Recommended Bird Vets in California, United States

Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US)


Bakersfield:

Dr. Norman Lohr – 2007 Niles St., Bakersfield, CA 93305 – Tel. (661) 327-9516

Berkeley:

Linda J. Siperstein, DVM ” aka Dr. Sip – Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital (also accept birds and exotics) – 2126 Haste Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 – Tel. 510.848.5041

Carmichael:

Dr. Samantha Ford, Reagor Pet Hospital – 2513 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 – Tel: (916) 971-1551

Chino:

Shannon Ashley-Noland, Loving Hands Animal Hospital, 4108 Edison Ave., Ste.111, Chino, Tel.909-591-2273, www.lovinghandsanimalhospital.com

Chula Vista:

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center, 885 Canarios Court, Suite 108, Chula Vista CA 91910 – Tel. 619-591-4802

Claremont:

Ann McDowell, D.V.M. – Chaparral Pet Hospital, 915 West Foothill Blvd., #A., Claremont, CA 91711 – (909) 625-1561 – Recommended by: Dale Gilkinson Dand D Exotic Birds

Corona:

Dr. Bart Huber – Animal Medical Center of Corona – 91 E. Grand Blvd, Ste 102, Corona, CA  92879 – Tel: (951) 493-6771

Cupertino:

Munir Kureshi, DVM – Cupertino Animal Hospital, 10026 Peninsula Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 – Tel. 408-252-6380 – Recommended by: S Schuck: “A compassionate, knowledgeable veterinarian with an incredible talent for diagnosing birds from finches to cockatoos. Also a great educator, helping us to take better care of our birds.”

Davis:

The Veterinary Staff at UC Davis – Companion Avian Service – 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616 – Tel. (530) 752-1393

Del Mar:

Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar – Steve Mira, DVM, 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA – Tel. (858) 755-9351

Encinitas:

Theresa Murillo, All Pets Animal Hospital,, 149 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 – Tel. (760)634-2022

Brian Loudis, DVM, ABVP Clinic – All Pets Animal Hospital – 285 N. El Camino Real, #105, Encinitas, CA 92024 – Tel.  760-634-2022 – Recommendation: “Dr. Loudis is a wonderful vet. He handles birds wonderfully, is very knowledgeable, and easy to understand/talk to. / Recommended by Sara S.”

Escondido:

Brian Loudis, DVM, ABVP Clinic – All Pets Animal Hospital, 285 N. El Camino Real, #105, Encinitas, CA 92024 – Tel. 760-634-2022 F – Recommendation: “Dr. Loudis is a wonderful vet. He handles birds wonderfully, is very knowledgeable, and easy to understand/talk to” / Recommended by Sara S.

Gary Gallerstein, D.V.M. and Associates – Acacia Animal Hospital – 1040 North Broadway, Escondido, California 92026 – Emergency After-Hours Service Available – 655 W. Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 – Tel. 760-745-8115

Fresno:

Daphne Hill, D.V.M. – The Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic – 5169 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710 – Tel. (559) 227-5575

Goleta:

Dr. Alexandria (Lexi) Rugg (DVM, CVA) – Valley Animal Hospital – 102 S. Fairview, Goleta, CA 93117 – Tel. (805)964-7755 – Note: The clinic is equipped with 2 sound proof, temperature, humidity and oxygen controlled incubators for critical avian patients. 

Hawthorne:

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital – Dr. Walter J. Rosskopf, D.V.M. and Dr. Richard W. Woerpel, D.V.M. – 4871 W. Rosecrans Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 – Tel. (310) 679-0693 

Dr. Walter J. Rosskopf, D.V.M., DIPL, ABVP, Avian and Dr. Woerpel, MS, DVM Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital – 4871 W. Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250 – Tel. (310) 679-0693

Healdsburg:

Ben Baldwin – North Woods Animal Clinic – 16085 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA 95448 – Tel. (707) 433-4493

Lafayette:

Dr. Julie Cummings – Four Seasons Vet Hospital – 3210 Old Tunnel Road, Lafayette, CA – Tel. (925) 938-7700

Lake Forest:

Scott Weldy, D.V.M.,  Serano Animal and Bird Hospital – 21771 Lake Forest Dr. # 111, Lake Forest, CA 92630 – Tel. (949) 855-9744

La Mesa:

Todd R. Cecil, ABVP, 24/7 Pet Emergency and Specialty Center, , 5232 Jackson Drive, Suite 105 Jackson Square Center, La Mesa CA 91942 – Tel. 619-462-4800

Long Beach:

Long Beach Animal Hospital – www.lbah.com – 3816 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804 – Tel. 562-434-9966

Los Angeles

Drs. Molly Gleeson and Karen Schachterle, Avian and exotic vets – 9599 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 -Tel: (310) 558-6100

Los Osos:

Susan Choy D.V.M., Patrice Boroughs D.V.M. – Bear Valley Animal Clinic – 2021 11th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402 – Tel. (805) 528-0693 – Emergency After-Hours Service Available

Magalia:

Niklos Weber, DVM, DABVP – Whispering Pines Pet Clinic – Avian Practice, DABVP and Canine and Feline Practice – 14632 Skyway, Magalia, CA 95954 – Tel. 530-873-1136

Mission Viejo:

Dr. Douglas Coward – 24912 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 – Tel (949) 768-3651 – Recommendation: “Heidi has this to say about this vet: “Dr. Coward is unbelievably compassionate and skilled with animals.  Our animals are very comfortable with him and he has rescued all of them (and shared some of his knowledge so that we are more successful helping our animals at home; since we met Dr. Coward we have rescued numerous animals which otherwise certainly would have died). We drive 1.5 hrs one way because we know we can trust Dr. Coward with our precious friends.”

Michael T. Ikeda , V.M.D – Muirlands Animal and Avian Hospital – 24174 Alicia Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 – Tel: 949-770-9015 

Monterey:

John N Quick, D.V.M  – Parkview Veterinary Hospital – 571 E. Franklin St., Suite #C, Monterey, CA 93940 – Tel. (831) 372-2672

Hilary Stern DVM, Amy Wells DVM, and Shannon Thomas DVM – Avian and Exotics Clinic of Monterey – 451 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940; phone (831) 647-1147.

Dr. Cynthia Nichols,  Nichols Veterinary Care – 571 E. Franklin St., Suite C, Monterey, CA  – Tel. 1-831-372-2672

Morgan Hill:

John N Quick, D.V.M. – 16025 Vineyard Blvd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 -Tel. (408) 779-4010

Norco:

Hannis Stoddard III, D.V.M. – Animal & Bird Hospital – 3195 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 91760 – Tel. (909) 371-7120

Novato / Marin:

Debra Scheenstra, DVM – Member of the association of avian veterinarians since 1989 – Housecall practice in marin for birds, small mammals, dogs and cats.  Tel. (415) 893-1554

Oceanside:

Geoffrey R. Smith D.V.M – Oceanside Veterinary Hospital – Small Animal and Exotic Practice – 2960 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92054-1274 – Tel. (760) 757-1571

Oakley:

Holly Galusha; M. Scott Echols, DVM, Diplomate ABVP; Brenna C. Fitzgerald, ABVP; Rachel Baden; & Brian L. Speer, D.V.M., DIP, ABVP, ECAMS – The Medical Center For Birds, 3805 Main Street Oakley, California 94561 – Tel.  (925) 625-1878

Orange County:

Dr. Larry Nemetz – The Bird Clinic –  200 South Tustin Street, Suite E, Orange, CA 92866-2322 -Tel. 714-633-2910 

Palmdale:

Dr. Lynn McEwan, Palmdale Veterinary Hospital – 38568 6th Street, East Palmdale, CA 93590 – Tel. (661) 273-1555 

Pasadena / Simi Valley:

Drs. Sarah Willis and Laurence Labrecque (a lady), Exotic Animal Veterinary Center (EAVC), 171 N. Altadena Dr. Suite 120, Pasadena, CA 91107 – Tel. 626-405-1777

Dr. Tiffany Margolin, ABVP Avian – Exotic Animal Care Center – 2121 Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 – Tel. (626) 405-1777 or Dr. Ron’s Simi Valley Tel. (805) 306-0633

Petaluma:

Dave Rupiper, D.V.M., East Petaluma Animal Hospital – 1420-B South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA  94954

Pleasanton:

Darryl Wolf, D.V.M. – Amador Valley Veterinary Hospital – 1809 M Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA 94536 – Tel. (925) 462-3646

Rancho Palos Verdes:

Drs. Teresa Micco & Cassie L. Jones, D.V.M., ABVP – Point Vincente Animal Hospital – 31234 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 – Tel. (310) 265-9511

Redwood City:

Chris Sanders, Wildwood Veterinary Hospital – two locations: 1115 Luchessi Dr., San Jose, CA – Tel. 408-265-8811, and at Wildwood North, Redwood City – Tel. 650-366-9453 – www.Wildwoodvet.com

Roseville:

Kirsten Amend, Bird and Pet clinic, 3985 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747 – Tel. 916-773-6049

Victoria Joseph, DVM Dip. ABVP – The Bird and Pet Clinic of Roseville – 4010 Foothills Blvd., Suite 101 Roseville, CA 95747 – Tel: (916) 773-6049

San Diego:

Armando G. Burgos, D.V.M. – Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital – 2317 Hotel Circle South, Suite C, San Diego, California 92108-3310 – Tel. (619) 260-1412

Dr. Irene Mary Côté – 8915 Towne Centre Drive, #110, San Diego, CA 92122 – Tel. (858) 452-7100 – Recommendation: “She also is really great and compassionate with all animals (she sees companion animals, exotics, birds, wildlife).  She has an open ear and heart for both animal and human.  We are glad we finally found a great vet close to our home!”

Grafton Houston, D.V.M. – 6030 Santo Road, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92124 – Tel. (858) 569-7777 – Recommendation: “A very nice and equally knowledgeable vet. I was impressed with his skills as I was happy about his client-focused approach to veterinary care. A great experience.”

Claire Sosna – Carmel Mountain Ranch Veterinary Hospital – 11925 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, CA 92128 – Tel. (858) 592-9779

Beth Bicknese, Senior Vet, Zoological Society of San Diego, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 – Tel. 619-231-1515

Jane Stout, Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital – Located in: Cabrillo Commerce Center; 5610 Kearny Mesa Rd # A, San Diego, CA 92111 – Tel. (619) 260-1412

Todd Strubbe, VCA eye clinic for animals,  5610 Kearny Mesa Rd, Ste A, San Diego, California – Tel. 858-502-1277

Athena Gianopoulos – Feathers and Fur Animal Hospital, 4250 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, California 92117  – Tel. 619-663-5760

Jeffrey Jenkins, ABVP, Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital, San Diego, 1983, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, 1276 Morena Blvd., San Diego, California 92110, Tel. 619 260-1412

San Francisco:

Leila Marcucci, ABVP, Bay Area Bird Hospital, 2145 Taraval St.,San Francisco, CA 94116 – Tel. 415-566-4359

San Jose:

Chris Sanders, Wildwood Veterinary Hospital – two locations: 1115 Luchessi Dr., San Jose, CA – Tel. 408-265-8811, and at Wildwood North, Redwood City – Tel. 650-366-9453 – www.Wildwoodvet.com

Drs. Aleisha Nesset and Valerie Brons, West Valley Pet Clinic – Dr. Brons is the President of the Santa Clara Valley Veterinary Medical Association.  Treats birds, dogs, cats, and “pocket pets.”  Has owned an Eclectus parrot, cockatiels, parakeets, and chickens. – 1360 South De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129 – … Tel. (408) 996-1155

Fern Van Sant, DVM, and Hilary Stern, DVM – For The Birds – 1136D South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose CA 95129 – Tel: (408) 255-1739

Valerie Brons, West Valley Pet Clinic and Avian Medical Group, AAV conventions/certifications, San Jose, 2004  – 1360 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129 – Tel. 408-996-1155

Santa Barbara:

Christine Sellers, D.V.M. – Cat and Bird Clinic – 101 W. Mission St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 – Tel. (805) 569-2287

Santa Clara:

Kent Littlehale D.V.M., Santa Clara Pet Hospital –  830 Kiely Blvd, Unit 107, Santa Clara, CA 95051– Tel. (408) 296-5857

Santa Cruz:

Hilary Stern, D.V.M., – Animal Hospital of Soquel – 2651 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 … Tel. (831) 475-0432 

Santa Monica:

Dr. Frank Lavac – Wilshire Animal Hospital – 2421 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403 – Tel. (310) 828-4587

Santa Rosa:

Joel Blumberg DVM – Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital, 2002 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 – Tel. (707) 544-1313

Tarzana:

Yoko Tamura, Capri Plaza Pet clinic, 19582 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 – Tel. 818-881-6344

Thousand Oaks:

Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital, 3580 Willow Lane, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 – Tel. 805-495-4671

Torrance:

Robert M Kaufman, D.V.M.,  2078 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501 – Tel. (310) 328-3733

Upland:

Richard T. Johnson, D.V.M. – VCA Central Animal Hospital – 281 N. Central Ave., Upland, CA 91786 – (909) 981-2855

Ventura:

Janet Berens, ABVP, West Valley Pet Clinic, 22430 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 – Tel. 818-225-7160

Westhill:

All Pets Medical Centre –  7606 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA 91304 – Tel. 818-883-2600

Woodland Hills:

Bruce Levine, ABVP, Janet L. Berens, D.V.M., ABVP – West Valley Pet Clinic – 22430 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 – Tel. (818) 225-7160

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