Q: Exotics vet vs. avian vet? Diffs?

[jpe...@opal.tufts.edu]

I had been hoping very much to take my birds to a particular team of avian
veterinarians outside of Boston, but it turned out it was going to be too hard
to get there without a car. At any rate, they highly recommended another vet
who is really close to where I live. However, this person was identified as an
"exotics doctor" and not an "avian vet."

Is there a difference between an "exotics vet" and an "avian vet"? Should I be
concerned?

Jean

[CALAVIAN]

An avian vet says he or she is willing to treat birds
An exotics vet says he or she is willing to treat exotics, usually
including birds
An dog and cat vet says he or she is willing to treat dogs and cats.
Almost all states give a general vet license. The veterinarian is saying
what species they are willing to treat. You cannot tell anything about
their skill or competency from that alone.
A majority of veterinarians with a strong interest in birds also treat
other -exotics-
For example, my 14 year old practice is primarily birds plus rabbits,
reptiles, and fish.
Some exclusive avian and exotic practices treat every possible species
that is not traditional, including primates, mini-pigs, hedgehogs,
ferrets, etc etc.
Alan M. Fudge, DVM, Dip ABVP-Avian

[Elizabeth Cook]

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We have an excellent "exotics" vet here in San Diego who also happens to
specialize in birds. It makes for an interesting visit when you sit in the
waiting room with people who have iguanas on leashes and other unusual
animals. Nice too not to have cats and dogs running about - even though I like
them as well. I wouldn't be surprised if most avian specialists don't also
handle other exotic or small animals - there may not be enough avian business
in some areas to sustain a full time practice. I'd say a recommedation from
another vet is about the best you'll get, at least for technical knowledge.

[ba...@cruzio.com]

In article <1995Jan...@opal.tufts.edu>, jpe...@opal.tufts.edu writes:
>
> Is there a difference between an "exotics vet" and an "avian vet"? Should I be
> concerned?
>
> Jean

>>>Jean, the vet we use here in Monterey Ca. is an AVIAN & EXOTIC Vet.
Judging from his bus card(and what I've seen in his office), I believe that
EXOTIC would indicate anything and everything THAT is not a bird, dog,cat,
or livestock (horses,pigs etc.) Meaning , snakes, turtles rats,etc. Get the
pic?

Also, the equipment is different for EXOTICS AND AVIAN and
DOCS,CATS,LIVESTOCK. ANY VET WHO DOES ALL OF THESE THINGS MAY NEED ALOT OF
DUPLICATE EQUIPMENT IN DIFFERENT SIZES. This would lead to quite alot of
overhead and may mean higher prices. Also, a vet sho does all of these
animals may not have enough time to really specialize in any one thing, as
for the other side, he may only be BASICALLY trained in Everything.
HOPE THIS HELPS.
BAMBI
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