Unique Specialists in Exotics Care
“While each patient has a unique story, I am always drawn to the bond between a family and their older parrot or tortoise that was raised by my client’s grandparents,” stated Dr. Krista Keller, discussing memorable moments in her career as an exotic animal veterinarian.
Practicing and teaching in one of the most comprehensive exotics services of any veterinary hospital in the world, Dr. Keller and five other exotics specialists lead a team in the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service that continues to grow its caseload, building capacity to serve more exotic animal owners and assist more referral partners in the care of their exotic patients.
In addition to regular appointments and procedures, the team also runs a dedicated emergency line of receiving for these species. A dedicated exotic animal veterinarian is available at UC Davis specifically for emergencies from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Beyond the parrots and tortoises Dr. Keller referenced, the service routinely sees rabbits, ferrets, koi, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, hamsters, snakes, lizards, chickens, toucans, and many other exotic animals in their thriving practice.