Richard graduated at the University of Liverpool in 2009. He is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Practice, holding a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Small Animal Practice) as well as the a GPCert and PgC in Small Animal Surgery. He has a Graduate Diploma in Law, is a KC BOAS Assessor and a Fear-Free Certified Professional. He is Practice Principal of a GP, Referral and ECC RCVS-Accredited Hospital on the Wirral Peninsula, which is multi-award winning including Best Vet UK and is rating Outstanding across several RCVS-PSS Award Points. He has spoken internationally on Practice Management, and holds position as Regional Thought Leader for Idexx Laboratories.