Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centre
Pets seen by our Exotics service
All birds
All rodents: Rats, Mice, Gerbils, Degu, Hamsters, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas
All reptiles (except venomous snakes): snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises
All amphibians: frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, caecilians
Rabbits
Hedgehogs
Ferrets
Sugar gliders
Invertebrates: tarantulas, scorpions, hermit crabs
Pot-bellied pigs
Contact us if your exotic pet is not listed above. Some species require a captive wildlife permit or are prohibited from being kept as pets in Nova Scotia.
Services Offered by Our Exotics Team
Primary care
Wellness exams
Preventative medicine
Grooming needs: feather, beak, and nail trimming
Referral services
Exotic pet diagnostics
Blood work
Fecal and cytological analysis
DNA sexing
Imaging
Dentistry
Dental health evaluation
Routine occlusal adjustments
Dental extractions
Abscess treatment
Surgery
Elective surgeries: spay/neuter
Emergency surgery
Behavioral consultations
Nutrition consultations
Emergency care