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ABOUT
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Dr David Vella graduated with a Bachelor of Science (1992) and a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (1996) – both from the University of Sydney. In 2009, David became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammals, the first and only Australian vet to achieve these credentials.
Dr Vella has gained extensive clinical experience in treating exotic pets having focussed on this field whilst working in the United Kingdom and Sydney.
At present, Dr Vella concentrates on:
• small mammals - rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, mice
• reptiles - snakes, lizards, turtles
• amphibians - frogs, axolotls
Under his care, all aspects of preventative health, husbandry, medicine, surgery and hospitalisation for these species are catered for.
Currently volunteering for NSW WIRES (Wildlife Information Rescue & Emergency Service), Dr Vella is involved in reptile and amphibian rescue. He also trains in handling, rehabilitation, foster care and rescue. Dr Vella consults as a primary accession and second opinion exotic small mammal and reptile/amphibian vet at Sydney’s North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre.
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