Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana
Metairie, LA
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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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.