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Exotics

Exotic Pet Care

We care for exotic pets with species-specific expertise and heart.

Exotic Pet Care: Specialized Veterinary Services for Unique Companions

Exotic pets bring joy, personality, and plenty of curiosity into our lives. From rabbits and reptiles to birds and pocket pets, these unique animals need veterinary care that’s just as specialized as they are. Our experienced team is here to provide expert care tailored specifically to your exotic companion’s needs. We also offer guidance on enrichment, temperature control, and habitat setup to help your pet thrive at home.

Why Choose a Vet Experienced in Exotic Medicine?

Exotic pets often hide signs of illness until it becomes severe. That’s why routine wellness checks are critical—and why it’s important to work with a veterinary team that understands their physiology and behavior.

Our team has experience handling a wide variety of exotic species with gentle, low-stress techniques, making exams safer and more comfortable for your pet.

When Should I Bring My Exotic Pet to the Vet?

Schedule a visit if your pet shows any of the following:

  • Lethargy or reduced appetite

  • Changes in droppings or urination

  • Labored breathing or nasal discharge

  • Weight loss or bloating

  • Skin issues or feather loss

  • Changes in behavior or posture

Many exotic pets benefit from annual or biannual exams, even when they appear healthy.


Your exotic pet deserves care as unique as they are. Whether it chirps, hops, slithers, or scurries, we’re here to help them live a long, healthy life.

Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.

Animal Medical Center of Tyler FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover. Animal Medical Center of Tyler also accepts Care Credit, Scratchpay and Pet Insurance Plans. Read more about our payment options.

No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter and Animal Medical Center of Tyler advises against it. However, there are plenty of advantages to having your pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

Some sutures are placed are under the skin and dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. In other instances, skin sutures would need to be removed after 10-14 days at Animal Medical Center of Tyler, depending on the procedure.

This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic of Animal Medical Center of Tyler prior to surgery. It tests the internal organ functions as well as the blood counts of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and to lessen the risk of postoperative complications.

Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age here at Animal Medical Center of Tyler. Your pet is examined and a pre-anesthetic blood screen is completed prior to anesthesia. We believe in taking every precaution to make anesthesia and surgery as safe as it can possibly be!

Yes, patients are seen by appointment. Animal Medical Center of Tyler tries to accommodate walk-ins as we can. If we cannot accommodate you at the time you walk in, convenient drop-off appointments are available at no additional charge. Call us at (903) 617-6891 to schedule or book an appointment online.