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Welcome to Great Western Exotics. Whether you are looking for a vet specialising in avian and exotic pets or have been referred to us by your usual vet, we’ll work hard to ensure our service meets your pet’s needs.

What do we do at Great Western Exotics?

Great Western Exotics are a team of vets who have chosen to specialise in exotic veterinary medicine, undergoing years of additional training, examinations and regular reassessment, to become and remain highly experienced in this field.

Our Great Western Exotics team see species daily that many vets may not regularly treat. We offer a premium level of care and:ferret on white background

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  • a tailored and personal service for you and your pet
  • exceptional communication with you (and your referring vet where appropriate)
  • a relaxed, calm and friendly environment.

Our Services:

We are based within the Vets Now 24 hour Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Swindon and offer:

  • a 24/7 Referral service
  • an Emergency service
  • First-opinion Consultations & health checks
  • Specialist Avian service
  • a Diagnostics service
  • Wildlife & Zoological service

If you come to us following a referral by your usual vet, we’ll work alongside your vet as an extension to their service because they know they can trust us to give your pet the best care available and value our expertise.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by calling 01793 603800, or emailing exoticreferrals@vets-now.com.

If you’d like to see one of our Referral Clinicians for a second opinion, then do ask your vet to refer you to Great Western Exotics.

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    • Latest News: For clients who keep poultry and captive birds

      Please be aware of recent measures imposed to protest UK poultry from the recent Avian Influenza outbreak in Europe. We would recommend all poultry owners register their flocks with APHA so they can be directly alerted of changes in the current advice (this is mandatory for flocks of 50 birds or more). Please use this link to the APHA website for all latest information: Measures to protect poulty against avian flu.

    • Latest News: Falconers – Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

      We have had a number of calls from concerned clients regarding the recent Avian Influenza 30 day prevention zone and how it may affect their falconry activities. Firstly we must emphasise the situation can change rapidly and please keep monitoring our website, APHA and the Hawk Board.

      Currently falconers are able to fly their birds. For clients who hunt with their birds it is recommended to avoid flying feathered quarry - in particular waterfowl who are common carriers of the virus. Birds should be regularly inspected and any clinical signs reported to APHA. When in the mews or weathering biosecurity measures should be in place to prevent contact (direct or indirect - eg faecal contamination from above) with wild birds.

      Unfortunately it is beyond the scope of the post to cover all scenarios or eventualities. If however you should have any specific concerns not addressed in this post please contact us straight away.

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      Great Western Exotics
      Units 10-16 Berkshire House,
      County Park Business Park,
      Shrivenham Road,
      Swindon SN1 2NR

      Tel: 01793 603 800
      Fax: 01793 603 801

      Email: swindonreferralsexotics@vets-now.com
      or for advice about a case: adviceexotics@vets-now.com

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    • Our latest pet owner stories

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      Big Frog Harvey

      Big Frog Harvey

      Big Frog suffered a broken pelvis and luxated hip following a 'climbing accident' in his tan...

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