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.
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Sunshine Animal Hospital
3235 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804-6919
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Animal Care Center
2424 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-2998
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Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic
330 W Plainview Rd, Springfield, MO 65810
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West Plains Veterinary Supply
2845 W Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803
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Crysler Animal Hospital
12440 E US-40, Independence, MO 64055-5929
Mon 7am-6pm, Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Farview Veterinary Hospital
17710 E Susquehanna Rdg, Independence, MO 64056-1897
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Independence Animal Hospital
300 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050-3927
Mon 8am-3pm, Tue 8am-3pm, Wed 8am-3pm, Thu 8am-3pm, Fri 8am-3pm
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Bird Medicine & Surgery
132 4 Seasons Shopping Ctr, Chesterfield, MO 63017-3104
Mon-Tue 7:30am-6:00pm, Wed 8:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm, Sat 7:30am-2:00pm, Sun closed
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Veterinary Care Center
16830 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005-1404
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Howdershell Animal Clinic
573 Howdershell Rd, Florissant, MO 63031-6401
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Florissant Animal Hospital
605 N US-67, Florissant, MO 63031
Mon 8am-6pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Joplin 2
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Cornerstone Animal Hospital
4401 S Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64804
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College View Veterinary Clinic
4928 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-4041
St Louis 2
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Big Bend Veterinary Clinic
2224 S Big Bend Blvd, St Louis, MO 63117-2408
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Village Veterinary Hospital
9997 Manchester Rd, St Louis, MO 63122-1927
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Ste. Genevieve Veterinary Clinic
21150 Highway 32, Ste Genevieve, MO 63670-8819
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Animal Clinic of Ste. Genevieve LLC
156 Linn Dr, Ste Genevieve, MO 63670-1726
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Ash Grove Veterinary Clinic
706 W Industrial Dr, Ash Grove, MO 65604
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Allphin Veterinary Clinic
10669 E State Highway 76, Branson West, MO 65737-9676
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Tri-City Animal & Bird Clinic
15646 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011-2204
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Burge Bird Services & Rescue
13833 US-71, Grandview, MO 64030
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Kling Veterinary Clinic
1304 Locust St, Harrisonville, MO 64701-1350
Holden 1
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Holden Animal Clinic & Supply
709 W 2nd St, Holden, MO 64040-1285
Mon 8am-6pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Animal Medical Center of Jefferson City
610 Dix Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109-4724
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm
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Kansas City Veterinary Care
7240 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114-1345
Mon 8am-6pm, Tue-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Lamar 1
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Winslow's Lamar Animal Clinic
4 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759-8501
Laurie 1
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Laurie Animal Hospital
103 Purvis Rd, Laurie, MO 65079-3019
Lebanon 1
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Howerton Animal Hospital
2210 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536-4235
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Tails West Animal Clinic
921 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067-7178
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Bollinger County Veterinary
613 Broadway St, Marble Hill, MO 63764-9135
Monett 1
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Animal Clinic of Monett
687 N Highway 37, Monett, MO 65708
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Nixa 1
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James River Animal Hospital
1807 N Deffer Dr, Nixa, MO 65714-8439
Ozark 1
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Animal Clinic of the Ozarks
1800 Selmore Blvd, Ozark, MO 65721-9059
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
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Animal Medical Center of Park Hills
105 Strauss Dr, Park Hills, MO 63601-2400
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Animal Clinic of Pierce City, LLC
3104 US-60, Pierce City, MO 65723
Pineville 1
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CareVet of Bella Vista
155 Gordon Hollow Rd, Pineville, MO 64856-8508
Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Richmond 1
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Renfro Veterinary Services
900 Stonner Loop, Richmond, MO 64085-2194
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Starkey Veterinary Clinic Pc
4140 State Rte 30, Robertsville, MO 63072
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Spragg Veterinary Clinic
8690 E US-60, Rogersville, MO 65742-8456
Sedalia 1
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Thompson Hills Animal Clinic
1201 Thompson Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301-2262
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Bogey Hills Animal Hospital
2665 Muegge Rd, St Charles, MO 63303-3145
Mon 7:30am-5pm, Tue 7:30am-7:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-6pm, Fri 7:30am-6pm
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Laurie Animal Hospital
103 Purvis Rd, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
Trenton 1
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Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital
818 Kerfoot St, Trenton, MO 64683-2612
Union 1
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Union Veterinary Associates
988 College Rd, Union, MO 63084-2435
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Versailles Veterinary Clinic
1311 W Newton St, Versailles, MO 65084
Warsaw 1
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Warsaw Veterinary Clinic
1055 E Main St, Warsaw, MO 65355-3330
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Gate Way Equine Veterinary
1531 Wentzville Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385-3408
West Plains 1
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West Plains Veterinary Supply
215 W 2nd St, West Plains, MO 65775-2629
Also in Missouri
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 Missouri, there are 48 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 Missouri, where 48 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.