When a day's patients could include everything from rodents to reptiles to rabbits, exotic pet veterinarians have to be prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to treat the wide variety of conditions affecting the diverse species they treat. Dr. Robert Ness, veterinarian and owner of Ness Exotic Wellness Center, has found that combining high-end traditional veterinary services with alternative therapies has helped his staff provide top-notch care for the patients whose owners travel from throughout the Midwest to see them.