Dr. Jonathan graduated from Massey University, New Zealand in 1988 and completed specialist training in Soft Tissue Surgery at Cambridge University, UK, becoming a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997. & He gained a Masters degree in Veterinary Science in 1990, a Masters degree in Clinical Oncology in 2013 and a PhD in 2020 that focused on the prognostication of soft tissue sarcoma. & Jonathan has spent periods of time in both academia and private referral practice since completing his residency, including positions as Head of oncology and soft tissue surgery at Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hertfordshire (2004-2010), and Head of the Companion Animal Group at Massey University (2012-2017). He is now a Director and Senior Surgeon at AURA Veterinary in Guildford, UK (formerly Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue).