Blue Cross announce ‘Ben the Vet’ as new charity Ambassador
Blue Cross pet charity has announced today (Monday 23 February) that Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, known on social media as ‘Ben the Vet’, is the latest Blue Cross Ambassador to promote the charity’s work and best practice pet welfare.
Ben visited Blue Cross Victoria animal hospital in central London to see first-hand how the charity is working to keep pets and their owners together during times of financial hardship. The hospital provides subsidised veterinary treatment to pet owners on low incomes, ensuring their beloved companions can access vital care that would otherwise be unaffordable.
Ben said: “I am delighted to become a Blue Cross Ambassador. I've been a supporter of the charity's work for a number of years, and I'm looking forward to championing the vital work they do in helping pets and their people every single day.”
Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at Blue Cross, said: "We're delighted to welcome Ben as our latest Ambassador. His experience as a vet means he sees first-hand the struggles many pet owners face and understands the importance of affordable veterinary care. Ben will be a powerful advocate for the work we do – from finding homeless pets their forever homes, to helping to keep pets and their people together.”
Ben joins fellow Blue Cross Ambassadors Chris Packham, Pam Ferris and Mary King.
Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon (‘Ben the Vet’) MA VetMB MRCVS graduated from Cambridge University in 2015. He is a practising vet in Essex/East London (Goddard Veterinary Group).
He has built up a large social media following by sharing his matter-of-fact videos on pet welfare and health topics, many of which focus on inherited health problems in pedigree dog and cat breeds.
With the increasing pressures faced by pets and pet owners, we are facing a hidden pet welfare crisis and Blue Cross needs the support of animal lovers to continue its work helping pets and their people, in any way they can. Whether that’s by donating to keep rehoming and veterinary services going through these tough times, fundraising for Blue Cross, providing foster care for pets while loving new homes are found, volunteering at pet food banks, or signing up to support Blue Cross campaigns for better pet welfare. www.bluecross.org.uk
