Tomas Basto

Tomas graduated from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal in 2014. Following graduation, he completed externships in both Brazil and Spain. He then returned to Portugal, where he worked for five years in general practice and small animal hospitals across the northern region. Tomas then relocated to the UK, where he balanced work in general practice with locum positions, eventually transitioning to roles in small animal referral centres.

After completing a rotating internship at a large, multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital in Derbyshire, UK, he joined frank. Pet Surgeons. as a surgical intern in July 2024.

Tomas has a broad interest in surgical procedures, with a particular focus on traumatology and neurosurgery. He holds a certificate in small animal surgery from the University of Liverpool, accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Driven by his passion for neurosurgery, he is also currently pursuing additional certification and accreditation in Neurology and Neurosurgery.

In his free time, Tomas enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music and riding his motorcycle.