Dr. Chris Wood was born in London, England, moving to Sydney, Australia in 2009, advantaged by his dual citizenship. Chris graduated from the University of Melbourne with distinction. During his studies, he completed externships at Colorado State University and the University of California, Davis, as well as attended the West Arnhem Land Dog Health Program amongst remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, and the International Symposium on Wildlife Utilization in South Africa. After graduation, he completed a small animal rotating internship at Southpaws Specialty Surgery, Australia, followed by an extended small animal surgical internship at VCA Alta Vista Animal Hospital, Canada, before completing a three-year residency at Colorado State University, United States.
Stemming from the mentorship he has received, Chris has a particular interest in skin and reconstruction, as well as orthopedic disorders relating to the hip and stifle. During his residency, Chris completed further education in Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management and Small Animal Thoracoscopy and Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy.
When not in surgery, Chris enjoys reading, exercising and playing with his dog Henry.
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