Reptile vets

Clinics that see turtles and tortoises, by state. Call before you drive; most see exotics on set days.

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Alabama

  • Whitesburg Animal HospitalHuntsville, Alabama

    Full service hospital with an exotic pet care service and exotic animal veterinarians on staff. Call ahead to check that an exotics vet is available. 256-882-0950.

Alaska

  • College Village Animal ClinicAnchorage, Alaska

    General practice in Anchorage with an exotic pets service. The site provides separate avian and reptile intake forms for new patients. 907-274-5623.

  • Hillside Pet ClinicAnchorage, Alaska

    Small animal clinic whose site lists membership in the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. Call to confirm which species are seen. 907-344-7913.

Arizona

  • Exotic Pet Vets (Phoenix)Phoenix, Arizona

    Exotics-only practice treating reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, fish and invertebrates, open seven days a week. Formerly Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital, with Arizona locations in Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson. 623-243-5200.

Arkansas

  • CareVet by InterstateLittle Rock, Arkansas

    General practice that lists an exotic pet care service among its offerings. Patients are seen by appointment. 501-812-5678.

California

  • Avian and Exotic Animal HospitalSan Diego, California

    Exotics practice in San Diego whose treated species include reptiles and amphibians, birds and small mammals. 619-260-1412.

  • Bay Area Bird and Exotics HospitalSan Francisco, California

    Bird and exotics hospital that treats reptiles including turtles, tortoises, lizards and non venomous snakes, as well as birds and small mammals. 415-566-4359.

  • Exotic Animal Veterinary CenterPasadena, California

    Practice dedicated exclusively to rabbits, birds, reptiles and small mammals, with preventive and urgent care. Appointments can be requested online. 626-405-1777.

Colorado

Connecticut

  • South Wilton Veterinary GroupWilton, Connecticut

    General practice with an exotic pet care service. The site lists reptiles, birds and small mammals among the pets it cares for. 203-762-2002.

Delaware

  • Windcrest Animal HospitalWilmington, Delaware

    Hospital with veterinarians who specialise in exotic pet care, seeing exotics including birds, small mammals and reptiles alongside dogs and cats. 302-998-2995.

District of Columbia

  • VEG ER for Pets, GeorgetownWashington, District of Columbia

    24 hour emergency and urgent care hospital that sees cats, dogs, birds and exotic pets and says it handles emergency care for avians, reptiles and all types of exotic pets. Walk-ins accepted; not a routine care practice. 202-524-9199.

Florida

  • Broward Avian and Exotic Animal HospitalDeerfield Beach, Florida

    Exotics practice in south Florida offering wellness, diagnostics and treatment for reptiles, small mammals, birds and other exotic pets. 954-968-7171.

  • Exotic Animal Hospital of OrlandoOrlando, Florida

    Exotics-only hospital whose species pages include turtles and tortoises, lizards, snakes, amphibians, birds and small mammals. 407-286-3484.

  • Forever VetsJacksonville, Florida

    Veterinary group offering exotic pet care, including reptiles, pocket pets and birds, at selected hospitals in the Jacksonville area and elsewhere in Florida. Check which location has an exotics vet.

  • University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, Zoological MedicineGainesville, Florida

    University teaching hospital service for exotic and non domestic animals. Reptiles seen include tortoises, including giant species, bearded dragons, iguanas and snakes. 352-392-2235.

Georgia

Hawaii

  • Kakaako Pet HospitalHonolulu, Hawaii

    Full service clinic serving dogs, cats and exotic pets. The site says it also sees turtles, rabbits, mice and birds. 808-592-9999.

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

  • Animal Family Veterinary Care CenterDavenport, Iowa

    AAHA accredited hospital with an exotic pet care service. Its exotics page emphasises ferrets, so call to confirm reptile care. 563-391-9522.

Kansas

Kentucky

  • Crestwood Animal HospitalCrestwood, Kentucky

    AAHA accredited practice near Louisville serving dogs, cats and exotics. 502-241-4117.

Louisiana

Maine

  • Broadway Veterinary ClinicBangor, Maine

    General practice that lists an exotics and pocket pets service alongside wellness, urgent and dental care. 207-942-2281.

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

  • All Creatures Animal ClinicAnn Arbor, Michigan

    Full service hospital specialising in the care of dogs, cats and exotic species. By appointment only. 734-973-1884.

  • Parkway Small Animal and Exotic HospitalClinton Township, Michigan

    General practice with an exotic animal care service covering small mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians. Appointments are made by phone and the clinic asks for patient forms before the visit. 586-416-8800.

Minnesota

  • Avian and Exotic Medical CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota

    Exotics only practice listing reptile and amphibian health, avian care, fish medicine and small mammals. Appointments are booked online or by phone; the site does not name turtles or tortoises specifically. 612-707-7223.

  • Lexington Pet ClinicEagan, Minnesota

    Small animal clinic with an ARAV member veterinarian. Its exotic resources page gives care guides for reptiles including bearded dragons, leopard and sulcata tortoises and crested geckos, plus guinea pigs and rabbits. 651-452-5450.

  • Valley View Veterinary ClinicBurnsville, Minnesota

    Clinic that sees dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and exotic animals and has an ARAV member veterinarian. Turtles and tortoises are not named on the site, so call to confirm. 952-432-9661.

Mississippi

  • All Animal ClinicHattiesburg, Mississippi

    General practice whose site carries pet care information for exotics including reptiles, lizards, turtles, birds and small mammals. Call to confirm reptile appointments. 601-268-8880.

Missouri

  • Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care CenterBelton, Missouri

    Clinic south of Kansas City with a dedicated exotic pet care service that sees scaled pets such as iguanas and bearded dragons; its veterinarian is an ARAV member. Turtles and tortoises are not named on the site. 816-331-3120.

  • Divine Veterinary ClinicOzark, Missouri

    Sees reptiles and amphibians including snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs and salamanders. Does not see primates or venomous species; open weekdays only. 417-581-6210.

  • Kansas City Veterinary CareKansas City, Missouri

    Clinic in the Waldo area that treats birds, reptiles, ferrets and rabbits alongside dogs and cats, with two ARAV member veterinarians. Turtles and tortoises are not named on the site. 816-333-4330.

Montana

  • All West Veterinary HospitalBozeman, Montana

    Mixed animal hospital that lists reptiles, birds, pocket pets and rodents alongside dogs, cats and horses, with an exotic care page. Turtles and tortoises are not named on the home page. 406-586-4919.

  • Billings Animal Family HospitalBillings, Montana

    Full service hospital with an exotic animal care section and a dedicated reptile care page, plus ferret, guinea pig and rabbit care. Turtles and tortoises are not named on the pages checked. 406-413-9503.

Nebraska

  • All Creatures Veterinary ClinicOmaha, Nebraska

    Small animal, exotic and avian practice with one veterinarian focused on reptile care and husbandry. Sees non-venomous snakes and other exotic pets alongside dogs and cats. 402-399-8224.

Nevada

  • Aloha Animal HospitalLas Vegas, Nevada

    General practice with an exotic pet care service. States its veterinarians are trained in reptile medicine and publishes reptile care articles. 702-567-5222.

  • Park Animal HospitalLas Vegas, Nevada

    Treats and boards exotics of all kinds. Lists turtles, tortoises, snakes, lizards and iguanas among the reptiles it commonly sees. 702-361-5850.

New Hampshire

  • Canobie Lake Veterinary HospitalWindham, New Hampshire

    AAHA accredited general practice with a dedicated exotic pet service for birds, reptiles and small mammals, including preventive care, nail and beak trims and nutritional counselling. 603-898-8982.

  • Hopkinton Animal Hospital (Exotic and Bird Clinic of New England)Hopkinton, New Hampshire

    Home of the Exotic and Bird Clinic of New England. Welcomes rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds and reptiles and takes referrals from other veterinarians. 603-487-6447.

New Jersey

  • Nautilus Avian and Exotic Veterinary SpecialistsBrick, New Jersey

    Avian and exotic exclusive hospital. Sees companion birds, poultry, reptiles, amphibians, fish, small mammals and invertebrates, with imaging, emergency services and husbandry consults. 732-892-2220.

  • NorthStar VETS Avian and ExoticsRobbinsville, New Jersey

    Specialty and emergency hospital group with an avian and exotics department for birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and small mammals. Species list includes lizards, turtles, tortoises and non-venomous snakes. Call to confirm which location sees exotics. 609-259-8300.

  • Plainfield Animal HospitalSouth Plainfield, New Jersey

    General practice with an exotic pet care service. Lists lizards, turtles, tortoises and snakes among the reptiles its veterinarians see, plus husbandry advice. 908-755-2428.

New Mexico

  • Aztec Animal ClinicAlbuquerque, New Mexico

    General practice with an exotic and pocket pet service. Sees non-venomous snakes, lizards, geckos, turtles and tortoises (except snapping turtles), rabbits, ferrets and rodents. 505-265-4939.

  • Santa Fe Animal HospitalSanta Fe, New Mexico

    Full service practice for dogs, cats and exotics that names snakes and turtles among the pets it sees. By appointment, not an emergency or walk-in clinic. 505-820-2232.

New York

  • Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Exotic Pet ServiceIthaca, New York

    University teaching hospital service for birds, exotic mammals, reptiles and amphibians, with emergency care and a monitored ward. Lists reptile egg stasis treatment and fracture repair; does not see venomous snakes. 607-253-3060.

  • Long Island Bird and Exotics Veterinary ClinicGreat Neck, New York

    Hospital devoted entirely to avian and exotic pets, serving Long Island and New York City. Reptile and amphibian patients include sliders, turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, geckos, iguanas and snakes. 516-482-1101.

  • Old Country Animal ClinicPlainview, New York

    Long Island practice that also acts as a referral centre for avian, reptile, small mammal and other exotic pets. Its avian veterinarian is a board certified ABVP avian specialist. 516-938-7218.

  • Specialized Care for Avian and Exotic PetsClarence, New York

    Exotic animal hospital east of Buffalo, by appointment only. Reptile and amphibian patients include bearded dragons, water dragons, iguanas, chameleons, geckos, monitors, skinks, non-venomous snakes, aquatic turtles and box turtles. 716-759-0144.

  • The Animal Medical Center, Zoological and Companion Exotic Pet MedicineNew York, New York

    Referral and primary care service at a 24 hour hospital on the Upper East Side. Treats non-venomous reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents and amphibians; team includes a reptile and amphibian board certified veterinarian and offers beak trims for turtles and tortoises. 212-838-8100.

North Carolina

  • Avian and Exotic Animal CareRaleigh, North Carolina

    Hospital focused entirely on exotic pets since 1996, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, exotic mammals and invertebrates. Offers house calls and has a reptile history form for new patients. 919-844-9166.

  • NC State Veterinary Hospital, Exotic Animal Medicine ServiceRaleigh, North Carolina

    University teaching hospital service seeing non-venomous reptiles and amphibians such as turtles, snakes and lizards, plus birds and small mammals. Does not accept wildlife; wild turtles go to the NCSU Turtle Rescue Team. 919-513-6999.

  • Sweeten Creek Animal and Bird HospitalAsheville, North Carolina

    Full service small animal, avian and exotic species hospital. Its site does not list reptile species by name, so call to confirm care for your turtle. 828-684-8875.

North Dakota

  • Casselton Veterinary ServiceCasselton, North Dakota

    Mixed practice west of Fargo with an exotic pet medicine and surgery service; its exotic pages cover snakes and other exotic pets. Also has a Fargo small animal location. 701-347-5496.

Ohio

  • Animal Care UnlimitedColumbus, Ohio

    Six doctor practice treating dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and companion farm animals. Has a reptile information form for new exotic patients. 614-766-2317.

  • MedVet Hilliard, Avian and ExoticsHilliard, Ohio

    Emergency and specialty hospital near Columbus whose avian and exotics service lists reptiles among commonly treated pets. The only MedVet hospital offering exotic wellness visits. 614-870-0480.

  • Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Exotics Department (Exotic Pet Vets)Norton, Ohio

    Exotics department with a bird and exotic clinic in Norton and a Cleveland East location in Highland Heights. Decades of experience with exotic birds, reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets. 330-825-2434.

Oklahoma

  • 405 Vet Animal HospitalOklahoma City, Oklahoma

    General practice with an exotic pet service for birds, reptiles, small mammals and ferrets, including urgent care. 405-562-4998.

  • Forest Trails Animal HospitalTulsa, Oklahoma

    Full service hospital for dogs, cats and exotic species including birds, reptiles, pocket pets, rabbits and ferrets. 918-299-8448.

Pennsylvania

  • All Pet Animal HospitalGibsonia, Pennsylvania

    Practice north of Pittsburgh that names bearded dragons, snakes, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits and chinchillas among its patients and displays ARAV membership. 724-939-6487.

  • Avian and Exotic Philly Medical Surgical ClinicPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

    Exotics only clinic in Old City treating birds, poultry, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, amphibians and invertebrates. Has a dedicated reptile and amphibian care service and CT imaging. 215-995-4049.

  • Northside Animal HospitalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Offers veterinary care for avian, reptile and small mammal patients as well as dogs and cats, with a dedicated avian and exotics service. 412-779-8307.

  • Radnor Veterinary HospitalWayne, Pennsylvania

    General practice on the Main Line that cares for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and other exotic pets. 610-687-1550.

Rhode Island

  • Ocean State Veterinary SpecialistsEast Greenwich, Rhode Island

    Specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital with an avian and exotic service. Sees turtles, tortoises, snakes and lizards such as bearded dragons and geckos, but not venomous reptiles. 401-886-6787.

South Carolina

  • Exotic Vet CareMount Pleasant, South Carolina

    Practice devoted to exotic pets only. Treats reptiles including turtles and tortoises, lizards and snakes, as well as birds, small mammals, amphibians, backyard poultry and fish. 843-216-8387.

  • James Island Veterinary HospitalCharleston, South Carolina

    General practice with an exotic pet care service for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, small rodents, birds and reptiles including lizards, turtles and snakes. 843-795-5295.

  • Sunset Animal ClinicWest Columbia, South Carolina

    General practice that also offers exotic pet care, including reptiles such as snakes and iguanas, and backyard birds. 803-791-5575.

South Dakota

  • Faithful Friends Veterinary CareSioux Falls, South Dakota

    General practice with an exotics service. Reptile patients listed include bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, turtles and tortoises, plus amphibians, birds and small mammals. 605-371-3791.

Tennessee

Texas

  • ABC Animal and Bird ClinicSugar Land, Texas

    Treats dogs, cats, birds, exotic small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. 281-495-9445.

  • Agave Veterinary Care and Exotic Animal HospitalLeander, Texas

    Full-service hospital north of Austin that lists snakes, turtles and tortoises, bearded dragons and leopard geckos among its patients, along with small mammals and birds. 512-559-6300.

  • Briarcrest Veterinary ClinicHouston, Texas

    West Houston clinic whose veterinarian treats birds, reptiles and other exotics in addition to dogs and cats. 713-789-8320.

  • Gulf Coast Veterinary SpecialistsHouston, Texas

    Large specialty and emergency hospital with an avian and exotics service. Reptiles seen include lizards, turtles, tortoises and non-venomous snakes. 713-693-1111.

  • North Austin Animal HospitalAustin, Texas

    General practice with an avian and exotic pet care service that treats reptiles and birds alongside dogs and cats. 512-459-7676.

  • South Texas Avian and Exotic HospitalSan Antonio, Texas

    Practice focused only on avian and exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, small exotic mammals, amphibians and fish. 210-424-1871.

  • Summertree Animal and Bird ClinicDallas, Texas

    General and exotic practice whose exotic pet service covers small mammals, reptiles and birds. 972-387-4168.

  • Texas Avian and Exotic HospitalGrapevine, Texas

    Hospital devoted to birds and exotic pets in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Reptile patients include turtles, tortoises, bearded dragons, geckos, iguanas, chameleons, boas and pythons. 817-953-8560.

Utah

  • Parrish Creek Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic CenterCenterville, Utah

    Avian and exotic animal practice that also treats dogs and cats. The site lists membership in the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians but does not name reptile species. 801-298-2014.

  • Wasatch Exotic Pet CareCottonwood Heights, Utah

    Practice limited to exotic companion animals such as reptiles, amphibians, birds, rabbits and guinea pigs. Does not see cats or dogs. 801-943-3367.

Vermont

  • VEG ER for Pets, BurlingtonSouth Burlington, Vermont

    24 hour emergency hospital that says it treats exotic pets, naming birds, rabbits, snakes and sugar gliders. Emergency care only, not a routine reptile practice. 802-523-2755.

Virginia

  • Hartwood Animal HospitalFredericksburg, Virginia

    Lists exotic pet care as a service but does not name species on its site; two of its veterinarians appear in the Kingsnake reptile vet locator. Call to confirm turtle care. 540-356-3092.

  • Pet Care Veterinary HospitalVirginia Beach, Virginia

    General practice that also lists a pet exotics service and states it treats birds, reptiles and pocket pets alongside dogs and cats. 757-473-0111.

  • Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary ServicesFairfax, Virginia

    Exotics-only practice treating birds, small exotic mammals, amphibians and reptiles including snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises. Does not see dogs, cats, venomous snakes or fish. 703-281-3750.

Washington

  • Center for Bird and Exotic Animal MedicineBothell, Washington

    Exotics-only hospital for birds, small mammals, reptiles and other non-traditional pets, with emergency care. 425-486-9000.

  • Farmhouse Veterinary HospitalOlympia, Washington

    Sees land turtles and tortoises such as Russian tortoises but not water turtles, plus small mammals, birds and poultry. Refers wildlife elsewhere. 360-456-5684.

  • Hunter Veterinary ClinicSpokane, Washington

    General practice offering care for exotic animals including small mammals, reptiles and birds. 509-327-9354.

  • Kulshan Veterinary HospitalLynden, Washington

    Mixed practice with locations in Lynden and Ferndale whose exotics service lists snakes, iguanas and other lizards, rabbits, rodents, ferrets and other exotic pets. 360-354-5095.

  • Wilderness Animal HospitalMaple Valley, Washington

    General practice that states it treats dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and pocket pets and lists an exotic animals service. 425-432-9975.

West Virginia

  • Animal Care Associates of WVCharleston, West Virginia

    General practice that states it serves dogs, cats and exotic pets including rabbits, reptiles, lizards, snakes, birds and other small mammals. 304-344-2244.

  • Cheat Lake Animal HospitalMorgantown, West Virginia

    Companion animal hospital that states it sees all exotic pets by appointment only; its site does not name reptile species, so call to confirm turtle care. 304-594-1124.

Wisconsin

  • My Pet's VetGlendale, Wisconsin

    General practice in the Milwaukee area that states it cares for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs and other small mammals. 414-540-1377.

  • UW Veterinary CareMadison, Wisconsin

    University of Wisconsin teaching hospital whose special species service treats turtles, tortoises, snakes and lizards, including imaging, egg binding care and minimally invasive reproductive surgery in chelonians. Weekday appointments. 608-263-7600.

Wyoming

  • Casper Animal Medical CenterCasper, Wyoming

    Mixed practice that states it provides care for dogs, cats, small mammals, exotics and horses and that its veterinarians practice exotic medicine and surgery; reptiles are not named on the site, so call to confirm. 307-237-8387.

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