Sstudy of veterinary medicine in Giessen, Germany 1991-1998, work in a veterinary mixed practice from 1998-2000, residency in Ophthalmology Unit at Vetsuisse Faculty Zurich, 2001 – 2003, freelancer work as veterinary ophthalmologist in referral practice in Hamburg, Germany 2005 – 2007, since January 2008 employed by Eye Veterinary Clinic, Leominster, England