Matt graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2003 and spent several years enjoying mixed practice before returning to Liverpool to undertake a residency in anaesthesia & analgesia. From 2009 to 2018 he developed and led the anaesthesia service at Northwest Veterinary Specialists, a multidisciplinary specialist hospital in Cheshire. Matt is a European Veterinary Specialist and an RCVS Recognised Specialist and was President of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia. In October 2018 Matt returned to his roots in the south and worked at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists before joining the team at Eastcott Referrals. His main interests lie in acute and chronic pain management. Matt is one of the co-founders of The Zero Pain Philosophy, an educational resource for veterinary professionals. Matt is the vet lead at Pawra, a unique canine wellness centre in Chiswick, London.