Kent-based practice group Pennard Vets has appointed experienced small animal vet Mark Rowland to head up its exotic department.
Rowland, who joins from the Trinity Vet Centre in Maidstone, is an advanced practitioner in Zoological Medicine and has 25 years’ veterinarian experience. He qualified from Liverpool University in 1996 and achieved the Royal College Certificate in Zoological Medicine in 2007. He has lectured in the UK and internationally, as well as having numerous articles on exotic topics published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals.
He said: “As well as treating dogs, cats and small pets like hamsters and guinea pigs, I’ve always been interested in caring for insects, fish, tortoises, birds, parrots, reptiles, and all other exotic pets.
“Exotic pets can suffer with all sorts of problems, including respiratory issues and hibernation complications, as well as accidents and injuries. Birds of prey for example can often hurt themselves needing urgent treatment, and each day brings new challenges. I have treated tortoises that had been attacked by dogs and a fish that had swallowed a huge pebble – no case is ever the same!”
Pennard Vets director Andy Green added: “Mark is the most qualified vet in the South East of England working in exotics, and we are delighted he is bringing so much experience to Pennard Vets. We hope to become the go-to practice for all exotic pets in the South-East and believe that our new and existing clients will all benefit from Mark’s unique and thoughtful approach to veterinary care.”
Pennard Vets has seven practices across Kent.
