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Reptile Vets in San Diego, CA

8 of the 10 exotic pet vets we list in San Diego have reptile care.

Search results lump every clinic under one 'exotic vet' bucket, but a practice that handles birds and small mammals may not take on reptiles at all — reptile medicine (parasite loads, metabolic bone disease, husbandry-related illness) is its own specialty. Every reptile vet on this page is confirmed to treat reptiles from the clinic's own website or listed services, not assumed from a general exotic-pet label.

  1. Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital

    1276 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110-3815

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammalsBoard-certified (ABVP)Exotic emergencies
  2. B Street Veterinary Hospital

    2675 B St, San Diego, CA 92102-1021

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  3. Clairemont Village Pet Clinic

    3007 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117-6861

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  4. Kearny Mesa Veterinary Center

    7677 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111-1536

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  5. Pet Hospital of Penasquitos-Veterinary Specialist

    9888 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129-2807

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  6. Turquoise Animal Hospital

    950 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109-1141

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
  7. Vetology

    7522 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111-1504

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammalsBoard-certified (ABVP)Exotic emergencies
  8. Vets Near Me

    2305 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-6050

    Birds & parrotsReptilesExotic emergencies
Bring notes on your reptile's enclosure, not just the animal. Most reptile illnesses trace back to temperature, humidity, or UVB lighting problems, so a good reptile vet will want details on your setup and husbandry, not just symptoms.

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Good to know

Do exotic vets treat snakes and lizards?

Some do and some don't — reptile medicine is a distinct specialty within exotic veterinary care, and a clinic that treats birds or small mammals doesn't necessarily see reptiles. Checking the clinic's listed services or calling ahead is the safest way to confirm.

Why does a reptile vet ask about my enclosure setup?

Most reptile health problems, like metabolic bone disease, respiratory infections, or poor shedding, trace back to temperature, humidity, or lighting issues rather than the animal itself. A vet familiar with reptile husbandry will usually ask about your setup before examining the animal.