510-455-3960

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Exotic Pet Emergency & Urgent Care - Weekends + Select Weekdays

East Bay Emergency & Urgent Care For Exotic Pets

Focused, Experienced, And Affordable.

Exotic Pet ER is an exotic veterinary clinic serving the East Bay (Hayward / San Leandro and surrounding areas) with weekend availability and select weekday openings. We treat rabbits, birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

✦ Exotics-first care (not a “sometimes exotics” ER)

✦ Deep rescue + surgery experience (25 years in rescue work)

✦ Transparent, practical pricing (aimed to be more accessible than large ER hospitals)

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*Limited hospitalization capacity (currently ~10 cages).

Please call ahead so we can confirm availability and guide you to the best next step.

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East Bay Emergency & Urgent Care For Exotic Pets

Focused, Experienced, And Affordable.

Exotic Pet ER is a mobile exotic veterinary clinic serving the East Bay (Hayward / San Leandro and surrounding areas) with weekend availability and select weekday openings. We treat rabbits, birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Check Availability

Call (510) 455-3960

Licensed & insured

25+ years experience

Top-rated local

Licensed & insured

25+ years experience

Top-rated local

✦ Call right away if your exotic pet is:

Not eating
Weak/lethargic
Breathing fast/open-mouth breathing
Bleeding
Straining to lay eggs/urinate/defecate
Sudden Swelling
Trauma/fall
Severe pain

If we’re full or off-duty: we’ll tell you the nearest appropriate emergency option and what to do next.

Call Now (510) 455-3960

Exotic Pets We See

Common Patients:

Rabbits

Rabbits can go downhill fast when they stop eating. We commonly see GI stasis, painful dental issues, and urgent cases that need quick stabilization or surgery planning.

Guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice

Small mammals often hide illness until it’s advanced. If your pet isn’t eating, is breathing differently, or you notice swelling, pain, or sudden weakness, we can evaluate and treat promptly.

Birds

Birds are experts at masking symptoms- so changes can become serious quickly. We frequently treat breathing distress, weakness, injuries, and “not acting right” concerns with careful, exotic-focused triage.

Chickens & Ducks

Backyard birds can develop urgent issues that need fast help. We commonly see egg-laying complications, wounds, limping, and sudden illness, and we’ll give you clear next steps for care.

Reptiles & Amphibians

Reptiles and amphibians can look “fine” until they aren’t. If there’s lethargy, not eating, abnormal swelling, injury, shedding problems, or signs of infection, we’ll assess the situation and guide treatment.

Emergency, urgent care,

and referral surgery - built for exotics

Exotic pets can decline quickly. We provide experienced triage, treatment, and referral support -

with clear communication and practical options for your pet and your budget.

Emergency & Urgent Care

When your rabbit, bird, reptile, or small mammal isn’t eating, is weak, breathing differently, or injured, timing matters. We focus on stabilizing your pet, identifying the most likely causes, and starting treatment quickly. If your pet needs advanced hospitalization beyond our capacity, we’ll guide you to the right facility and help coordinate next steps.

Surgery & Procedures

(as appropriate)

Some exotic cases require more than medication - especially GI emergencies, abscesses, injuries, and certain reproductive complications. We perform select procedures and referral surgeries when appropriate for the case and species, with a straightforward plan and estimate before major steps whenever possible. For complex cases that need specialty equipment or longer monitoring, we coordinate referral care.

Wellness / Off-Hours Services (limited slots)

Not every visit is an emergency - sometimes you just need an experienced exotic vet you can trust. When scheduling allows, we offer limited wellness and off-hours services like rabbit spay/neuter, vaccines, and preventive care. Availability is limited, so contact us to request a slot.

✦ We Provide Over 25+ Years of Experience

We Care For Your Exotic Pets As If They Were Our Own

Practical, Experienced Care for Rabbits, Birds, and Other Exotics

When an exotic pet is sick, things can change quickly - and it’s not always easy to find a clinic that truly knows exotics. Exotic Pet ER is built to provide fast triage, thoughtful treatment, and clear recommendations for rabbits, birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

We’ll explain what we’re seeing, what we recommend, and what it may cost - before major steps whenever possible. And if your pet needs a higher level of care than we can safely provide that day, we’ll tell you quickly and help guide the next move.

Availability and

hospitalization space can be limited.

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✦ Testimonials

Real help when your

exotic pet needs it most

When you’re worried about an exotic pet, you need calm guidance and experienced care. Here’s the kind of feedback we aim to earn every day.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I called in a panic when my rabbit stopped eating. They asked the right questions, got us in quickly, and explained everything clearly. I felt supported the whole time.”

Rabbit owner, Hayward

Client

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Finally an emergency option that actually understands exotics. They gave me a plan, walked through costs up front, and didn’t make me feel rushed.”

Bird owner, San Leandro

Client

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Our guinea pig went downhill fast. Exotic Pet ER helped us figure out what was urgent, what could wait, and what to watch for. That guidance was everything.”

Guinea pig owner, Castro Valley

Client

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“As a rescue, we need vets who can handle the tough cases and communicate clearly. Transfer coordination was smooth, and the care was compassionate.”

Rescue coordinator, East Bay

Referral Partner

Proudly serving the East Bay and nearby communities:
San Leandro • Hayward • Union City • San Lorenzo • Castro Valley • Alameda • Fremont • Berkeley • Piedmont

What are your hours?

We’re primarily available weekends, with select Fridays/Mondays and occasional weekday openings depending on schedule and capacity. The fastest way to confirm is to call or text (510) 455-3960 before coming.

Do you take walk-ins?

Sometimes - but because exotic emergencies are unpredictable and our space is limited, call first. We’ll tell you if we can see your pet right away or if a different facility is the safer option.

What animals do you treat?

We treat many exotic pets, including: rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, birds (parrots, finches, canaries, pigeons), chickens & ducks, and reptiles & amphibians.

Not sure if your pet qualifies? Call - if it’s outside our scope, we’ll point you to the best next step.

What's considered an emergency for an exotic pet?

Exotic pets can decline quickly. Call right away if your pet is: not eating, very weak, breathing fast/open-mouth breathing, bleeding, unable to stand, showing severe pain, having seizures, straining to urinate/defecate/lay eggs, or has sudden swelling or trauma.

How quickly can you see my pet?

It depends on availability and the severity of the case. We triage based on urgency and current capacity. Calling first helps us guide you immediately.

Do you do you offer hospitalization/overnight care?

We have limited hospitalization capacity (currently a small number of cages). If your pet needs higher-level or longer monitoring than we can safely provide, we’ll recommend transfer and help coordinate.

Do you work with rescues?

Yes. We welcome rescue clients and can often help with urgent cases and select procedures. Please call so we can confirm capacity and discuss options.