Waterfowl Veterinarian Directory:
States A-L
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.
| States
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California
Bridget Ferguson
Holly Street Pet Hospital
501 Laurel St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 631-7400
http://www.vcahollystreet.com
Sean McCormack DVM
1850 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-4671
http://conejovet.com
Wildwood Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Christopher Sanders,
DVM
838 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA
(650) 851-9453
http://www.wildwoodvet.com
Connecticut
All Friends Animal Hospital
Dr. Christopher
Otka, DVM
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. |
Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Lawrence Linnetz, VMD
595 Clark Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-9271
Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital LLC
Dr. Theresa Cianciolo, DVM
977 Farmington Ave
Kensington CT 06037
(860) 828-7736
Old Lyme Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Alice Marrinan, DVMDr. Neil Marrinan, DVM
1 Davis Road West
Old Lyme CT 06371
(860) 434-8387www.oldlymevets.com
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. William Geiler
Eastside Vet Hospital
1986 E. Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6624
Indiana
Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic
9330 Walemar Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 879-8633
www.birddr.com
Notes: Waterfowl, rabbits, any non-dog, non-cat,
no horses
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
(*this practice is
being sold soon)
Dr. Bianca Zaffarano & Dr. Jennifer
Walker
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
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