Avian and Exotic Animal Care

4.7 (877)
8711 Fidelity Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27617, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Avian and Exotic Animal Care

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,756
4.9 Embrace 17,140
4.9 Fetch 18,308
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,008
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,343
4.0 MetLife 652
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 113
4.3 Pets Best 12,229
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,024
4.9 Trupanion 73,550
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Kayleigh Baldwin

What a lovely experience! I was very worried about my senior rabbit. Dr. Sokolik is impressively knowledgeable about rabbit care, and thorough! In fact, each staff member who came in was very helpful. Even the person who helped make my appointment knew important rabbit care basics; she told me “age is not an illness”, and that has stuck with me. Midnight’s first medications were administered for me so that I could see how to do so at home. He is usually much more skittish at the vet than he was here. We live several hours away, but if I have any major concerns I am comforted to know that this place exists. Thank you for a wonderful visit!

posted: 07/13/2024

Blake Graham

I've been bringing my bearded dragon(s) here for close to five years now. My first visit with them included an emergency euthanasia (senior rescue), which was devastating to say the least. The team that saw him showed him the utmost love, care, and peace. I am so thankful that he was able to pass surrounded by folks who genuinely cared for his wellbeing and showed him kindness in his final moments. My current boy (4 years old) is unfortunately a bit temperamental with his health. He's been seen at least 4 times since I got him for a myriad of problems (parasites, upper respiratory infection, and most recently, pneumonia). I've never been more comfortable bringing him somewhere to be seen. Regardless of the vet, he has always been seen by someone knowledgeable and has received the necessary care. They have always been incredibly kind to him. At our latest visit, Dr. Boon was absolutely wonderful and incredibly attentive to his needs and what I had to say, and was thorough and complete with explaining her concerns, the results of his scans, symptoms, and possible future treatments. The staff are all kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about the care they provide and I am so grateful to have somewhere to go where I am confident that his needs will be met (and that they care as deeply about his physical care as I do emotionally). I absolutely intend to continue bringing my boy--- and any other future exotics I have--- to be seen here.

posted: 01/19/2024

Dawn Crawford

We LOVE this veterinarian office. We're so lucky to have compassionate expert care for uncommon pets in our area. We love our guinea pig like a family member, and their kind staff and doctors always make us feel like his health is a top priority. Thank you! BONUS: You always meet other uncommon and adorable pets in the waiting room. You never know what you get to see!

posted: 04/30/2024

Kelly Mellert

Dr. Johnson was very knowledgeable and detailed during their annual wellness check. He addressed our concerns regarding the health of our guinea pigs and we are relieved to have found such an experienced exotic vet. Highly recommended!

posted: 07/08/2024

Sara Wilson

I really cannot recommend this location enough. They took splendid care of my bunny while she was still here. Acupuncture helped her arthritis more than I ever thought possible. Don't take your bunny anywhere else.

posted: 07/12/2024