Veterinary & Animal Care 2026Updated

Directory of Exotic Animal Veterinary Specialists

A comprehensive directory of board-certified exotic animal veterinarians specializing in avian, reptile, amphibian, and exotic mammal medicine, with credentials, clinic details, and species expertise for pet owners and zoo management teams.

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Board Certifications

Clinic Name

Species Specialties

Location

Phone Number

Website

Certifying Organization

Emergency Services

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Veterinarian	Clinic	Location	Species
Dr. Anneliese Struck, DABVP (Avian)	Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine	Bothell, WA	Birds, Reptiles, Small Mammals
Dr. Shachar Malka, DABVP, DACEPM	Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic	Great Neck, NY	Birds, Small Mammals, Reptiles
Dr. Ken Welle, DABVP (Avian)	Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital	Grapevine, TX	Birds, Exotic Mammals, Reptiles
Dr. Angela Lennox, DABVP (ECM/Avian)	Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic	Indianapolis, IN	Exotic Mammals, Birds
Dr. Santiago Diaz	Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando	Orlando, FL	Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish

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Finding the Right Exotic Animal Veterinary Specialist

Exotic pets — birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals like ferrets and rabbits, and fish — require veterinarians with training far beyond standard companion animal medicine. Board-certified specialists have completed years of additional residency and passed rigorous examinations to earn credentials from organizations such as the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM).

Understanding Exotic Vet Credentials

Not all veterinarians who see exotic pets hold board certification. The key credentials to look for include:

DABVP (Avian Practice): Diplomate of the ABVP specializing in bird medicine and surgery. Approximately 130 veterinarians hold this credential in the U.S.
DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal): Specialists in ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and other non-traditional mammals.
DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian Practice): Focused on chelonians, lizards, snakes, and amphibian species — one of the newer and smaller ABVP specialties.
DACZM (Zoological Medicine): Diplomates of the ACZM, with expertise spanning zoo and wildlife species including exotic companion animals.

When to Seek a Specialist

General practice veterinarians may provide wellness care for common exotic species, but specialist referral is critical for:

Surgical procedures (soft tissue, orthopedic, endoscopic)
Advanced diagnostics (CT scans, endoscopy, specialized bloodwork)
Chronic or complex medical conditions
Species-specific nutritional and behavioral issues
Emergency and critical care for exotic species

Geographic Distribution

Exotic veterinary specialists are concentrated in major metropolitan areas, but ABVP diplomates practice in 49 of 50 U.S. states and 16 countries worldwide. Key hubs include the greater New York City area, Southern California, Texas, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest, where dedicated exotic-only hospitals offer 24/7 emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How does this directory verify board certification credentials?

When you request data, our AI crawls official sources including the ABVP diplomate directory, ACZM member listings, and clinic websites to verify current board certification status and credentials in real time.

Q.Does the directory include veterinarians outside the United States?

Yes. While U.S.-based specialists make up the majority, the directory covers exotic animal veterinarians in 16+ countries where ABVP diplomates and ACZM-certified veterinarians practice, including Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, and others.

Q.Can I filter for vets who treat a specific species like sugar gliders or axolotls?

Absolutely. You can specify any species in your request — from common exotics like parrots and bearded dragons to niche species — and the AI will identify practitioners with documented experience treating that species.

Q.How current is the contact information and clinic data?

Data is gathered fresh from public web sources at the time of your request, so you receive the most current publicly available contact information, clinic hours, and service offerings rather than a static database snapshot.