthopaedics. Rob passed the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Orthopaedics exam in 2010 and is an RCVS recognised Specialist in Orthopaedics. He has published widely in the field of small animal orthopaedics and has presented at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally. Rob’s current position is as Professor of Small Animal Orthopaedics at the University of Liverpool where he has a particular focus on arthroscopic management of canine shoulder disease and total joint replacements.’