Business Details
19 Years
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Emergency
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Specialized Exotic Pet Veterinary Care in Huntington Station
Island Exotic Veterinary Care has been dedicated to the specialized care of avian and exotic pets since 2007. Our team of experienced veterinarians provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive services tailored to birds, small mammals, and reptiles. With a focus on client education and compassionate care, we prioritize the unique needs of exotic pets to ensure their long-term health and well-being. Our facility maintains a stress-free environment by exclusively treating non-traditional pets, allowing us to deliver targeted expertise and personalized attention. We collaborate closely with pet owners to address behavioral, dietary, and husbandry concerns while offering advanced diagnostics and treatment options.Our commitment to staying current with exotic medicine advancements ensures our patients receive the highest standard of care. Through transparent communication and ethical practices, we aim to build lasting trust with both pets and their owners. Emergency services are available during business hours, with partnerships established for after-hours critical care. Our team includes board-certified specialists and residency-trained veterinarians with decades of combined experience in avian and exotic medicine. By fostering a supportive environment for both animals and clients, we strive to be the premier destination for exotic pet care on Long Island.
Services
Wellness Exams
Emergency Care
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
Vaccinations
Grooming Services
Veterinary Acupuncture
Lab Testing
Therapeutic Laser Treatments
DNA Sex Testing
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We exclusively treat avian and exotic pets with species-specific expertise.
- Our team includes board-certified and residency-trained exotic animal specialists.
- We offer on-site diagnostic imaging and lab testing with rapid results.
- Emergency appointments available during business hours for urgent care needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs include husbandry consultations and preventive care.
What people say
Excellent care
Knowledgeable staff
Compassionate professionals
Stress-free environment
Thorough explanations
Services
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive wellness exams assess your pet's overall health through physical evaluations, behavioral observations, and husbandry consultations. Our veterinarians provide tailored dietary recommendations, vaccination protocols, and early disease detection through bloodwork. These routine check-ups help maintain optimal health for exotic species with specialized needs.
Emergency Care
Emergency services address acute illnesses and injuries during regular business hours. We prioritize critical cases like respiratory distress, trauma, or gastrointestinal stasis while maintaining capacity for after-hours referrals at partner facilities. Immediate diagnostic and stabilization care is available for exotic pets in crisis.
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Surgical sterilization procedures prevent reproductive diseases and behavioral issues in exotic pets. Our team performs spays and neuters on rabbits, rodents, and small mammals using species-specific anesthetic protocols and post-operative care to ensure safe recovery for delicate patients.
Diagnostic Imaging
Digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities enable precise internal evaluations for exotic species. These non-invasive tools help diagnose fractures, organ abnormalities, and respiratory conditions while minimizing stress for sensitive patients through specialized handling techniques.
Veterinary Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments use targeted needle placement to manage chronic pain, inflammation, and neurological conditions in exotic pets. This integrative approach complements traditional medicine by stimulating natural healing processes through improved circulation and immune system activation.
People
Meredith Davis
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Davis has 23 years of experience in avian and exotic medicine after graduating from Cornell University. She acquired IEVC in 2022 following seven years as an associate veterinarian. Her expertise includes poultry medicine and preventive care for exotic species.
Perri Wiggin
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Wiggin graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2021 after studying at the University of South Carolina. She completed a rotating internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists and brings recent graduate expertise in exotic pet care.
Heidi Hoefer
Consulting Veterinarian
Dr. Hoefer established IEVC in 2007 as Long Island's first exotic pet specialty hospital. With board certification since 1993 and 35 years of clinical experience, she now serves as an adjunct professor while providing expert consultation services.
Questions
What exotic pet species do you treat?
We treat birds, rabbits, rodents, chinchillas, sugar gliders, reptiles, and other small mammals. We do not see dogs or cats to maintain a specialized environment for exotic pets.
How do emergency appointments work?
Emergency appointments are available during regular business hours on a first-come basis. For after-hours emergencies, we partner with 24-hour facilities that can provide critical care for exotic pets.
Do you offer acupuncture for exotic animals?
Yes, we provide veterinary acupuncture for pain management and chronic conditions using techniques adapted for exotic species, including dry needling and aqua-acupuncture treatments.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
Our facility offers digital radiography, ultrasound imaging, and on-site lab testing with 30-minute bloodwork results to support rapid diagnosis and treatment planning for exotic pets.
Are vaccinations available for exotic pets?
We administer ferret distemper and rabies vaccines, rabbit hemorrhagic disease vaccines, and deslorelin implants for ferrets. Vaccine protocols are tailored to each patient's specific needs.
