Animal Medical Hospital
& Bird Clinic
&
Whitestone
Veterinary Care

 

Whitestone Veterinary Care

 

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Avian and Exotic Center

 

We are pleased to announce that Board certified Avian Veterinarian, exotic and small animal doctor, Dr. Simon Starkey is the lead veterinarian of our Avian and Exotic Center. He is the only Board Certified Avian Veterinarian in Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx. Dr. Starkey is available for primary care cases, second opinions as well as referrals. Click here to read Dr. Starkey's biography. Dr. Starkey has been responsible for writing, editing and marking North America's only avian specialty exam since 2009. In this honorary position Dr. Starkey helps set the standard in specialty bird care in North America. 

Appointment Protocol:  

We ask that all avian and exotic pets arriving at our clinic be enclosed in appropriate carriers and/or cages. Pets can be temporarily admitted to our exotic/avian ward until our exotic exam room becomes available. Please call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Starkey at one of our clinics.

Animals Seen by Dr. Starkey:  

Birds (most listed below, but not limited to)

  • Canaries
  • Finches
  • Chickens
  • Ducks
  • Pet Pigeons
  • Doves 
  • African Grey parrots, Myers parrots, Jardines parrots, Eclectus parrots, Senegals
  • Amazons: blue-fronted, Double yellow-headed, Hispanolia, Mealy, Mexican Red Headed, orange wing, Yellow naped, Canaries, Cockatiels, Budgies
  • Cockatoos: Bare-eyed, citron crested, Ducorps, Sulphur crested, Moluccan, umbrella.
  • Conures
  • Pionus: blue-headed, Dusky, Maxmillian.
  • Lovebirds
  • Bugerigars

Small Mammals

  • Ferrets
  • Rabbits
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Rats
  • Hamsters
  • Mice
  • Hedgehogs
  • Chinchillas

Reptiles

  • Non-Venomous Snakes
  • Lizards
  • Turtles
  • Tortoises

Services for Avian and Exotic Pets

At our clinics we strive to provide the highest quality in veterinary care to our patients. We stress the importance of preventative care and spend a great deal of our efforts educating clients in the importance of frequent physical exams. Early detection and recognition of disease is the best way to keep your pets healthy. Our goal is always to help you and your pets live longer and enjoy the benefits of good health. 

Our Avian and Exotic Services:

Preventative Health Care

  • Annual Wellness Exams
  • Post-purchase Evaluation & Screening
  • Geriatric Health Care
  • Vaccinations (Ferret Distempter & Rabies)

Diagnostics Services

  • Bloodwork: Hematology & Biochemical Analysis
  • Urinalysis & Fecal Analysis
  • Gram Stains
  • Cytology & Histopathology
  • Radiology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Viral & Bacterial Testing
  • Fungal cultures

Surgery

  • Traditional Surgical Procedures: Spay/Neuter, Mass Removals, Shell Repair, Fracture Repair
  • Electrocautery
  • Endoscopy
  • Radiosurgery
  • Cryosurgery
  • Anesthetic Monitoring  

Hospitalization

  • Nebulization
  • Oxygen Cages
  • Isolation Ward
  • Medical Boarding
  • Fluid Therapy

Dentistry

  • Specialized Rabbit & Rodent Dental Equipment
  • Ferret Dental Prophylaxis
  • Orthopedic (Corrective) Beak Trimming for Birds &Turtles

Non-Medical Services 

  • Nail, Beak, & Wing Trims
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Behavior Counseling
  • DNA Sexing
  • Microchipping
Diet

We carry Harrison's Bird Food and Oxbow products. Contact our office to see if we have your pets food in stock.
We are happy to place special order for our exotic patients.