David graduated from the University of Queensland in the year of 1992.
He took a position soon after graduation with Parbery and Robson Equine Clinic at Windsor, New South Wales. During his time with Parbery and Robson, David worked in all avenues of equine practice from racetrack medicine to stud reproductive work. In 1998 David returned to Queensland to Oakey Veterinary Hospital to pursue interests in equine reproduction. David undertook a teaching position at University of California, Davis in 2000, and gained Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Reproduction in 2002. David joined Scone Equine Hospital in 2004 to pursue his interests in equine reproduction and stud medicine.