BVSc DipVCS MS DipACVS

Specialist surgeon and Managing Partner

Jonathan graduated from the University of Sydney in 1987 and then completed an internship under Professor David Hutchins. After a period in equine practice in Canberra, he moved to the USA to complete an equine surgical residency and Master’s degree in surgery of upper airway in horses at Michigan State University. He became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons & a registered specialist surgeon in 1994, having joined Randwick Equine Centre in the same year.  

Jonathan has served as an executive and was EVA (Equine Veterinarians Australia) President in 2006. His clinical excellence and contribution to the profession have been recognised with multiple awards including the EVA Award for Excellence in the Equine Veterinary Field and the AVA Meritorious Service Award. He has authored and co-authored numerous refereed scientific articles and book chapters. 

Jonathan‘s practice focus includes referral surgery with a special interest in the upper respiratory tract and practice management.  He is actively involved in the growth and development of REC Equine Specialists & its’ affiliated practices, as well as the promotion of private practice-based post-graduate education of tomorrows veterinarians.