Exotic Animals
Avians
Birds can be a fantastic house pet for people looking for a different companion other than the typical cat or dog. Some key advantages of birds are space requirements, reduced cost to feed, lower overall maintenance, longer life span and much more. On the other hand, training and tricks may be difficult to learn, they can be a little noisy, difficult to cuddle with and more. Thus, when selecting a pet, please consider your living conditions and speak to a local subject matter expert to prepare yourself for your pet.
First examinations are crucial to document and monitor throughout their life stages. Our veterinarians, Dr. Harrall and Dr. England, are passionate and experienced with birds and highly recommend an exam to discuss:
health risks
how to hold and handle with care
feeding, diet and nutritional needs
best habitat/environment
and more
Our veterinarians will also go through a physical examination to discuss your birds overall health and if there are early detections of diseases. Blood samples or further additional testing may be required to provide a more accurate health assessment of your avian.
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Angela Harrell, DVM - Veterinarian
Dr Angela Harrell is an Albuquerque native who attended Eldorado High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and minor in chemistry at the University of New Mexico in 2013.
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Mary England, DVM - Veterinarian
Dr. England is a New Mexican native who has been working in veterinary hospitals since she was 16 years old. She has always had a home filled with furry and feathered friends. After attending veterinary school at Iowa State University, she then returned home to New Mexico to continue her career.
