Beth Richards, DVM, DABVP, is a board-certified exotic animal veterinarian at a referral specialty clinic in Annapolis, Maryland. She provides clinical medical and surgical care for rabbits, ferrets, and reptiles, and she contributes articles on exotic pet health to Biology Insights. When not at the veterinary hospital, Richards volunteers at a neighborhood food pantry on Saturday mornings. Her clinical practice emphasizes routine wellness, preventative diagnostic screenings, and nutritional management for non-traditional companion species.