Adrian graduated from Cambridge University Veterinary School in 1989. After graduation he spent a year in mixed practice. In 1990 he joined the Royal Veterinary College, University of London as an intern and he has worked there ever since. He is currently Professor of Veterinary Cardiology and holds the position of Vice Principal for Learning, Teaching and Assessment.

He obtained the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 1996 and the ECVIM Cardiology Diploma in 2001. He is past President of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and has chaired the Quality and Standards committee of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation.

His main research interests lie in the diagnosis, progression and treatment of acquired canine cardiovascular diseases. He has a particular interest in myxomatous mitral valve disease and has been involved in a number of influential clinical trials.”