Dr. Fowler received his veterinary degree in 1980 from Colorado State University. He also attended Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan where he completed residency training in small animal surgery, as well as requirements for the master of veterinary science degree. Dr. Fowler achieved diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1988 and currently is a professor of small animal surgery at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.