Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Public Holidays: Closed
Our Services
General Health Check
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Dentistry
General Health Check
Keeping unusual pets can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. However, it is important to ensure that your pet is healthy and that their husbandry requirements are met.
Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation about exotic pets. Many people need to be made aware of the unique needs of exotic pet care. Our veterinary practice is among the few that have experience and expertise in the healthcare and husbandry needs of extraordinary animals.
Vaccinations
To prevent the spread of deadly diseases, ensure that your pet receives its vaccinations on schedule. Vaccinations involve giving your pet a small injection under the skin; this method allows the body to become familiar with the inactivated disease particles so that if an exposure occurs, the body can fight off the disease.
We routinely vaccinate rabbits and ferrets in our local clinics and recommend it as an important part of their preventative health program.
Microchipping
Microchipping your exotic pet is the safest and most reliable form of permanent identification. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and stores a unique code connected to your information. This code is then registered in the national registry so that if your pet gets lost, it can be quickly reunited with you.
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Surgery is often necessary to treat a range of diseases that affect exotic pets. We reduce the risks of anaesthesia as much as possible to ensure a comfortable, safe and smooth procedure for your pet. The patients we see are unique, and having the right anaesthetic equipment and surgical knowledge is essential for optimal patient outcomes and a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Sterilisation (otherwise known as desexing or neutering) is recommended for many exotic pets to prevent a variety of illnesses, health problems and behavioural issues later in life.
We recommend that rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and rats be routinely desexed to prevent various issues. In some cases, sterilising your reptile or bird is also indicated for preventing some diseases.
Dentistry
Our pet dental care checks for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and dragons are provided using specialised equipment that allows us to carry out a wide range of dental procedures on exotic pets to stop the buildup of dental disease and to treat impacted, overgrown, infected, and abscessed teeth. We highly recommend regular dental checks to keep plaque and tartar buildup to a minimum.
Sexing
Nail Clipping
Wing Clipping
Beak Corrections
Faecal Testing
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
Sexing
When people own multiple pets, they often need to determine the sex of their animals so that they can avoid breeding or allow breeding to occur. There are many different methods used to determine the sex of a pet, and these methods depend on the age and species of the animal.
Nail Clipping
We provide services for regular nail clipping for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, many birds, some reptiles, and some rats. These pets, particularly those kept indoors, often don’t wear down their nails as they would if they were out in the wild. Nail clipping is a necessary and highly recommended practice that can prevent sharp, overgrown nails and painful curling.
Wing Clipping
Wing clipping is a service that requires careful consideration, which is why we suggest you talk to your avian veterinarian about the reasons you are clipping the wings, and what outcome you are hoping to achieve. We provide free wing-clipping with a health check consultation, or we can do it alone for a small fee.
Beak Corrections
Our beak correction procedure is second to none – we use a specialised burr that mimics natural erosion to gently and accurately sculpt the beak to its ideal state, where the top and bottom beaks meet in perfect alignment. With this technique, you can be sure that you are getting the best care for your bird!
Faecal Testing
We understand how important it is to accurately assess a pet’s health. As such, we offer four different types of faecal tests: a faecal gram stain, a faecal wet preparation, a faecal suspension, and a faecal float. By performing these tests together, we can get a more comprehensive overview of any issues your pet may be facing.
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
Our clinics are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory and imaging technology, making diagnosing your pet’s health issues quickly and more efficient. These cutting-edge tools allow us to quickly and accurately assess your pet’s health, providing peace of mind and ensuring that your pet receives the proper care and treatment they need.
Jade started her Vet Nursing journey in 2014 straight after finishing her schooling and she hasn’t looked back! Jade started her career as a trainee animal attendant worki…
Dr Sam was born and raised in WA. He grew up with pet birds which developed into a passion for native Australian wildlife. Sam Volunteered at a wildlife shelter before and durin…
Lucinda graduated from Murdoch University and has a great passion for unusual pets. She has spent time working with avian and small mammal specialists from Australia, Hong Kong,…
Dr Katrina (Kat) graduated from Murdoch University. After spending several years in small animal practice, she is currently undertaking a residency in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine …
Dr Shónagh qualified with distinction from the Royal (Dick) Veterinary School of Edinburgh in 2014. In addition, Shónagh has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Neuro…
Practice Manager Cindy Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Applied Vocational Training) Advance Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species (Girling and Fraser) Before join…
Dr Briony graduated from Murdoch University in 2023 and was honoured to be offered a position at The Unusual Pet Vets. Having grown up with birds, rabbits and guinea pigs, she 
Dr Harry is a dedicated veterinarian passionate about exotic animal medicine and surgery. Before becoming a veterinarian, Harry spent ten years in the veterinary industry and fi…
Jacynta has been in the veterinary industry for 2 years, working with small animals predominantly as a surgical and hospital nurse. She is looking to further her education with …
Vet Nurse Jocelyn (She/her) RVN, Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing With over a decade of experience in the veterinary industry, Jocelyn started as a veterinary receptionis…
Vet Nurse Hayley Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing I’ve been fascinated by the animal kingdom since a very young and knew that working in the animal care industry was my calli…
Vet Nurse Sarah Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing Sarah has always been passionate about providing all creatures with the best level of care. She has a strong interest in exotic veteri…
Meet Annika, Veterinary Nurse RVN, BscConservation & Wildlife biology, Msc Wildlife health Annika started her nursing career in shelter medicine before completing some of her p…
Charlotte has worked as a veterinary nurse for ten years and has always had an interest in exotic animals. She took a few years off to travel and has been fortunate to work with…
Melissa (aka Lissy) is a registered veterinary nurse who is currently studying for an additional qualification in nursing exotic species. Lissy loves all exotic animals, but has…
Liina has a genuine passion for all sorts of unusual pets and is so glad to be able to work with them. Before becoming a vet nurse, she completed animal studies at Taronga Zoo, …
Our Osborne Park clinic in Western Australia has been operating since 2012, dedicated to providing the best care for unusual and exotic pets, regardless of their size.
Our professional team of qualified veterinarians and nurses are the trusted experts when it comes to the treatment of all exotic pet species, including; birds, reptiles, mice and rats, amphibians, insects, ferrets and rabbits and guinea pigs.
We are driven to provide the highest standard of prevention, treatment, and healthcare to meet the specific needs of all exotic pets.
Providing Perth pet owners with the best care
Your pet will be cared for by a team of highly qualified veterinary professionals.
Expert advice from veterinary surgeons on nutrition and husbandry to help provide all the care and knowledge you need for your pet.
Our Osborne Park clinic is equipped and supported by on-site, state-of-the-art laboratory, surgical and anaesthesia facilities.
We provide a wide range of services for exotic and unusual pets to ensure the animals in our care lead healthy and happy lives.
Testimonials
Caring and Compassionate
Highly recommend, caring and compassionate no matter how small your pet. Thank you to the unusual pet vets for treating our very sick little mouse Moon, she came back to full health and is now enjoying life in a new home with new cage mates.
Kali and Co
Simply The Best
Cannot speak highly enough of the caring and lovely staff at UPV Osborne Park. Particularly to Dr Kelly for the wonderful treatment and compassion she displayed caring for my much loved
Bugz. Definitely recommend this practice. Simply the Best.
Stephen Waddell
Client – Osborne Park
So unbelievably appreciative of these guys! I have used them for my Indian Ring neck Ice for many years, and they are great. My partner and I lost our Guinea Pig a few weeks ago, and in the post was a beautiful condolence card. We both were so touched. Your thoughtful actions do not go a miss!
Sophie Munro
Client – Osborne Park
Great staff and wonderful doctors, so helpful and caring about our pets. Really appreciated the respect and care given to our little friends.
Adam Cliff
Client – Osborne Park
Thank you to Dr Yang for her attempt to help and care my rabbit, Lola. Even though it wasn’t the result we hoped and prayed for Dr Yang was very caring and professional with Lola even letting my mother and I having our last moments with her. We couldn’t be more grateful for that. Even sending us a condolence card in the mail. Dr Yang and team are highly recommended.
Anthony Koomen
Client – Osborne Park
Absolutely amazing staff! They are all so caring, supportive, and professional. I had to provide palliative care for two of my older rabbits and the information & support I received from the staff was incredible. 10/10 would recommend! Plus, my rabbits give them the big tick of approval, so really that’s the main thing.
Sarah Manfredi
Client – Osborne Park
I cannot speak highly enough of the care that my bird received at The Unusual Pet Vets in Osborne Park. Dr Green was in constant contact with me leading up to Chirpy’s surgery and even gave me a call just prior to him going under. I can highly recommend them for any unusual pet you may have.
General Health Check
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Dentistry
Sexing
Nail Clipping
Wing Clipping
Beak Corrections
Faecal Testing
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
