Dan graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (First Class Honours) in 2010. He has clinical experience in large and small animal practice, shelter/charity practice, tertiary-teaching practice and private orthopaedic referral practice for companion animals. Dan completed his PhD in 2024 at UNSW Sydney, with the thesis entitled: “Thermal exposure during bone drilling is a component of surgical trauma in osteosynthesis”. He holds the position of Head Veterinary Surgeon and Lecturer at the Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (SORL), UNSW School of Clinical Medicine. 

Dan's role at UNSW Sydney encompasses preclinical research, stewardship of the health and welfare of the research animals of the Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (SORL) and teaching and supervision of clinicians, trainees and students. Aside from research, Dan is also passionate about supporting local veterinary practices and communities through the provision of referral orthopaedic services for companion animals, consultancy and continuing education.