Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes MA, VetMB, CertES(Orth), DipECVS, MRCVS  

Tom qualified from Cambridge University in 2001 before spending three years working in ambulatory equine practice in Cambridgeshire. He then undertook a three-year residency in equine surgery at the Royal Veterinary College and then remained there as a university equine surgeon. During his time at the RVC, Tom was a lecturer in equine orthopaedics on the animal physiotherapy masters course and examined candidates on the same course. Tom joined the surgical and lameness referral service at Liphook in 2007. He qualified as a European Diplomate in Equine Surgery, gaining European Specialist status, in 2008 and was recognised by the RCVS as a Specialist in Equine Surgery in 2010. He became a director at the practice in 2013 and has continued to develop a busy caseload with a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, poor performance and advanced imaging. Outside work Tom enjoys spending time with his family, often showing ponies, and road-biking.