Richard Battersby

Richard graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 and it was during his student days that his interest in exotics first started, having spent two summers working at a zoo in Malaysia. After graduating, he moved back to his homeland of Yorkshire where he worked in a small animal and exotic animal practice. Here, he gained a Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice and a year later was awarded his Post-Graduate Certificate in Exotic Animal Studies. He joined the exotic animal department at Holly House in early 2018 and brings with him a passion for the job with a cheeky sense of humour! Despite his keen interest in exotics and small mammals, Richard loves seeing dogs and cats and getting to know their owners. Outside of work, he is a keen cyclist and photographer and lives with his wife Amelia, who is a small animal vet.