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
What pets would I need a licence for?
The UK is full of weird and wonderful pets, from spiders to lizards and from parrots to skunks. People really do enjoy keeping obscure animals as part of their family. However, it is important to understand that in order…
April 13, 2023
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Best pet insurers of 2023
If there is one thing that you can do as a responsible pet owner, it’s taking out pet insurance. Everyone within the veterinary industry can sympathise with an owner when their animal needs expensive treatment, but unfor…
April 4, 2023
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Are there different breeds of rats?
Rats make popular family pets. They are intelligent, interactive and certainly give owners a lot back in terms of their personality. However, are there different breeds of rats? Or is a rat simply just… a rat? The answer…
March 31, 2023
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How to tell the best groomer
If you have a dog, chances are you’re familiar with having your dog groomed. Finding a groomer can be easy as there are plenty of options out there. From mainstream groomers that are part of a chain to private ‘one man b…
March 7, 2023
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What does “dermatology” mean on a vet’s website, and is it important?
Veterinary practices offer a variety of different services, from MRI scans to CT scans and from Oncology to Orthopaedics. However, what about dermatology? Let’s have a look at what dermatology is and whether it’s an impo…
February 27, 2023
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Are there vets for spiders?
There are a variety of weird and wonderful pets available nowadays, including exotic birds, reptiles and even giant rodents called Capybaras! However, what about pet spiders? There are tarantulas, jumping spiders and orb…
February 11, 2023
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