Dr. Matthew is an European and UK recognized specialist in equine internal medicine.  

Before joining EVMC in April 2021, Dr. Mathew used to work at the Rainbow Equine Hospital in the UK in 2020, working as both a senior clinician and as part of the diagnostic laboratory. He also worked at Fyrnwy Equine Clinic in the UK. 

Dr. Matthew’s primary research interest is in equine infectious diseases, particularly emerging diseases throughout the world and he is recognized as an expert in this area. Dr. Matthew’s clinical interests also include intensive care, ophthalmology, cardiorespiratory disease, endocrine disease and neurology. 

Dr. Matthew undertook his veterinary training at the University of Bristol from 2001–2007. During this time, he also completed an intercalated degree in Equine Science.  

After graduating as a veterinarian, he initially worked with all types of animals before choosing to specialize in horses. He was awarded the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) certificate in equine internal medicine in 2010, before going on to complete a residency in equine internal medicine and infectious diseases at the University of Liverpool where he completed a research master’s degree at the university’s Institute of Infection and Global Health, investigating the risk of African horse sickness to the UK horse population.