Darren graduated from Cambridge University in 2006, spending a one year rotating small animal internship at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket thereafter. Darren then spent 5 years in general practice in Bishops Stortford whilst studying for the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. He returned to Cambridge University as a Staff Surgeon for one year before completing a three year Surgery Residency training at Dick White referrals. Darren was awarded the Diploma in Small Animal Surgery by the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (EVCS) in February 2017. Darren enjoys all aspects of surgery, but has a particular interest in airway and urogenital surgery and trauma management.

Darren Barnes
Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery
Qualifications:
- MA
- VetMB
- CertSAS
- MRCVS
- DipECVS
Services we offer
At Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists, we are proud to offer unrivalled expertise across a range of clinical services. Our compassionate and highly trained team of vets and nurses are here to provide simple and efficient access to the best diagnostic and treatment options available.

Cardiology

Internal Medicine

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Orthopaedics
