After graduating University with a degree in Professional Dance, Ben took a year out and travelled Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and The Philippines. After having a keen interest in animals since he was a child, Ben decided to change his career path and join the Veterinary industry. On return to England, he started work as a veterinary receptionist, which soon progressed into a veterinary care assistant and then to a student veterinary nurse. Ben has a particular interest in anaesthesia and nurse consultations. He is keen to promote the role of the veterinary nurse.
In his spare time, Ben enjoys hikes in the Peak District with his partner, Dan, and his cockerpoo Barney. He also cares for his hand reared kitten, Sydney, tortoise Missy and poison dart frogs Miso and Nori.
Latest articles by Ben Witcomb
Do the PDSA still have vets for people to use?
There are thousands of veterinary practices across the UK, including privately owned practices, corporate organisations and referral hospitals. However, did you know that there are also charity run practices that help to…
January 10, 2024
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Christmas feasts for small pets
We all seem to be obsessed with offering our pets different types of foods, and the festive period is no exception. In all fairness, I am a pet owner who enjoys mixing up my pets treats every now and then. Sometimes, I’l…
December 23, 2023
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What is the correct environment for a corn snake?
There are lots of amazing snakes that we can keep as pets. From Boa constrictors to Pythons - they all offer something completely different. Corn snakes are a popular first pet snake due to their fairly easy husbandry an…
What not to say to someone who’s grieving the loss of their cat
Grieving the loss of an animal is always hard, no matter what species they are. Animals are seen as part of the family and losing them can be just as hard as going through the grieving process for a human who has passed…
November 9, 2023
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What is the proper environment for a Bearded Dragon?
Lizards are super interesting pets to own and there are plenty of different types of lizards that can make great pets. There are chameleons, anoles and geckos that are all available to keep in captivity. However, they al…
How can I find out whether my vets is a corporate?
You may think that your veterinary practice is owned and run by your favourite veterinary surgeon and, in some instances, this may very well be the case. There are different types of veterinary practices that are owned a…
October 6, 2023
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