Mark is a registered specialist in Small Animal Surgery. Originally from New Zealand, Mark completed an internship in Ireland, several years in general practice in both New Zealand and Adelaide, and a surgical residency at the University of Sydney. Mark became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2015. Mark has worked in both academic and private practice, and established his own clinic, VetSurg, in 2023. As well as his clinical work Mark is particularly passionate about delivering continuing education to both general practitioners and other specialists. Mark is faculty member of AOVET, an international foundation dedicated to the teaching of orthopaedic surgery and a tutor in the Sydney University CVE Surgery distance education course. He is also an active member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and has been a regular examiner at both the membership and fellowship level, as well as mentoring several candidates through their membership exams.