Find an exotic pet vet near you
2462 veterinarians who actually treat birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets and other exotic pets in the United States. Most clinics see only dogs and cats, so a map search leaves you calling one office after another. Every clinic here states which species it treats.
Browse by state
- Alabama37
- Alaska6
- Arizona49
- Arkansas30
- California254
- Colorado51
- Connecticut44
- Delaware12
- Florida192
- Georgia53
- Hawaii4
- Idaho17
- Illinois94
- Indiana44
- Iowa36
- Kansas24
- Kentucky42
- Louisiana40
- Maine13
- Maryland51
- Massachusetts44
- Michigan65
- Minnesota41
- Mississippi30
- Missouri54
- Montana17
- Nebraska23
- Nevada11
- New Hampshire18
- New Jersey60
- New Mexico18
- New York100
- North Carolina75
- North Dakota9
- Ohio125
- Oklahoma33
- Oregon39
- Pennsylvania125
- Rhode Island5
- South Carolina23
- South Dakota6
- Tennessee51
- Texas189
- Utah18
- Vermont10
- Virginia53
- Washington50
- West Virginia14
- Wisconsin56
- Wyoming7
Popular cities
- Tucson, AZ11
- Houston, TX11
- San Antonio, TX10
- San Diego, CA9
- Philadelphia, PA9
- Asheville, NC8
- Charlotte, NC8
- Portland, OR8
- Phoenix, AZ7
- San Jose, CA7
- Bradenton, FL7
- Fort Myers, FL7
- Miami, FL7
- Orlando, FL7
- Cincinnati, OH7
- Columbus, OH7
- Austin, TX7
- Mesa, AZ6
- Fayetteville, AR6
- Los Angeles, CA6
- Tallahassee, FL6
- Las Vegas, NV6
- New York, NY6
- Arlington, TX6
Why this list is short in some states. Only a small share of veterinary practices treat exotic pets at all — most see dogs and cats only. If your town has no clinic here, the nearest one is usually worth the drive: an experienced exotics vet spots problems a general practice misses in a species it rarely handles.
Common questions
- What animals does an exotic vet treat?
- Usually birds, reptiles and small mammals — rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas and hedgehogs. Coverage varies clinic by clinic: many practices see rabbits and ferrets but send birds and reptiles to a specialist, so check the species listed on each clinic before you call.
- How much does a visit to an exotic vet cost?
- An exam typically runs $60–$120, above a standard dog or cat visit, because exotic patients take longer to handle and examine. Diagnostics add more: bloodwork often $100–$250, X-rays $150–$300. Emergency and after-hours visits are higher again.
- How do I find a vet for a bird or reptile near me?
- Search your state or city on this site and look for the species badges on each clinic, then call and name your animal. Board certification (ABVP) in avian or exotic companion mammal practice is a strong signal, but plenty of excellent exotics vets are not board certified — experience with your species matters more.