Richard graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 2003. After more than 9 years in general practice, Richard undertook an internship at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK, and then an ECVO approved residency at the Royal Veterinary College. After completion of his residency training in 2017, Richard remained at the Royal Veterinary College for a further year as Staff Clinician, before joining North Downs Specialist referrals (Surrey, UK) in July 2018.