Dr. David Vella is an Australian small mammal and reptile veterinarian. In 2009, he became the first and only Australian veterinarian to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice. David consults as a primary accession and second opinion exotic small mammal and reptile/ amphibian vet in Sydney at North Shore Specialists and Animal Referral Hospital. Dr. Vella graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney. Currently volunteering for the Wildlife Information Rescue & Emergency Service, Dr Vella is involved in reptile and amphibian rescue. He also trains in handling, rehabilitation, foster care and rescue.

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