Specialists
Matthew RW Smith
BVetMed Dipl. ECVS DEO MRCVS - European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery
Degree
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
2001
Internship
Greenwood, Ellis and Partners, Newmarket
2001-2003
Surgical Residency
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
2003-2006
RCVS Certificate in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics)
2004
European College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Equine Surgery
2007
RCVS Diploma in Equine Orthopaedics
2011
European Specialist in Equine Surgery
2007 - to date
RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery
2008 - to date
After completing his surgical residency, Matt returned to Newmarket to work for the referrals department of Newmarket Equine Hospital in 2006. Matt is interested in all areas of equine surgery, but with particular emphasis on orthopaedic surgery, and more specifically arthroscopy and fracture repair.
Matt has presented on numerous occasions both nationally and internationally, and published his work in peer reviewed scientific journals. He has also taught on post-graduate courses in surgery, diagnostic techniques and arthroscopy. Matt has also maintained an active role in undergraduate teaching, and since 2006 he has held the post of Special Lecturer in Equine Surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham.