John grew up in Zimbabwe and attended the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where he obtained a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 2017.

He then moved to the UK where he underwent further training, consisting of a rotating internship at a busy referral hospital and a three-year residency training program in Veterinary Ophthalmology.

John became a European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2024.

Outside of work, John enjoys a variety of sports and spending time with his growing family.