Best bird and exotic pet vets in South West Sydney

Best bird and exotic pet vets in South West Sydney, ranked

1. #1Premier Vet Care for birds, ferrets and reptiles with on-site x-ray

   Exotic petsBased in Bargo

   Premier Vet Care in Bargo takes in reptiles and birds, plus the small mammals rabbits and guinea pigs. Its examination rooms have in-house x-ray and a lab, so many checks can be done during the visit. The clinic also works as a wildlife hospital and takes in wildlife rescues. It is based in Bargo, and consultations are by appointment: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm.

2. #2Macarthur Veterinary Group Gregory Hills for native birds and wildlife

   Exotic petsBased in Gregory Hills

   Macarthur Veterinary Group Gregory Hills is based in Gregory Hills and sees dogs, cats, native birds and wildlife. The group also runs clinics in Bradbury, Camden and Mount Annan. Blood testing, digital x-ray, ultrasound and ECG are done on site, and weekday hours run to 7pm. When the clinic is closed, callers are sent to a separate number for emergency veterinary services.

3. #3Dr Matthew Walker for birds, rabbits and farm animals

   Exotic petsBased in Thirlmere

   Dr Matthew Walker in Thirlmere sees birds and rabbits as well as dogs and cats. Its animal list also includes horses, goats, sheep, pigs and cattle, which no other pick names. The clinic has digital x-ray and in-house blood testing, and it lists house calls. Its own page doesn't publish opening hours or after-hours cover, so phone before you travel with an urgent animal.

4. #4Ashcroft Veterinary Surgeons for after-work visits, dogs and cats only

   Exotic petsBased in Ashcroft

   Ashcroft Veterinary Surgeons is based in Ashcroft, at the Ashcroft office of the Wakeley Veterinary Hospital group. Its own page names dogs and cats only, so ask the office before bringing a bird, rabbit or reptile. Its doors open 4pm to 7pm on weekdays and 2:30pm to 4pm on Saturday, handy after work. The office is step-free. The group's page lists an emergency service across its locations, so ask which one covers after-hours care.

Compare bird and exotic pet vets in South West Sydney

The table sets out where each clinic is based and what it says about after-hours cover.

24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Late nights: open to 8pm or later at least three days a week. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked bird and exotic pet vets in South West Sydney

Clinics were ordered by the exotic animals each one says it sees, the exotic pet care it lists, and customer feedback, weighted so scores from many customers count for more than scores from a few. Each clinic's own page was also read for the animals it names and the care it offers.