Best Reptile Veterinarians: Specialists for Bearded Dragons, Snakes, Tortoises & Geckos
94 Verified Reptiles Veterinary Clinics Listed
Reptiles have ectothermic metabolisms, unique renal portal physiology, and specialized husbandry requirements that general dog-and-cat practices rarely study in depth. Whether you keep a bearded dragon, ball python, leopard gecko, crested gecko, chameleon, Russian tortoise, or red-eared slider, partnering with an experienced reptile veterinarian (often affiliated with the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, or ARAV) ensures accurate parasite diagnostics, safe reptile anesthesia, and proper metabolic bone disease treatment.
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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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All Animals Veterinary Hospital
Calabasas, CA
All Animals Veterinary Hospital
Calabasas, CA
All Animals Veterinary Hospital in Calabasas, CA (4.9/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, farm animals, including comprehensive diagnostics, in-house laboratory, surgery and anesthesia.
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All Pet Animal Hospital
Gibsonia, PA
All Pet Animal Hospital in Gibsonia, PA (4.8/5 across 350 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including ultrasound, digital X-rays, spay and neuter.
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Aloha Animal Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Aloha Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, NV (4.8/5 across 540 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, exotic mammals, including advanced imaging and diagnostics, X-rays, surgical procedures.
View ProfileAnimal 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.
View ProfileAnimal 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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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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Ark Animal Hospital
Liberty, MO
Ark Animal Hospital in Liberty, MO (4.8/5 across 320 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, including diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, soft tissue surgery.
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Atrium Animal Hospital
Charlotte, NC
Atrium Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC (4.7/5 across 368 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, pocket pets, including diagnostic testing, imaging services, routine surgical procedures.
View ProfileAvian & 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 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 & Exotic Animal Medical Center
Miami, FL
Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center
Miami, FL
Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center in Miami, FL (4.9/5 across 150 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, wildlife, including comprehensive medical work-ups, second opinions, avian 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 & Exotic Veterinary Housecall Service, PLLC
Minneapolis, MN
Avian & Exotic Veterinary Housecall Service, PLLC
Minneapolis, MN
Avian & Exotic Veterinary Housecall Service, PLLC in Minneapolis, MN (4.9/5 across 185 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including physical examinations, fecal examinations, Minor procedures in-home.
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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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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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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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Blue Oaks Veterinary Clinic
Roseville, CA
Blue Oaks Veterinary Clinic in Roseville, CA (4.8/5 across 340 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including digital diagnostics, radiography (X-rays), exotic pet surgery.
View ProfileBluePearl Pet Hospital - Tacoma/Lakewood
Lakewood, WA
BluePearl Pet Hospital - Tacoma/Lakewood
Lakewood, WA
BluePearl Pet Hospital - Tacoma/Lakewood in Lakewood, WA (4.6/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including advanced diagnostics, electrocardiography (ECG), 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.
View ProfileBroadway Veterinary Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Broadway Veterinary Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Broadway Veterinary Hospital in Sacramento, CA (4.9/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography (X-rays), soft tissue 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.
View ProfileCenter 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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Chesterfield Veterinary Clinic
Bordentown, NJ
Chesterfield Veterinary Clinic
Bordentown, NJ
Chesterfield Veterinary Clinic in Bordentown, NJ (4.6/5 across 240 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, including diagnostic testing, health assessments, routine surgical care.
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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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College Village Animal Clinic
Anchorage, AK
College Village Animal Clinic
Anchorage, AK
College Village Animal Clinic in Anchorage, AK (4.9/5 across 425 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including digital radiography, ultrasound, 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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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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Danner Veterinary Hospital
Tulsa, OK
Danner Veterinary Hospital in Tulsa, OK (4.8/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, primates, including digital radiography (X-rays), in-clinic diagnostics, soft tissue surgery.
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Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando
Orlando, FL
Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando
Orlando, FL
Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando in Orlando, FL (4.8/5 across 320 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including digital radiography (x-rays), serum chemistry panels, 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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Exotic Vet Care
Mt Pleasant, SC
Exotic Vet Care in Mt Pleasant, SC (4.9/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, backyard poultry, small mammals, reptiles, including advanced imaging, digital radiography, anesthesia and surgery.
View ProfileFalls Road Animal Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Falls Road Animal Hospital in Baltimore, MD (4.7/5 across 650 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including fully equipped diagnostic laboratory, digital radiography suite, soft tissue surgery.
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Fauna Veterinary Collective
Lake Forest, CA
Fauna Veterinary Collective in Lake Forest, CA (5.0/5 across 145 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, including comprehensive diagnostics, blood work, spay and neuter for all species.
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Feather & Fur Animal Hospital
Kailua, HI
Feather & Fur Animal Hospital in Kailua, HI (4.8/5 across 350 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, soft tissue 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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Galloway Village Veterinary
Springfield, MO
Galloway Village Veterinary
Springfield, MO
Galloway Village Veterinary in Springfield, MO (4.8/5 across 195 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, snakes, small mammals, including health assessments, disease screening, soft tissue surgery.
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Griffin Avian and Exotic Veterinary Hospital
Kannapolis, NC
Griffin Avian and Exotic Veterinary Hospital
Kannapolis, NC
Griffin Avian and Exotic Veterinary Hospital in Kannapolis, NC (4.9/5 across 187 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including digital radiography (X-rays), in-house laboratory, soft tissue surgery.
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Hillside Pet Clinic
Anchorage, AK
Hillside Pet Clinic in Anchorage, AK (4.7/5 across 290 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, including blood testing, digital radiography, soft tissue 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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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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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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Lucks Lane Veterinary Clinic
Richmond, VA
Lucks Lane Veterinary Clinic in Richmond, VA (4.9/5 across 180 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including ultrasound imaging, digital X-ray imaging, soft tissue surgery.
View ProfileMariemont 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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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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Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care
Reno, NV
Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care
Reno, NV
Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care in Reno, NV (4.9/5 across 620 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, birds, small mammals, exotic mammals, including blood work, fecal analysis, surgical services.
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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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Mt Spokane Veterinary Hospital
Mead, WA
Mt Spokane Veterinary Hospital in Mead, WA (4.7/5 across 340 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including diagnostic imaging, radiography (X-rays), soft tissue surgery.
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Neel Veterinary Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
Neel Veterinary Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK (4.6/5 across 850 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including CT scanning, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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North Austin Animal Hospital
Austin, TX
North Austin Animal Hospital in Austin, TX (4.8/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, arachnids, including ultrasound, digital radiography, spay and neuter.
View ProfileNorth 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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Northwest Exotic Pet Vet
Beaverton, OR
Northwest Exotic Pet Vet in Beaverton, OR (4.8/5 across 295 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, including diagnostic testing, laboratory work, spay/neuter procedures.
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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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Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA (4.6/5 across 250 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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Virginia Beach, VA
Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Pet Care Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA (4.8/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, ferrets, rabbits, small mammals, including in-house laboratory diagnostics, hematology (bloodwork), soft tissue surgery.
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Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
San Diego, CA
Pet Hospital of Penasquitos in San Diego, CA (4.9/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
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Prairie Ridge Animal Hospital
Wichita, KS
Prairie Ridge Animal Hospital in Wichita, KS (4.6/5 across 245 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, including radiography, digital X-rays, soft tissue surgery.
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Priest Lake Veterinary Hospital
Nashville, TN
Priest Lake Veterinary Hospital
Nashville, TN
Priest Lake Veterinary Hospital in Nashville, TN (4.8/5 across 410 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for small mammals, birds, reptiles, including in-house laboratory services, digital general radiology, soft tissue surgery.
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Queen City Animal Hospital
Charlotte, NC
Queen City Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC (4.8/5 across 412 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including in-house diagnostics, blood work, sterilization surgeries (spay/neuter) for rabbits, rodents, and ferrets.
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Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care
Pittsburgh, PA
Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care
Pittsburgh, PA
Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care in Pittsburgh, PA (4.6/5 across 320 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, fish, including blood work, X-ray imaging, exotic pet 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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Santa Fe Animal Hospital
Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe Animal Hospital in Santa Fe, NM (4.8/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, dogs, including digital radiography (X-rays), abdominal ultrasound, 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.
View ProfileSouth 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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Southview Animal Hospital
West St. Paul, MN
Southview Animal Hospital in West St. Paul, MN (4.8/5 across 650 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, routine spays and neuters.
View ProfileSummertree 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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Sunset Animal Clinic
West Columbia, SC
Sunset Animal Clinic
West Columbia, SC
Sunset Animal Clinic in West Columbia, SC (4.6/5 across 245 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, amphibians, barnyard avian, other exotics, including diagnostic services, health assessments, routine surgical care.
View ProfileTexas 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.
View ProfileThe Animal Medical Center - Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine
starFeaturedNew York, NY
The Animal Medical Center - Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine
starFeaturedNew York, NY
The Animal Medical Center - Avian & Exotic Pet Medicine in New York, NY (4.5/5 across 520 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including MRI imaging, CT scanning, soft tissue surgery.
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The Odd Pet Vet
South Weymouth, MA
The Odd Pet Vet in South Weymouth, MA (4.9/5 across 350 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, small mammals, birds, invertebrates, including physical examinations, parasite testing, 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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Tri-City Animal & Bird Clinic
Ellisville, MO
Tri-City Animal & Bird Clinic
Ellisville, MO
Tri-City Animal & Bird Clinic in Ellisville, MO (4.9/5 across 420 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, including advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge diagnostic tests, reproductive control (spay/neuter).
View ProfileUW Veterinary Care - Special Species Health Service
Madison, WI
UW Veterinary Care - Special Species Health Service
Madison, WI
UW Veterinary Care - Special Species Health Service in Madison, WI (4.8/5 across 350 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including digital radiography (X-rays), ultrasound, 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.
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Valleydale Animal Clinic
Birmingham, AL
Valleydale Animal Clinic in Birmingham, AL (4.7/5 across 328 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for reptiles, small mammals, ferrets, including veterinary radiology, in-house laboratory, spay and neuter procedures.
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Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics
Bedford Hills, NY
Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics
Bedford Hills, NY
Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Bedford Hills, NY (4.9/5 across 485 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, including digital x-rays, ultrasonography, surgery for birds, reptiles, and mammals.
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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.
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Village Center Veterinary Care - Exotic Services
Colorado Springs, CO
Village Center Veterinary Care - Exotic Services
Colorado Springs, CO
Village Center Veterinary Care - Exotic Services in Colorado Springs, CO (4.9/5 across 542 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, including digital radiography (X-rays), ultrasound, 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 ProfileWildwood Veterinary Hospital - Redwood City (Exotic & Avian Only)
Redwood City, CA
Wildwood Veterinary Hospital - Redwood City (Exotic & Avian Only)
Redwood City, CA
Wildwood Veterinary Hospital - Redwood City (Exotic & Avian Only) in Redwood City, CA (4.7/5 across 380 reviews) provides specialized exotic veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, soft tissue surgery.
View ProfileWhen to See a Reptiles Veterinarian
- check_circleNew Reptile Baseline Wellness & Fecal Exam: Schedule within 7 to 14 days of acquiring any lizard, snake, turtle, or tortoise to screen for coccidia, pinworms, flagellates, and Cryptosporidium.
- check_circleAnnual Husbandry, Bloodwork & UVB Audit: Yearly biochemistry panels detect early renal or hepatic changes before outward lethargy appears, and verify that your UVB index and basking gradient match your species.
- check_circlePre-Brumation Health Check: Before allowing a bearded dragon, tortoise, or colubrid snake to brumate, a reptile vet must verify the gastrointestinal tract is clear of parasites and undigested food.
- check_circleReproductive & Egg-Binding (Dystocia) Evaluation: Female bearded dragons, chameleons, and turtles can develop life-threatening follicular stasis or egg-binding even without exposure to a male.
Red-Flag Symptoms Requiring Immediate Vet Care
- warningOpen-mouth breathing, wheezing, excess oral mucus, or bubbles around the nostrils (signs of acute reptile respiratory infection).
- warningSoft, rubbery jawbones, bowed limbs, muscle tremors, or inability to lift the body while walking (classic signs of Metabolic Bone Disease / nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism).
- warningRetained eye caps (spectacles) across multiple sheds, dysecdysis constricting toes or tail tips, or dark necrotic scale lesions (scale rot / thermal burns).
- warningProlonged anorexia accompanied by rapid tail-fat loss, sunken eyes, or straining at the vent (cloacal prolapse or substrate impaction).
Estimated Reptiles Veterinary Exam & Diagnostic Costs (Aggregated Industry Estimates)
| Procedure / Service (Estimated) | Estimated National Range (Aggregated, Not Clinic-Specific) | Clinical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reptile Specialist Wellness / Physical Exam (Estimated) | $75 to $135 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; includes weight in grams, oral/cloacal exam, and husbandry review |
| Fecal Float & Direct Smear Parasite Screen (Estimated) | $45 to $85 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; screens for pinworms, coccidia, and protozoan parasites |
| Reptile Complete Blood Count & Chemistry Panel (Estimated) | $130 to $230 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; evaluates calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, uric acid, and liver function |
| Two-View Digital Reptile Radiographs / X-Rays (Estimated) | $175 to $340 (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; diagnoses bone density, egg-binding, impaction, and pneumonia |
| Surgical Coeliotomy / Egg-Binding or Impaction (Estimated) | $650 to $1,500+ (Est.) | Aggregated national estimate; varies widely by clinic, species, and surgical complexity |
Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Appointment
- Is the veterinarian a member of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) or ABVP board-certified in Reptile and Amphibian Practice?
- Does the hospital maintain temperature-controlled reptile recovery incubators and reptile-specific anesthetic ventilators?
- Can the clinic run in-house reptile biochemistry panels and fecal cytology during the appointment?
- What is the protocol and current clinic fee estimate for after-hours reptile emergencies such as cloacal prolapse or respiratory distress?
Frequently Asked Questions About Reptiles Veterinary Care
How much does a reptile vet visit cost in 2026?
Based on independent, aggregated national industry estimates (not quotes from any specific veterinary clinic), a routine reptile office exam generally ranges from $75 to $135, a fecal parasite test ranges from $45 to $85, and two-view X-rays range from $175 to $340. Actual clinic prices vary by region and practice and can change at any time without notice, so always call your veterinarian directly for current pricing.
How do I transport a bearded dragon, snake, or turtle to the reptile vet in cold weather?
Place your reptile in a secure, ventilated plastic travel carrier or cloth reptile bag inside an insulated cooler box warmed with an air-activated reptile heat pack (or warm water bottle wrapped in a towel) so the ambient carrier temperature stays between 75 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit during transit.
Can I speak with a reptile vet online before driving to a clinic?
Yes. Through Vetster or JustAnswer Veterinary, you can connect via 24/7 live video or photo chat with a licensed reptile veterinarian to review your enclosure lighting, inspect shedding or scale abnormalities, and determine whether your reptile requires immediate emergency hospitalization.