Best bird and exotic pet vets in Sydney

Best bird and exotic pet vets in Sydney, ranked

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   #1Avian and Exotics Service for rabbit and small pet surgery

   Exotic petsBased in Narrabeen

   Avian & Exotics Service is a veterinary hospital in Narrabeen that sees exotic pets and nothing else. Its patients include rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, ferrets, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, and it lists surgery and endoscopic procedures. The clinic says it has a board-certified specialist in zoological companion animal medicine, and it holds Rabbit Friendly accreditation at Gold level. Customers single out its rabbit surgery, and say the staff explain things thoroughly. It is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 2pm on Thursday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday.

2. #2The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney for birds and reptiles, with wing and nail trims

   Exotic petsBased in Waterloo

   The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney is based in Waterloo and sees birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats and mice, along with amphibians and fish. It offers packages by animal: one for birds, one for rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and rats, and one for lizards, so ask which fits a new pet. Beak correction, nail and wing clipping, dentistry and surgery are all listed. Visitors say the vets are patient and gentle with nervous birds and reptiles, and that the team will adjust treatment to suit a budget. It is open 8:30am to 6pm on weekdays, 9am to 4:30pm on Saturdays and 9am to 2:30pm on Sundays.

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   #3Galston Veterinary Clinic for rabbits, birds and reptiles, with a puppy school

   Exotic petsBased in Galston

   Galston Veterinary Clinic is based in Galston and sees birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles and fish alongside dogs, cats and farm animals. The clinic lists its vets on its site, and the owner specialises in small animals, so a rabbit or bird visit sits within the clinic's wider work. Saturday consults run from 9am to noon only, while weekday hours are 8:30am to 6:30pm. A groomer and a puppy school are on the team too, so a family with a rabbit and a puppy can book both at one clinic. Payment is by ZipPay, EFTPOS or cash, and the clinic doesn't offer accounts.

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   #4Pittwater Animal Hospital - Vet for birds and reptiles, with after-hours care

   After hoursExotic petsBased in Warriewood

   Pittwater Animal Hospital - Vet is based in Warriewood and names its vets on a team page. It sees rabbits, rats and mice, birds, reptiles and chickens alongside dogs and cats. One vet profile covers exotic animal medicine, so ask for that vet when you book a bird or reptile visit. The hospital offers after-hours care and names an emergency line for calls outside opening hours. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays, and open 8am to 6:30pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays. Patients who have been coming for years describe a team that stays with them through illness.

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   #5Hornsby Veterinary Hospital for birds and small pets, with weekday evening hours

   Exotic petsBased in Hornsby

   Hornsby Veterinary Hospital is based in Hornsby and treats birds, guinea pigs, rats and mice alongside dogs and cats. The clinic has a new graduate on its team, along with veterinary nurses. It offers dental care, dermatology and desexing for its patients. Weekday hours run 8am to 7pm, which fits around a working day. Saturday opening runs on alternate weeks only, so call before going in. Owners say the team explains procedures clearly before they start.

6. #6Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital for snakes and birds, plus a Winston Hills site

   Exotic petsBased in Glenhaven

   Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital is based in Glenhaven and treats birds and snakes as well as rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs and cats. A team of named vets works there, with a practice manager and veterinary nurses, and the practice also runs a second hospital in Winston Hills. It offers behaviour consultations, dental care and grooming. Weekday hours are 8am to 7pm, and Saturday hours are 9am to noon. Its own pages name two after-hours services for emergencies: North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Artarmon and NEVS.

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   #7Glenorie Veterinary Clinic for farm animals alongside rabbits, birds and snakes

   After hoursExotic petsBased in Glenorie

   Glenorie Veterinary Clinic is based in Glenorie and sees a mix of household pets and farm animals. Its exotic work covers rabbits, guinea pigs and birds, and its farm work includes goats, sheep and cattle. Services include exotic pet care, senior pet care, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and a puppy pre-school. Owners praise the team's patience and how upfront it is about fees. Routine care is available 8am to 7pm on weekdays, until 5pm on Saturdays and until 4pm on Sundays, and the clinic lists a separate after-hours number on its site.

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   #8Rouse Hill Family Vets for rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, with 30-minute consults

   Cat Friendly ClinicExotic petsBased in Rouse Hill

   Rouse Hill Family Vets is based in Rouse Hill and treats rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets alongside dogs and cats. Its in-house laboratory can return urgent results in 15 to 30 minutes, and visiting specialists bring ultrasound and surgery to the clinic. Consults run 30 minutes, which leaves time to talk through the care a small pet needs. The clinic is Fear Free certified, so tell the team early if your animal is anxious and it can plan a calmer visit. Hours are 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm on Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday, and VetPay, ZipPay and AfterPay are accepted.

9. #9Springwood Veterinary Clinic for rodents and birds, with written estimates

   Exotic petsBased in Springwood

   Springwood Veterinary Clinic is based in Springwood and sees rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and rodents alongside dogs and cats. Its pages describe a dedicated nursing team and an in-house lab that runs blood tests. The clinic gives written estimates before procedures and complex visits. Visitors say the team handles nervous cats and anxious dogs gently, and that the clinic feels clean and welcoming each time. It is open 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4pm on Friday. After hours, the clinic points patients to SASH Prospect, ARH Minchinbury or Wellpets Nepean instead.

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    #10Turramurra Veterinary Hospital for birds, with weekday hours until 8pm

    Late nightsExotic petsBased in Turramurra

    Turramurra Veterinary Hospital is based in Turramurra and sees birds alongside dogs and cats. It holds an ASAV Hospital of Excellence accreditation, and a pet behaviour consultant works from the clinic. Cat boarding is offered in soundproofed suites, for cats only. Hours run 7am to 8pm on weekdays, 7am to 4pm on Saturdays and 9am to 3pm on Sundays, which suits evening visits. After hours, the clinic refers emergencies to NEVS, the Northside Emergency Veterinary Service, which is open on public holidays too.

Compare bird and exotic pet vets in Sydney

The table shows where each clinic is based, when it offers after-hours care, and which exotic animals it sees.

24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Late nights: open to 8pm or later at least three days a week. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked bird and exotic pet vets in Sydney

Clinics are ordered by what each says it does for exotic animals: the animals it sees, the exotic services it lists, and how customers feel about it, weighted by how many have left feedback. Every pick was checked against what its own site says about exotic animals. The table also shows where each clinic is based and whether it states that it offers after-hours work.