Fernando graduated as a veterinarian in Spain and worked for a number of years in small animal practice both in Spain and the UK. He undertook a residency in anaesthesia and analgesia at the University of Bristol, and he became an European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (DipECVAA) in 2010. Over the years, Fernando has worked in and headed anaesthesia departments in multiple private and university teaching hospitals. Fernando’s clinical and research interests focus in the management of acute and chronic pain, especially using procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural and spinal anaesthesia