UTCVM Zoological Companion Animal Service

Clinic Overview & Expertise

Part of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, this service provides world-class care for exotic and zoological species. This is where the region's rarest cases are sent, as the facility includes board-certified specialists in the American College of Zoological Medicine. Their diagnostic laboratories have an international reputation for excellence in avian and exotic testing, offering capabilities that private practices simply cannot maintain in-house. They treat everything from backyard poultry to exotic rodents and reptiles, working in a highly collaborative environment where patients benefit from the latest academic research. Whether it’s an advanced surgical procedure or intensive care for a critical patient, UTCVM is the gold standard for high-stakes exotic medicine in the Southeast.

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.