Dr. Ben Singh is a General Practitioner and was the previous owner of Aviara Animal Health Center, prior to the hospital becoming part of VCA, where he is now Medical Director. Originally from Colonia, New Jersey, Dr. Singh says that since he was a child he has had a fascination with animals and their care, which naturally led him to a career in the veterinary medical field. As a practicing veterinarian, he enjoys making a significant difference in the quality of an animal's life as well as educating owners on how to make a difference in their pets' lives.
For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Singh attended Kean University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology–Pre-Med in 1992 and earned distinction as a member of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society. During his time in college, he also attended Yale School of Medicine for two summers for Medical Science Review. Following college, Dr. Singh earned certification in Chemical Engineering and attended a Master's program in Polymer Chemistry. He then worked in polymer research for a chemical company for seven years.
However, the desire to become engaged in the animal care field led him to enroll in St. George's University's School of Veterinary Medicine and then complete his clinical training at The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Singh received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He then performed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in San Diego, California in general surgery and medicine. Dr. Singh is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS.
Dr. Singh's areas of special professional interest are soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and abdominal ultrasound. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Singh has lived in Carlsbad for six years. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and is active in his local community church.
At home, he has a Chihuahua/terrier mix named Pearl, a Poodle/Bichon mix named Bo, and two newly adopted Bichons named Skylar and Remy. Dr. Singh's interests include hiking, gardening, traveling with his family.
