Small and Scaly, Feathered and Furry

It can be difficult finding the right expertise for your exotic pet, but at Sandhole Veterinary Centre we have both the qualifications and experience to offer the very best care to these special animals - from the smallest mammal up to the largest snake!

Our team understand the importance of a quiet and calm environment for many exotic species, and our facilities are tailored accordingly. We have dedicated facilities for housing aquatic and semi-aquatic patients, as well as heat and light-controlled tanks for amphibians and reptiles and a separate ward for birds and small animals, away from the potential noise of our canine patients!

Our specialist facilities include:

Sevoflurane anaesthesia
Ventilator (important for exotic anaestheisa)
Specialised tortoise surgical equipment
Full range of rodent dentistry equipment, including a high speed diamond burr
Specific surgical instruments for exotic species
State of the art digital radiography
Ultrasound
Access to a specialised exotics laboratory
Rigid endoscopy
Live Foods
In-house blood, urine and faecal testing

Preventative healthcare for your exotic pet

We provide a full and varied range of services to help keep your pet happy and healthy, including:

Neutering
Dentistry
Identichipping
Ferret vasectomies
Pre and post hibernation checks for tortoises
Dietary and husbandry advice
Blood testing for general health and to check for infectious disease (e.g. PBFD in birds)
Post-purchase check ups
Annual health checks
Faecal testing

Dietary and husbandry advice

It is unfortunate that despite the owner’s best intentions, in our experience as many as 95% of cases of disease in exotic pets are caused by incorrect husbandry.

That’s why Sandhole Veterinary Centre is pleased to offer free post-consultation appointments with our exotic's nurse. Whether your question is about providing the correct diet for your beloved macaw, creating environmental enrichment for your red-eared terrapin or housing your chameleon correctly, we will be happy to help.

Please call us on 01634 242502 to book your appointment.