South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital

San Antonio, TX

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
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 Wildlife Zoo

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life Urgent Care

AVMA Specialties

Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Located in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital is one of the nation's premier facilities devoted to birds and exotic species. Our veterinarians bring unmatched expertise to a wide array of species, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, primates, and fish. With a focus on providing advanced treatments and trusted referral services, South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital sets the standard for excellence in exotic veterinary medicine

Mission — Our mission is to work with you in caring for your pets to guarantee they receive the best care both at our hospital and at home

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Digital X-RayIn-house ultrasoundCT ScanMRIFluoroscopyEndoscopy (rigid and flexible)In-house laboratory (CBC, blood chemistry panels, protein electrophoresis, species-specific disease screening including PCR)Acupuncture and laser therapies

Services in detail

Wellness examsLife stage care (including neonatal and senior care)Comprehensive diagnosticsAdvanced dental careSoft tissue surgeryOrthopedic surgerySpay and neuterNutritional counselingHusbandry evaluationsCTOncologyAcupuncture & Alternative TherapiesEmergency and Sick Pet CareAdvanced Imaging and DiagnosticsVaccinationsAdvanced surgical proceduresDigital X-rayUltrasoundCT scansMRIsFluoroscopiesEndoscopyReptile and Avian Sexing

Memberships

AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians)ARAV (Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians)AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians)AAZV (American Association of Zoo Veterinarians)ACZM (American College of Zoological Medicine)ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners)

Appointments & hours

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

Does South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital offer?+

South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

What reviewers say

99% Positive sentiment
based on 75 reviews

South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital is an exceptional veterinary practice dedicated to providing top-tier care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other unconventional pets. The facility is exceptionally clean, bright, and welcoming, featuring a well-organized environment that puts both pets and owners at ease. The entire team is widely regarded as compassionate, professional, and exceptionally knowledgeable, consistently taking the time to thoroughly explain procedures, answer questions, and handle nervous animals with remarkable gentleness and patience. Clients frequently highlight the clinic's ability to accommodate urgent and emergency needs swiftly, alongside providing outstanding follow-up care and fair pricing for specialized exotic animal medicine.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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