As an adventurer, Dr. Henderson enjoys hunting, fishing, missionary access and professional travel — however he still finds that surgery is the most personally satisfying adventure. There are the stealthy stalk of dissection, the presence of biological dangers, the underlying drama of life or death, and the miracle of wounding and recovery management with the opportunity to be seen as hero or failure. ACVS (and ACVIM Oncology) credentials enabled him to engage with extraordinary veterinarians and human surgeons and led to the advancement of his career. He attributes ACVS with providing him an enormous advantage: giving back is really paying forward by helping others to succeed and advance.