DR DAVID VELLA BSc BVSc (Hons) DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammals)
t 02 9572 6854 f 02 9572 6159
e exoticsvetinfo@gmail.com
w www.davidvella.com.au

ABOUT

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 (DABVP) in Exotic Companion Mammals, the first and only Australian vet to achieve these credentials. This Diplomate accreditation focuses on the veterinary care of mammals such as rabbits, ferrets and rodents. Dr Vella was amongst the first vets worldwide to sit the inaugural DABVP examinations in this specialty. 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 in Sydney at both the North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre and the Animal Referral Hospital.

» Speaking/Teaching Roles           » Current Positions/Memberships

© David Vella