Finding an experienced avian vet is one of the most important aspects of responsible Parrot ownership. Birds are remarkably good at hiding signs of illness, which means health issues can often become serious before symptoms are obvious. Having the contact details of a qualified avian vet before an emergency arises can help ensure your bird receives the specialist care they need as quickly as possible.

This guide provides a list of avian-experienced veterinary practices. These vets have qualifications, experience or a particular interest in treating birds and exotic species. Whether you need routine health checks, nutritional advice, diagnostic testing or emergency treatment, the practices below can help support your Parrot's health and wellbeing.

Why Choose an Avian Vet?

Parrots have unique anatomy, nutritional requirements and healthcare needs. An avian vet has additional knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating bird-specific conditions, including:

• Feather plucking
• Respiratory diseases
• Psittacosis
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Egg binding
• Beak and nail abnormalities
• Behavioural concerns

Regular health checks with an avian vet can help identify problems early and keep your bird in the best possible condition.

Avian Vets in Wales

As a parrot owner, knowing where to find expert veterinary care is essential. Avian veterinarians have specialist training in bird health and can provide the best advice, diagnosis and treatment when your feathered companion needs medical attention.

To help you access professional avian care quickly, we've compiled a list of veterinary practices in Wales that have veterinarians with recognised avian and zoological medicine qualifications.

Please note that this is not a complete directory of avian vets in Wales. The practices listed below are known to have vets holding RCVS-recognised qualifications in Zoo Medicine and avian care.

Cardiff

Valley Vets

Dr Tariq Abou-Zahr BVSc CertAVP(ZooMed) MRCVS

180 Merthyr Road

Cardiff

CF14 1DL

??029 2052 9444

??Valley Vets | Outstanding 24/7 Care & Referrals in Cardiff

?? exotics@valleyvets.net

Dr Tariq Abou-Zahr has extensive experience in exotic animal and avian medicine, providing specialist care for parrots and other pet birds.

Carmarthen

Seren Vets

Dr Lance Jepson MA VetMB CBiol MRSB MRCVS

Parc Pensarn

Carmarthen

SA31 2NF

?? 01267 614400

?? carmarthen@serenvets.co.uk

Origin Vets offers dedicated care for a range of exotic species, including companion birds, with a focus on high standards of veterinary treatment and welfare.

Why It's Important to Find an Avian Vet

Birds are highly skilled at hiding signs of illness, which means health issues can quickly become serious before they're noticed. Establishing a relationship with an avian veterinarian before an emergency occurs can help ensure your bird receives prompt and appropriate care when needed.

We recommend keeping your nearest avian vet's contact details readily available and scheduling regular health checks to support your bird's long-term wellbeing.

Whether you're welcoming a new parrot into your home or have been caring for birds for years, access to specialist veterinary advice is one of the most important aspects of responsible bird ownership.