Small Animal > Exotic Species

boo stackedSpecialty Care for Special Species

Whether your exotic animal needs a wellness checkup or specialized surgery, you can rest assured that our dedicated Special Species Health Service has the expertise and latest technologies to treat your unique pet. In fact, our patients have access to Wisconsin’s only board-certified non-domestic zoological medicine specialist for exotic pets.

From birds and rabbits to rodents and reptiles, our exotic animal veterinarians provide a variety of services on a nonreferral or referral basis, including:

General veterinary care for all exotic pets

  • Annual wellness visits and new pet exams
  • Diet, husbandry and behavioral consultations
  • Routine, specialty and emergency care
  • Hospitalization and treatments performed in dedicated wards

Advanced specialty carefor all exotic pets and zoo animals

  • The safest sedation, anesthesia and analgesia protocols
  • Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, CT and MRI scans)
  • Endoscopy (key-hole procedures)
  • In-house pathology and laboratory testing, including blood lead testing
  • Collaboration with other veterinary specialty services in the hospital (cardiology, dentistry, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, surgery)
  • Hospitalization and intensive care

Consulting field services for

  • Zoological collections, breeding facilities, sanctuaries, and pet shops

UWVC Special Species Health Team

Our Special Species Health team includes faculty, residents, interns and technicians, all working together to give your pet the best possible care.

Faculty

Resident

  • Sarah Churgin, DVM

Intern

  • Bridget Baker, DVM

Veterinary Technicians