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
How to host pet-friendly New Years’ parties
Christmas has been and gone, and in the blink of an eye, the focus shifts to New Year celebrations. If you’re planning on hosting a New Year party you may be wondering what to do with your pets. Cats and dogs are n…
December 31, 2022
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Stocking fillers for rabbits this Christmas
At this festive time of the year, it’s time to do the last rush-buying presents for our family members and this usually includes our pets too! As our pets are such a big part of the family, it is only natural to want to…
December 21, 2022
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Biosecurity for new exotic pets
Exotic pets are extremely rewarding to keep as a pet owner and once you have one, you seem to get the bug and want to add to your collection! Exotic pets come in all shapes and sizes, from birds to lizards and from torto…
December 16, 2022
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Do snakes make a good pet?
Worldwide, we have a complete fascination with owning pets of all shapes and sizes, with cats and dogs being the most popular. It takes a certain type of person to channel the love that most of us have for furry friends…
Stocking fillers for cats
Even though many of us may not want to admit it, Christmas is fast approaching! Of course, we buy presents for our loved ones; our parents, our siblings, our grandparents and… our cats? Let’s not deny that our cats are p…
December 7, 2022
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What sort of fish make the best pets?
There are hundreds of species of fish that can be kept in captivity and a well-designed aquarium can make a great feature in any room. There are also different types of fish including cold water, tropical and saltwater f…