This directory section lists veterinary clinics with dedicated training and equipment for non-traditional pets, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and amphibians. Standard canine and feline practices often lack the specialized anesthesia protocols, diagnostics, and temperature-controlled housing that exotic species require. Before booking, confirm whether the clinic treats your specific species and whether an ABVP-boarded specialist is on staff.
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Cranberry Holistic Pet Care
20570 Route 19, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066-7528
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Dr. Mike's Gardens Veterinary Hospital
9087 Marshall Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066-3607
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Animal Hospital of Dauphin County
241 S Hershey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112-9735
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Animal Hospital of Dauphin County at Linglestown
6325 Chelton Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17112-2367
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Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital
2900 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19403-1050
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Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
915 S Trooper Rd, Norristown, PA 19403-2312
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Avian & Exotic Philly Vet Medical Surgical Clinic
137 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2009
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Caring Hands Veterinary Clinic
3310 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114-2614
Bedford 1
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Bracken Ridge Veterinary Medical Doctor
5139 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522-7770
Brookville 1
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Brookville Veterinary Hospital
103 Allegheny Blvd, Brookville, PA 15825-2601
Columbia 1
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Columbia Animal Hospital
4081 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512
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Animal Hospital at Thorndale
431 Bondsville Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335-2108
Easton 1
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William Penn Veterinary Hospital
3611 Nicholas St, Easton, PA 18045-5113
Ellwood City 1
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Ellwood Animal Hospital
728 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117-1932
Glen Mills 1
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Glen Mills Veterinary Hospital
1785 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342-8171
Lower Paxton Twp 1
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Colonial Park Animal Clinic
4905 Jonestown Rd, Lower Paxton Twp, PA 17109-1704
Mechanicsburg 1
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Silver Springs Animal Clinic
5 Sample Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Millcreek Twp 1
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Glenwood Pet Hospital
2233 W 38th St, Millcreek Twp, PA 16506-4501
Muncy 1
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Muncy Veterinary Center
1804 John Brady Dr, Muncy, PA 17756
Palmyra 1
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Palmyra Animal Clinic
920 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078-1914
Pine Grove 1
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Pine Grove Animal Clinic
473 Suedberg Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963
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Northside Animal Hospital
1301 Beaver Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-2342
Royersford 1
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Royersford Veterinary Hospital
850 Main St, Royersford, PA 19468-2405
Schuylkill Haven 1
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Mountain Shadow Veterinary Hospital
64 Kiehner Rd, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Sewickley 1
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Zooburbia Animal Hospital
109 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
Trappe 1
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Animal Medical Center
25 W 3rd Ave, Trappe, PA 19426-2207
Walnutport 1
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Cherryville Animal Hospital
496 Willow Rd, Walnutport, PA 18088
Wellsboro 1
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Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital
23 Water St, Wellsboro, PA 16901-1128
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Good to know
How much does an exotic vet visit cost?
A routine examination fee for an exotic pet typically ranges between $70 and $150, which is slightly higher than standard dog or cat exams. Diagnostic procedures such as avian blood panels, fecal parasitology, or digital radiography generally add $100 to $350 to the total cost.
Which animals require an exotic veterinarian?
Exotic veterinarians treat birds, reptiles (turtles, snakes, lizards), amphibians, and small companion mammals like rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, and sugar gliders. These animals have unique physiological needs, metabolic rates, and dietary requirements that general practice vets are usually not equipped to handle.
How do emergency visits work for exotic pets?
Always call the clinic in advance, as emergency exotic care requires staff to prepare specialized incubators, oxygen cages, or micro-dosed medications prior to arrival. Emergency exam fees generally range from $150 to $300, excluding overnight stabilization or critical care monitoring.
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 Pennsylvania, there are 28 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 Pennsylvania, where 28 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.