DR RICHARD JERRAM

BVSc, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ECVS

Position: Director & Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery

Richard graduated from Veterinary School at Massey University in Palmerston North with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1988. He spent seven years in general practice in the Waikato. Then in 1995, Richard began a one year rotating internship followed by a three year residency program in small animal surgery at Texas A&M University, United States. This residency program involved training and experience with all areas of surgery in dogs and cats under the supervision of leading American specialists.

In 2000, Richard became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in Small Animal Surgery. In 2021, Richard also became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Richard is a Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery in New Zealand with over 25 years of surgical experience. He has been working with Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa (VSA) since 2001 where he is a Senior Specialist Surgeon and Clinical Director. Richard is interested in all aspects of surgery of dogs and cats but has special interests in diseases and surgery of the nervous system and reconstruction of major skin wounds.

Richard is involved in the training of veterinary interns and residents in small animal surgery. Richard regularly lectures to veterinarians and has published numerous articles on surgical topics in veterinary journals.