Dominic Barfield

Dominic Barfield is a Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), based at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) on the Hawkshead campus. He is co-head of the ECC service and is affiliated with the Department of Clinical Science and Services. Dom is a Diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and is recognized as an RCVS Specialist in the field.

• Graduated from the University of Sydney (2002)
• Masters of Veterinary Medicine (MVetMed), RVC (2011)
• Residency in Emergency and Critical Care, RVC (2008–2011)

His research focuses on transfusion medicine, septic peritonitis, and non-technical skills in veterinary critical care. Dom has published extensively on clinical case studies, feline and canine emergencies, and transfusion protocols. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing practical outcomes in emergency settings.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in small animal emergency medicine, particularly in sepsis management, transfusion protocols, and diagnostic imaging for gastrointestinal and systemic conditions. His research spans both feline and canine populations, with a focus on retrospective clinical studies and case reports that inform evidence-based practice.

Dom has received significant professional recognition:

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)
• Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECVECC)
• RCVS Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care

He actively supervises and teaches undergraduate (BVetMed) and postgraduate clinical students at RVC, delivers lectures in the BSc Veterinary Nursing program, and participates in national and international continuing education conferences. While no formal students are listed, his role as a senior lecturer and clinical co-head implies mentorship of trainees and residents. He is involved in clinical research grants and collaborative studies, particularly within the Cardiovascular and Renal Biology and CPCS research groups.

Dom is embedded in the ECC clinical team at QMHA and contributes to the Cardiovascular and Renal Biology and CPCS (Research Programme) research groups, integrating clinical work with academic inquiry.