Avian, Exotics, and Zoological Care
Exotics
Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Colorado
Due to the high transmissibility of this virus to all avian patients, if you have poultry or waterfowl pets coming in for an appointment, they must be admitted through our isolation ward.
For questions about bringing your poultry or waterfowl pet in for an appointment, call (970) 297-5000.
Read more information about highly pathogenic avian influenza, including how to keep your bird safe.
We offer high-quality diagnostics and treatment for companion avian and exotic species by the only board-certified specialists in Northern Colorado. We also partner with public zoological parks and aquariums, as well as wildlife rehabilitators, to provide care to wildlife.
Commonly treated animals include:
- Mammals: rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, ferrets, wallabies
- Birds: parrots, chickens, ducks/geese, falconry raptors
- Reptiles: snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, caimen
- Amphibians: frogs, salamanders, newts, toads
- Fish
- Invertebrates: scorpions, spiders
Support our work by giving to the Exotic Animal Medicine fund.
Contact Us
- For appointments, questions, and referrals, call the main hospital line at (970) 297-5000.
- For consultations, email us at [email protected].
Avian, exotic, and zoological care services
Primary care:
- Beak and nail trimming
- Behavioral consultations
- Pre- and post-purchase exams
- Sex identification
- Spaying and neutering
- Vaccinations
- Wellness exams
Specialized care:
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Dental exams
- Endoscopy and endosurgery
- Infectious disease testing
- Laparoscopy
- Rehabilitation
- Reproductive prevention in birds
- Surgery
- Teeth trimming for rodents and rabbits
We partner with the hospital’s small animal services to provide additional specialty care to our clients.
Specialized technology
Our dedicated hospital space allows us to keep your unique companion safe and comfortable.
To schedule an appointment, please call (970) 297-5000 and ask to schedule an appointment with Avian, Exotics, and Zoological Care. Once your pet’s appointment is scheduled, please complete the patient history form at least 48 hours before the appointment.
If you have case questions, email us and we will respond within one business day.
Avian, Exotics, and Zoological Care team
Specialists in care for avian and exotic species.
Location
Appointments take place at the Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex.
Real care, real moments
Our team performed surgery on a 17-foot python with 28 eggs that spread throughout her body after her ovary ruptured.