The Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics

09/05/2025

September is Pain Awareness Month. During the course of this month, we will share with you the different therapies the Veterinary Center offers to reduce chronic and acute pain in our exotic patients and basic client information about recognizing signs of pain in your pet.

07/18/2025

Up next for our employee spotlight is... Dr. Storch!

While Dr. Storch loves working with all kinds of exotic pets, she particularly enjoys educating owners about preventative medical care and proper husbandry for their pets so they are set up for success. At the Center, Dr. Storch is pursuing board certification/specialization in exotic companion mammal medicine and surgery and hopes long-term to educate general veterinary practitioners about practical tips for exotic pet owners on proper pet care.

For more information about Dr. Storch and the rest of the staff at the Veterinary Center please visit our website

https://www.avianexoticsvet.ccom

07/16/2025

Considering a bird as a pet? Then consider a finch!
And take a look at this great article on finch care to which our medical director and avian specialist, Dr. Laurie Hess, contributed.

If you do get a finch or any other new bird, be sure to schedule an appointment with us at the Veterinary Center so that we can check out your new addition to be sure it is happy and healthy!

Finches are quiet, colorful songbirds that don't take up much space and bond well with their owner. They're so fun, you'll want more than one! Learn more about pet finches in this guide.

06/19/2025

It's spring - nearly summer - and wildlife are very active. Unfortunately, we see more animals on the road getting hit by cars and baby animals that seem to be abandoned by their parents. We feel the need to help, but often forget that these are truly wild animals that can be dangerous and carry disease. This week, a well-intentioned woman in the area saw a racoon she thought might have been hit by a car on the road and scooped it up into her car (where her child was sitting) with just a sweatshirt. She brought it to the Veterinary Center and asked us to help. After our trained, rabies-vaccinated staff, wearing full protective gear, was able to pry the animal out from between the car seats, we assessed it, and found that it was neurologically very inappropriate and not releasable back into the wild. At that point, we decided to euthanize it humanely. As racoons are major rabies vectors, we sent the animal's remains to the state veterinary laboratory for testing and found out it did, indeed, have rabies. Fortunately, our staff is vaccinated, but the woman and her child are not and will likely have to get rabies shots. We are lucky that neither she, nor her child, were bitten. PLEASE - IF YOU SEE AN INJURED OR ABNORMAL LOOKING WILD ANIMAL, DO NOT TOUCH IT! Call a wildlife rehabilitator or the police. Rabies, bird flu, and other serious illnesses carried by wildlife are real and dangerous. Don't take chances as a good Samaritan. It could cost you your life!

06/18/2025

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day!

The Veterinary community is defined by the compassionate, dedicated heroes who tirelessly strive to better the lives of pets and their families. Today we celebrate those heroes with Veterinary Appreciation Day.
A huge thank you to all of our amazing staff who day in and day out work continuously to provide exceptional care to not only our patients but our clients as well.

06/11/2025

Up next for our employee spotlight is.... Dr. Hess!

Dr. Hess founded the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in 2010 so that birds and other extraordinary exotic pets would have a specialized hospital catering to their unique species. She has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of birds and exotic pets in any way she can.

Thank you Dr. Hess for everything that you do for the patients, clients and the staff. You truly are our fearless leader!

For more information about our wonderful staff please visit our website http://www.avianexoticsvet.com

05/17/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! Please join us from 10am- 3pm to celebrate our remodeled hospital and our 15 year anniversary! There will be food trucks, ice cream, music, face painting and more! There will also be a doctor’s meet and greet, hospital tours as well as swag bags for the first 60 people!

05/14/2025

Up next for our employee spotlight.... Gianna!

Gianna has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for nearly a decade and has worked in numerous settings, including equine emergency, laboratory research, small animal emergency and general practice, and now bird/exotic pet practice. While she loves working with all different species, ferrets are her favorite! Here she is with her two current fur-babies, Luna and Loki. When she is not at work caring for animals, Gianna is a passionate tattoo artist. She specializes in hand-poke tattooing, a very primitive and delicate tattooing practice.

For more information on our amazing staff please visit our website:
http://www.avianexoticsvet.com

05/05/2025

Let the countdown begin! Only 1 week away from VCBE’s Open House! Join us Sunday May 18th from 10-3pm. Meet the staff, hospital tours, food, ice cream, music and so much more!
Who will be there!?

Send a message to learn more

05/02/2025

Are you a licensed veterinary technician (LVT)?

Do you like exotic pets?

Are you interested in working in a newly renovated, progressive, team-oriented environment?

Then call us!

We are looking for a part- or full-time LVT with an interest in exotics (we are willing to train!). We offer a very competitive salary with great benefits.

Want to find out more? Call Dr. Hess or the managers (Rachel and Jenn) at the Vet Center (914 864-1414), or email [email protected].

04/30/2025

Up next for our employee spotlight is Dr. Dewey!

Dr. Dewey has been at the Veterinary Center since 2019. She completed a two-year specialized avian medicine and surgery residency here in 2021. Since completing her residency, she has stayed on as a full-time associate veterinarian. Dr. Dewey is especially interested in integrative medicine, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, and has completed the small animal acupuncture course through Chi University.
We are so very lucky to have such a caring doctor as part of our VCBE team!

You can find more of our wonderful staff on our website.
http://www.avianexoticsvet.com

04/29/2025

Everyone, please meet a special little lady named Heloise! Heloise is a sweet chicken who came to the Veterinary Center because she had a serious health problem called a pr*****ed cloaca, caused by a retained egg. This condition needed surgery to fix it, and the caring team at the Veterinary Center took great care of her. After her treatment, Heloise has made a wonderful recovery and is now thriving at home with her loving family. She enjoys life as an indoor chicken, bringing joy and smiles to everyone around her.
The Veterinary Center takes pride in being able to handle all kinds of exotic medical emergencies, surgeries, and wellness visits. If you have a pet that needs care, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We are ready to help your furry or feathered friends stay healthy and happy!
http://www.avianexoticsvet.com