After graduation from the University of Sydney, Chris completed an internship in anesthesia at Scone Equine Hospital. He has worked in medical research at the University of Sydney and in neonatal critical care at Scone Equine Hospital.

Chris competed a residency in veterinary anesthesia at Murdoch University and gained his membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in both medicine of Horses (20018) and Veterinary Anesthesia and Critical Care (2009). He is Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.

Chris is a registered specialist in veterinary anesthesia with both American and European specialty qualifications and is also an examiner for the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.

In 2010 Chris moved to Charles Sturt, where alongside teaching and research, he works in both the SARH and VCC. He is the team leader for the veterinary anesthesia and imaging group within the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.