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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, Chinchillas, 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.

28/10/2026

Bristle the goshawk has been under treatment for a few weeks now, she sustained a deep penetrating injury into one of her hock joints in her leg, which became infected. Thankfully, things are much better - she’s using the leg well, the wound is healing and we are getting there with the infection.

Our exotics vet Aimie has been mastering her bird of prey handling - goshawks like Bristle are often very lively birds and they can be a bit of a handful!!!

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

This beautiful green iguana is Flo. She has been with us today for a complex surgical procedure, to remove a large mass from on top of her spine. Our exotics vets Tariq and Aimie removed the mass, with the anaesthesia and nursing care before and after being handled by RVNs Gabby and Lauren.

She has been discharged and is recovering well. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a swift recovery!!!

19/10/2026

This beautiful red eyed tree frog is called Ella, he was in today for a check up. We’re hoping there is nothing too serious going on, the owner is going to pop in some faeces for us to have a look as a next step.

Some people don’t realise that amphibians can come to the vets, but we see a fair few frogs, toads and axolotls here and we really enjoy seeing amphibians!! 🐸

16/10/2026

This beautiful grey parrot is Maverick. He escaped from home recently and was recaptured after several days. When he returned, he had a large tick on his head. His owners were concerned as he’d developed a lot of bruising around his eyes and had a blood blister under his lower beak. He was also very lethargic.

Avian tick borne syndrome is caused by a tick called Ixodes frontalis and is believed to happen as a result of toxins from the saliva of the tick. We mainly see weakness and haemorrhages under the skin. It can sadly be fatal.

Luckily, with treatment, about 75% of birds seem to make a good recovery. If ever a bird has a tick, either because they’ve been out, or perhaps they live outside in an aviary - we would recommend seeking prompt attention from an avian veterinarian

Maverick is not totally out of the woods, but is doing much better. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a full recovery!!! 🤞

14/10/2026

Maud the chicken was referred to us from a local practice, after being attacked by an aggressive cockerel at the weekend. She had a significant skin and soft tissue defect over the back of her head with exposure of her skull.

Our avian specialist Tariq performed surgery to debride the wound initially, then advanced a flap of skin from lower down her neck, to repair it. The anaesthetic was monitored closely by our senior exotics nurse Lauren - but it was all very smooth.

Everything has gone very well and she has recovered well from surgery. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that she makes a full recovery from here!!! 🐓 🐔

09/10/2026

We have a stray ferret at Valley Veterinary Hospital. If you think you are the owner, please get in touch! 02920 001454

06/10/2026

Echo the budgie has been in today to have a large mass removed from her back. Surgery can be high risk for budgies, but so far so good. We’ve sent the mass away for histological analysis. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for good news 🙂 Pictured here all recovered after surgery!!

03/10/2026

We have a stray terrapin at Valley Veterinary Hospital. If you think you are the owner, please get in touch.

22/09/2026

Our exotics vet Tariq is at the 2026 Guinea Pig Welfare Forum today. We see a lot of Guinea pigs at Valley Exotics and the program looks really interesting!! 🐹

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

Website

https://www.valleyvets.net/exotics

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