Exotic animal veterinarian

An exotic animal veterinarian is a veterinarian who has a special interest in the medical treatment of exotic animals. These veterinarians may obtain additional training and certification in areas related to exotic animal medicine.

Exotic animals are often defined as any species of animal that is not considered to be a common pet (companion animal) or domesticated livestock species.

Exotic Animals

Common exotic pets treated by veterinarians may include:

• Mammals
  • Ferrets
  • Fennec Foxes
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Gerbils
  • Rabbits
  • Chinchillas
  • Sugar Gliders
  • Pet Skunks
  • Domestic Pigs
• Reptiles
  • Snakes
  • Lizards
  • Turtles and Tortoises
• Birds
  • Parrots
  • Cockatoos
  • Cockatiels
  • Macaws
• Amphibians
  • Frogs and Toads
  • Salamanders
  • Newts

References

External links

• Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
• Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians

Specialties that pertain to exotic animal medicine include:

• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
• American College of Zoological Medicine