Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics

Bedford Hills, NY

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Grooming End Of Life House Call

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Welcome to the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics. If you have been looking for specialized care for your bird or exotic pet, look no further! We have you covered. At our unique animal hospital, we provide care to birds and exotics ONLY—no cats and dogs! We are the only bird and exotic veterinary hospital with a full-time, board-certified bird specialist, Dr. Laurie Hess. Dr. Hess, who, with her associate, Dr. Jonah Marion, residency-trained in reptile/amphibian medicine, are the only full-time veterinarians in Westchester County who have specialized training in bird and exotic medicine and surgery

Dr. Hess founded the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in 2010 so that birds and other extraordinary exotic pets would have a specialized hospital catering to their unique species

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital x-raysultrasonographyCT scansendoscopylaserelectrosurgeryfiberoptic endoscopeelectrocardiographyechocardiographyblood testing machinesmicroscopeblood lead level machineisoflurane anesthesiaoxygenheatintravenous fluidsnebulized medicationclosed circuit Internet cameras

Services in detail

Exotic Pet ExamsSurgeryEmergencyNutrition and Behavior CounselingBoardingGroomingDental CareGeriatric CareTravel-Related ServicesImaging ServicesCold Laser TherapyDeslorelin ImplantsAcupuncturePain Management

Memberships

Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV)Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)

Appointments & hours

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Mon - Thurs : 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Fri : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat : 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Sun & After Business Hours: Emergency Consults Available

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Frequently asked

Does Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics provides daytime emergency care.

Is Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics offer?+

Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, Hospitalization, and more.

When was Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics established?+

Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics has served the Bedford Hills, NY community since 2010.

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