Darren graduated from Cambridge University in 2006, spending a one year rotating small animal internship at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket thereafter. He then spent 5 years in general practice in Bishops Stortford whilst studying for the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery under the supervision and guidance of Dick White. He returned to Cambridge University as a Staff Surgeon for one year before completing a three year Surgery Residency training at Dick White referrals. He was awarded the Diploma in Small Animal Surgery by the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in February 2017 and continues to work as a Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at Dick White Referrals.