Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana

Metairie, LA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana, formally West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic, is Louisiana’s only veterinarian that provides specialized care exclusively to avian and exotic pets. From parrots to rabbits and ferrets to a wide variety of reptiles, as well as a multitude of small mammal exotic pets, we welcome them all to our practice!

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana, formally West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic, is Louisiana’s only veterinarian that provides specialized care exclusively to avian and exotic pets. Dr. Gregory Rich opened the practice in May of 1993. Over the years the clinic has grown from a one doctor practice with 5 employees to a 2 doctor practice with 2 Registered Veterinary Technicians, an office manager and a total staff of 13 highly trained individuals

Mission — It is the foremost and ultimate goal of Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana to provide the highest quality specialized medical, surgical, and nursing care possible to the animals entrusted to us and to also provide our clientele with the most up-to-date patient care information in the cleanest, friendliest, and most compassionate environment

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Video endoscopyUltrasoundDigital radiographyIn-house laboratoryPulse oximetryElectrocardiogram/EKGOxygen therapy cagesNebulization therapyRadiosurgery

Services in detail

Preventative medical care for avian and exotic petsBoarding (unique housing for each species)Specialized training, equipment, medical care, and surgical procedures for avian and exotic petsIn-house diagnostic testingEmergency servicesVaccinationsGroomingExotic Pet ExamsSpay and NeuterAcupunctureAfter-Hours EmergencyDiagnostic Care (video endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography)Diet ProductsLaboratory ServicesSurgery OptionsTherapy and Special Treatment Services (oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, radiosurgery)Nursing CareReferral to Specialty Hospitals

Memberships

Association of Exotic Mammal VeterinariansAssociation of Avian VeterinariansAssociation of Reptilian and Amphibian VeterinariansAmerican Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana accepting new patients?+

Yes — Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana is currently accepting new patients.

Does Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana offer emergency or urgent care?+

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana offer?+

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana established?+

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana has served the Metairie, LA community since 1993.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.