Call before you drive. An exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour in every hospital. Tell the team the species and the problem, and ask whether they can see your pet now or which hospital can.
Emergency hospitals that see exotic pets near Fort Lauderdale
VEG Fort Lauderdale
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1620 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 20261.8 miles(954) 519-5219Pet Emergency Center Veterinary Hospitals
Emergency hours vary, call first921 East Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334Exotic petsEmergency surgeryCareCreditScratchpayWhat the hospital says: “We see a variety of animals such as dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, reptiles and amphibians, small farm animals and more.”
Verified November 4, 20263.0 miles(954) 772-0420VEG Pembroke Pines
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group10350 Pines Blvd, Suite D108, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202613 miles(954) 601-3563VEG Miami
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2707 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202624 miles(786) 539-0339VEG Boynton Beach
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2246 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33426Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202628 miles(561) 752-3232VEG Pinecrest
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group11921 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202635 miles(305) 615-1665
Listed only where the hospital's own website says it treats exotic species; the quote shows the wording. Distances are straight-line from the center of Fort Lauderdale. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Fort Lauderdale.
While you travel
- Birds: keep the bird warm (a covered carrier in a warm car) and quiet; do not offer food or water if it is weak or breathing with effort.
- Rabbits: a rabbit that stops eating or passing droppings for 12 hours needs the same-day attention of a veterinarian.
- Reptiles: transport in a secure, ventilated container at the animal's normal temperature range; avoid overheating in the car.
Poison emergencies
If you think your pet swallowed something toxic
Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.
ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661
Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.