Dr Bordicchia graduated in Italy. After a few years in practice working with horses, he discovered an interest in small animal medicine. He was granted a scholarship to spend 6 months at the Ecole Veterinarie in Toulouse before completing a one –year internship in Sweden. On his return to Italy he worked in several private practices before becoming partner of a Veterinary Hospital. He worked in his own clinic for few years during which he completed an international master’ s degree in diagnostic imaging of small animals. Matteo is currently enrolled in an ECVIM-approved residency program in combination with PhD.