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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North Madison Animal Hospital
243 Oil Well Rd, Jackson, TN 38305-7924
Mon 7am-5:30pm, Tue 7am-5:30pm, Wed 7am-5:30pm, Thu 7am-5:30pm, Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Pet Wellness Clinic
2787 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38305-1740
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University Parkway Animal Hospital
84 W University Pkwy, Jackson, TN 38305-1635
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The Pet Care Center of Jackson South
2278 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301-9546
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Callahan Drive Animal Hospital
6800 Barger Pond Way, Knoxville, TN 37912
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Lange Animal Hospital
10405 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-3282
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Norwood Veterinary Hospital
2828 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-4905
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Belle Forest Animal Hospital
154 Belle Forest Cir, Nashville, TN 37221-2104
Mon 7am-6pm, Tue 7am-6pm, Wed 7am-6pm, Thu 7am-6pm, Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm
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Natchez Trace Veterinary Services
6614 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37205-4227
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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West Meade Veterinary Clinic
990 Davidson Dr, Nashville, TN 37205-1050
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Best Friends Veterinary Hospital
650 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-4004
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Animal Medical Clinic PC
1325 Crescent Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501
Allardt 1
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Sawbriar Gundogs
125 Nash Cemetery Rd, Allardt, TN 38504-6017
Antioch 1
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Priest Lake Veterinary Hospital
2445 Morris Gentry Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013-2073
Athens 1
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Family & Friend Pet Clinic
111 New Englewood Rd, Athens, TN 37303-4707
Bartlett 1
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Family Veterinary Practice
5712 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134-4516
Sun 7:30am-5:30pm
Bristol 1
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Animal Medical Clinic
2012 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620-1941
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 9:30am-10am
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Northgate Animal Hospital
1600 Hamill Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37343-4903
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
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All Creatures Pet Hospital
2050 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017-0619
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Honey Creek Animal Clinic
21 Duer Ct, Crossville, TN 38555-5564
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Elizabethton Veterinary Clinic
1261 US-19E, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-12pm
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Animal Health Center of Franklin
400 Eddy Ln, Franklin, TN 37064-2917
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Pet-Agrees Wellness Services
259 J M Z Dr, Gordonsville, TN 38563
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Woolsey Justin DVM
247 Baileyton Rd, Greeneville, TN 37745-3303
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Animal Medical Center of Roane County
104 Cardiff Dr, Harriman, TN 37748-8654
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Lakeside Animal Hospital
3954 Dodson Chapel Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076-3509
Fri 7:30am-6pm
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Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital
3407 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664-3418
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Kingston 1
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Animal Medical Center
1000 Ladd Landing Blvd, Kingston, TN 37763
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Evetts Animal Clinic
730 TN-52 Scenic, Lafayette, TN 37083
Lebanon 1
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Haley Veterinary Practice
1104 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087-3268
Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-12pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm
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Countryside Veterinary Services
2930 Little Dug Gap Rd, Louisville, TN 37777
Sat 8am-12pm
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Lynchburg Veterinary Hospital
96 Majors Blvd, Lynchburg, TN 37352-8326
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Coffee Veterinary Hospital
184 Interstate Dr, Manchester, TN 37355-3106
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Martin 1
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Weakley County Animal Clinic
110 Weldon Dr, Martin, TN 38237
Milan 1
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Lambert Animal Clinic
4106 W Van Hook St, Milan, TN 38358
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4 Paws Animal Hospital
210 E Economy Rd, Morristown, TN 37814-3756
Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1pm
Newport 1
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Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital
1111 US-25, Newport, TN 37821
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm
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Jackson Square Animal Clinic
201 W Tyrone Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6518
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Avian and Exotics Center of Nashville
3806 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138
Oneida 1
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Cumberland Animal Clinic
21652 N Alberta St, Oneida, TN 37841-3559
Ooltewah 1
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The Animal Care Center Of Ooltewah
9124 Amos Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Mon 8am-1pm, Wed 8am-1pm, Fri 8am-1pm, Mon 2pm-5pm, Wed 2pm-5pm, Fri 2pm-5pm, Tue 8am-1pm, Thu 8am-1pm, Tue 2pm-7pm, Thu
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The Animal Hospital
1945 Pickwick St, Savannah, TN 38372-5311
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Tri County Veterinary Clinic
1935 Boyds Creek Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
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Shelbyville Animal Hospital
628 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160-3211
Trenton 1
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Trenton Animal Clinic
2011 Hwy 45 Bypass S, Trenton, TN 38382
Also in Tennessee
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 Tennessee, there are 45 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 Tennessee, where 45 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.