Melissa Kaplan's
Herp Care Collection
Last updated April 19, 2007

Consulting Herp Veterinarians

* = Recommended by herp keepers

Sometimes, it is impossible to find a vet in your area who is experienced with reptiles, or with your reptile's particular problem. If your vet is willing to do so, there are other reptile vets, in your area or within your state or country, who may be consulted by your vet. Please understand that these consultations mean that the consulting vet is taking time away from his or her busy practice. Some vets have a stated fee for such consultations; others may charge a fee depending on how extensive the consult is. In any case, please be prepared to pay for such a consultation. If the consulting vet doesn't charge, it would be nice to offer to pay something towards his or her time anyway - state your willingness to pay such a fee when discussing this with your vet. Note that the consulting vet may charge your vet, who will then pass the charge along to you as a part of his bill for services rendered, or the consulting vet may bill you directly. Specific fee information is not included in this page as fees may change over time.

The following vets are available for consults, regardless of where you and your vet are. Please pay attention to time zones, however!

Canada
United Kingdom
United States

Canada

Ontario

Craig Mosley
Department of Clinical Studies
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1
(519) 824-4120 x4016

United Kingdom

England

Martin Lawton
Exotic Animal Centre
12 Fitzilian Avenue
Harold Wood
Romford
Essex, RM3 OQS
Tel: 44 (0) 1708 384444
Fax: 44 (0) 1708 344318
   Faxes are preferred. Phone calls can only be taken between 4:00-4:30 p.m., UK time.

Bruce Maclean
Avian & Exotic Veterinary Centre
Summerleaze Veterinary Group
Summerleaze Road
Maidenhead, Berks SL6 8EW
Tel/Fax: 01628-781603
   Phone calls accepted 8.30 - 9.30 am (Mon - Sat) and 5.30 - 6.30 pm (weekdays), UK time.

United States

California

Jeff Jenkins & Todd Cecil
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle S., #C
San Diego 92108
619-260-1412
Consultation line: 800-379-6842

Kenneth Harkewicz
Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital
2126 Haste St,
Berkeley 94704
510-848-5041

Michael Murray
Avian & Exotic Clinic
2 Harris Ct, Suite 1-A
Monterey
831-647-1147

Sam Silverman
Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasound
Specializing in avian, reptile and exotic animals
60 Marie Street
Sausalito 94965
800-331-5877 / 415-331-5212
Fax 415-332-2231
   "Radiographs and ultrasound tapes can be mailed to my office , or jpeg images made from high detail digital cameras emailed. We suggest making several different exposures of each image and providing close-up views. Case hisotries can be sent with the digital images or faxed to our office."

FLORIDA

Douglas R. Mader
Marathon Veterinary Clinic
11187 Overseas Highway
Marathon
305-743-7099