Ben grew up locally, in Ventnor, Ontario on the family dairy farm. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After spending many years as a summer student with the Prescott Animal Hospital, he joined the veterinary team as a full time mixed animal veterinarian upon graduation. Ben has a keen interest in large animal medicine and surgery, sports medicine, and the many interesting areas in small animal practice. He lives in Domville, Ontario and in his spare time enjoys playing basketball, hockey and any other sporting activities.