Bladon B.

Bruce Bladon graduated from Edinburgh University in 1988. He spent 1 year in mixed practice and then 6 years in two equine practices, before joining Bristol University as resident in equine surgery. He was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice in 1992, the RCVS Diploma in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery in 1999 and the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2001. He returned to Donnington Grove Veterinary Group (as it is now) in 1998 and is now a director. He has been recognised as a Specialist in equine surgery since 2000 and was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. He has lectured extensively, including to the South African, Australian and New Zealand Equine Veterinary Associations, as well as the British, Dutch, Italian and Israeli Equine Veterinary Associations and to the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons. Bruce is the principal equine surgeon at Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery. The practice treats many racing Thoroughbreds, but also has a substantial leisure horse population, including a large referral caseload. The practice performs a large number of MRI scans, using the Hallmarq® standing low field scanner. Bruce’s key interest is surgery, especially fracture repair and colic surgery, although he undertakes all procedures presented to him. He is also involved with advanced imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging. Bruce was emergency services team leader at the Rio 2016 Olympics. He is a (low level) rugby union referee and a rather disappointing skier, although he is an effective eco-warrior who drives a zero emissions vehicle. He does not go outside, except in the summertime, and spends his time either in an operating theatre or looking at black and white images.