Submitted by ReeferTurtle t3_y1rqrf in WorcesterMA
I have a 4 year old bearded dragon and it’s been a bit since his last checkup and would like to bring him to a reliable exotic vet.
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albalfa t1_irz63yg wrote
In the absence of anyone coming in with specific knowledge or experience with good reptile vets, I know the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts in Grafton has specialty care for exotic pets.
Though they are a top-tier emergency hospital, they also do regular veterinary work--checkups, maintenance, steady-state well-visits, etc.
I have personally witnessed many "exotic" pets there over many visits and years. The most recent and the one that stands out in my mind is the HUGE tortoise they were helping get outside on a rolling exam table with their human. It was big like those fuckers you see on TV. Put your arms out and make as big a circle as you can and that was this big girl.
ReeferTurtle OP t1_irzbfsr wrote
Thank you I’ll look into them
ReeferTurtle OP t1_irzbkn9 wrote
Thanks for the info, I’ll check to see if they’re right for us
Significant-Photo492 t1_ism6mjr wrote
I 2nd Fosters, they are wonderful! However I believe they are only specialists & an ER. I could be wrong. I’ve gone there for emergencies.
I used to have reptiles for years but for the last 10 have only had guinea pigs. Believe it or not the only good guinea pig vets are exotic vets. I’ve been going to Littleton Animal Hospital for years, they see reptiles & birds. I live in Worcester & it’s about a 30min drive north.
ReeferTurtle OP t1_ism6soq wrote
Significant-Photo492 t1_itzdqbp wrote
I was curious how recently you’ve been to Odd Pet Vet? My vet is crazy backed up & thought I’d get a hold of them but they haven’t called back after 2 leaving messages in a week. I’ve heard such great things about them.
EridanusCorvus t1_itzkzr4 wrote
I went a couple weeks ago, and have another appointment coming up for different critters. I've never had issues scheduling or getting a hold of them, it's odd that you did.
Significant-Photo492 t1_itzlpzg wrote
Hmmm…. ok, I’m going to try them again. I’m not enthused about the hour drive but my vet is backed up and I’m getting extremely irritated at one of the vets who seems to only ever want to do surgery. I hope it’s right that I recommended them to the person with the dragon. Thank you so much for getting back to me!
EridanusCorvus t1_irz4pmz wrote
I take my menagerie to the odd pet vet, a bit of a drive but good prices and great care. They had two bearded dragons being cared for in their lobby at my last visit. (I didn't ask if they were temporary or permanent residents but it shows they have experience with the species)