Waterfowl Veterinarian Directory:
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Majestic has
not had direct experience with most of the vets
listed on this page and cannot vouch for their services.
Families should ask their own questions and choose their
vet care wisely. Be proactive, do your research, read up
& get second opinions whenever necessary.
We have had
experience or received excellent feedback from those vet
practices flagged "Top Vet!" However, Majestic does not
guaranty their services and is no way liable for your
choice of veterinarian.
Questions
you can ask a potential vet:
* How many
duck/goose patients does this vet have?
* How many ducks &
geese does this vet see as patients in any given
month/year?
* What formal
education has this vet received that has directly
prepared them for the special handling of waterfowl
(not parrots), including any training seminars
attended?
* Is this vet
experienced with reproductive issues that may occur in egg-laying ducks
& geese and how to properly treat those issues
should they arise?
* Has this vet
operated on ducks or geese in the past? If so, what
types of surgeries did they perform and what were those
outcomes?
* What
Guide Books
does this vet recommend you read in order to better care
for your
ducks & geese? (If this one stumps them... be wary!)
* If ever in the
future this vet should become stumped by your duck or
goose's medical condition, what resources will they tap
into for assistance? (Ideally, you are looking for a
vet who is willing to consult with other vets. They are
the best. Avoid vets who will "read up" or "surf the
internet" as their sole means of research.)
HINT:
One tell-tale indication that a vet does not have a lot
of experience with waterfowl is often demonstrated in
their inability to easily open up their bills. A vet who
tries to pry a duck or goose's bill open at the TIP is
demonstrating their experience with parrots and their
inexperience with waterfowl. You want to see a vet
who knows to pry the bill open at the BASE. A
vet who cannot manage to open a bill within a few seconds
most likely does not have many waterfowl patients.
ANOTHER
HINT: Before deciding on your vet, ask for
their voicemail and then leave a short message stating
that you are looking for a vet for your duck or goose,
but would like to talk to them briefly before choosing
their practice.
Remember, you want
a responsive doctor for your duck or goose, and one who
is willing to call you is an important quality. We are always more
impressed with vets who personally return their phone
calls than those who have their staff return
their calls for them--worse yet is the practice that
does not return their calls at all!
If a staff
member does call you back, don’t rule them out yet. Once
you start asking them the above questions they will
likely discover that the vet needs to handle your call
personally and will pass that message along.
BEWARE of the
practice that wants you to come in and charge you for an
office visit to address your questions/concerns
before you’ve even decided on their services.
Talking with you is in their best interests too. You
need a vet and they need patients. This is business
though, so remember to keep your conversation brief.
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Alabama
Riverview Animal Clinic, P.C.
Dr. Alvin Atlas, DVM.
4640 Highway 280 South
Birmingham AL 35242, US
205 991-9580
http://riverviewanimalclinic.net/
Animal Medical Center
Dr. Adam Cooner, DVM
719 Quintard Ave
Anniston AL 36201, US
256-236-8387
Animal Care Center of Mobile
Dr. Linda Knight, DVM
5502 Old Shell Road
Mobile AL 36608, US
251 342-6262
Email:
drlak@aol.com
Animal House Vet
Dr. Elizabeth Rush, DVM
6365 Highway 280
Harpersville, AL 35078
205-672-3550
http://www.animalhousevet.com/index.html
North Alabama Cat & Bird Vet
Clinic
Dr. Jan Strother, DVM
1110 Main St. East
Hartselle AL 35640, US
256 773-0844
http://www.catandbirdclinic.com/
California
Bridget Ferguson
Holly Street Pet Hospital
501 Laurel St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 631-7400
http://www.vcahollystreet.com
Sean McCormack DVM
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital
1850 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-4671
http://www.conejovet.com
The Bird Clinic Veterinary Corp.
Dr. Nemetz, DVM
200 South Tustin Street, Ste E
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-2910
http://www.thebirdclinic.com
*(His patients and other vets have
commented that he is not Board Certified, his prices are
VERY steep and he avoids giving out concise and
quantitative information regarding his experience with
waterfowl and his surgical success rates on waterfowl).
Wildwood Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Christopher Sanders,
DVM
838 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA
(650) 851-9453
http://www.wildwoodvet.com
Pt. Vicente Animal Hospital
Dr. Teresa Micco
31270 Palos Verdes Dr. West
Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275
(310) 265-9500
http://www.pointvicentevet.com
Connecticut
All Friends Animal Hospital
*Courtesy Listing*
All Friends currently doesn't have an avian vet on staff
They have always been amazing supporters of our sanctuary
420 New London Tpke
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 886-0125
Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Lawrence Linnetz, VMD
595 Clark Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-9271
Bolton Veterinary Hospital
*24/7 Emergency Care*
Dr. Kathryn Zyra, VMD
222 Boston Tpke
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 646-6134
www.boltonvet.com
Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital LLC
Dr. Theresa Cianciolo, DVM
977 Farmington Ave
Kensington CT 06037
(860) 828-7736
New England
Veterinary Medical Center
Dr. Cynthia Brown, DVM Dip ABVP
144 Whitehall Ave
Mystic CT 06355
(860) 536-3999
www.nevmc.org
Majestic's Vet of Choice!
Noank-Mystic Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Christopher
Otka, DVM, Rph
2 Elm Street, Rt 215
Noank CT 06340
(860) 536-6656
$45.00 coupon (Print, Cut & take it with
you!):
Old Lyme Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Alice Marrinan, DVMDr. Neil Marrinan, DVM
1 Davis Road West
Old Lyme CT 06371
(860) 434-8387www.oldlymevets.com
Poster Animal Hospital
Joan Poster, VMD
1677 Post Rd. East
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 259-3647 |
 |
Dr. Poster is not currently treating waterfowl,
but she is a great friend and rescuer of
animals--including ducks and geese. This is a
courtesy listing in support of her dedication. |
South Wilton Veterinary Group
Dr. Nick Sitinas, VMD, Dipl AVBP
3 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-2002
Florida
Dr. Gwen B. Flinchum, DVM, DABVP-avian
All Bird Clinic of the Palm Beaches
3769 S Military Trail
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 304-7928
www.allbirdclinic.net
Dr. April Romagnano PHD, DVM, AAV, ABVP, AVMA, FVMA
Avian & Exotic Clinic
1508 SW Mapp Road
Palm City FL 34990
772-600-8895
www.avianandexoticclinicofpalmcity.com
Dr. William Geiler
Eastside Vet Hospital
731A East Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6624
Dr. April Romagnano, Ph. D, DVM, Dipl ABVP
Animal
Health Clinic, Inc.
5500 Military Trail, Ste 40
Jupiter
FL 33458
(561) 799-7717 (561) 723-0025
www.animalhealthclinicinjupiter.com
Dr. Brett Adams, DVM
Midway Veterinary Hospital
3404 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce FL
772-466-6298
www.midwayvet.net
Dr. Jeffrey Slade DVM
Sebastian Animal Hospital
948 US 1
Sebastian FL 32958
PH: 772-589-6553 (Dr. Slade takes after hours calls until 9pm at this number)
www.sebastiananimalhospital.com
Georgia
Dr. JoAnne M. Roesner
Loving Hands Animal Clinic
13775 Hwy 9
Alpharetta, GA FL 30004
(770) 667-9022
www.lovinghands.com
Indiana
Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic
9330 Walemar Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 879-8633
http://www.exoticvetclinic.com/
Iowa
North Brady Animal Hospital
Dr. Kathy VanBuer
6011 North Brady Street
Davenport IA 52806
(563)-391-9522
www.northbrady.com
Kentucky
Pennyroyal Small and Exotic Animal Hospital
247 Regency Circle
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 277-4315
www.pennyroyal-online.com
Dr. Sammy Vaughn, BS, DVM, ABVP, Avian
Diplomate - ABVP
Veterinary Associates Stonefield
203 Moser Rd.
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-7863
www.vetcity.com
Louisiana
Dr. Gregory Rich, DVM3640 West Esplanade Ave Metairie LA
70002 (504) 455-6386
www.gregrichdvm.com
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