Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre Doctors
"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

"Dr. McDonald is the very best. Always works with us to keep Toby healthy. We love her!! Toby (Rabbit) boards often and everyone gives him wonderful care and attention. Staff is always willing to take my calls to check on Toby when he boards and give me daily reports." Lindsay H., Oakton,VA.

"The staff described my bird's behavior while boarding. This was helpful because it gave me something to compare her behavior to when she is at home." "I like the changes you have made: Book of letters by pet owners in the waiting room, writing pens like flowers at desk, new bird cages, wall art, an overall "Tidy area" all round. It shows attention to detail. Like FB intro to New vet, & Mary Bradley. Keep posting helpful hints about our pets on FB." Stephen A., Washington, D.C.

"When our pet was hospitalized, the staff was wonderful and polite -- answering all of my questions." Sarah M, Falls Church, VA.

"Always extremely good service! Extra courteous and most welcoming. It’s comforting to know Dooley was in best hands at Exotics." Maria D., Leesburg, VA

"Dr. Kirkbright, Dr. Torres and Dr. McDonald are wonderful!! Their compassion & knowledge is by far the best care for Van Gogh in all of Northern Virginia. I'm highly impressed." Jennifer H., Falls Church, VA

"You guys are awesome!" Maggie B., Stafford, VA.

"Dr.Torres was vey helpful and reassuring!" Ashley G. Nokesville, VA.

"Turned out my pet was fine -- but I was treated with patience & kindness. ...everyone (especially Dr. Lynch) was totally lovely and kind." Stephanie T., Washington, DC

"I really appreciated the doctor taking extra time to review our pet’s history and see what had already been tried." Katie B., Fairfax, VA

"From the front desk to the doctor, everything was excellent." Ben C., Chantilly VA.

"Winnie has been improving since under Dr. McDonald's care....always a pleasure when talking to staff. They are warm and friendly & extremely helpful." Kim G., Culpepper VA.

"My "boys" always get great care! That's why we drive 2 hours to see you. Always great about getting my boys in asap so we can head back home. The staff is very caring! I wish you had a two for one chinchilla molar trim! ....lol" Erin M., Hagerstown, MD.

"I always feel confident my pets are getting the best care from the best staff!" Rebecca O., Fairfax VA.

"My bunny has recurring GI stasis, and I always bring him to Pender Exotics for treatment. Even though I can't help worrying about him, I know he is in good hands. I have complete trust and confidence in the staff at Pender. They always know exactley what to do, and my little buddy comes home to me looking and feeling worlds better." Jennifer H

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Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre

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 team of veterinarians and specialists. 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 or small mammals 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!

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.

 

Exotic Veterinary Services at Pender

Eating issues:

One of the first signs of illness in many exotic species is a lack of appetite, or not eating. Our veterinary experts work with you and your pet to discern the underlying cause(s) and the correct path to fixing it.

Husbandry:

Maintaining the proper environment is critically important to many exotic species. The veterinarians at Pender Exotics can guide you through the proper housing set up, lighting, cleaning and maintenance concerns for each exotic species.

Respiratory infections:

Rats, rabbits, guinea pigs and reptiles are subject to respiratory infections. Proper diagnosis and treatment can help you and your pet breathe a whole lot easier.

Pender Exotics Boarding: 

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 through Friday: 9 am to 9pm 

Saturday: 9am to 5:30 pm

Sunday: 11am to 3pm

Boarding Requirements

Boarding Release Form 

Rodent Boarding

Reptile Boarding

Rabbit Boarding

Guinea Pig Boarding

 

Exotics Forms

New Patient Form

Mammal History Form

Avian History Form

Reptile History Form

Please click here to find forms for our other entities

 

Exotics Fliers

Ferret Care

Ferret Flu 

Guinea Pig Care

 

Exotics Links

Rabbit Rescue

 

Friends of Rabbits

House Rabbit Sanctuary

House Rabbit Society

Rabbitwise: Information and education

 

Reptile Rescue

 

Virginia Reptile Rescue

 

Ferret Rescue

 

The Ferret Inn

 

Wildlife Rescue

 

Wildlife Rescue League

Second Chance Wildlife Center

Citizens for the Preservation of Wildlife, Inc.

Wild Life Handout

 

Avian Rescue

 

Animal Education Foundation

  

 

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.