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Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital

Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery with a Passion!

Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital provides veterinary care for all avian and exotic animals in Skokie, Illinois, serving the entire Chicago area as well as Southern Wisconsin and Western Indiana. We have a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for avian and exotic animals! Exotic pets like rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds, fish, hedgehogs, and guinea pigs have special care needs and Chicago Exotics specializes in meeting those needs. We operate a full service avian and exotic animal hospital featuring Dr. Susan Horton, Dr. Melissa Giese, Dr. Stephanie Moy, Dr. Dana Varble, Dr. Deanne Strat-Zenoni, Dr. Ellen Boyd, Dr. Jessica Byerly, and Dr. Amelia Baldwin. Their extensive knowledge and expertise with exotic species combines the best of personal and clinical experience. Our warm exotic ICU features avian incubators, reptilian incubators (aquatic and terrestrial), fish and amphibian ICU tanks, avian nebulizer units, and inline oxygen for all cages. Our in-house diagnostic capability includes full blood and chemistry work, cytology, radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT scanning (Xoran CAT scan), and surgery. We offer the opportunity for unique species to receive competent and compassionate veterinary care. Cases are seen by appointment, but emergency patients are gladly accepted as the need arises. We now offer acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, and Erchonia laser therapy as therapeutic options.

Our Services

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wellness examinations

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vaccinations (RHDV2 for rabbits, canine distemper for ferrets)

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soft tissue surgery

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orthopedic surgery

We Care For

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Customer Reviews

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4.8

(based on 520 reviews)

Sarah J.

2024-11

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Dr. Horton saved my rabbit's life! The RHDV2 vaccine was available here and the care was exceptional. Worth the drive from Wisconsin. Cannot recommend enough for rabbit owners!

Michael T.

2024-10

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The CT scan capability is amazing! My bearded dragon needed advanced imaging and Chicago Exotics was the only place in the area that could do it. The radiologists provided detailed reports. Excellent facility!

Lisa K.

2024-09

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Seven veterinarians specializing in exotics - unheard of! My parrot has been a patient here for 8 years. Dr. Giese is wonderful. The ICU saved my bird when he had a respiratory emergency. Forever grateful!