If you have an exotic pet you should identify a vet before you need them.

In fact, it’s advised to have a first “well visit” with your veterinarian after acquiring your new pet. Not only do you establish an important relationship early on, but a vet who sees exotics can often provide super important health care information at that first visit…helping you and Rochester the Bearded Dragon avoid problems down the road.

But where do you start? Some of my clients hear about my services because they called other animal clinics and these clinics referred them to me. Some people just google local veterinarians until they find a website that lists services for exotics. Here are a few resources that may help you cut to the chase:

Bay Area Emergency vet Hospitals

Always call the emergency veterinary clinic in advance to confirm a doctor who can treat your pet's species is on duty.

PETS Referral Center - 510-548-6684 - Berkeley, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) - 925-718-7771 - San Ramon, CA

Bay Area Exotics Veterinarians

Rabbits

Dr. Molly Gleeson (by appointment), PETS Referral Center - 510-548-6684 - Berkeley, CA [also a 24hr emergency hospital]
Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz - 831-440-8590 - Santa Cruz, CA

Rabbit rescue organizations' recommended vet lists: 
House Rabbit Society
SaveABunny
The Rabbit Haven

Birds

Medical Center for Birds - 925-625-1878 - Oakley, CA
Dr. Molly Gleeson (by appointment), PETS Referral Center - 510-548-6684 - Berkeley, CA [also a 24hr emergency hospital]
Dr. Cynthia Lynn, Lafayette Animal Hospital - 925-284-4412 - Lafayette, CA
Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz - 831-440-8590 - Santa Cruz, CA

The Association of Avian Veterinarians’ Find-A-Vet tool

Avian rescue organizations' recommended vet lists:
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue
Palomacy (Pigeons)

Reptiles & Frogs

Dr. Molly Gleeson (by appointment), PETS Referral Center - 510-548-6684 - Berkeley, CA [also a 24hr emergency hospital]
Hayward Veterinary Hospital - 510-200-7280 - Hayward, CA
Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz - 831-440-8590 - Santa Cruz, CA
Dr. Nicole Captanian, Fairfax Veterinary Clinic - 415-454-8204 - Fairfax, CA

The Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians' Find-A-Vet tool

GUINEA PIGS, RATS, MICE, HaMSTERS

Dr. Molly Gleeson (by appointment), PETS Referral Center - 510-548-6684 - Berkeley, CA [also a 24hr emergency hospital]
Hayward Veterinary Hospital - 510-200-7280 - Hayward, CA
Dr. Cynthia Lynn, Lafayette Animal Hospital - 925-284-4412 - Lafayette, CA
Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz - 831-440-8590 - Santa Cruz, CA

Sheep, Goats, Alpacas, Llamas

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - 530-752-1393 - you can also ask if there’s anyone they recommend in the Bay Area
North Bay Farm Vets - 707-782-8863 - Mobile practice

Pet Pigs (potbelly, teacup, mini, etc.)

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - 530-752-1393 - you can also ask if there’s anyone they recommend in the Bay Area
North Bay Farm Vets - 707-782-8863 - Mobile practice
The CA Potbellied Pig Association’s vet list

Fish

The American Association of Fish Veterinarian’s Find-A-Fish-Vet