Exotic Pet Veterinarians
Finding a veterinarian who specializes in exotic animals — reptiles, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other small mammals — can be challenging. Below is a curated list of exotic pet veterinarians and emergency hospitals across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
San Francisco
Bay Area Bird & Exotics Hospital
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians, 🦜 Birds
Veterinarian(s): Dr. Leila Marcucci
Address: 2300 Sutter St Suite #102, San Francisco CA
Phone: (415) 566-4359
Email: reception@birdandexoticsvet.com
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Emergency: Yes; during business hours (call for availability)
SoMa Animal Hospital
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians, 🦜 Birds (also accepts dogs and cats)
Veterinarian(s): Dr. Johnson and Dr. Rockwell
Address: 1110 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 727-9116
Email: info@somaanimalhospital.com
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Emergency: Yes; during business hours (call for availability)
Balboa Pet Hospital
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles, 🦜 Birds (also accepts dogs and cats)
Address: 3329 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 752-3300
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Wednesday closed 12:00 - 2:00 PM)
Emergency: No; call for referral
Notes: AAHA accredited. Located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood.
Peninsula & South Bay
Wildwood Veterinary Hospital
Specializes In: 🦜 Birds, 🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians, 🐹 Small Mammals
Veterinarian(s): Dr. Chris Sanders
Address: 2900 Spring St, Suite 5, Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 366-9453
Hours: Monday & Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Emergency: No
Notes: Redwood City location treats avian and exotic pets exclusively.
Oakridge Veterinary Clinic
Specializes In: 🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians, 🦜 Birds, 🐹 Small Mammals (also accepts dogs and cats)
Address: 5440 Thornwood Dr, Suite E, San Jose, CA 95123
Phone: (408) 419-9238
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emergency: No; call for referral
East Bay
(Emergencies Only) PETS Referral Center
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians, 🦜 Birds
Veterinarian(s): Dr. Molly Gleeson
Address: 1048 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 548-6684
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency: Yes, 24/7 (call for availability)
Dr. Sip — Exotics Veterinary House Calls
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles, 🦜 Birds
Veterinarian(s): Dr. Sip
Phone: (510) 519-1040 (call or text)
Email: DrSip@DrSipVet.com
Hours: House calls Wednesday - Friday; messages checked Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service Area: East Bay — Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Concord, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, Richmond, Walnut Creek, and surrounding cities
Notes: Mobile/house call practice — the vet comes to you. No physical office.
UNI Pet Clinic
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles, 🦜 Birds (also accepts dogs and cats)
Address: 32280 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 477-8887
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emergency: No
Notes: Call ahead to confirm exotic vet availability. Also has a San Jose location.
Ohana Animal Hospital
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals, 🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians (also accepts dogs and cats)
Veterinarian(s): Dr. Zachary Steffes
Address: 2844 Las Positas Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: (925) 394-4990
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Emergency: No
Notes: Dr. Steffes co-designed the first approved reptile residency program in San Diego.
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
Specializes In: 🐹 Small Mammals (chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats) — also accepts dogs and cats
Address: 2000 Bishop Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 866-8387
Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Emergency: Yes; urgent care available during business hours
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