Recommended Bird Vets in Florida, United States

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


Alachua:

Dr. Marnie Knight Thomas, DVM Hilltop Animal Hospital – 16402 Hwy 441 N Alachua, FL 32615 – Tel. (386) 462-3822

Beverly Hills:

Michele Farrar, Countryside Animal Clinic, 3628 N Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL 34465 – Tel. 352-746-7171

Bradenton:

Michael Bonda, River Landings Animal Clinic, 6140 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203 – Tel. 941-755-4592

M.A. Mossler DVM and L.A.Tana DVM – Bayshore Animal Hospital – 1511 Florida Blvd Bradenton, Fl 34207 941-756-5544 fax 941-756-7222

Leigh Samanowitz, University Animal Clinic,  8239 Cooper Creek Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34201 – Tel. 941-355-7707 

Brandon:

Dr. Clarence Dunning, Avian Vet – Brandon Veterinary Hospital – Brandon, FL 33511 – Tel. (813) 689-4801

Cape Coral:

Dr. Milton McElvie, Avian Vet – 920 Country Club Blvd., Cape Coral, FL – Tel. (941) 574-6171

Clear Water:

Dr. Peter Helmer ABVP, Blue Pearl Vet Partners,  4701 Ulmerton Rd Ste. 500, Clearwater, FL 33762 – (727) 572-0132

Cocoa:

Cocoa Animal Hospital – 2300 SR 524, #108, Cocoa, FL 32926 – Tel. (407) 636-2230

Davenport:

Theresa (Terri) Y. Parrott – St Charles Veterinary Hospital, 39873 Hwy 27, Davenport fl 33837 – Tel. (863) 438-6600

Deerfield Beach:

Drs. Daryl Backos & Sam Backos, D.V.M., ABVP, Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 – Tel. (954) 427-0777

Dr. Susan Kelleher, Broward Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital, 1101 S Powerline Rd Suite 108, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (recommended by several members) – Tel. (954) 968-7171

Edgewater:

Dr. Leo B. Neves – Animal Clinic of Edgewater – 2305 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, Florida 32141 – Tel. (904) 426-5532

Fleming Island:

Michelle Velasco, Fleming Island Pet and Bird Clinic,  4711 Hwy 17, Building D, Fleming Island, FL 32003 – Tel. (904) 264-7387

Fort Myers:

Dr. Scott Medlin – Medlin Exotic Animal Medical Services – 14361 Metropolis Ave, Suite #2, Fort Myers Fl 33912 – Tel. (239) 989-8860 (highly recommended)

Dr. Joni Edwards, VCA Miracle Mile Animal Hospital, 2045 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 – Tel. 239-936-0177

Gainesville:

Kristine Kuchinski, Kuchinski Veterinary Practice – 4508 Se 26th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641 – Tel.  (352) 335-6777

Grant:

Dr. Kaci A Beckett – 4982 South US Hwy 1, Grant, FL 32949 – Tel. (321) 725-6444

Green Acres:

Dr. Vanessa Rolfe, ABVP, Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital, www.birdexoticvet.com,  6147 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, FL 33463 – Tel. 561.964.2121

Dr. Gwen Flinchum, ABVP, All Bird Clinic, 6635 Forest Hill Blvd, Greenacres, FL 33413  – Tel. (561) 304-7928

Homosassa:

Gwynneth Hall, DVM, Homosassa Animal and Bird Hospital, 8177 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446 – Tel. (352) 628-4200

Indian Harbour Beach:

Dr. Pepen Manuel J DVM, ABVP – Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital,  968 E Eau Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 – Tel. (321) 777-6444

Jacksonville:

Dr. Rhoda Stevenson (Diplomat, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Certified in Avian Practice), Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South,  Jacksonville, 32257, 1982 AAV  – Tel. (904) 256 0043, www.Exoticbirdhospital.com

Dr. Heather McClure, DVM – Exotic Bird Hospital – 10550-12 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 – Tel. (904) 268-0204

Tony Colbert, Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Rd South, Jacksonville Fl 32257 – Tel. 904-256-0043

Rose Borkowski, DVM, Jacksonville University, Department of Biology and Marine Science, 2800 University North Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394 E-mail: rborkow@ju.ede

Jupiter:

Dr. Heather Johnston, Harmony Animal Hospital, 1401 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458 -Tel. (561) 746-5501

Dr. John Mann – Head of the Avian and Exotic Pets / Department at the Harmony Animal Hospital – 1401 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458 – Tel. (561) 746-5501

April Romagnano, PhD, DVM, ABVP – Animal Health Clinic – 5500 Military Trail, Suite 40 Jupiter, FL 33458 – Tel: (561) 799-7717

Kendall:

Dr. Don Harris, Avian & Exotic – 12125 South Dixie Highway, Kendall, FL 33156 – Tel. (305) 234-2473

Lady Lake:

Dr. Danielle Dibootage – Paws Animal Hospital  – Tel. 352-259-2439

Dr. Tina Merritt – Animal Clinic of Lady Lake – 414 CR 25, Lady Lake, FL 32159 – Tel. (352) 753-5333

Tina Merritt, Animal Clinic of Lady Lake, 414 eague Trail, Lady Lake, 1985, 352-753-5333, www.animalclinicofladylake.com (member recommendation)

Lakeworth:

Gwen B. Flinchum, DVM, Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Certified in Avian Practice – All Bird Clinic of the Palm Beaches – 3769 South Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33463 – Tel.(561) 304-7928

Vanessa Rolfe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Avian) – The Bird and Exotic Hospital, Inc. – 6147 Lake Worth Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33463 – Tel. 561-964-2121

Largo:

Dr. Nichole Zellner, Avian and Animal Hospital, , 11405 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773 – Tel. (727) 398-1928

Lutz:

Susanne Topor Lutz,  Livingston Animal and Avian Hospital, 15104 Livingston Avenue, Lutz, FL, 33549,  Tel. (813) 979-1955

Anthony Qureishi, Animal and Exotic Medical Center, 18962 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548 – Tel.  (813) 269-5200

Loxahatchee:

Susan L. Clubb, D.V.M., Rainforest Clinic for Birds and Exotics – Highly recommended.  Board certified and the author of several published works on bird health. She maintains her own aviary and avian research facility.  3319 E Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 – Tel. 561-795-4878

Maitland:

Dr. Orlando Diaz Figueroa, ABVP – Lake Howell Animal Clinic – Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Specialty). His interests are in birds, rabbits, ferrets, tortoises, reptiles and other exotics. Dr. Diaz provides primary, surgical, dental, and specialty care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and exotics.  – 856 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751 – Tel. (407) 682-8000  

Marathon:

Dr. Geraldine Dietheim, Dr. Doug Mader – Marathon Veterinary Hospital – 11187 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, FL 33050 – Tel. (305) 743-7099

Melbourne:

Dr. A. Motie – All Animal And Bird Hospital – 4100 W. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32904-3521 – Tel. (321) 724-2070

Miami:

Ramon de Armas, Paws and Claws Medical Center, 3858 SW 137 Avenue, Miami, FL 33175  – Tel. (786) 361-9344, pawsnclawsmiami.com>

Don J. Harris, D.V.M. – Avian and Exotic Animal Medical Center 6380 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143 – Tel. (305) 661-2573 avianexotic.com

Thomas Goldsmith, D.V.M. – Mobile Exotic Vet Service,12521 South Dixie Highway, Miami – Tel. 305-259-6677 (may be retired?)

William Chavez, D.V.M. – Avian and Exotic Vet – 9495 Old South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 – Tel. (305) 670-0611

Albert R. Iglesias D.V.M., AAV member and Antonio Longo d.v.m. – Tropical Park Animal Hospital – 2330 S.W. 67 Ave. Miami FL 33155- Tel. 305-5534464

Barbara Tomaras, Exoticare Veterinary Services – 1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130 – Tel.(305) 330-4429

Orange Park:

Michelle Curtis Velasco, D.V.M. – Fleming Island Pet Clinic – 4711 Hwy. 17 S., Building D, Orange Park, FL 32073 – Tel. (904) 264-7387

Orlando:

Santiago Diaz, Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando, 1717 E Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806 – Tel.   407-286-3484 – HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL

East Orlando Animal Hospital – 7600 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 – www.eoah.com

Oviedo:

Dr. Woody Dudley – Mitchell Hammock Pet Hospital – 255 Alexandria Blvd. across from Oviedo City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department and Alafaya Woods Publix Plaza. Tel. 407-366-7323.

Palm Bay:

April Romagnano, ABVP, Avian and Exotic Clinic of Palm City, 1508 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City, FL 34990 – Tel. (772) 600-8895

Debby Butler, DVM. – Ark and Bark Veterinary Hospital – compassionate and extremely knowledgeable, progressive veterinarian.  1707 Canova St. Palm Bay, Florida 32909 – Tel. (321) 507-7101

Palm Harbor:

Dr. Joel Murphy, ABVP – Author of several books, including: “How To Care For Your Pet Bird: Practical Advice From Dr. Joel Murphy” – Animal and Bird Center of Palm Harbor, 34820 US-19, Palm Harbor, Florida 34684 – Tel. 727-784-0558 (highly recommended)

Pompano Beach:

Susan Kelleher, D.V.M. – Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital – 1101 South Powerline Road, Suite 108, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Tel. 954-968-7171

Port Charlotte:

Dr. John Rand, The Animal Clinic, 3300 Tamiami Trail #103, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 – Tel. 941-625-0742

Alexander Villareal, 1998, Collingswood Animal Hospital, 1419 Collingswood Blvd., Port Charlotte, 941-625-7500 (member recommendation) http://www.collingswoodanimalhospital.com

Paul Belliveau, The Animal Clinic, 3300 Tamiami Trail #103, Port Charlotte, Fl. – Tel. 941-625-0742

Riverview:

Michelle Ferrera, D.V.M., Boyette Animal Hospital – 10931 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569 – Tel. (813) 671-3400

Safety Harbor:

Don J. Woodman, D.V.M. – Animal Hospital of Northwood – 701 Enterprise Rd. East Safety Harbor FL 34695 – Tel: 727-725-1691

Saint Augustine:

Dr. Najla Bell, MuraBella Animal Hospital –  3625 Pacetti Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32092 – Tel. 904-940-9401

Sanibel:

Heather Barron ABVP: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW),  3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 – Tel.  (239) 472-3644

Sarasot

Holly Weber, Best Friends Animal Clinic, 5110 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233 – Tel. 941-927-4567>

Sebastian:

Jeffrey Slade, D.V.M. – Sebastian Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic, Inc. – 948 U.S. Highway 1 Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-6553

St. Petersburg:

Emergency Clinic of St. Petersburg, Inc. – Avian vet on staff (recommended, provided good service, was reasonable) – 3165 22nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Stuart:

Dr. Ross Prezant – Avian Vet – 6755 S. Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34977 – Tel. (561) 283-0101

Tallahassee:

Dr. Kitty Remington, Capital Circle Veterinary Hospital & The Fritz – 1826 Capital Circle N.E., Tallahassee FL, 32308 – Tels. Hospital: (850) 877-1149 / The Fritz: (850) 878-6183 / After Hours Emergencies: 850-222-0123 Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Tampa:

Dr. Terri Readdy – CountryChase Veterinary – 12501 West Linebaugh, Tampa, Fl 33626 – Tel. 813-814-1814 (Recommended by Jennifer)

Teresa Lightfoot, D.V.M. (avian certified) and Dr. Maldonado (works with birds) – Florida Veterinary Specialists and Cancer Treatment Center – Open 24/7 – 3000 Busch Lake Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33614 – Tel. (813) 933-8944 (Highly Recommended)

Dr. Katy Meyer and Dr. Michelle Lentovich – Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Service / Provides Critical Care to Birds – 14925 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33613 – Tel. (813) 265-4043

Thonotosassa:

E. Lee Duke, III, D.V.M. – Companion Animal Hospital – 11499 North Us Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 – Tel. (813) 986-2448

Venice:

Dr. Donald Swerida – Dr. Don’s Mobile Veterinary Service – Avian Vet and bird owner – Pineapple Place, Venice, F – Tel. (941) 408-9779

Wesley Chapel:

Margaret a. Wissman, D.V.M.– P.O. Box 7322, Wwesley Chapel, FL  33543 – Tel. (813) 973-3044

Weston:

Samuel Strauss, Weston Road Animal Hospital, 4585 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331 – Tel. (954) 389-5656

West Palm Beach:

Matthew W. Bond, D.V.M. – Makes home visits throughout Palm Beach County – 552 Rambling Drive Circle, West Palm Beach, FL 33414 – Tel. (561) 798-0173

Winter Park:

Dr. Robert Hess, Jr DVM (orthopedics specialty) and Dr. Andy Newman, DVM – Winter Park Veterinary Hospital , 1601 Lee Road Winter Park, FL 32789 – (407) 644-2676

Recommendation by member: “I would describe WPVH as the most established and respected avian practice in the Central Florida area. There are several vets, but the two above are avian vets. Our birds (Blue and Gold Macaw, African Grey, Blue Front Amazon, Max Pionus, and Goffin’s Cockatoo) have been seeing these two for years.”

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