Ivan graduated from the faculty of veterinary medicine at Thracian university, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria in 2009.

After working a few years as a general practitioner vet, he moved to the United Kingdom in 2014 to pursue further training.

Ivan gained BSAVA postgraduate certificate in small animal surgery, whilst working as an intern at Fitzpatrick referrals in 2018.

This was followed by a surgical residency at Fitzpatrick referrals and AURA Veterinary, which he completed in 2022.

In 2023 Ivan became a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons. His main interests are in orthopaedics and maxillo-facial surgery.