Emergency Exotic Pet Veterinarians: 24/7 & Urgent Care for Birds, Reptiles & Small Mammals
38 Verified Emergency Care Veterinary Clinics Listed
Because birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and reptiles are prey animals in the wild, they instinctively mask symptoms of pain and disease until their physiological reserves are exhausted. When an exotic pet finally shows visible distress, such as a rabbit refusing food for 8+ hours or a parrot sitting fluffed on the cage floor, every hour counts. Not every 24-hour dog-and-cat ER has an exotic specialist on shift, so calling ahead to confirm exotic clinician coverage or triaging immediately with a 24/7 online exotic vet is essential.
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Aboite Animal Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
Aboite Animal Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
Aboite Animal Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN (4.7/5 across 320 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including diagnostic testing, laboratory services, soft tissue surgery.
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Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Hoover, AL
Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Hoover, AL
Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital in Hoover, AL (4.8/5 across 356 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, ferrets, including X-rays (radiography), in-house ultrasound, soft tissue surgery.
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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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Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota - Oakdale
Oakdale, MN
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota - Oakdale
Oakdale, MN
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota - Oakdale in Oakdale, MN (4.8/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for small mammals, birds, reptiles, including CT scanning, MRI imaging, soft tissue surgery.
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Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon
O'Fallon, MO
Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon
O'Fallon, MO
Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon in O'Fallon, MO (4.7/5 across 285 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, including diagnostic testing, laboratory services, soft tissue surgery.
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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 Clinic
Indianapolis, IN
Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic
Indianapolis, IN
Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic in Indianapolis, IN (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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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 & Exotic Philly Medical Surgical Clinic
Philadelphia, PA
Avian & Exotic Philly Medical Surgical Clinic
Philadelphia, PA
Avian & Exotic Philly Medical Surgical Clinic in Philadelphia, PA (5.0/5 across 450 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including CT scanning, digital radiography (X-rays), soft tissue surgery.
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Avian & Exotic Vet Care - Portland
Portland, OR
Avian & Exotic Vet Care - Portland
Portland, OR
Avian & Exotic Vet Care - Portland in Portland, OR (4.8/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house laboratory, diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery.
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Avian & Exotics Center of Nashville
Nashville, TN
Avian & Exotics Center of Nashville
Nashville, TN
Avian & Exotics Center of Nashville in Nashville, TN (4.8/5 across 285 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, including 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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Bay Area Bird & Exotics Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Bay Area Bird & Exotics Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Bay Area Bird & Exotics Hospital in San Francisco, CA (4.8/5 across 450 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including digital radiography (X-rays), laboratory testing, soft tissue surgery.
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Broadview Animal and Bird Hospital
Seven Hills, OH
Broadview Animal and Bird Hospital
Seven Hills, OH
Broadview Animal and Bird Hospital in Seven Hills, OH (4.7/5 across 312 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, pocket pets, including endoscopy, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery for all species.
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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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Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine
New York, NY
Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine
New York, NY
Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine in New York, NY (4.6/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including advanced medical care, diagnostic imaging, advanced surgical care.
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Chadwell Animal Hospital
Abingdon, MD
Chadwell Animal Hospital in Abingdon, MD (4.8/5 across 420 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, wildlife, including in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital
Skokie, IL
Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital
Skokie, IL
Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital in Skokie, IL (4.8/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including Xoran CT scan, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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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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Colorado Exotic Animal Hospital
Denver, CO
Colorado Exotic Animal Hospital
Denver, CO
Colorado Exotic Animal Hospital in Denver, CO (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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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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For The Birds Avian Veterinary Hospital
San Jose, CA
For The Birds Avian Veterinary Hospital
San Jose, CA
For The Birds Avian Veterinary Hospital in San Jose, CA (4.8/5 across 420 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, including digital X-rays, radiography, general avian surgery.
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Island Exotic Veterinary Care
Huntington Station, NY
Island Exotic Veterinary Care
Huntington Station, NY
Island Exotic Veterinary Care in Huntington Station, NY (4.7/5 across 340 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including wellness bloodwork, laboratory testing, spay and neuter surgeries.
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Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Great Neck, NY
Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Great Neck, NY
Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic in Great Neck, NY (4.8/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house CT scanning (only in NY for exotics), advanced imaging, soft tissue surgery.
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Mariemont Veterinary Clinic
Cincinnati, OH
Mariemont Veterinary Clinic in Cincinnati, OH (4.9/5 across 485 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, pocket pets, small animals, including digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, 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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Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital - Exotics Department
Norton, OH
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital - Exotics Department
Norton, OH
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital - Exotics Department in Norton, OH (4.9/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house laboratory, complete blood work, soft tissue surgery.
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MSPCA-Angell Avian and Exotic Medicine - Boston
Boston, MA
MSPCA-Angell Avian and Exotic Medicine - Boston
Boston, MA
MSPCA-Angell Avian and Exotic Medicine - Boston in Boston, MA (4.8/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including infectious disease testing, digital imaging and radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital - Avian & Exotic Division
Boulder, CO
North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital - Avian & Exotic Division
Boulder, CO
North Boulder Companion Animal Hospital - Avian & Exotic Division in Boulder, CO (4.7/5 across 318 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, including physical examinations, blood work, soft tissue surgery.
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Parkway Small Animal & Exotic Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
Parkway Small Animal & Exotic Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
Parkway Small Animal & Exotic Hospital in Clinton Township, MI (4.7/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, including in-house laboratory, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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Parrish Creek Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center
Centerville, UT
Parrish Creek Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center
Centerville, UT
Parrish Creek Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center in Centerville, UT (4.9/5 across 467 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, including CT imaging (3D computed tomography), digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic
Portland, OR
Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic
Portland, OR
Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic in Portland, OR (4.9/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
San Antonio, TX
South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
San Antonio, TX
South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital in San Antonio, TX (4.9/5 across 320 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including CT scanning, advanced imaging and diagnostics, advanced surgical procedures.
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Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
Grapevine, TX
Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
Grapevine, TX
Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital in Grapevine, TX (4.9/5 across 650 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including on-site CT scanning, comprehensive diagnostics, soft tissue surgery.
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Tree of Life Exotic Pet Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Tree of Life Exotic Pet Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Tree of Life Exotic Pet Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ (4.9/5 across 185 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography (X-rays), soft tissue surgery.
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Valle Verde Animal Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
Valle Verde Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM (4.8/5 across 150 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, dogs, including in-house diagnostic lab, digital radiography (X-rays), soft tissue surgery.
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.
View ProfileWhen to See a Emergency Care Veterinarian
- check_circleRabbit, Guinea Pig, or Chinchilla GI Stasis: Complete refusal of food and absence of fecal pellets for more than 6 to 10 hours requires urgent fluid therapy, pain management, and gut-motility evaluation.
- check_circleAvian Respiratory Distress or Tail-Bobbing: Open-mouth breathing, audible clicking, or sitting at the bottom of the cage requires immediate oxygen incubator support.
- check_circleActive Hemorrhage, Broken Blood Feathers, or Predator Bite Wounds: Any cat bite or puncture wound on a bird, rabbit, or reptile requires rapid systemic antibiotic therapy.
- check_circleEgg-Binding (Dystocia), Prolapse, or Urinary Blockage: Straining without producing eggs, urine, or droppings, or visible tissue protruding from the vent/rectum.
Red-Flag Symptoms Requiring Immediate Vet Care
- warningLethargy so severe the animal does not resist gentle handling or cannot stand upright.
- warningHead tilt (wry neck / torticollis), rolling, nystagmus (rapid eye darting), or acute hind-limb paralysis.
- warningBloated, hard, or tympanic abdomen in a rabbit, guinea pig, or ferret (potential gastric dilatation-volvulus or intestinal obstruction).
- warningSuspected exposure to PTFE/Teflon fumes, aerosol sprays, chocolate, rodenticides, or heavy metals (lead/zinc).
Estimated Emergency Care Veterinary Exam & Diagnostic Costs (Aggregated Industry Estimates)
| Procedure / Service (Estimated) | Estimated National Range (Aggregated, Not Clinic-Specific) | Clinical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic Urgent Care / ER Triage Exam Fee (Estimated) | $145 to $265 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; initial stabilization assessment by emergency veterinary team |
| Oxygen Incubator & Thermal Support Per 12-24 Hrs (Estimated) | $180 to $420 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; critical for avian respiratory distress and hypothermic mammals |
| Subcutaneous or IV Fluid Therapy & Analgesia (Estimated) | $95 to $250 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; rehydration and pain control for GI stasis or shock |
| Emergency Radiographs & STAT Blood Chemistry (Estimated) | $280 to $550 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; rules out bloat/blockage, fractures, and egg-binding |
Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Appointment
- Is an exotic-trained veterinarian on the floor right now, or do ER clinicians consult on-call board-certified exotic specialists?
- Does the emergency hospital stock species-safe antibiotics, Oxbow Critical Care herbivore formula, and heated oxygen cages?
- What is the hospital's current emergency exam fee and deposit policy prior to admission?
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Care Veterinary Care
What should I do if my local exotic vet is closed for the night?
First, call the nearest emergency-capable hospital listed on this page to confirm an exotic clinician is on duty and ask for their current emergency exam fee. Second, if no local clinic is open within driving distance, launch an immediate 24/7 video consultation on Vetster or JustAnswer Vet so a licensed veterinarian can guide safe home stabilization until morning.
Why is GI stasis in rabbits and guinea pigs a medical emergency?
Hindgut fermenters like rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas rely on continuous fiber movement through the cecum. When pain, dental spurs, stress, or dehydration slows gut motility, gas-producing bacteria multiply rapidly, leading to painful gastric tympany, hepatic lipidosis, and shock within 12 to 24 hours.