Eddy Cauvin qualified from Alfort veterinary school, Paris, in 1990. He completed an MVM at Glasgow veterinary school and, subsequently, Horserace Betting Levy Board-funded residencies in equine surgery at Glasgow and Edinburgh veterinary schools. After a spell in equine practice in Essex, he was awarded a lectureship in equine surgery at the Royal Veterinary College, where he is currently working towards a PhD. He holds the certificate in radiology and in equine surgery (orthopaedics).