Philip first began working for Dr. John Hamil and Dr. Gershon Alaluf at Canyon Animal Hospital in Laguna Beach in 2002, where he went on to become the Head Technician and served as a Supervisor. He attended PVAS where he was taught by Dr. Sheri and Jill Ruffu, RVT and received his Registered Veterinary Technician License in 2009 and has been teaching ever since. Philip also worked for VPI/Nationwide Insurance as a Senior Trainer for their Veterinary Claims Department from 2011-2013.