Avian & Exotics
Information for Pet Owners
Great Western Exotic Vets has a dedicated team trained specifically to care for the everyday needs of avian and exotic pets, which includes pet rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, tortoises, fish and indeed any non cat or dog pet.
The Exotic Vets see on daily basis, species that many vets may not regularly treat. Therefore they are highly experienced in this field and offer a premium level of care.
More than 75% of disease occurring in exotic pets can be prevented by changing the way these pets are cared for, so during the examination of your pet our vets will give advice on best practice for handling and caring for your special pet
The team is led by Neil Forbes Dip ECAMS FRCVS. Neil has written extensively on avian and exotic topic and is well regarded for his knowledge in this field. He gained "Specialist Status" in the field of Avian Medicine and Surgery in 1992 and became a European Veterinary Specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery in 1997.
We are the only Specialist staffed exotic animal specific veterinary service in Southern UK. Supporting the specialists is our dedicated team of nursing staff, on hand to provide the intensive nursing care your pet requires. As an RCVS accredited veterinary hospital we have a vet and nurse on site 24 hours a day. All this combines to ensure that we provide the very best levels of comfort and care for your pet.
All of this means your Avian and Exotic pet will receive the very best diagnosis and treatment available from our Avian and Exotic team.
Using this Service
Please call us to book an appointment if you would like a health check for your pet, need advice on any aspect of it's car, or if you have any worries about it's health. We offer a first opinion service (excluding cats and dogs) and welcome any owner to user our 24/7 service. If your exotic animal is already under the care of another vet you are welcome to come to us as a second opinion or referral case.
Cost and Payment
When an appointment is made you may be provided with an estimated cost. However it can be difficult to provide an accurate particularly in emergency cases because the exact treatment required may change as the condition progresses.
However, once we have fully assessed your pet we will discuss actual costs prior to completing treatment.
Full payment is required when your pet leaves us. If your pet is insured we request that you bring a claim form and an insurance certificate with you to the initial consultation.