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.

Our vet Tariq is at the annual conference of the AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians) in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a...
05/10/2025

Our vet Tariq is at the annual conference of the AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians) in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a 4-day-long conference, with scientific talks on the latest clinical findings and research, attended by people from all over the world - including a handful of other vets from the U.K.!

Vets are obligated to engage in CPD (continued professional development) and international conferences are a great way to keep up to date with best clinical practice.

The CPD requirement for an RCVS Specialist is at least 250 hours over 5 years.

There are other conferences for other species, this one is all about birds! 🦅 🦜🦆🐓

How cute is little Spooky the Sugar Glider who visited us the other week for his castration. These little guys are incre...
04/10/2025

How cute is little Spooky the Sugar Glider who visited us the other week for his castration. These little guys are incredibly cute but can be difficult pets to keep. Luckily for Spooky and his sister his owners are wised up with their husbandry knowledge. He’ll be visiting us again for his final post op check with our nurse Lauren this coming week 💛

Attention Vets!We are recruiting!!!Valley Vets are looking to recruit a full-time veterinary surgeon for a hybrid small ...
02/10/2025

Attention Vets!
We are recruiting!!!

Valley Vets are looking to recruit a full-time veterinary surgeon for a hybrid small animal and exotics position, to start in 2026. Extensive exotics experience is not a prerequisite – full support will be given.

https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/veterinary-jobs/vacancy/1543/

30/09/2025

*Found*

Hognose snake found on Brigantine way, Newport

Please send proof to [email protected] if believed to be yours

*Found*Pet Pigeon found In Pentwyn Skate park, please contact exotics@valleyvets.net with proof if this is your bird
30/09/2025

*Found*

Pet Pigeon found In Pentwyn Skate park, please contact [email protected] with proof if this is your bird

Rio and Cherry were in for their annual checkups today, pictured with Lauren our student veterinary nurse and Lauren our...
26/09/2025

Rio and Cherry were in for their annual checkups today, pictured with Lauren our student veterinary nurse and Lauren our senior exotics nurse! 🦜 A lovely pair of birds!!

This beautiful grey parrot is Kiwi, who came all the way down from near Leeds to see our avian specialist. Kiwi had a se...
25/09/2025

This beautiful grey parrot is Kiwi, who came all the way down from near Leeds to see our avian specialist. Kiwi had a severely necrotic wing with a large mass around the elbow joint. We don’t know for definite the nature - but we suspect a type of cancer called a squamous cell carcinoma.

While wing amputations in birds are never ideal, there was no choice in this case. Kiwi made a very good recovery and was discharged just a couple of hours after surgery.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it all heals well and there’s no spread of cancer to anywhere else!

Safe travels back up North Kiwi!!!

We have a stray cockatiel at Valley Veterinary Hospital. If you think you might be the owner, give us a call on 02920 00...
22/09/2025

We have a stray cockatiel at Valley Veterinary Hospital. If you think you might be the owner, give us a call on 02920 001454. Proof of ownership required.

Iblis is a corn snake in her teens who’s been off her food for a few weeks. She’s been in today for a blood test, a scan...
19/09/2025

Iblis is a corn snake in her teens who’s been off her food for a few weeks. She’s been in today for a blood test, a scan and some aspirates from a lump that’s been found in her tummy. Let’s keep our fingers crossed it’s nothing too serious while we wait for her results 🤞

Iblis is pictured with Beth, one of our RVNs at Valley Vets that rotates through Valley Exotics, Beth was quite taken with her!

Hazel has been in for her regular Suprelorin implant. We place many implants in chickens as they suffer so frequently wi...
18/09/2025

Hazel has been in for her regular Suprelorin implant. We place many implants in chickens as they suffer so frequently with reproductive problems! Common reproductive problems that we see include:

- Egg coelomitis (peritonitis)
- Salpingitis
- Ovarian neoplasia
- Oviductal impactions

In some cases, surgery may be the only option to get to a point where the bird’s quality of life is acceptable - but there are always significant risks and implants are generally safe, well tolerated and can really help in many chronic cases!

The implant works by stopping further egg development temporarily. It’s not licensed for use in birds, but they are used widely in avian practice.

Chickens have such diverse personalities and are often quite tough! We love seeing backyard poultry here Valley Exotics! 🐔 🐓 🦆

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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