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Exotic Animal Veterinary Care Clinics in New York

19 of the 102 exotic pet vets we track in New York have exotic pet care. Full listings for every city are on the New York page.

19clinics
16cities
102clinics statewide

This section lists veterinary clinics equipped to diagnose and treat non-traditional pets, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and amphibians. These facilities feature specialized equipment like small-scale anesthesia masks, temperature-controlled enclosures, and diagnostic tools tailored to exotic species physiology. Before scheduling, verify if the clinic accepts your specific animal, as some practitioners restrict care to specific species like birds or small rodents.

New York 3

  1. Crown Heights Animal Hospital

    753 Franklin Ave, New York, NY 11238-7397

    Birds & parrots
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  2. Franklin Ave Animal Hospital

    614 Franklin Ave, New York, NY 11238

    Birds & parrots
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  3. Prospect Heights Animal Hospital

    277 Flatbush Ave, New York, NY 11217-2821

    Birds & parrots
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Huntington Station 2

  1. Huntington Animal Hospital

    113 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746-4105

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
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  2. Island Exotic Veterinary Care

    591 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station, NY 11746-7313

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammalsBoard-certified (ABVP)
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Astoria 1

  1. Steinway Court Veterinarian

    32-41 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103

    Birds & parrots
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Baldwin 1

  1. Baldwin Animal Hospital

    1864 Grand Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510-2427

    Birds & parrotsHouse calls
    Call Website

Binghamton 1

  1. Fur and Feathers Veterinary Care

    1445 Front St, Binghamton, NY 13901

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

East Moriches 1

  1. Eastport Animal Hospital

    50 Montauk Hwy, East Moriches, NY 11940

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Fairport 1

  1. Fairport Animal Hospital

    117 N Main St, Fairport, NY 14450-1415

    Birds & parrotsReptiles
    Call Website

Fayetteville 1

  1. Fayetteville Veterinary Hospital

    8122 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066

    Birds & parrots
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Great Neck 1

  1. Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic

    333 Great Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021-4220

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Greenvale 1

  1. Roslyn Greenvale Veterinary Group

    1 Northern Blvd, Greenvale, NY 11548-1203

    Birds & parrots
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New Paltz 1

  1. All Creatures Veterinary Hospital

    14 N Chestnut St, New Paltz, NY 12561

    Birds & parrots
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Newburgh 1

  1. West End Veterinary Office

    41 Fullerton Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammals
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Queensbury 1

  1. Countryside Veterinary Medical Group

    454 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Suffern 1

  1. Suffern Animal Hospital

    6 Chestnut St, Suffern, NY 10901-5426

    Rabbits & small mammals
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Vestal 1

  1. Vestal Veterinary Hospital

    2316 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850-1949

    Birds & parrotsReptiles
    Call Website

Wilton 1

  1. Saratoga Veterinary Hospital

    693 US-9, Wilton, NY 12831-2508

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website
Confirm species specialization in advance: Not all exotic veterinarians treat every non-traditional species; many exclude venomous reptiles, primates, or wildlife.

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Good to know

How much does an initial exam cost for an exotic pet?

Initial physical exam fees for exotic pets typically range from $75 to $150, which is higher than standard dog or cat exams due to specialized handling requirements. Basic diagnostic tests such as fecal parasite screens ($40–$80) or avian blood panels ($120–$250) add to the baseline cost. Emergency or after-hours exotic exams start around $200 to $350.

How do I safely transport an exotic animal to the vet clinic?

Reptiles should be transported in a ventilated container with a warm water bottle wrapped in a towel to maintain temperatures between 75°F and 85°F. Birds require a small, dark, well-ventilated carrier with a low perch to minimize flight responses and injury during travel. Small mammals like rabbits or ferrets need hard-sided carriers lined with familiar fleece bedding and access to hay.

Do 24/7 emergency vet clinics handle exotic animals?

Most general 24/7 emergency clinics do not have exotic animal veterinarians on staff at all hours. You must call the emergency facility before arriving to confirm an exotic clinician is on duty. If unavailable, ask for a referral to a regional specialty hospital that maintains 24-hour exotic emergency coverage.

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 New York, there are 19 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 New York, where 19 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.