Avian & Exotic Medicine Service

Emergency service is provided for all of our current patients and new patients, referrals and non-referrals, 24/7 all year long. Please contact the Small Animal Clinic at 519-823-8830 to inquire about all our services or schedule an appointment.

Certain animals cannot be admitted, examined, or treated at the OVC Avian and Exotic Medicine Service without specific approval from the Head of Service due to liability and safety issues. These include, among others, privately owned non-domestic felids, large crocodilians, primates, bats, raccoons, skunks, and opossums. We do not see venomous snakes or venomous invertebrates. Clients presenting wildlife species as owned animals must have the appropriate Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Canadian Wildlife permits in order to be seen. Please contact the OVC Small Animal reception to speak with a clinician if you are interested in having us see an animal that falls under these guidelines.