Find an herp Vet

If there is an exotic or reptile vet near you, please post it along with any info so others may use it as a guide.  This is only a guide and I cannot speak on service or quality.  Please let me know of any changes or updates:


Chantilly

Sayed Masood, DVM
All Pets Veterinary Hospital
43112 John Mosby Highway Chantilly, VA 20152
Tel: (703) 327-6666
Fax: (703 )327-4664


Chesapeake

Amanda C. Hayden, DVM
Centerville Animal Hospital
417 S. Centerville Turnpike
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Tel: (757) 482-9410


Dumfries

Gregory S. Chrisawn, DVM
Dumfries Animal Hospital
17552 Main St.
P.O. Box-610
Dumfries, VA 22026
Tel: (703) 221-1880


Fairfax

Kelley McDonald, DVM
Eastern Exotic Veterinary Center
4001 Legato Road
Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: (703) 654-3100
Fax: (703) 654-3109

SEAVS (Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services)
4105 Rust Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-281-3750
Fax: 703-281-3730
Email: info@seavs.com
http://www.seavs.com/index.html



Fishersville

Cedarcrest Animal Clinic
PO Box 375
Route 631
Fishersville, VA 22939
Tel: (540) 943-7577


Gainsville

Robert S. Dove, DVM
Companion Animal Clinic of Gainesville
14760 Lee Highway
Gainesville, VA 20155
Tel: (703) 754-8387
Fax: (703) 754-0533


Lynchburg

Rick Krason, DVM
Animal Hospital of Lynchburg
1705 Memorial Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Tel: (434) 845-7021


Newport News

Paul Gustafson, DVM
Warwick Animal Hospital
11117 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23601
Tel: (757) 595-3337


Norfolk

Denise G. Cisco, DVM
Friendship Veterinary Hospital
1231 W. Little Creek Road
Norfolk, VA 23505
Tel: (757) 489-4083



Richmond

Dr. Gotshan
Wellsley Animal Hospital
3060 Lauderdale Dr.
Richmond 23236
804-364-7030

Lakeside Animal Hospital
5206 Lakeside Ave
Henrico, Va 23228
Dr. Anna L. Barnes



Roanoke

James W. Poage, DVM
Paul L. Stewart, DVM
Valley Animal Hospital
5146 Hildebrand Road NW
Roanoke, VA 24012
Tel: (540) 366-3433
Tel: (540) 366-3434
Fax: (540) 366-2909

Paul L. Stewart III
Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic of Roanoke
3959 Electric Road, Suite 155
Roanoke 24018
540-989-4464


Spotsylvania

Dr. Molly Herdic
Spotsylvania Animal Hospital
9133 Courthouse Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Tel: (540)582-6370
Fax: (540)582-1003


Stuart

Lock Boyce DVM
Boyce-Holland Veterinary Services
21047 Jeb Stuart Highway
Stuart, VA 24171
Tel: (540) 694-3564
Tel: (540) 694-4110 emergency
Fax: (540) 694-2271


Virginia Beach

David H. Morris, DVM
Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital
2013 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Tel: (757) 460-3308

Herbert A. Hulls, DVM
Peter Fisher, DVM
Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
5201-A Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Tel: (757) 473-0111

Hilltop Veterinary Clinic
1732 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Tel: (757) 425-6790

Andrew M. Silverstone
Animal Care Clinic of Holland Road
3501 Holland Road
Virginia Beach VA 23452
757-340-6996

Beach Pet
316 N Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454



Woodbridge

Helen Jewett, DVM
Ridge Lake Animal Hospital
1400 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Tel: (703) 491-1111
Tel: (703) 690-4949
Fax: (703) 497-2926

For Scott Stahl this information is outdated:

Vienna

Scott J. Stahl, DVM, DABVP - Avian
David A. Crum, DVM
Lisa Carr, DVM
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
111-A Center Street, South
Vienna, VA 22180
Tel: (703) 281-3750

For his current information see:
http://www.seavs.com/aboutseavs/contactus.html

Thanks, updated.

Pets First in Richmond is no longer Pets first and not sure if they are considered exotic vets, also Lakeside Vet, I didn't think they were exotic vets either, even if they want to claim it or not, I do not think they are true "exotic vets" just from word of mouth. Never been there and have heard bad reviews about them

Aye. I will remove them until I have good reason to add them. Thanks.

Richmond one needs changed. It is actually Dr. Gottschalk and the address is 3430 Lauderdale. Phone number is correct.

Any one use him? I've got to take a bearded dragon in.

Everything alright with him? Your welcome to send me a pm if I can be of any help.

Are there any more recommended in the Richmond/Chesterfield area? I find myself in need of one...

Beach Pet
316 N Great Neck Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23454

They see some exotics, I cant attest to quality of service or pricing but figured could add to list.

For Richmond:

Lakeside Animal Hospital
5206 Lakeside Ave
Henrico, Va 23228

Dr. Anna L. Barnes

My Experience:

While there are two vets there that work with exotics, I much prefer Dr. Barnes. She was very helpful. I've taken two snakes into this vet and I was very pleased. In the end my spinner male was euthanized but Dr. Barnes did everything she could to save him. Dr. Gonzalez is nice but when I brought my boa in for an RI, she asked when the snake last ate. I told her it missed one meal (obviously because she's sick) and she immediately jumped to wanting to do x-rays and such to search for a blockage. I flat out refused, knowing full well the snake did not have a blockage. She also repeatedly tried to convince me to feed my snakes outside of their enclosures "to minimize the risk of them associating my hand for food." Again, I refused. I much prefer working with Dr. Barnes as she is not pushy and genuinely wants to help. When she could not find what was killing my spinner, instead of doing what some vets do and just throw up your hands and say "that's all I can do. Do you you want to euthanize?", she went and spoke with a vet in DC and gave me all of his information. She was putting my snake before business and I absolutely love that.

Interesting, I used to do computer work for LAH, and I didn't think they did reptiles.

Mostly the exotics they deal with are small animals and birds but they do reptiles as well.

Sigh, just had two BP's pop with RI's this past week.  The first one went to SEAVS in Fairfax, and I was thrilled with the quality of care - but less than thrilled with the commute (I-81 south from WV to I-66 into northern VA).  I asked around and found these folks in Purcellville, VA when the second one started wheezing - she was just above the first in the rack, go figure.  Fortunately the rest seem to be fine so far.

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates
120 East Cornwell Lane
Purcellville, Virginia  20132  United States

Phone : (540)338-7387
Fax : (540)338-6641

http://www.blueridgevets.com/

It's not advertised on their web site, but they do see exotics, including birds and reptiles.  Unlike SEAVS they will treat hot snakes as well, and if you are a regular customer and have a larger snake like a retic or burm they will try to accomodate you, either with an appointment during a time when they're not busy, or an in-home visit if you're not far away (obviously they would charge for a house call).  They're also the vet for Loudoun County animal control.  Office hours from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, and available for emergencies 24/7.

As a comparison they gave us the same level of attention and course of treatment for both snakes (Baytril), but the bill was about $25 less at Blue Ridge even without saving on gas and commuting time.  Plus, with regular office hours to 11 p.m. I don't have to take time off my day job for a trip to the vet.

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Sorry folks, but the rules are that reviews of company's, business and individuals are not allowed. Please use FaunaClassifieds.com to review such individuals. It's a national site that verifies the identity of the poster.

Nick,
Dr.Ruth Anne McQueen, of Midway Veterinary Hospital in Chesapeake, passed away some months ago in an auto accident. Don't know if the new owner of the practice does reptiles or not.

Thanks DW, sad to hear though. I will remove it until I get a chance to verify the list again.