Graduated in Veterinary Science at Sydney University in 1983 and undertook an internship at the Rural Veterinary Centre, University of Sydney in 1984. The next four years were spent at Massey University in New Zealand as a Junior Lecturer / Lecturer undertaking a PhD in laryngeal hemiplegia and receiving post graduate training in Equine surgery. Admitted as a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination in Equine surgery in 1988. Took up the position of Registrar in Equine Medicine and Surgery at Sydney University in 1990 and was promoted to Senior Registrar in 1992 until 1995. Obtained Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Equine Surgery in 1990 and was granted Specialist registration in Equine Surgery by the NSW Veterinary Surgeons Board in 1991, by the ACT Vet Surgeons Board in 1997 and by Queensland in 2001. Member of the Executive of the Australian Equine Veterinary Association (AEVA) from 1990-2001 (President 1994) and on AVA Board of Directors from 1996-2001. Currently Chairman of the AVA Insurance Advisory Committee. Examiner at Fellowship level for the ACVSc in Equine Surgery since 1997. Published approximately 25 scientific papers with special interests in the respiratory tract and orthopaedic surgery, particularly arthroscopic surgery.

Since 1996 has been a Consultant Equine Surgeon in Private practice, providing surgical services and second opinions on cases and radiographs for veterinarians in equine clinics throughout NSW, the ACT, Queensland and other parts of Australia.

Nick is the tutor for the PGF Equine Surgery Distance Education Program.

Last Updated: February 2006