David is a veterinarian with over 15 years experience in small animal practice, and throughout his career he has gained tremendous knowledge and experience working in some of the largest veterinary hospitals in Australia. This has included employment periods at the RSPCA Yagoona, the Animal Referral Hospital in Homebush and the North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre in Crows Nest. David has a special interest in bird medicine, and completed a one year course in Avian Medicine with the Post Graduate Society in 2007. In 2008, he was inducted as a Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Specialists after successfully passing examinations in the subject area of Avian Health. He is also a Member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians Australian Committee. David has also furthered his disciplines in all aspects of small animal practice, completing one year distance education courses in Ultrasonography and Oncology through the Post Graduate Foundation of the University of Sydney. In 2009 he was awarded a Masters of Veterinary studies in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery from Murdoch University, in recognition of 4 years of further study. In the same year he recieved further accolades, successfully passing membership examinations of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Medicine. When he can tear himself away from the practice, he enjoys family time with his wife Berena, and their three gorgeous children. Also, we can’t forget his cheeky Labrador Mango, even more cheeky Cherry, a Pug, and chirpy Banana, a rescued Indian Ringneck.