Ben Duquemin

Experience: During my studies, I carried out work experience at Manor Vets and never looked back. I have also done work placements at specialist referral centres in the UK, The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (in Jersey) and animal clinics in the Carribean.

About me: I moved to Birmingham to work with Manor Vets after graduating from Edinburgh University. It's been a great place to start my career and I always look forward to coming into work.

My family pets: Louis, a friendly and playful springer spaniel/border collie cross.

Walkies: Any beach, Cannon Hill Park and the Lickey Hills.

I love Manor Vets: The very supportive and friendly staff, great facilities and lovely clients.

I always wished I could: Spend a year snowboarding all over the world (still trying to!).

When I can: I play a lot of racket sports, especially squash, with a local club. Whenever I get the chance, I love going off snowboarding, cliff-diving and bungee jumping (bit of an adrenaline junkie).

Interesting thing you don't know about me: I play the 5-string banjo.