BSc Hons BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery), Registrar Small Animal Surgery
Advance Vet Surgery (Mobile Surgery Referral Service)
Ben graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science in 1996, an Honours degree in Parasitology in 1997, and a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2001. Ben started his career working in dairy practice in New Zealand, before moving to the United Kingdom to work in small animal General Practice clinics.
Ben had always had a special interest in surgery and therefore undertook a 3-year, European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) residency training program at VRCC Veterinary Referrals, which included additional training at Willows Referral Service and North Coast Veterinary Specialists.
He became a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) in Small Animal Surgery by examination in 2011, demonstrating advanced knowledge in small animal surgery.
He has experience in many aspects of fracture repair and joint surgery, minimally invasive joint arthroscopy, CT and MRI scan and surgery of the airways, chest, and abdomen.
He now offers a mobile, referral surgical service to the general practices South East Queensland. He is a regular at Peregian Springs vet Surgery, where he performs more advanced surgical procedures, including orthopaedic surgeries.
Outside work Ben enjoys spending time with his daughter, camping
