locating an avian vet

[ekkiemum]

Here are a few sites to help you locate avian veterinarians in your area:

Association of Avian Veterinarians
(these are not necessarily board certified...they are vets who are members of the AAV).
www.aav.org/vet-lookup/

Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Type AV in the PRACTICE box of the search menu for a list of avian vets in alphabetical order. Vets at this site are all board certified. If you are wondering if a vet you found at the AAV site is board certified, see if his/her name appears on the abvp list....
www.abvp.com/diplosearch.asp

Here is a site of avian veterinarians/vets with large avian practice who have been recommended by members of The Eclectus Connection/Land of Vos.
www.landofvos.com/Avian_Vets.html

IMHO, your Eclectus should be taken to the avian veterinarian for a wellness checkup as soon as you bring him/her home. Be sure to schedule an appointment as soon as you know when you will be bringing your Eclectus home so that you are sure to have him/her seen within the timeframe of your bird's health guarantee.

[terrimac]

Hi-
I checked the sites above, but they all took me to the US - I'm in Melbourne and due to get my female Ecky in a week or so - does anyone know where I can find a good avian vet here?

Thanks-

Terri

[ekkiemum]

hey there, try looking in your phone book, under vet and try and find either a bird or avain vet, that what i did and i also called some bigger vetinary hospitals and found out where the avain vet was... there is only like 5 in perth lol. let us know how you go?

[terrimac]

Hi there-
I found a website (internet is a fabulous thing) of Avian Vets for Victoria - if you are interested, I've listed the info below (luckily there looks to be one not far from where I am!)

Avian Vets of Victoria

Bellarine Veterinary Practice
Sharon Robertson
65 Coppards Road
Newcomb 3219
03 5248 2009

Department Agriculture
Stephen Tate
PO Box 361
Geelong 3220
03 5226 4720

Highbury Veterinary Clinic
Patricia MacWhirter
128 Highbury Road
Burwood 3125
03 9808 9011

Keith Ward
Keith L. Ward
41 Werril Street (PO)
Swan Hill 3585
03 5032 1271

Kilsyth Veterinary Clinic
A. Ashburner
604 Mt. Dandenong
Kilsyth 3137
03 9725 4011

School Vet Science
Karl Harrigan
Melbourne Uni. - 250
Werribee 3030
03 9741 3500

Springvale Veterinary Clinic
David N. Madill
570 Springvale Road
Springvale South 3172
03 9546 5022

Torquay Animal House Veterinary
Clinic and Hospital
Dr Anne Fowler
BSc(vet) BVSc MACVS(Avian Health)
120 Geelong Road
Torquay, VIC 3228
03 5261 6486

West Brunswick Vet Clinic
Cameron B. Wood
169 Dawson Street
West Brunswick 3055
03 9387 6166


Terri

[ekkiemum]

how lucky are you? we only have like 5 in perth lol thanks for the info... when are you getting your baby? how old will she be?

[terrimac]

She was hatched in Oct - I get her next weekend, from a breeder in SA - I have photos already, and she is very cute! (can't wait - its like being an expectant parent!).

[cindy]

hi I'm in geelong and have had my 2 boy ekys to anne at torque she is a very nice vet talks to the birds like they are people my bird are very comfortable with her i have had some bad luck with my boy both have had a bug and came ot just after i got them my baby has lost lot of weight hoping he fells well sone



cindy

[terrimac]

Glad to hear your vet was so helpful - its important to have someone that you can trust. I plan on using the West Brunswick practice, (its close to where I am) so thats handy.

[braedough]

Great to see a forum for ekkies! Must say our boy is pretty much the sole focus of our household. Glad that we're not as crazy as I first thought.

Perhaps I'm a bit late onto this thread, but if you pick up a copy of BirdKeeper magazine at your newsagent there is a list of avian vets by state near the back. Great for small emergencies if your travelling interstate...

[ekkiemum]

terri oh thats sooo exciting!!!! my baby hatched on the 15th of oct, i got her at 9 weeks and she is 14 weeks now... she is soooo cute they have the biggest personalities! haha can you post pic s of your baby?

[maxmeech]

Dear Terri,
I have used Dr Colin Walker of the Knox Bird Veterinary clinic. I highly recommend Colin and his clinic. They also have a mail/internet service for a vast range of products. Worth taking a look.
they are located at 11 Henry Rd, Wantirna South Victoria. [e-mail]
ph: [phone] .
Best of luck
Max.

[kim]

Some avina vets in australia
WA
Dr Ray Butler BVSc MACVSc
Risley Veterinary Clinic
789 Canning Highway Applecross 6153
Phone: [phone]


Dr S R Raidal FACVSc (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr S T Oldfield BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
Wattle Grove Veterinary Hospital 791 Welshpool Road Wattle Grove WA 6107
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Geographe Veterinary Hospital
Richard Lucas BSc BVMSc
89 Bussell Highway Busselton 6280
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.geovet.com.au

QLD
Bulimba Surgery
Dr Judy Harbison BVSc
154 Hawthore Road Hawthorne 4171
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]


Dr A Gallagher BVsc Hons MACVSc (Avian Health)
Brighton Veterinary Surgery
470 Beaconsfield Surgery Brighton 4017
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Danny Brown BVSc (Hons) BSc (ons) MACVSc (Avian Health)
Avian and Reptile Referral Service
C/- Oakey Flat Road Veterinary Surgery Corner Oakey Flat Road and Williamson Road
Phone: [phone]


Dr Edward Layt BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
Wishart Road Veterinary Surgery
224 Wishart Road Wishart 4122
Phone: [phone]


Dr Michael Pyne BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Avian Health)
Brighton Veterinary Surgery
470 Beaconsfield Tce Brighton, Brisbane 4017
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr P J S Gardiner BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health) Grad.Dip. Animal Chiro.
71 Princess St Bundaberg 4670
Phone: [phone]


Dr Peter Wilson BVSc MACVSc (Wildlife)
Currumbin Valley Vet Supplies
1596 Currumbin Creek Road Currumbin Valley Gold Coast 4223
Phone: [phone]


Dr R Doneley BVSc MACVSc FACVSc (Avian Health)
West Toowoomba Vet
194 West St Toowoomba 4350
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Stabler Howlett and Lemmon Veterinary Surgeons
Bruce Howlett
Peak Downs Highway Mackay 4741
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

NSW
Dr Alex Rosenwax BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
88 Bunnerong Road Pagewood Sydney 2035
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.birdvet.com.au


Dr Doug Black BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Avian Health)
Moama Veterinary Clinic
61 Meninya Street Moama 2731
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Fiona J Park (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr J Gill BVSc. MVM. MACVSc Avian Health
Canley Heights Veterinary Clinic
Shop 6 Harden Street & Avoca Road Canley Heights 2166
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr John Yeats BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
Long Jetty Veterinary Clinic
232 The Entrance Road
Long Jetty NSW 2261
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Karen Dobson (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Kenneth Baker (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr M Cannon BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
Cannon and Ball Veterinary Hospital
461 Crown St West Wollongong 2500
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr R A Perry BVSC Hons FACVSC Hons (Avian Health)
Registered Bird Specialist
195 Parramatta Rd Homebush 2140
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Rob Miller
Seaforth Veterinary Hospital
55 Ethel St
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Sandy Hume
BVSc MVs (Avian) MACVSc (Avian Health)
The Inner South Vetrinary Centre
47 Jerrabomberra Ave
Narrabunda ACT 2604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Susan Jaensch (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr Tony Gestier BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
Bye Street Vet Clinic
3 Bye Street Wagga Wagga 2650
Phone: [phone]


Dr Victoria Brookes (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Sugarloaf Animal Hospital
Dr Mark Simpson BVSc
67 Carrington Street, West Wallsend, Newcastle
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Vic
Dr Brendan Carmel BVSc MVS GDipComp MRCVS
Warranwood Veterinary Centre
1 Colman Rd Warranwood 3134
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]


Dr C B Wood (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]


Dr D N Madill BVSc MACVSc (Avian Health)
570 Springvale Road Springvale South 3172
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr G J Underwood (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr J K Trinca (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]


Dr P Macwhirter BVSc Hons FACVSc (Avian Health)
128 Highbury Rd Burwood 3125
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]


Dr R N Collins (Avian Health)
Phone: [phone]


Scolexia Pty Ltd
Animal and Avian Health Consultancy
Dr Peter C Scott Bsc BVSc PhD
Dr Susan Bibby BAnSc BVSc
8/19 Norwood Crescent Moonee Ponds 3039
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Tas
James Harris DVM
Mayfair Vet Clinic
2 Russell Crescent Sandy Bay 7005
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

& more on this website that might not be on this list.
www.parrot-behaviour.info/partners/avianvets.html

[terrimac]

Hi All!
Its been a good week - hot, but we seem to be getting through it! Gypsy went to the vet (West Brunswick) on Monday, and got a clean bill of health. They were very good - checked her over, did feacies test, went over her routine and diet etc. Discovered that the (expensive!) parrot food I'd bought was not very good at all (despite what I had been told!), and had to change it for something else. But all else seemed good - was also given a reference for "parrot behaviour problems" in case she developed any (!) - was told that nearly 70% of ecklectus birds the vets saw had some form of psychological problems - feather picking was a big one, and is usually related to seperation anxiety. Was given advice on behaviour control, which was good (feather picking is awful). Also helpful was the discovery that the avian vet nurse also has a bird boarding business, which is great if we want to go away at some point. If there is anyone in Melbourne (or near) that is interested, let me know and I'll post the contact info.