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 Orlando
Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida
Open now · 24/711011 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32825Exotic petsEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditWhat the hospital says: “As a private practitioner in Orlando, Michelle focused on small animal and exotic medicine and surgery.”
Verified November 4, 20269.4 miles(407) 644-4449VEG Winter Park
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202615 miles(407) 992-7753VEG Viera
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2115 Viera Blvd Suite 101, Rockledge, FL 32955Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202629 miles(321) 247-7948Animal Emergency Hospital DeLand
Open now · 24/72100 E New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724Exotic petsICUEmergency surgeryWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “…to see your pet right away—our emergency care team is ready to help. We treat a wide range of conditions, including seizures, traumatic injuries, snake bites, poisoning, animal attacks, and other medical emergencies…”
Verified November 4, 202643 miles(386) 252-0337
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 Orlando. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Orlando.
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.