Ian became a RCVS and European Specialist in small animal medicine in 2005 and subsequent worked within a large referral centre ( Davies Veterinary Specialists UK) in which he held a number of positions including head of service and director.
In 2022 -2025 he was appointed the Global Pharmaceutical Stewardship lead for Mars Veterinary Health. Ian now provides Internal Medicine consultancy services and continues to participates in projects in which the companion animal sector can contribute to One Health. Of note, in 2012 he conceptualised and developed the BSAVA ” Are you PROTECTING Antibiotics scheme ” for which he received the BSAVA Melton Award and was awarded the RCVS Fellowship.
Ian has served as Chairman of the Trustees for 10 years forthe Charity Mission Rabies which specialises in Rabies prevention in underdeveloped countries. Ian is currently a Trustee of The Worldwide Veterinary service , Mission Rabies and The Bella Moss Foundation and a specialists advisor for the charity Street Vet and a member of the Defra.
Qualifications and memberships
BVSc DSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS