Evergreen Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital

Evergreen Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital Exotic Animal Veterinarian
Kirkland and University Place locations
Appointment Only Services
Pet Boarding

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 conducted research on iguana husbandry and paramyxo virus in snakes.

She also earned a coveted spot in the exotics elective course at the London Zoo, and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.

Please keep an eye out for this little guy. He is from a private breeder, so he won’t have a Marshalls ear tattoo.
11/04/2025

Please keep an eye out for this little guy. He is from a private breeder, so he won’t have a Marshalls ear tattoo.

Both clinics will be closing today at 5pm. Please plan accordingly when picking up patients or medications. Happy Hallow...
10/31/2025

Both clinics will be closing today at 5pm. Please plan accordingly when picking up patients or medications. Happy Halloween!! 🎃

Huge shoutout to our incredible vet tech team (Karin, Jay, Gracie, Kate, and Shannon) the heartbeat of our avian & exoti...
10/17/2025

Huge shoutout to our incredible vet tech team (Karin, Jay, Gracie, Kate, and Shannon) the heartbeat of our avian & exotic animal hospital! From caring for parrots and ferrets to dragons and turtles, they handle every species with skill, patience, and endless compassion. We couldn’t do what we do without you! 🦜🦎🐍🐇

What would you name this cutie bird? We all love new birds as our last appointment of the day 😍🦜😍❤️
10/15/2025

What would you name this cutie bird? We all love new birds as our last appointment of the day 😍🦜😍❤️

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10/11/2025

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Come say hello if you are at the World Parrot Expo this weekend! Tiko’s way is raffling 50% off an exam and X-rays at e...
09/27/2025

Come say hello if you are at the World Parrot Expo this weekend! Tiko’s way is raffling 50% off an exam and X-rays at either our Kirkland or University Place locations!

Sleepy post-neuter snacks. Yum!
09/23/2025

Sleepy post-neuter snacks. Yum!

Cautionary tale (shared with permission from the owner): This is a stark reminder that small mammals and dogs do not mix...
08/05/2025

Cautionary tale (shared with permission from the owner): This is a stark reminder that small mammals and dogs do not mix. This little ferret was lucky to get away with just a couple of broken ribs and bite marks on her skin. She escaped from her play area while there was a large breed puppy visiting the home. To the puppy, she was a fun squeaky toy to be picked up and shaken. The family was in the next room, heard her and was able to rescue her quickly, but it could have ended very badly for her. Please keep small mammals in secure/ locked enclosures or rooms when new dogs and cats are introduced or visiting the home and secure the dog in a crate or locked room if the small mammal is out for exercise and enrichment.

The weekend’s events are over for now, but the construction on I5 is still ongoing. This is increasing pressure on the 4...
08/05/2025

The weekend’s events are over for now, but the construction on I5 is still ongoing. This is increasing pressure on the 405, so please allow extra travel time when coming for your appointment. Some people are finding it’s taking up to 40 minutes longer than usual to get to us!

It's SEAFAIR WEEKEND, which means we pump the brakes on most major roadwork in the Seattle area, but you should still expect heavy weekend traffic. But hey, it's good vibes only over here.

Green flag: The I-90 bridges will be open across Lake Washington. While you can’t stop/stand/siesta along the I-90 Trail to watch the air shows, you won’t run into too many work zones along the way. See? Fair.

Yellow flag: Revive I-5 work over the Ship Canal Bridge is still ongoing through Aug. 18, which means a two-lane reduction on northbound I-5 until Aug. 15 and THEN another full northbound I-5 closure from Aug. 15-18. The express lanes are northbound 24/7. That means very heavy traffic, particularly along both directions of I-5 in and out of the city. If you’re heading to a game or concert, consider other ways to get around - like a bike, bus or light rail.

Red flag: Let's say this again: Do NOT stop along the I-90 Trail during the Seafair shows. K thanks.

Seafair means more people traveling on I-90 between Bellevue and Seattle and I-405 between Renton and Bellevue, as well as city streets around the lake. Major key for the weekend: Arrive early and/or leave late.

If you’re planning to yee your haw at Watershed, don’t forget that the I-90 Vantage Bridge is one lane in each direction 24/7, which creates SIGNIFICANT backups. We strongly recommend you consider alternate routes or give yourself a lot of time to get to and from The Gorge.

Your best bet, whether it's to get that perfect picture spot of the jets or getting your boat out there early enough, is to download our mobile app to check for real-time travel info and make a plan ahead of time. Happy Seafair!

Put on your best smile for a bright new day!
03/11/2025

Put on your best smile for a bright new day!

If you find yourself saying, “He’s not fat, he’s fluffy!” please double check! We have found that all that fluff can mas...
03/10/2025

If you find yourself saying, “He’s not fat, he’s fluffy!” please double check! We have found that all that fluff can mask both dangerous obesity and dangerous thinness.

Rabbit owners should check their rabbit's weight and size regularly. UK Pet Food's Rabbit Size-O-Meter is a helpful rabbit size chart to help you do this!

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12930 NE 125th Way Ste B130
Kirkland, WA
98034

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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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.