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2001 Melissa Kaplan
Herp veterinarians are different from other veterinarians in that they specifically sought out additional training to learn far more about reptile and amphibian medicine than is covered in the usual veterinary school curriculum.
Many people--including many medical doctors--seem to think that veterinary medicine is easier, somehow, than human medicine. After all, just look at how complex the human body is! What such people forget is that a veterinarian doesn't just learn about one single species. In the course of their study in veterinary medical school, they learn about cats, dogs, rabbits, cows, horses, birds, and pigs and a few other species that make up the bulk of the food, farm and companion animal species.
Exotic animals--including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and all the other kinds of birds and mammals, and invertebrates such as tarantulas and scorpions--are given just a week or so in the total curriculum. To learn more about these other species, vets who would become reptile specialists seek out the relatively few veterinary medical schools where there are other herp specialists teaching and where they can get a lot of hands-on experience. The same goes for when they graduate and look for their first jobs.
In the past decade, there has been an increasing number of vets learning herp vet medicine. A professional association was formed that has fostered teaching continued learning through journals and conferences. Finally, some enterprising vets early on utilized the power of the Internet and developed online forums for vets where they can meet to exchange ideas and consult with one another when they have questions and problems. Herp medicine has come a long way. The pity is that more herp owners don't take their sick and injured herps to the vet when they should.
Finding A Herp VeterinarianThe best way to find a reptile vet is not to look in the yellow pages, or just to drop in at your regular cat-and-dog vet. The vast majority of the veterinary school curriculum is spent on the most popular (and best documented) animals: dogs, cats, pigs, horses, cows, and rabbits. Vet schools do spend a little time on exotics, during which time (anywhere from 1-6 weeks, total) they cover the other 3,994 species of mammals, 9,000 bird species, 5,500 herp species, and maybe even one or two of the 18,000 fish species. Unlike a medical doctor, who spends the long years of medical school, residency and internship learning about only one species, small animal vets are dealing with potentially hundreds of species during the course of the year for whom only a few of which were covered in any depth in veterinary school.
So, how does a vet learn more about species not covered to the same extent as our furry companion and farm animals? By taking courses offered by veterinary organizations, attending conferences and taking wet labs put on by the various exotic animal veterinary organizations, subscribing to specialized vet journals, buying the growing number of vet med books devoted to specific types of exotics, etc. In other words, you need to dig deeper than "what vet school did you graduate from and when" to find out if the vet has been learning about and keeping up with the advances in knowledge being made in all areas of exotics.
For reptile vets, that means membership in and reading the journals, compendiums, and conference proceedings (or, better yet, going to the conferences) published and presented by organizations such as the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, exotic vet societies, and zoo vet societies. There is also an increasing number of online continuing education courses for vets covering various aspects of exotic medicine.
So, where's the best place to start? With your local herp society. Talk with several society members and find out who they go to and why, and who they don't go to and why. Be prepared to hear conflicting opinions about the same vet. I personally like two vets in my area; call them Vet A and Vet B. Both are very knowledgeable and I've always been impressed with the way they handle my animals as well as me, though because Vet A is significantly closer to me than than Vet B, I generally see Vet A. But one person I know can't stand Vet A and so she sees only Vet B, while someone else I know can't stand Vet B but adores Vet A. The things they have stated for disliking the vets they dislike are not things I've experienced from those vets. So, just as with a medical doctor, the vet you end up liking and the reasons you liking them may be more due to how you respond personally to the vet - consciously or unconsciously - rather than due to any shortcoming or failure of the vet.
When you live in an area where there is more than one vet to choose from in relatively close proximity to you, that's great. When the closest vet is a 2-5 hour drive, you won't have as much an opportunity to be so picky.
Another sign, to my mind, of a good vet is one who isn't afraid to admit that he or she doesn't know everything AND one who is willing to go the extra mile to learn something new, whether that is doing research on the 'net, looking at information the client brings in, getting on the phone or fax to talk to other vets who specialize in reptiles, etc.
If there are no herp societies in your area, contact the local wildlife and bird rescue organizations in your area and find out who they use. Contact their vets to see if they have experience/training in reptiles or if they know someone who does. Zoo vets may also be a useful source of such information, though they may be more difficult to get ahold of.
If, despite the lists at this site and the links to other vet listing sites, you still cannot find a reptile vet in your area, try the following:
* Contact the local wildlife and bird rescue organizations to find out what vets they use. Contact those vets and ask if they have reptile experience or know of another vet who does.
* Contact the zoo's vets (who may take awhile to get ahold of, so this not something you do when it is an emergency!) to see if they know of any reptile-trained vets in the area.
* Contact the county and state veterinary societies to find out if they maintain listings by vet specialty or special training, and get names for any listing reptiles, wildlife, or exotic specialties.
Be prepared to widen your search, geographically. Unfortunately, not only are there no laws mandating that pet stores must know anything about the animals they sell, there is no law mandating that they sell only those species for whom there are competent vets in the area who can examine and treat them. People living in rural or otherwise less metropolitan areas who buy exotics must commit to traveling the distances required to get their exotics to a vet trained in their treatment. Depending on where you live, that may entail trips of one or more hours - one way. If you aren't prepared to go the distance, don't get the pet.
Here are some resources to get you started. More will be added to the list as they are located:
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/http://www.anapsid.org/vets/#vetlistThe Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians’ website (
www.arav.com) also has state-by-state listings. Look for vets who appear to maintain actual veterinary offices that you could contact.
ALABAMARiverview Animal Clinic
4640 Highway 280 South
Birmingham, AL 35242
Dr. Alvin Atlas
(205) 991-9580
www.riverviewanimalclinic.netAnimal Care Center of Mobile
5502 Old Shell Rd.
Mobile, AL 36608
Dr. Linda A. Knight
(251) 342-6262
ALASKACollege Village Animal Clinic
2036 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Peter H. Nicholson
(907) 274-5623
www.collegevillageanimalclinic.comVCA Alaska Pet Care
3900 Lake Otis Pkwy.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Jackie Frederickson
(907) 562-7387
www.vcaalaskapet.comARIZONADove Valley Animal Hospital
4815 E. Carefree Hwy., Ste. 116
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Dr. Michael J. Kiedrowski
(480) 595-5731
www.dovevalleyah.comArizona Exotic Animal Hospital
744 N. Center St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
Dr. Kevin Wright and Dr. Jay Johnson
www.arizonaexoticanimalhospital.comVCA Mesa Animal Hospital
858 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
Dr. Richard S. Funk
(480) 833-7330
www.vcamesa.comNorth Central Animal Hospital, PC
20 W. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Dr. Hillary Frank
(602) 395-9773
www.northcentralanimalhospital.comPalm Glen Animal Hospital
7771 N. 43rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
Dr. Tracey K. Ritzman
(602) 841-1200
www.palmglen.comShea Animal Hospital
10801 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Dr. Jack R. Sampson
(602) 996-3540
www.sheaanimalhosp.comCentral Animal Hospital, PLLC
3113 E. First St., Ste. C
Tucson, AZ 85716
Dr. Michael Samuels
(520) 323-9912
www.centralah.comOrange Grove Animal Hospital
3091 W. Orange Grove Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
Dr. David J. Gasper and Dr. James Jarchow
(520) 877-2626
www.svg-vets.comValley Animal Hospital
4984 E. 22nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Dr. John D. Vagnetti, Jr.
(520) 748-0331
www.tucsonvalleyanimalhospital.comARKANSASKiehl Avenue Animal Clinic
3911 E. Kiehl Ave.
Sherwood, AR 72120
Dr. Jon M. Southerland
(501) 835-8900
CALIFORNIABelmont Pet Hospital
539 Harbor Blvd.
Belmont, CA 94002
Dr. Ava Ackerman
(650) 593-3161
www.belmontpethospital.comBerkeley Dog & Cat Hospital
2126 Haste St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Dr. Ken Harkewicz
(510) 848-5041
http://berkeleydogandcat.comKirkwood Animal Hospital
1820A W. Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Dr. Garret Okumura
(408) 374-5850
Castro Valley Companion Animal Hospital
2509 Lessley Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 582-6311
All About Pets
6104 San Juan Ave., Ste. 2
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Dr. Lynda Zucca
(916) 722-0400
DeAnza Veterinary Clinic
7325 Fallenleaf Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dr. Brien J. Bates
(408) 996-1411
www.deanzavet.comDiscovery Bay Veterinary Clinic
1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Ste. D
Discovery Bay, CA 94514
Dr. Richard Dietrich
(925) 634-0759
www.discoverybayveterinaryclinic.comRancho San Diego Animal Hospital
2988 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 660-6767
www.rsdanimalhospital.com Tri-City Pet Hospital
1145 S. Placentia Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 870-9090
Mission Animal Care Center and Emergency Hospital
16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 363-8143
www.missionvet.comLa Mesa Pet Hospital
5232 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-4800
www.pescsandiego.comBaldy View Animal Hospital
1497 Foothill Blvd.
La Verne, CA 91750
Dr. Roger E. Levoy
(909) 596-7771
Arbor Pet Clinic
819 N. Sacramento St.
Lodi, CA 95240
Dr. Richard Turner
(209) 334-4257
www.arborpetclinic.netWhispering Pines Pet Clinic
14632 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
Dr. Niklos Weber
(530) 873-1136
www.whisperingpinespc.comOrange Veterinary Hospital
1100 W. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 997-8200
Cat and Exotic Care of the Central Coast
565 Five Cities Dr.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Dr. Maxwell Conn
(805) 773-0228
www.catandexoticcare.comWildwood Veterinary Hospital
838 Portola Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Dr. Chris Sanders
(650) 851-9453
www.wildwoodvet.comAvian & Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle South, Ste. C
San Diego, CA 92108
Dr. Jeff Jenkins
(619) 260-1412
www.drexotic.comCote Animal Hospital
8915 Towne Centre Dr., Ste. 110
San Diego, CA 92122
Dr. Irene M. Cote
(858) 452-7100
www.coteanimalhospital.comThe Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
9888 Carmel Mountain Rd., Ste. F
San Diego, CA 92129
Dr. Thomas H. Boyer
(858) 484-3499
www.pethospitalpq.comAll Pets Hospital
269 South Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Dr. Alex Herman and Dr. Nicola Melliar-Smith
(415) 861-5725
www.aphsf.comCentral Marin Cat & Exotic Hospital
4144-A Redwood Hwy.
San Rafael, CA 94903
Dr. Lynne Lankes
(415) 479-2287
www.catsandexotics.comFoothill Pet Hospital
675 Cieneguitas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Dr. Michael D. Rittenberg
(805) 967-0119
www.foothillpethospital.comSanta Clara Pet Hospital Inc.
830 Kiely Blvd., Ste. 107
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Dr. Kent Littlehale
(408) 296-5857
www.santaclarapethospital.comVCA Wilshire Animal Hospital
2421 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Dr. Michelle Jack
(310) 828-4587
www.vcawilshire.comVCA Cottage Animal Hospital
1590 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Dr. Ruth Adams and Dr. Leslie Garrow
(925) 935-9080
www.vcacottage.comWestminster Veterinary Group
6621 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
Dr. Tia Greenburg and Dr. Heidi Tschauner
(714) 899-1100
www.westminsterveterinarygroup.comGreek and Associates Veterinary Hospital
23687 Via Del Rio
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Dr. Tom Greek
(714) 463-1190
www.tomgreek.comCOLORADOUniversity Hills Animal Hospital
4040 E. Warren Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
Dr. Ted Cohn
(303) 757-5638
www.uhah.netWestern Animal Clinic
5500 W. 38th Ave.
Denver, CO 80212
Dr. Ken Shiarella
(303) 421-5500
Raintree Animal Hospital
2335 S. Shields St.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 482-1987
Dr. Howard T. Robinson
www.raintreepets.comWest Ridge Animal Hospital
8235 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80634
Dr. Colin L. Combs
(970) 330-7283
www.wrah.netCentennial Valley Animal Hospital
259 Century Circle
Louisville, CO 80027
Dr. Lisa E. Barlow
(303) 666-9363
www.cvah.comMorningstar Vet Clinic
717 N. Cascade Ave.
Montrose, CO 81401
Dr. Bettye Hooley
(970) 249-8022
www.morningstarvet.comCONNECTICUTChippens Hill Vet Hospital
595 Clark Ave.
Bristol, CT 06010
Dr. Lawrence Linnetz
(860) 583-9271
www.chippenshillvet.comRoaring Brook Veterinary Hospital
60 Lovely St.
Canton, CT 06019
Dr. Candace Hersey
(860) 693-0214
www.roaringbrookpet.comSouth Wilton Veterinary Group
51 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
Dr. Nicholas E. Sitinas
(203) 762-2002
www.southwiltonvet.comDELAWAREMid-Atlantic Avian and Exotics Veterinary Center
Windcrest Animal Hospital
3705 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
Dr. Morgan Dawkins and Dr. Anthony Dallatore
(302) 998-2995
www.windcrestanimal.comFLORIDACoral Veterinary Clinic
9540 Cypress Lake Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Dr. David B. Nichols
(239) 481-4746
www.coralvetclinic.comGeneva Oaks Animal Hospital
4193 County Rd. 426
Geneva, FL 32732
Dr. David Jourdenais
(407) 349-9536
Animal & Exotic Medical Center
18962 N. Dale Mabry Blvd., Ste. 101
Lutz, FL 33548
Dr. Tony Qureishi
(813) 269-5200
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
9905 South U.S. Hwy. 17-92
Maitland, FL 32751
Dr. Alistair S. Chapnick
(surgery only)
(407) 644-1287
www.avsspecialists.comLake Howell Animal Clinic
856 Lake Howell Rd.
Maitland, FL 32751
Dr. Orlando Diaz
(407) 628-8000
www.lakehowellanimalclinic.comSouth Kendall Animal Clinic
9501 S.W. 160th St.
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 238-2030
www.southkendall.comAll Pets Clinic
1741 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
Dr. Sue Billiar
(352) 351-3588
www.myallpetsclinic.comKirkman Road Vet Clinic
38 S. Kirkman Rd.
Orlando, FL 32811
Dr. John H. Porter
(407) 297-7528
http://www.kirkmanroadvetsuite.comKirkman Area Animal Clinic
5633 Metro West Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32811
Dr. Ivan Alfonso
(407) 295-7547
www.kirkmanareavet.comBroward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
611 N.W. 31st Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Dr. Susan Kelleher
(954) 968-7171
www.exoticanimalcare.comRiver Forest Animal Hospital
4937 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Dr. Carolyn K. Kohn
(941) 924-2212
www.riverforestanimalhospital.comNorthwood Animal Hospital
1881-B N. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Dr. Kathleen Cavell
(850) 385-8181
www.nah.vetsuite.comHometown Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic
17100 Royal Palm Blvd.
Weston, FL 33326
Dr. Jonathan Klarsfeld
(954) 471-4202
www.dentalvet.comWinter Park Veterinary Hospital
1601 Lee Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Dr. Robert E. Hess, Jr.
(407) 644-2676
www.wpvh.vetsuite.comGEORGIAAnimal Hospital of Nesbit Ferry Crossing
9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd., Ste. 2
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Dr. John A. Cawley
(770) 642-8522
www.realpages.com/sites/ahnfcCommerce Veterinary Hospital
1012 S. Broad St.
Commerce, GA 30529
Dr. Michelle Haag
(706) 335-5111
www.commercevet.comHAWAIIAloha Animal Hospital
4224 Waialae Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-2242
IDAHOAll Pet Complex
7660 Horseshoe Bend Rd.
Boise, ID 83714
(208) 853-1000
www.allpetcomplex.comILLINOISAlgonquin Animal Clinic
10412 Rt. 31
Algonquin, IL 60102
Dr. Ron Durante
(847) 658-3626
Indian Prairie Animal Hospital
621 Route 59
Aurora, IL 60504
Dr. Samuel Ristich
(630) 820-6999
www.ipahvet.comAnimal Ark Veterinary Clinic
3235 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
Dr. Derrick Landini
(773) 442-6500
www.animalark.usAnimal House of Chicago
Complete Veterinary Care Inc.
2752 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Dr. Byron De La Navarre
(773) 878-8002
www.animalhouseofchicago.comAnimal House of Chicago
2752 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Dr. Matthew O'Connor
(773) 878-8002
www.animalhouseofchicago.comBurnham Park Animal Hospital
1025 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Dr. J.B. Bruederle
(312) 663-9200
www.burnhamparkvet.comMidwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital
7510 W. North Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Dr. Maia M. Chan
(708) 453-8181
www.midwestexotichospital.comGlenwood Village Pet Hospital
555 East Glenwood Lansing Rd.
Glenwood Village, IL 70425
Dr. Katy Parr
(708) 758-2400
www.gvph.comNess Exotic Wellness Center
1007 Maple Ave.
Lisle, IL 60532
Dr. Robert Ness
(630) 737-1281
www.nessexotic.comVernon Hills Animal Hospital
1260 S. Butterfield Rd.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Dr. Stephen L. Barten
(847) 367-4070
www.vhah.comAnimal Clinic at New Lenox
1328 N. Cedar Rd.
New Lenox, IL 60451
Dr. Tyena Martin-Maraugh and Dr. Sara Schultz
(815) 485-4477
www.vetcor.com/newlenoxKatherine Road Animal Hospital
2522 Locust St.
Quincy, IL 62301
Dr. Andrew Kaiser
(217) 228-1982
www.krahvm.com Companion Animal Medical Services
P.O. Box 3808
St. Charles, IL 60174
Dr. Jeff Merrill
(630) 430-2531
www.traveling-vet.comINDIANASaint John Animal Clinic
8661 Wicker Ave.
Saint John, IN 46373
Dr. Kristen Kristek
(219) 365-8531
www.saintjohnanimalclinic.comArbor View Animal Hospital
244 West U.S. Hwy. 6
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Dr. Carol Dartz
(219) 762-7267
IOWAAnimal Clinic-The Vet
507 W. High St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Dr. Grant Jacobson
(641) 753-5486
Oaks Veterinarian Clinic
2030 27th Place
Des Moines, IA 50310
Dr. Jegan Benham
(515) 279-3654
KANSASGentle Care Animal Hospital
601 Kasold Dr., Ste. D 105
Lawrence, KS 66049
Dr. Marguerite Ermeling
(785) 841-1919
www.gntlcareanimalhospital.comOlathe Animal Hospital Inc.
13800 W. 135th St.
Olathe, KS 66062
Dr. Mark Romain and Dr. J.C. Burcham
(913) 764-1415
www.olatheanimalhospital.comKENTUCKYClays Mill Veterinary Clinic
625 Delzan Place
Lexington, KY 40503
Dr. Craig J. Blair
(859) 223-5215
www.claysmillvet.comVeterinary Associates Stonefield
203 Moser Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
Dr. Samuel B. Vaughn
(502) 245-7863
www.vetcity.comLOUISIANALakeshore Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge
155 Moores Rd.
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5615
MAINEAnimal Hospital of South Gorham
47 County Rd.
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-8158
MARYLANDChadwell Animal Hospital
3004 Emmorton Rd.
Abingdon, MD 21009
Dr. Keith Gold and Dr. Tamie Haskin
(443) 512-8338
www.chadwellanimalhospital.comFalls Road Animal Hospital
6314 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21209
Dr. Michael Herko and Dr. Craig Hill
(410) 825-9100
www.fallsroad.comWestview Animal Hospital
5800 Johnnycake Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
Dr. Susan Felter
(410) 744-4800
www.westviewanimalhospital.comLakeside Veterinary Center, LLC
8693 Cherry Ln.
Laurel, MD 20707
Dr. Jeff Rhody
(301) 498-8387
www.lakesidevc.comFeathers, Scales & Tails Veterinary Hospital
330 140 Village Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
Dr. Thomas P. Ryan
(410) 876-0244
MASSACHUSETTSAndover Animal Hospital
233 Lowell St.
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-3600
www.andoveranimal.comNatick Animal Clinic
121 W. Central St.
Natick, MA 01760
Dr. Joe Pocher
(508) 653-5020
www.natickanimal.comSaugus Animal Hospital
300 Broadway
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 233-1340
www.saugusanimalhospital.comSouth Hadley Veterinary Clinic
511 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Dr. William Benner
(413) 539-9868
www.southhadleyvet.comPhoenix Veterinary Hospital
9 Pelham Island Rd.
Wayland, MA 01778
Dr. Stephen Dyer
(508) 358-8100
www.phoenixvet.netMICHIGANSouthpointe Vet Hospital
10581 Allen Rd.
Allen Park, MI 48101
Dr. Kim Cox and Dr. Cassandra J. Callaway
(313) 381-7180
www.southpointevet.comVCA Allen Park Animal Hospital
5410 Allen Rd.
Allen Park, MI 48101
Dr. Marj L. Field
(313) 928-9100
www.vcaallenpark.comAll Creatures Animal Clinic
3382 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Dr. Susan Lewis
(734) 973-1884
Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic
455 W. Dickman Rd.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Dr. Jeff La Huis
(269) 963-9347
www.dickman.vetsuite.comFrankenmuth-Birch Run Veterinary Hospital
9339 S. Gera Rd.
Birch Run, MI 48415
Dr. Kim A. Buck
(989) 652-6689
Clarkston Veterinary Clinic
6687 Dixie Hwy.
Clarkston, MI 48346
Dr. Howard J. Schwartz
(248) 625-1821
www.clarkstonveterinaryclinic.vetsuite.comParkway Small Animal & Exotics Hospital
39321 Garfield Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 416-8800
www.parkway-animal-hospital.comSheehy Animal Hospital
18790 Middlebelt Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
Dr. Sharon C. Sheeley
(248) 615-7670
www.sheehyanimalhospital.comSerenity Animal Hospital
13800 15 Mile Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Dr. Karen M. Michalski
(586) 264-VETS
www.serenityanimalhospital.netMINNESOTACentral Bird and Animal Hospital
13060 Central Ave. Northeast
Blaine, MN 55434
Dr. Jina Andrews
(763) 785-2700
www.centralbirdanimal.comElm Creek Animal Hospital
327 Dean Ave. East
Champlin, MN 55316
Dr. Richard N. Reierson
(763) 427-5150
www.elmcreekanimalhospital.comLexington Pet Clinic
4250 Lexington Ave. So.
Eagan, MN 55123
Dr. Amy Kizer
(651) 452-5450
www.lexingtonpetclinic.comCedar Pet Clinic
11051 Stillwater Blvd. North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Dr. John W. Baillie
(651) 770-3250
www.cedarpetclinic.vetsuite.comMISSISSIPPISaucier Veterinary Hospital
Threatened and Endangered Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
22146 Hwy. 49
Saucier, MS 39574
Dr. James M. Askew
(228) 831-4660
www.saucierveterinaryhospital.comMISSOURIFerguson Animal Hospital
483 Airport Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135
Dr. Daniel S. Wentz
(314) 524-0707
Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic
32 Clarkson-Wilson Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Dr. Douglas Pernikoff
(636) 530-1808
Gladstone Animal Clinic
7027 N. Oak
Gladstone, MO 64118
Dr. Corey A. Entriken
(816) 436-1100
www.gladvets.comHecker Animal Clinic
7240 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64114
Dr. Brock Exline
(816) 333-4330
www.kcvetcare.comMONTANAAll West Veterinary Hospital
81770 Gallatin Rd.
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-4919
www.allwestvet.comNEBRASKAMobile Animal Clinic
2437 S. 120th St.
Omaha, NE 68144
Dr. Melissa A. Garner
(402) 333-3847
The Pet Clinic
2509 S. 140 Circle
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 330-3096
NEVADASouthwest Animal Hospital
6101 W. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Dr. Michael A. Williams
(702) 367-6700
Community Animal Hospital
4871 Summit Ridge Dr., Ste. 404
Reno, NV 89523
Dr. Cathy Connelly
(775) 746-0333
www.cahreno.comNEW HAMPSHIRERiverside Veterinary Hospital
201 N. Main St.
Boscawen, NH 03303
Dr. Jenna Franklin
(603) 753-9834
www.rvhnh.comVCA Animal Medical Center
1550 Woodbury Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Dr. Anthony M. Guerino
(603) 436-4922
www.vcaanimalmedicalnh.comWeare Animal Hospital
91 N. Stark Hwy.
Weare, NH 03281
Dr. Michael A. Dutton
(603) 529-4999
www.weareanimalhospital.comNEW JERSEYAdvanced Care Small & Exotic Vet Hospital
1991 Route 22 West
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Dr. Barry L. Stuart
(732) 764-9595
Blackwood Animal Hospital
612 N. Black Horse Pk.
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Dr. Joe Filigno
(856) 227-8503
Fanwood Animal Hospital
70 South Ave.
Fanwood, NJ 07023
Dr. Terri Morrison
(908) 322-7500
Iselin Veterinary Hospital
450 Route 27
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 283-2110
www.iselinwoodbridgevets.comMargate Animal Hospital
9200 Ventnor Ave.
Margate, NJ 08402
Dr. Mark Newkirk
(609) 823-3031
Community Animal Hospital
921 Route 53
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Dr. Deborah S. Adelsohn
(973) 267-4220
www.communityanimalhosp.comAnimal Clinic of Morris Plains
3009 State Highway 10
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Dr. Paul L. Sedlacek
(973) 366-3223
www.animalclinicofmorrisplains.comOakhurst Veterinary Hospital
225 Monmouth Rd.
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Dr. Jennifer Fanders
(732) 531-1212
www.oakhurstvet.comPoint Pleasant Veterinary Hospital
646 Ocean Rd.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Dr. Michael S. Pagliaro
(732) 892-4647
www.pointpleasantvet.comRidgewood Veterinary Hospital
320 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Dr. Dean J. Cerf, Dr. Christopher Stancel and Dr. Travis Cerf
(201) 447-6000
www.ridgewoodvet.comWoodbridge Veterinary Group
165 Main St.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Dr. Barry M. Adler
(732) 636-5520
www.woodbridgevetgroup.comNEW MEXICOSouthwest Veterinary Medical Center
2469 Corrales Rd. NW Suite A
Corrales, NM 87048
Dr. Daniel J. Levenson
(505) 890-8810
Veterinary Care Center
9901 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Dr. Shirley E. Russman
(505) 292-5353
East Lohman Veterinary Clinic
1700 East Lohman
Las Cruces, N.M. 88001
Dr. Deborah L. Cook
(505) 523-5654
NEW YORKFine Animal Hospital
701 Bedford Rd.
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Dr. Laurie Hess
(914) 666-8061
www.avianexoticsvet.comCrossroads Animal Hospital
43380 State Hwy 28
Arkville, NY 12406
Dr. Kevin Oppenheimer
(845) 586-3695
Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group
222 Lime Kiln Rd.
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Dr. Laurie Hess
(845) 221-2244
www.avianexoticsvet.comIsland Exotic Veterinary Clinic
591 E. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Dr. Heidi L. Hoefer
(631) 424-0300
www.heidihoefer.com/pages/whah/whah.htmBroadway Veterinary Clinic
5915 Broadway
Lancaster, NY 14086
Dr. Melinda R. Burgwardt
(716) 681-4440
www.broadwayvetclinic.netSpecialized Care for Avian and Exotic Pets
5915 Broadway
Lancaster, NY 14086
Dr. Laura Wade
(716) 651-0144
www.buffalobirdnerd.comSteinway Court Veterinarian
32-41R Steinway St.
Long Island City, NY 11103
(718) 728-2822
www.steinwaycourtvet.comBeverlie Animal Hospital
17 W. Grand St.
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
Dr. Paul Raiti
(914) 664-2784
www.fcc.net/paulraitiCounty Animal Hospital
49 Congers Rd.
New City, NY 10956
Dr. Laurie Hess
(845) 634-4607
www.avianexoticsvet.comOld Country Animal Clinic
669 Old Country Rd.
Plainview, NY 11803
Dr. Robert A. Monaco
(516) 938-7218
www.oldcountryanimalclinic.comSomers Animal Hospital
352 Route 202
Somers, NY 10589
Dr. Martin G. Randell
(914) 277-3686
www.somersanimalhospital.comNorth Fork Animal Hospital
58605 Route 25
Southold, NY 11971
Dr. Robert P. Pisciotta
(631) 765-2400
www.northforkanimalhospital.comAnimal Medical Hospital of Centereach
2425 Middle Country Rd.
Centereach, NY 11720
Dr. Elisabeth Simone-Freilicher
(631) 585-5353
www.vmcli.comVeterinary Medical Center of Long Island
24-Hour Emergency/Specialty Care Facility
75 Sunrise Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
Dr. Jonathan Mehlrose
(631) 587-0800
www.vmcli.comBond Animal Hospital
250 Central Ave.
White Plains, NY 10606
Dr. Laurie Hess
(914) 949-8860
www.avianexoticsvet.comNORTH CAROLINASweeten Creek Animal Hospital
3131 Sweeten Creek Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
Dr. Lee Bolt
(828) 684-8875
www.sweetencreekvet.comDillworth Animal Hospital
814 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Dr. Matthew Wheelock
(704) 808-7387
mwheelock@carolina.rr.comCoddle Creek Animal Hospital
9172 Davidson Hwy. (Hwy. 73)
Concord, NC 28027
Dr. Kira I. Packan
(704) 795-9005
www.coddlecreekvet.comCornwallis Road Animal Hospital
200 W. Cornwallis Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
Dr. Marisa A. Giardina
(919) 489-9194
www.creaturecomfortsinn.comGriffin Avian & Exotic Veterinary Hospital
2100 Lane St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
Dr. Chris Griffin
(704) 932-8111
www.griffinexotics.comAvian & Exotic Animal Care
6300-104 Creedmoor Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27612
Dr. Christine Eckermann-Ross and Dr. Stacey Leonatti
(919) 844-9166
www.avianandexotic.comAzalea Coast Animal Care
6205 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Dr. Deborah Scarborough
(910) 791-3112
www.azaleacoastanimalcare.comNORTH DAKOTAAnimal Health Clinic
1441 S. University Dr.
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-9310
OHIOAll Creatures Animal Hospital
1894 State Route 125
Amelia, OH 45102
Dr. Daniel H. Meakin
(513) 797-7387
www.all-creatures.comAvon Lake Animal Hospital
124 Miller Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Dr. Frank J. Krupka
(440) 933-5297
Animal Care Unlimited
2665 Billingsley Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
Dr. Donald L. Burton
(614) 766-2317
www.animalcareunlimited.comLakewood Animal Hospital
14572 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Dr. Lori A. Koenig
(216) 529-7622
www.lovespets.orgBarberton Veterinary Clinic/Bird and Exotic Specialty Hospital
4873 Richland Ave.
Norton, OH 44203
Dr. Gary Riggs, Dr. Mike Selig and Dr. Kim Cook
(330) 825-2434
www.exoticpetvets.comSunbury Veterinary Clinic
491 W. Cherry St.
Sunbury, OH 43074
Drs. Lee Nowac and Ann Mandic
(740) 965-4577
OKLAHOMAStoneridge Animal Hospital
610 S. Kelly, Ste. Q
Edmond, OK 73003
Dr. Zachary S. Coldiron
(405) 359-3340
www.stoneridgeanimalhospital.comAnimal Care Central
1206 N. Mission
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Dr. Brian Dougherty
(918) 227-0133
www.animalcarecentral.myvetonline.comForest Trails Animal Hospital
6528 E. 101 St.
Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 299-8448
OREGONBear Creek Animal Clinic
1955 Ashland St.
Ashland, OR 97520
Dr. Alice Sievers
(541) 488-0120
www.bearcreekanimalclinic.netSouthwest Animal Hospital
6139 S.W. Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 643-2137
www.swanimalhospital.comEverett Veterinary Hospital & Boarding House Inc.
632 Oak Ave.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Dr. Sheree Everett and Dr. Tawnia Shaw
(541) 884-2926
www.everett-veterinary.comNorth Portland Veterinary Hospital
3000 N. Lombard
Portland, OR 97217
Dr. Ross Weinstein
(503) 285-0462
www.northportlandvet.comOak Hills Veterinary Clinic
1212 Wallace Rd. Northwest
Salem, OR 97304
Dr. Richard Hillmer
(503) 581-8161
PENNSYLVANIAVCA Delaware Valley Animal Hospital
266 Lincoln Hwy.
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Dr. Mark Madzy
(215) 946-7757
www.vcadelawarevalley.comAll Pet Animal Hospital
5354 Route 8, Ste. 203
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 444-6600
www.allpet.org Indian Walk Veterinary Center
662 Durham Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Dr. Lilli D. Kusiak
(215) 598-9000
www.indianwalkvet.comPalmyra Animal Clinic
920 E. Main St.
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-5451
Northview Animal Hospital Inc.
223 Siebert Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-5353
www.northviewanimalhospital.comRHODE ISLANDFerguson Animal Hospital
35 Lois Ave.
Providence, RI 02908
Dr. Susanne Saslaw
(401) 353-3352
www.fergusonanimalhospital.comSOUTH CAROLINAHealthpointe Veterinary Clinic
740 Shoals Rd.
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 486-8177
Roper Mountain Animal Hospital
14 Roper Corners Circle
Greenville, SC 29615
Dr. Belcher
(864) 297-9190
www.ropermountainah.comBirds and Exotics Animal Care
814 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Dr. Jose Biascoechea
(843) 216-8387
www.birdsandexotics.comSunset Animal Clinic
127 Professional Ave.
West Columbia, SC 29169
Dr. Mark Foy
(803) 791-5575
www.sunsetanimalclinic.comSOUTH DAKOTACanyon Lake Veterinary Hospital
4230 Canyon Lake Dr.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Dr. James D. Mortimer
(605) 348-6510
www.canyonlakevet.comTENNESSEEAnimal Clinic East
1414 Gunbarrel Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Dr. Anthony L. Ashley, Jr.
(423) 894-8495
Collierville Animal Clinic
474 Hwy. 72
Collierville, TN 38017
Dr. Shannon B. McGee
(901) 853-8519
www.vethospital.netTEXASResearch Pet and Bird Hospital
11679 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Drs. Skellenger, Lewellen and Reeves
(512) 258-2577
veterinarian@researchpet.com Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital
4534 Westgate Blvd., Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78745
Dr. Harry A. Miller
(512) 892-4463
www.westgatepetandbird.comOso Creek Animal Hospital
7713 S. Staples
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Dr. Tim Tristan
(361) 994-1145
www.vcaosocreek.comPreston Forest Village Animal Clinic
11661 Preston Rd. Suite 244
Dallas, TX 75230
Dr. Larry M. Putnam
(214) 692-9007
www.pfvac.comNortheast Veterinary Clinic
9405 Dyer St.
El Paso, TX 79924
Dr. Tom McCabe
(915) 755-2231
www.nevc.comBellaire Boulevard Animal Clinic
6213 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77081
Dr. Mark W. Peckham
(713) 772-5574
www.bbanimalclinic.comBriarcrest Veterinary Clinic Inc.
1492 Wilcrest Dr.
Houston, TX 77042
Dr. Larry N. White
(713) 789-8320
www.briarcrestvet.comGulf Coast Avian & Exotics
1111 W. Loop South, Ste. 110
Houston, TX 77027
Dr. Natalie Antinoff
(713) 693-1133
www.gcvs.comKyle Animal Hospital
100 Hall Professional Center
Kyle, TX 78133
Dr. Cord Offermann
(512) 268-5003
www.kylevet.comAnimal Kingdom Pet Hospital
551A Link Rd. (Hwy. 96)
League City, TX 77573
Dr. Sara G. Kessler
(281) 554-7200
www.animalkingdompethospital.comPaws & Claws Animal Hospital
2145 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 867-8800
Ridge Road Animal Hospital
3010 Ridge Rd.
Rockwall, TX 75032
Dr. Mike Sealock
(972) 771-1113
www.ridgerdanimalhospital.comUTAHParrish Creek Veterinary Clinic
86 N. 70 West
Centerville, UT 84014
Dr. Douglas W. Folland
(801) 298-2014
www.parrishcreekvet.comPet Vet Animal Hospital
1499 S. State St.
Clearfield, UT 84015
Dr. Eric Bostrom
(801) 776-4507
Bird & Exotic All Pet Hospital
12720 Pony Express Rd.
Draper, UT 84020
Dr. Martin G. Orr
(801) 565-1263
www.birdexoticpethospital.comWasatch Exotic Pet Care Inc.
2675 E. Parley’s Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Dr. Laurel Harris
(801) 485-4736
www.wasatchexotic.comVERMONTVermont New Hampshire Veterinary Clinic
38 East-West Rd.
East Dummerston, VT 05346
Dr. Ronald S. Svec
(802) 254-5422
www.vtnhvet.comVIRGINIASeven Seas Veterinary Services
2124 Mount Tabor Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Dr. Keath L. Marx
(540) 552-5552
All Pet Veterinarian Hospital
43112 John Mosby Hwy.
Chantilly, VA 20152
Dr. Sayed S. Masood
(703) 327-6666
www.allpetsveterinary.comAlpha Animal Hospital
11725 Lee Hwy., Ste. A-15C
Fairfax, VA 22030
Dr. Hillary Segl
(703) 272-7810
www.alphaanimalhospital.comEastern Exotic Veterinary Center
4001 Legato Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 654-3100
www.easternexoticvet.comHartwood Animal Hospital LLC
15 Jewett Ln.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Dr. Helen Jewett
(540) 286-2855
www.hartwoodanimalhospital.comPets First
9201 Staples Mill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23228
Dr. Michael Engel
(804) 672-3576
www.petsfirstvets.comValley Animal Hospital
5146 Hildebrand Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24012
Dr. Paul Stewart
(540) 366-3433
www.valleyanimalhospital.comBoyce-Holland Veterinary Service
21047 J.E.B. Stuart Hwy.
Stuart, VA 24171
Dr. Lock Boyce
(276) 694-3564
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
111-A Center St. South
Vienna, VA 22180
Dr. Scott J. Stahl
(703) 281-3750
www.seavs.comWASHINGTONAvian and Exotic Animal Hospital
10137 Main St., Ste. 6
Bothell, WA 98011
Dr. Adolf Maas
(425) 486-9000
www.theexoticvet.comVCA Ocean Beach Animal Hospital
4011 Ocean Beach Hwy.
P.O. Box 1111
Longview, WA 98632
Dr. Malisha A. Serrano
(360) 425-0850
www.vcaoceanbeach.comA Pet Care Clinic
23502 56th Ave. West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Dr. Chris Cannon
(425) 775-0121
www.apetcareclinic.comColeman Animal Health Center
8823 Sandifur Pkwy.
Pasco, WA 99301
Dr. Charles W. Coleman
(509) 545-4931
www.animalhealing.netBird & Exotic Clinic
4019 Aurora Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98103
Dr. Tracy Bennett
(206) 783-4538
www.birdandexotic.comJones Animal Hospital
3322 S. Union Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98409
Dr. Michael H. Jones
(253) 383-2616
www.mypetsdoc.comWEST VIRGINIADudley Avenue Small Animal Clinic
3200 Dudley Ave.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5541
www.vcadudleyavenue.comWISCONSINAll Creatures Animal Hospital Ltd.
2321 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
Dr. Margaret L. Orzel
(920) 739-4122
Animal Emergency Center
2100 W. Silver Spring Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Dr. Paul M. Gibbons
(414) 540-6710
www.animalemergencycenter.comLakeside Animal Hospital
211 W. Bender Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Dr. James C. Frank
(414) 962-8040
New Berlin Animal Hospital Ltd.
3840 S. Moorland Rd.
New Berlin, WI 53151
Dr. Dale R. Hermann
(262) 782-6910
www.nbanhosp.comPewaukee Veterinary Service
N29 W23950 Schuett Dr.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Dr. Thomas Hirth
(262) 347-0787
www.pewaukeeveterinaryservice.comWYOMINGCheyenne Pet Clinic
3740 E. Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 635-4121
www.cheyennepetclinic.com.
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