Valley Exotics

Valley Exotics Valley Exotics is a dedicated veterinary service for exotic pets, based at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff.

We are a first opinion and referral service for avian/exotic species with state... Valley Exotics, part of Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff, is a dedicated veterinary service for exotic pets. Exotics in the veterinary profession includes anything which is not a cat/dog/horse/farm animal and includes Birds (inc. parrots, birds of prey, backyard poultry), Small Mammals (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ch

inchillas, Small Primates, Rats etc) and Reptiles (Snakes, Lizards, Tortoises, Turtles etc). We have a purpose built department inside the hospital for these species, with dedicated wards, operating theatre, preparation area and isolation area. We have advanced clinical equipment at our disposal, including a CT scanner. We accept 1st opinion cases and referrals from other vets.

This stunning chap is Kash! He was in today for a check over, we recommend pet reptiles get a health check just like dog...
28/11/2025

This stunning chap is Kash! He was in today for a check over, we recommend pet reptiles get a health check just like dogs and cats, at least every year!

Does anybody know what species he is!?

This beautiful rabbit is Terry 🐇 He was in today for his Yurvac vaccine. Historically, rabbits have just had the one tr...
28/11/2025

This beautiful rabbit is Terry 🐇 He was in today for his Yurvac vaccine.

Historically, rabbits have just had the one tripple vaccination once a year, but to ensure they are covered for the new highly virulent strain of RHD2 that has emerged, we now recommend this vaccine in addition. It needs to be given at least 2 weeks from the usual MyxoRHD Plus vaccine.

Pictured here with Nathan from New Era vets in Jersey, who is with us at the moment, learning a bit more about exotic animal medicine to help with his own cases back home!!

This beautiful guinea pig is Abu, who presented today with a squinting eye. Upon closer examination, we found a piece of...
27/11/2025

This beautiful guinea pig is Abu, who presented today with a squinting eye. Upon closer examination, we found a piece of hay inside. So called “hay poke” is common in guinea pigs and cause a lot of discomfort. Abu had a large ulcer where the piece of hay had rubbed in the surface of the cornea.

We hope he feels better now! He’s gone home with some topical and oral medications to treat the ulcer and we’ll put some more green stain on the eye to check it in a week’s time 🙂

26/11/2025

Today, a few of our team — Lauren, Nichi, and Elisabetta — headed to Radyr High School’s careers fair! 🎒🐾
They spent the day chatting all things veterinary, sharing their knowledge, experiences, and insider tips with the students.

It was a fantastic (and very productive!) day meeting the future stars of the veterinary world. 🌟🐶🐱 Valley Vets Rehab Valley Exotics

This cute Degu is Dale, who was referred to us. Dale is an elderly chap, who managed to get some fibres from a pet hammo...
26/11/2025

This cute Degu is Dale, who was referred to us. Dale is an elderly chap, who managed to get some fibres from a pet hammock wrapped around his back leg, which compromised the circulation. Sadly, his leg turned necrotic (the tissue died). We were left with no choice but to amputate the leg.

Dale’s operation went very well. He was running around on three legs pretty much as soon as recovered from surgery, without any issues.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed he goes on for a while yet! At 8 years old, he’s remarkable for this age!!!

This beautiful bird is Poppy! An eclectus parrot that we saw this afternoon for vomiting- we are fairly hopeful that the...
25/11/2025

This beautiful bird is Poppy! An eclectus parrot that we saw this afternoon for vomiting- we are fairly hopeful that there's nothing too serious going on and we're awaiting some more test results. Lets keep our fingers crossed for good news 🤞

Pictured with Vic, one of the brilliant group of small animal and exotics nurses that rotates through Valley Exotics. We couldn't do what we do without them!! Poppy and Vic became friends today 🦜

If any local businesses/organisations, pet shops, rescues, boarding facilities etc would like us to send them some busin...
25/11/2025

If any local businesses/organisations, pet shops, rescues, boarding facilities etc would like us to send them some business cards to hand out, please send us a DM!

We provide a 1st opinion and referral service for exotic species, including birds, reptiles and rabbits/small mammals - based at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Gwaelod-Y-Garth, Cardiff 🦜 🦎 🐢 🐇 🐀 🐹 🐓

Our exotic specialist Tariq along with several members of the wider Valley Vets team are at the London Vet Show! To any ...
20/11/2025

Our exotic specialist Tariq along with several members of the wider Valley Vets team are at the London Vet Show! To any colleagues and referring vets, make sure you come and say hello!

Tariq is acting as a veterinary advisor on the Lafeber stand, we stock the Lafeber Emeraid Critical Care Foods and the Nutriberries at Valley Exotics

Happy middle of the week from Ollie John! He was in today for a checkup and beak and nail trim and is always a character...
19/11/2025

Happy middle of the week from Ollie John! He was in today for a checkup and beak and nail trim and is always a character. He’s been on a diet and he’s lost weight (intentional weight loss) which we are really pleased about 🙂

What a handsome bird!!! 🦜

We are proud to have taken the The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund Pledge for 2026, because we are committed to rabb...
19/11/2025

We are proud to have taken the The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund Pledge for 2026, because we are committed to rabbit care and welfare!

We absolutely love treating rabbits here Valley Exotics, our books are open and we are very happy to take on new clients! 🐇😀

Address

Unit 2C, Gwaelod Y Garth Industrial Estate, Gwaelod Y Garth
Cardiff
CF159AA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+442920001454

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