Birds & Exotics

 

Exotic pets includes our reptiles, birds and any other unusual patients!

The owning and keeping of exotic pets is becoming more and more common.  Thankfully our knowledge and veterinary skills are forever expanding to ensure we are able to offer the most up to date advice and treatments for your pets.

Sadly, the vast majority of illnesses seen in exotic species are secondary to inappropriate husbandry. We would always encourage prospective owners to thoroughly research how best to feed, house and care for their chosen species before obtaining their pet.

Here at Woodlands we have developed a reputation for providing a good first opinion service for treating birds and reptiles. Most days we would expect to see either a parrot, chicken, tortoise or lizard in the waiting area!

Veterinary services offered for birds and exotics

Services and advice we offer include:

  • Our vet Carolize Compton offers a 1st opinion exotic service 2 days a week
  • In house laboratory for basic haematology, biochemistry, urinalysis and diagnostic microscopy
  • Use of a dedicated external exotic specific lab for more detailed lab work and blood panels
  • Digital radiography including dental radiography
  • Ultrasound scanning
  • Orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery
  • Rigid endoscopy
  • Full operating facilities
  • Parasite treatment
  • Referrals
  • Behaviour advice
  • Beak and nail trimming for birds

Additional items

If there is an additional service you need that is not listed, please call our reception team who will be happy to advise.

We wanted to personally thank you for the exceptional level of care, kindness, honesty and compassion you have shown to us and ‘Roxy’ over the years.

Nina, Jon & Max Murgatroyd

Opening Hours

WARDEN HILL
Monday – Friday
8am – 7pm
Saturday
9am – 12pm
Sunday
Closed

BROCKWORTH
Monday - Friday
8am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Out of hours

call 01242 255133

you will be transferred to a dedicated veterinary emergency clinic

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