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Avian Vets in San Jose, CA

8 of the 8 exotic pet vets we list in San Jose have avian care.

A clinic's 'exotic pet' label on Google doesn't tell you whether it actually treats birds — many exotic vets focus on reptiles or small mammals and refer bird cases out, a gap that usually surfaces only once you're on the phone. Every avian vet listed here is confirmed to treat birds from the practice's own website or posted services, not just a generic exotic-animal tag.

  1. ARCHVET Animal Hospital

    6207 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95119-1436

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  2. ARCHVET Emergency Hospital

    824 N Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128-1354

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammalsExotic emergencies
  3. For The Birds

    1136 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129-3620

    Birds & parrots
  4. MedVet Silicon Valley

    7090 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95139

    Birds & parrots
  5. Oakridge Veterinary Clinic

    5440 Thornwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95123-1217

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  6. United Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

    5406 Thornwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95123

    Birds & parrots
  7. West Valley Pet Clinic

    1360 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, San Jose, CA 95129-4604

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  8. Wildwood Veterinary Hospital

    1115 Luchessi Dr, San Jose, CA 95118-3711

    Birds & parrotsReptiles
Ask about avian-specific emergency care before you need it. Birds instinctively hide illness until they're seriously sick, and not every after-hours emergency vet has an avian specialist on call, so it helps to know your options before a crisis hits.

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Good to know

What is an avian vet called?

Avian vets are usually listed as "avian veterinarians" or "exotic animal veterinarians," and some hold additional board certification through the Association of Avian Veterinarians. Not every exotic vet treats birds, so it's worth confirming directly.

How often should I take my bird to the vet?

Most avian vets recommend at least an annual wellness exam, since birds mask signs of illness and problems can be well along by the time symptoms show. A new bird should also get a checkup soon after you bring it home.