Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre Doctors
"Keep Dr. Torres there forever!" Ann B. from Washington, D.C. (March 2013)

"I was very pleased with the quality of care given to my ferret by your vet and staff. They were responsive, thorough, helpful and kind. I'll be back" Ariani D. from Springfield, VA (March 2013)

"Carolyn is exceptionally nice, and Dr. Joyner is caring. I received calls on the holidays and that was meaningful." Carla B. from Reston, VA (March 2013)

"Dr. Joyner’s staff were wonderful with my rabbit. They were very patient with me while I explained what was wrong and they really took the time to explain the test, diagnosis, and treatment." Sara S. from Washington, DC (January 2013)

"You guys are the best! Crackers loves his vacations with you." Joyce W. from Fairfax, VA (January 2013)

"I felt confident that she was being taken care of and I didn't have to worry. When I came to pick my rabbit up, I had the opportunity to see how they interacted with other pet owners. They were professional and had a caring attitude. I really appreciated the doctor calling me every day and letting me know how treatment was progressing. I think you are doing a great job. I'm very thankful the outcome was good." Jane M. from Fairfax, VA (November 2012)

"Dr. Torres listened to me…and I appreciate her listening to my opinion. I was always given an update on how he tolerated the procedure. I feel Cheechee Birdie & Baby Buddy my 15 year old cockatiels get excellent care when I bring them to Pender. Thanks." Maggie T. from Fredericksburg, VA (November 2012)

"Dr. Torres was very helpful & sympathetic. The receptionist was very polite and helpful." Robert B. from Springfield, VA (November 2012)

"Dr. Joyner is wonderful" Lindsay R. from Chantilly, VA (October 2012)

"The staff and vets were fantastic. Dr. Torres, McDonald, and Joyner have been great. Baden and Carolyn (techs) have always been friendly and helpful. It's nice to have people like that when my bird is sick. I've always gotten timely updates and the best information I could expect. The Pender staff saved my parakeet's life." Lenny B., Alexandria, VA (July 2012)

"Very helpful in emergency! Dr. McDonald called me back to answer questions." Michael S., Wash., DC. (July 2012)

"Staff were professional. knowledgeable, compassionate, made effort to accommodate unusual pet. Exceptional courteous and helpful." Charles H., Brandewine, MD (July 2012)

"The doctor spent a lot of time explaining things. Pleased that options at various costs reviewed, not just pushed to do most costly." Peggy C., Chantilly, VA. (July 2012)

"Dr. Torres was genuinely concerned about my hedgehog's weight loss. She clearly has experience with hedgies and used that to give mine a through check up." Laura T., Arlington, VA (July 2012)

"We love your service and feel our rabbit is very well taken care of." Scott R.,Fairfax, Va

"My bird boarded and all was well." Suzanne B., Arlington,VA

"The treatment was very professional and put me at ease. Getting an update was vey helpful and that let me know my cockatiel was very well cared for. Thank you for the excellent care and service!" Achilles P., Alex. VA

"Really appreciated Dr.McDonald explaining everything that she was doing and why. It really helped us understand the situation. The assistants helping to show us how to medicate our lizard were extremely helpful and patient! You are all fantastic! Including Carolyn at the front desk of exotics." Mary B. Centreville, VA

"All of the vet techs were great about giving us updates during our guinea pigs boarding. it`s wonderful to know that our guinea pigs are receiving the best of care while we`re out of town." Steve G., Burke, VA

"Dr. Torres is a dedicated and caring veterinarian. She took excellent care of our little parakeet (Peanut) Angela was so nice and helpful. She is a real asset to your office Mike also, he explained Peanuts meds and answered all of our questions, when Peanut was released. Please consider a Pender Exoctics in Waldorf or Southern Maryland." Carol N., Waldorf, MD

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Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre

“Our mission is to provide exemplary veterinary medicine and patient care in a welcoming environment. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality client service to exceed expectations through effective communication and sincerity of purpose. Our caring and experienced team strives to empower and educate clients, allowing them to make informed decisions and have an active role in their pet’s health care.”

Birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, snakes and ferrets are all brought to Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre  to receive the best in exotic veterinary services and care from our specially trained exotics veterinarians and technicians. Founded in 1999 as a department of Pender Veterinary Centre, Pender Exotics and its array of exotic veterinary services have grown with the increasing popularity of exotic pets. Your reptiles, birds, small mammals, or fish may be a bit more unique and unusual than the cats and dogs your neighbors have, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give them the highest standard of exotic veterinary care!

Exotic Veterinary Services at Pender

  • Wellness and problem based appointments
  • An in-house laboratory that can provide you with many diagnostic test results
  • Digital Radiography
  • Video Endoscopy
  • Radiosurgery
  • Soft tissue and Orthopedic Surgery
  • Laser Therapy
  • Nutrition, Behavioral, and Husbandry Counseling
  • Avian, Small Mammal, and Reptile Boarding
  • We carry quality diets and other items such as Harrison’s Organic Bird Food, Roudybush Bird Food, Oxbow brand diets and hays, and AVIX products

 

Boarding and Pick up Time

To assure that we take the best care of your pets and have complete all services and meal preparations, we have set pickup times for picking up your loved one from boarding.
The hours to pick up are as follows:
Monday thru Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:30pm
In order to better serve you, any arrangements to pick up or drop off a boarding pet outside of normal business hours should be made in advance with a technician or doctor. To assure that we take the best care of your pets and have completed all services and meal preparations, we have set drop off and pick up times for your loved one in boarding.
Thank you for understanding!

 

Exotics Emergency Quick List

If your pet experiences any of the following, please call Pender immediately.
  • Bleeding / Trauma/Open Wounds
  • Frantic Movements / Seizures / Tremors
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Decreased Stool Production / Diarrhea
  • Open Mouth Breathing / Nasal Discharge
  • Increased Respiratory Rate
  • Noticeable Lethargy / Depression
  • Toxin Exposure of any kind
  • Fluffed / Sitting at the bottom of the cage
  • Straining for Urination or Defecation

 

Exotics Forms

Exotics Fliers

Exotics Links

Rabbit Rescue

Reptile Rescue

Ferret Rescue

Avian Rescue

Pender’s Wildlife Rescue Protocol

If you find a healthy orphaned wild animal, please contact the Wildlife Hotline: 703-440-0800. The volunteers will assist you and connect you with a rehabilitator to take the foundling. You will be asked to transport the orphan to the rehabilitator. Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre rescues 5 injured wild animals per day until we reach a maximum capacity of 12 animals in hospital. We do this as a service for the community and local shelter. If our wildlife caseload reaches maximum capacity (12 cases), we will direct you to the wildlife hotline (703-440-0800) for assistance and additional resources.Thank you for being a good Samaritan to our wildlife friends.

Wildlife Rescue

Directions

Please visit our locations page for directions or download our directions form.  Please keep in mind that we are located on the second floor.