Hospital Services & Facilities
Our hospital is a complete medical and surgical facility. A wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities are offered on site.
Preventive Health Care
Birds and other exotic pets often hide signs of illness until they become life threatening. Routine examinations in conjunction with laboratory testing can detect certain infectious and metabolic diseases in the early stages before they become serious illnesses. Annual examination and preventative health care are recommended to help your pet live a long and healthy life.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
• Complete Hematological and Chemistry Profiles
• DNA Sexing
• Clinical Pathology: Cultures, Gram Stain, Cytology, Histopathology
• Infectious Disease Testing
• Urine and Fecal Analysis
• External Parasite Checks
• Radiology
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy
Surgery
Surgery is conducted using isoflurane gas anesthesia, which is one of the safest inhalation anesthetics available. Standard surgical techniques are enhanced with the use of radiosurgery, special magnification, and micro instrumentation. A surgical assistant monitors the patient using devices such as a Doppler pulse monitor, respiratory rate monitor, ECG, and rectal temperature probes. Warm water circulating blankets and IV fluids are used to support patients during surgery.
Hospitalization Areas
Our hospital has four fully equipped exam rooms.
The hospital has a "warm room" which is kept at a humidified temperature of around 80-85ºF, ideal for hospitalized birds, reptiles and amphibians. This room is fronted with large glass windows so pets can be easily and constantly monitored by all staff.
An isolation ward is available for patients with contagious diseases. It has a separate ventilation system present, and foot baths are used upon entering and exiting the ward to prevent the spreading of disease.
Hospital cages and incubators in our treatment area are used for closer monitoring of critical patients. There is a separate small mammal room to provide a quiet and stress free environment for more stable patients. We are able to provide dedicated oxygen cages and continuous IV fluid administration with IV fluid pumps.
Veterinary Consultation
Progress reports on patients treated at home are encouraged. These reports are entered into the patient record and the doctor is advised. The doctor will return calls as needed to discuss any treatment changes or answer questions that may arise.
Doctors are available to provide updates and discuss continued care of hospitalized pets on a daily basis. Visitation and consultation is provided in a private room with the comfort of the client and patient in mind. These appointments can be arranged during regular office hours, and we ask that you call ahead of time so we can prepare a room.
Our doctors also consult with outside board certified veterinarians in all fields of veterinary medicine in order to provide the most comprehensive care possible.
