Prior to specialising in diagnostic imaging, Robert worked in mixed veterinary practice for several years in Bathurst, NSW. After undertaking his residency training at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, he returned to Australia and with Graeme Allan, Robert formed Veterinary Imaging Associates and subsequently, their teleradiology practice Online-Vets.com, providing an international diagnostic service. In addition to private referral practice, he worked as a clinical consultant in diagnostic imaging and taught veterinary students at The University of Sydney from 1997 until 2008. Since 1998, Robert has been a tutor in the Diagnostic Imaging Distance Education course for the Centre of Veterinary Education and has developed a special digital radiography stream for those who have made (or are looking to make) the leap into filmless radiography. Robert is an associate editor of Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound and also of The Australian Veterinary Journal.