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.
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Advanced Veterinary Care
212 W Highway 180, Silver City, NM 88061-5125
Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm
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Town & Country Veterinary Clinic
2035 Memory Ln, Silver City, NM 88061
Mon-Fri 8am-12:30pm
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Ark Animal Hospital
1700 Indian Wells Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Southwest Veterinary Medical Center
10141 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114-4021
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Espanola 1
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Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic
1 Shady Ln, Espanola, NM 87532-9631
Las Vegas 1
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Animal Care Clinic
100 Mills Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701-4126
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Mesa Grande Animal Clinic
2018 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3765
Roswell 1
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Country Club Animal Hospital
301 W Country Club Rd, Roswell, NM 88201-5892
Santa Fe 1
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Rollin' Paws Mobile Vet Service
1532 Cerrillos Rd Ste A, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Mon-Thu 8:15am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Also in New Mexico
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.
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 Mexico, there are 9 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 Mexico, where 9 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.