Dr Peter Adamson
BVMS (Murdoch) BSc(Vet) MANZCVS (Surgery)
Dr Peter Adamson is the principal director of Malibu Veterinary Hospital. He received his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) degree from Murdoch University in 1979. Peter has worked with animals of all sizes, from horses, cattle and deer to dogs, cats and canaries.
In his formative years, Peter was awarded "Outstanding Large Animal Intern" at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California Davis (UC Davis). He completed a residency in equine medicine and surgery at Murdoch University and has been a lecturer and clinical instructor at both universities. During this time, Peter also successfully submitted numerous research papers to peer-reviewed journals, most notably the prestigious Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). He is also a chapter co-author in a veterinary endoscopy textbook.
Peter is a strong advocate of continuing veterinary education and regularly attends Australian and international veterinary conferences. Dr Adamson has particular interests in veterinary ophthalmology and dermatology. In 2004, he obtained a Post-graduate Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology through Sydney University. He has also completed post-graduate studies in Veterinary Ophthalmology with Massey University (New Zealand).
He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) and a Chartered Member of the Australian Veterinary Association (CMAVA).