Best Boarding Exotic Veterinarians & Specialty Clinics
22 Verified Boarding Veterinary Clinics Listed
Finding a veterinary hospital with verified clinical experience in boarding ensures your bird, reptile, amphibian, or small mammal receives species-appropriate diagnostics, safe anesthesia, and evidence-based husbandry guidance. Browse our vetted directory of boarding specialists below.
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Animal Care Unlimited
Columbus, OH
Animal Care Unlimited in Columbus, OH (4.8/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, farm animals, including advanced digital radiography, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery.
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Arbor View Animal Hospital
Valparaiso, IN
Arbor View Animal Hospital in Valparaiso, IN (4.9/5 across 550 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including laboratory testing with exotic-specialized facilities, bloodwork, spay/neuter (depending on species).
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Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital - Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ (4.8/5 across 850 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house laboratory, digital radiography (X-rays), soft tissue surgery.
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Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Georgia
Pooler, GA
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Georgia
Pooler, GA
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Georgia in Pooler, GA (4.8/5 across 285 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including digital radiography, endoscopy, soft tissue surgery.
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Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana
Metairie, LA
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana
Metairie, LA
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana in Metairie, LA (4.8/5 across 285 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house diagnostic testing, laboratory services, soft tissue surgery.
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Avian and Exotic Animal Care
Raleigh, NC
Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh, NC (4.9/5 across 542 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house laboratory, digital radiography (X-rays), soft tissue surgery.
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Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
San Diego, CA
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
San Diego, CA
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital in San Diego, CA (4.8/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including full diagnostic services, laboratory testing, medical surgical services.
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Azalea Lakes Veterinary Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
Azalea Lakes Veterinary Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
Azalea Lakes Veterinary Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA (4.9/5 across 412 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-clinic diagnostics, digital radiography, exotic animal surgery.
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Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care
Menomonee Falls, WI
Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care
Menomonee Falls, WI
Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care in Menomonee Falls, WI (4.9/5 across 500 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including digital radiography (X-rays), in-house laboratory, soft tissue surgery.
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Carmel Mountain Ranch Veterinary Hospital
San Diego, CA
Carmel Mountain Ranch Veterinary Hospital
San Diego, CA
Carmel Mountain Ranch Veterinary Hospital in San Diego, CA (4.7/5 across 465 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, including comprehensive pet diagnostics, in-house testing, surgical procedures.
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Citrus Park Animal, Bird & Exotics Hospital
Tampa, FL
Citrus Park Animal, Bird & Exotics Hospital
Tampa, FL
Citrus Park Animal, Bird & Exotics Hospital in Tampa, FL (4.8/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house laboratory, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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Como Park Animal Hospital
Roseville, MN
Como Park Animal Hospital in Roseville, MN (4.9/5 across 580 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, pocket pets, reptiles, including bloodwork, urinalysis, soft tissue surgery.
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Exotic Bird Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
Exotic Bird Hospital in Jacksonville, FL (4.9/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, including in-house laboratory, blood work, avian surgery.
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Forest Trails Animal Hospital
Tulsa, OK
Forest Trails Animal Hospital in Tulsa, OK (4.7/5 across 420 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, ferrets, including digital radiography (X-rays), laboratory testing, soft tissue surgery.
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Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital
Kensington, CT
Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital
Kensington, CT
Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital in Kensington, CT (4.7/5 across 320 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including digital radiography (X-rays), ultrasound, soft tissue surgery.
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McGehee Clinic for Animals
Memphis, TN
McGehee Clinic for Animals in Memphis, TN (4.7/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for small mammals, birds, backyard poultry, reptiles, including in-house diagnostics, laboratory testing, pet surgery.
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Miramar Animal Hospital
San Juan, PR
Miramar Animal Hospital in San Juan, PR (4.5/5 across 220 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, exotic animals, including digital radiology, ultrasonography, general surgery.
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Riverside Animal Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
Riverside Animal Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
Riverside Animal Hospital in Jacksonville, FL (4.9/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, birds, small mammals, bats, including diagnostic testing, in-house laboratory, soft tissue surgery.
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Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic
Dallas, TX
Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic
Dallas, TX
Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic in Dallas, TX (4.7/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including testing and diagnostics, digital radiography, surgical procedures.
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Sunridge Animal Hospital
Henderson, NV
Sunridge Animal Hospital in Henderson, NV (4.7/5 across 420 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, birds, including in-house diagnostics, in-house bloodwork, surgical procedures.
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Village Animal Clinic
Mobile, AL
Village Animal Clinic in Mobile, AL (4.7/5 across 298 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, small ruminants, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, spay and neuter procedures.
View ProfileWasatch Exotic Pet Care
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Wasatch Exotic Pet Care
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Wasatch Exotic Pet Care in Cottonwood Heights, UT (4.0/5 across 87 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, including physical examinations, blood work and lab testing, soft tissue surgery.
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- check_circleAnnual preventive wellness examinations and baseline diagnostics tailored to boarding.
- check_circleEarly evaluation of appetite changes, weight loss measured on a digital gram scale, or abnormal droppings.
- check_circleSecond-opinion specialty referrals for complex medical, dental, imaging, or surgical procedures.
Red-Flag Symptoms Requiring Immediate Vet Care
- warningOpen-mouth breathing, tail-bobbing, wheezing, or nasal/ocular discharge.
- warningRefusal of food or water for more than 8 to 12 hours, or absence of normal fecal output.
- warningSevere lethargy, fluffed posture at the bottom of the enclosure, head tilt, or lameness.
Estimated Boarding Veterinary Exam & Diagnostic Costs (Aggregated Industry Estimates)
| Procedure / Service (Estimated) | Estimated National Range (Aggregated, Not Clinic-Specific) | Clinical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding Exotic Veterinary Consultation (Estimated) | $75 to $145 (Est.) | Aggregated national industry estimate; not clinic-specific |
| Diagnostic Bloodwork, Fecal Screen, or Imaging (Estimated) | $95 to $340 (Est.) | Aggregated national industry estimate; varies by procedure and clinic |
Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Appointment
- How many exotic patients requiring boarding does the veterinary team treat each week?
- What are the clinic's current exam fees, and what emergency referral protocol is recommended after hours?
Frequently Asked Questions About Boarding Veterinary Care
How do I choose the best boarding exotic veterinarian?
Look for clinics affiliated with the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), or Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV), and verify that they maintain species-specific recovery incubators and diagnostic equipment.
Are the veterinary cost ranges shown on this page from a specific clinic?
No. All cost ranges published on Exotic Vets are independent, aggregated national industry estimates for general informational purposes only. They are not provided by any individual veterinary practice, and actual clinic fees can change at any time without notice. Always call the clinic directly for a current quote.