Exotic Animal Veterinarian
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Dr. Carter has worked for the last 20+ years in small animal and exotic practices in the Puget Sound area, and in Essex England. She obtained her veterinary degree at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 2000. While there, she was active in the Zoological Society, serving it as president during her 4th year. She also earned a coveted spot in the exotics elective course at the London Zoo, and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.
09/04/2024
Fun video of a caregiver at the Louisville zoo involved in the Blackfooted Ferret breeding and release program and an article about domesticated ferrets as pets.
(As an aside - the article states that Distemper is 100% fatal in ferrets. What it doesn't emphasize is that ferrets that are up-to-date on vaccination can survive a distemper outbreak. Has your ferret had his/her booster?)
There are several famous examples of art depicting humans with pet ferrets from hundreds of years ago.
08/08/2024
We had a server failure yesterday (Wednesday, 7th Aug). We are back up and running this morning. However if you called and made an appointment yesterday, we may have lost those appointments. Could you please reach out and be sure we have your appointment on the schedule? Thank you!!
07/23/2024
Sami is really getting into his lunch!
06/13/2024
Not our usual patient! This cutie was running loose in the neighborhood of our University Place clinic. If you know the owner, please have them contact us! She has a collar and tag, but no microchip.
06/04/2024
Have you had your vaccinations and implant this year?
05/31/2024
If anyone is trying to get through to University Place, our phones are down. The technician is working on fixing the problem we’ve been having for the last couple weeks. Please email us if you need anything! [email protected]
05/14/2024
Apologies to anyone who is trying to reach our University Place clinic. Our phones have been on the fritz off and on. Please email enquiries and appointment requests to [email protected]
Thanks! Sorry!!
05/07/2024
There are internet outages in the University Place area. As a result, our clinic is having severe connectivity issues! If you are trying to call us or are waiting for an email reply, please have patience, we will respond as soon as we are able!
03/31/2024
This story, about the challenges of traveling internationally with pets, is very relevant to many of our clients. Things to take into account if you are planning to move out of the country or to a state with entry restrictions like Hawaii!
Pet Movers - Freakonomics
03/25/2024
Oxbow Herbivore Critical Care has been on back order and we and other retailers are running low on Sherwood SARx as a result. If you are in a pinch and need something to syringe-feed to your herbivore or if you need to give them soup because we’re going into shedding season, you may grind your pet’s regular pellets in a blender or coffee grinder and add warm water to form a slurry. Depending on how finely your machine works, it may be hard to get through the syringe, so you can sieve the powder ahead of time if needed.
02/13/2024
In case your crop in your yard isn’t ready for harvest - Dandelion greens have been spotted at the grocery store. 🐰🐢
01/28/2024
For your daily dose of cuteness: Baby Quail! Sound on for peeps!
01/24/2024
Hey. Happy Wednesday!
01/23/2024
Sometimes you need something to distract you when you’re having your examination.
Footprints Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
01/21/2024
PSA: Pets need to be secured in carriers and belted in when riding in cars, just like people. There are safety belts and “car seats” for dogs too. Keep yourself distraction-free and your loved-ones safe as you travel.
01/20/2024
Rabbits need to eat at least their body volume in hay per day. If your rabbit is picky with their hay, come see us for suggestions to help them eat more!
01/19/2024
We have caught up on our waitlist, so we now can provide appointments at our Kirkland location within a week of your call! We also have urgent care appointments available most days and are accepting new patients! We would love to see you and your friends. Remy is ready to answer your call!
University Place is booking 3 weeks out, so plan ahead, especially for summer boarding prerequisites and vaccinations. Limited urgent care appointments can be accommodated most days.
12/28/2023
Happy new year, everyone! The seasonal round of COVID and other respiratory viruses are going around. Unfortunately several of our staff members and doctors have caught them. We are requiring masks again for the next couple of weeks when entering our offices. Please help by wearing your mask or accepting one from our reception staff when you arrive. We want to be able to have enough healthy staff members to stay available for you and your pets!
12/25/2023
Merry Christmas from our house to yours! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! ❤️🎄
08/12/2023
**We are able to vaccinate your rabbits against this virus. ** Please be sure to change your clothes and shoes before going into your bunny area and wash your hands if you’ve been outside. If your rabbit is up-to-date on his annual exam, you can make an appointment with the technician for the vaccine. If not, we will arrange an appointment with a vet for a health check as soon as possible.
The town of Langley on Whidbey Island has a unique tourist attraction - wild bunnies. These don’t look like your regular, run of the mill wild rabbits. Instead, they’re the cute, soft, ‘just want to squeeze them’ bunnies you’d see in a pet store. But now, those bunnies are in trouble.
06/13/2023
Please be patient with us this week! Half of our University Place staff have come down with the newest South Sound COVID outbreak and several of our Kirkland staff are out for other illnesses and injuries! We will answer calls and emails as quickly as we can - if you have a non-urgent question, please email rather than call. Thanks!
05/29/2023
We are closed for Memorial Day. Unfortunately our voicemail system also seems to be non-functional. If you need to leave a message for us to return on Tuesday, please email: [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have a veterinary emergency, please call the Center for Exotic Animal Medicine or your local emergency clinic.
05/26/2023
Oooo and Ahhh-ing over the baby skunk brought in by Footprints Wildlife Rescue today.
05/15/2023
Beat the heat! Our patients don’t do well with sudden changes in temperature. The weather this week is going to be a challenge. Please take measures to keep your furry friends cool in the early part of this week and when the temperatures drop later in the week, be mindful of your birds and reptiles. We’ve had a lot of calls about animals not eating over the weekend. Give supportive care (syringe-feeding if necessary) and check your indoor temperatures. Chinchillas, rabbits and ferrets in particular really suffer if the temperatures rise to the high 70’s.
05/05/2023
Sometime you just need to scream your rage!
05/02/2023
It’s great when you can come to the vet with your twin sister!
04/29/2023
Would you like to help us improve our website? The team that is working on the upgrade would love some of our fabulous clients to do a short online sorting activity. It should take 10-15 minutes. They need as many responses as possible by Sunday morning. Thank you for your help!
04/28/2023
Dr Paulette says thank you to Kristine and Loki!! ❤️ Happy World Veterinary Day! (April 29th)
04/26/2023
The new floors have been installed in the “old” section.
04/25/2023
The wall has come down between the two units!! We are one major step closer to completion of the extension!
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Sometimes you need something to distract you when you’re having your examination.
Footprints Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
The wall has come down between the two units!! We are one major step closer to completion of the extension!
Kiki enjoying a post-dental snack. (Sleepy chewing)
One of our clients asked that we video her conure’s nail trim for her so she could learn to do it at home. She gave us permission so share the video with all of you. It includes what to do if you nick the vein (or quick) so you can stop the bleeding.
Ceftazidime Injection Demonstration
Many of our scaly friends are sent home with an antibiotic that needs to be given as an intramuscular injection. Here is a demonstration on how to do that!
Nail trimming guidance for bunny owners. Part 1 (hind feet)
Nail trimming guidance for bunny owners. Part 1 (hind feet) and rabbit restraint. One of our clients gave permission for her baby bunny to be the star of the show!
Nail trimming guidance for bunny owners. Part 1 (hind feet)
Cleaning a rabbit's ears
This little guy had a lot of wax build-up in his ears. His owner gave permission for us to post his first ear cleaning so others can benefit. You will see he is slightly uncooperative. Bunnies quickly get used to this procedure if done regularly. We recommend that lop-eared bunnies have their ears cleaned once per week. Please let us check your bunny's ears first if you have any questions. The product we use is TrizEDTA.
Dr. Carter has worked for over 2 decades in small animal and exotic practices in the Puget Sound area, Essex, England, Arizona and the San Francisco Bay Area. She obtained her veterinary degree at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 2000. While there, she was active in the Zoological Society, serving it as president during her 4th year. She conducted research on iguana husbandry and paramyxovirus in snakes. She also earned a coveted spot in the exotics elective course at the London Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. For the first 6 years of her career, she worked with local rabbit breeders and owners to improve nutrition for house bunnies and decrease dental disease. She has owned Evergreen Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital since 2013. She has developed close ties to local ferret shelters and other small animal rescue organizations. The record for number of ferrets seen in one day stands at 26.
James Boutette joined the clinic in August of 2015. He is originally from Ontario, Canada and graduated from University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Dr. Boutette participated in an internship and residency in avian and exotic medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College and the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary College respectively. While a student, Dr. Boutette worked at the American Eagle Foundation and he has since sat on the board of directors of the Freedom Center for Wildlife in New Jersey. He also served as the primary veterinarian for two other wildlife rehabilitation and education centers in South Jersey and near Philadelphia. Dr. Boutette has pursued further education in aquatic medicine, including an intensive course at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts. He is an avid aquarist himself. Dr. Boutette also provides veterinary care for birds at the University Place Veterinary Hospital near Tacoma two days per week.
Kristina Fletcher joined the clinic in March of 2018 as a new graduate. She had completed her final externship with us and we were so impressed, we offered her a job! Dr. Fletcher also provides care for dogs and cats at two local Banfield Veterinary Hospitals.
Isabelle Holford joined the clinic in June of 2019. She also obtained her veterinary degree from Royal Veterinary College. She has become an invaluable part of the Evergreen team and continues to impress us with her compassion and dedication to the animals.
Our team of licenced veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, receptionists, kennel assistants and office staff each have their own connection to the exotic species we serve. Please visit our website for biographies of each of our other staff members.
