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Avian Vets in Iowa

17 of the 49 exotic pet vets we track in Iowa have avian care. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

17clinics
16cities
49clinics statewide

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.

Ames 2

  1. All Pets Animal Hospital

    107 E 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010-6603

    Mon-Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Ames

  2. Pet Medical Center

    1416 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8022

    Mon 7am-8pm, Tue 7am-8pm, Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Wed 3pm-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Ames

Akron 1

  1. Akron Veterinary Clinic

    215 Reed St, Akron, IA 51001-7740

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Akron

Ankeny 1

  1. Ankeny Animal & Avian Clinic

    742 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-3527

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

    Birds & parrots
    Call Website All Ankeny

Bellevue 1

  1. Bellevue Veterinary Clinic

    100 N Motte St, Bellevue, IA 52031-1000

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Des Moines 1

  1. Fleur Pet Hospital

    4524 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-2332

    Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammalsHouse calls
    Call Website All Des Moines

Eldridge 1

  1. Scott County Animal Hospital

    115 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Eldridge

Grinnell 1

  1. All Pets Veterinary Hospital

    611 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112-2241

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Grinnell

Le Mars 1

  1. Le Mars Veterinary Clinic

    724 Plymouth St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031-3409

    Birds & parrots
    Call Website All Le Mars

Marion 1

  1. Ross Veterinary Clinic

    6345 Partners Ave, Marion, IA 52302

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-12pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 4am-6pm

    Birds & parrotsReptiles
    Call Website All Marion

Marshalltown 1

  1. The Hometown Veterinarian

    101 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammalsHouse calls
    Call Website All Marshalltown

Monona 1

  1. Monona Veterinary Services

    20593 125th St, Monona, IA 52159-8024

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Monona

Radcliffe 1

  1. Radcliffe Animal Care Clinic

    108 Isabella St, Radcliffe, IA 50230-7716

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Birds & parrotsExotic emergencies
    Call Website All Radcliffe

Richland 1

  1. Keokuk County Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

    31392 IA-78, Richland, IA 52585

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Richland

Sac City 1

  1. Animal Health Center

    1210 W Main St, Sac City, IA 50583

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Sac City

Sibley 1

  1. Sibley Veterinary Clinic

    1654 Northwest Blvd, Sibley, IA 51249-7501

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Sibley

Wayland 1

  1. Wayland Veterinary Clinic

    101 S Pearl St, Wayland, IA 52654-9744

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm

    Birds & parrots
    Call Website All Wayland
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.

Also in Iowa

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.

Can capybaras be pets?

Owning a capybara depends on regional wildlife and exotic animal regulations, as many areas require specialized permits or ban them entirely. In Iowa, there are 17 exotic animal veterinarians on ExoticVetAtlas who can guide you on health and legal care requirements.

Can you have a fennec fox as a pet?

Fennec foxes can be kept as pets in certain jurisdictions, but they often require specific captive wildlife permits and specialized enclosures. Check local wildlife regulations in Iowa, where 17 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.