Dr Bob graduated from the University of Queensland in 1980 with honours.
Apart from a short time at university completing post-graduate studies, he has spent his working life in small animal practices.

Before becoming a partner at WMVH, he operated a one-vet practice in Bardon. From Bardon, Dr Bob travelled to the UK with his wife and two-year old twins to undertake a 5-month locum in Kent.

Nearly four years later, he returned to Australia to take a partnership at WMVH with Tom who had been a friend since uni. Dr Bob is the proud owner of four dogs (a Silky terrier, a Chihuahua X and two Portuguese Water Dogs) and an oriental cat.