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.
Luke is a vet who graduated from Melbourne University. He moved to Perth to follow his dream of working with the unusual species that we see. Luke grew up with a large menagerie…
Dr Tara Gatehouse BVSc (Hons 1), BSc (Marine Science) Dr Tara is a passionate veterinarian whose journey in the world of animal care started as a kennel hand before starting veteri…
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…
Dr Brandon graduated from university in 2020 and immediately commenced his career with us at UPV Murdoch. He always knew that he wanted to work with exotic animals
Vet Nurse Monique Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing I have been nursing since I completed my vet nursing qualification in 2007! I worked as a kennel hand even before that, all t…
Growing up with an uncle who was a vet inspired Chelsea to want to help animals. Previously working in vet clinics that see mostly dogs and cats, Chelsea is excited about her ne…
Amanda is the veterinary nurse manager at our Murdoch clinic. She has recently completed her City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing the Exotic species certificate earning herself …
Jami has been a Registered Veterinary Nurse since 2014. She has always had a love for all exotics, although guinea pigs are her favourite! She also has an interest in aquatic sp…
Sita is a registered veterinary nurse with a background in wildlife rehabilitation. She has always been passionate about exotics and while she loves all the species we see she d…
Our Murdoch clinic in Western Australia has been operating since 2013 and is equipped to treat a wide variety of unusual and exotic pets.
Our clinic treats and cares for a wide range of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, mice and rats, amphibians, insects, ferrets and rabbits and guinea pigs.
We have a fully trained team of veterinarians and nurses at the heart of our practice, dedicated to meeting all your pet’s needs. We believe we offer the highest standard in prevention, treatment and care for your exotic pets.
Our team of qualified veterinarians are trained to provide your pet with the best possible care.
Providing sound advice on proper care and nutrition for your exotic pet, resulting in a long and healthy life that they will enjoy.
Our Murdoch clinic is equipped and supported by on-site, state-of-the-art laboratory, surgical and anaesthesia facilities.
We offer a variety of services to ensure the health and happiness of exotic and unusual pets in our care.
Testimonials
A Huge Thank you
I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to the gang at Murdoch who helped my family and stimmy Cindy. It was a very stressful time and they assisted us with ease! Pricing was also more than reasonable which we were very grateful for. Thank you guys again, my noodle is now on the mend all to you guys.
Brook Oliver
Client – Murdoch
I have been bringing my birds to this vet for a long while as my bird Merlin has long existing health issues. They have been nothing but kind and lovely towards me during moments of stress. They have also given my birds lots of love and care. Especially Dr Lucinda, Dr Brandon and Dr Luke. I appreciate all that you have done for my birds and me.
Monique Jackson
Client – Murdoch
Excellent service! The vet nurses and Dr Brandon Arnell were super caring and very informative when treating our female Weiro for a lame leg on a Sunday afternoon. Recommended treatment and detailed cost projections were outlined prior to commencing treatment and we were kept informed. We were also given a follow up phone call the next day to see how Cyril was responding and all treatments, care information and itemised accounts/receipts were emailed promptly. Thank you all for your care and concern.
Megan Garrod
Client – Murdoch
We took our beloved Guinea pig, biscuit to the unusual pet vets in Murdoch as he had sustained an injury from fighting with one of the other guinea pigs, from the first moment walking into the vets, we felt nothing but welcomed and knew biscuit would be in the best care possible. Unfortunately, biscuit did not survive as the injury was too severe for his little body to survive. We would like to give our utmost gratitude and respect to the vets and staff at the unusual pet vets. We highly recommend this business to anyone looking for amazing vets.
Amy Ball
Client – Murdoch
The Unusual Pet Vets at Murdoch are amazing! They provided so much love and care for my pet cockatiel. They improved his overall health massively despite him being on the verge of passing away at one point. Each of the vets there provided in-depth detail about my cockatiel’s health along the way and the price of the bills. Could not have asked for better vets for my cockatiel and I’ll continue to bring him here from now on. Thank you all so much for the care you provided, you have all been amazing!
Jessica Waddell
Client – Murdoch
Thank you to Dr Brandon and Dr Luke for looking after our chicken, Marga. We really appreciated your compassion and expertise and are so happy with how well she’s been doing since crop surgery.