Local Avian Vets
An “avian veterinarian” is someone who is willing to treat birds; any veterinarian can call him/herself an avian veterinarian. A “certified avian veterinarian” is one who has obtained certification from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).
While there are a number of competent and qualified veterinarians in the region, we are confident recommending these veterinarians because they are certified Avian specialists and located within fifty miles of our facility. We work with these veterinarians for our shop and personal birds. As additional veterinarians achieve the Avian certification, we will expand this list. We hope the commitment demonstrated by these veterinarians encourages others to achieve the Avian certification.
As Avian Medicine is a comparatively nascent field, different veterinarians may have different opinions and practices. The vets listed below are well qualified and recommended, but in extreme circumstances we believe it can be a good idea to reach out to multiple vets for opinions on medical conditions.
Dr James Onorati – Des Moines Veterinary Hospital
21935 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone: (206) 878-4111
* Doctor Onorati is an American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Diplomat. ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. Beyond that, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals.
Dr Bridget Ferguson – Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital
27539 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE D102, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Phone: (425) 432-2222
* Doctor Ferguson is an American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Diplomat. ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. Beyond that, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals.
Dr James Boutette – Evergreen Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
12930 NE 125th Way b1, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 821-6165
* Doctor Boutette has become our go-to vet for our babies and birds in the store and we value his expertise and the good work done by him and his staff.
Dr Tracy Bennett – Bird and Exotic Clinic of Seattle
Bird and Exotic Clinic of Sea, 10501 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 783-4538
*Dr. Bennett became a board certified avian specialist in 2000, and has been providing service for avian care in the Seattle area for over two decades.
For Emergencies and after hours care:
Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (CBEAM)
11401 NE 195th St, Bothell, WA 98011 (Open 24 hours a day)
Phone: (425) 486-9000
*CBEAM has on its staff Dr Anneliese Strunk, who is also an ABVP Diplomate. As an emergency/24 hour clinic CBEAM offers an invaluable resource for emergency situations, which inevitably will occur on Sundays or late at night.