Expert Exotic Vet: Southwest Veterinary-Exotic Center | San Antonio, Texas

Clinic Overview & Expertise

Southwest Veterinary-Exotic Center brings 'Big City' medical technology to the San Antonio exotic pet community. They are known for their sophisticated approach to reptilian medicine, utilizing specialized temperature-controlled recovery units to ensure metabolic stability post-surgery. Their medical team is proficient in endoscopic procedures, which allows for minimally invasive biopsies and foreign body removals in birds and small mammals, leading to faster recovery times and less pain. As part of a larger specialty network, they have immediate access to board-certified cardiologists and radiologists, making them uniquely capable of managing multi-systemic diseases in exotic patients that would baffle standard clinics.

Core Specializations

ReptilesAmphibiansSmall MammalsZoo Medicine

Why Exotic Animales Trusts This Clinic

Not all veterinarians are created equal when it comes to "non-traditional" pets. Our analysts look for clinics that invest in specialized diagnostic equipment—like micro-sized surgical tools and high-resolution imaging—necessary for animals weighing only a few grams.

✅ Pro-Active Diagnostics

This facility is known for not just "treating symptoms," but using bloodwork and imaging to find the root cause in exotic species.

✅ Exotic-Only Recovery

Reduced stress environments where sensitive animals like rabbits or birds aren't housed next to barking dogs.

Exotic Vet Screening Checklist

When calling Southwest Veterinary-Exotic Center, we recommend asking these specific questions to ensure the best fit for your pet:

1. "How many [Your Species] do you typically see in a month?"
2. "What is your protocol for anesthesia in small exotic mammals?"
3. "Do you have a specialized incubator for recovery?"

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