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VETERINARIANS THAT WORK WITH PRIMATES

If you are researching the availability of qualified veterinarians in your area, you will quickly discover how difficult and frustrating it can be. Vets that work with non human primates are becoming increasingly difficult to find for several reasons. First and foremost, I believe, is the fact that they are not a common companion animal and therefore sustaining a practice that has the necessary equipment and support staff  at the ready is simply not cost effective. In recent years, operating a veterinary clinic has become extremely costly for reasons like risk/liability insurance, increased equipment and operating costs, and staffing. I spoke frankly with my vet and also found out that even vets with "exotic" rotation in their education rarely, if ever, see a primate unless they specifically seek it out. Some vets have wild animal rotations but even then, it may include big cats, condors, and giraffes but not primates. Even with primate training, experience is limited to laboratory or zoo environments that have little resemblance to their specific needs and behavior in a home setting. For this reason you can not assume that a vet that readily treats  "exotics" will be willing or qualified to see your primate. Always call in advance and have a vet at the ready before obtaining your primate infant. Also, be aware that a although a vet may be highly qualified to treat your primate's physical needs he or she may not have the necessary "hands-on" background  experience to help you with clear advice on behavior and discipline. This is where a circle of support from other monkey owners and knowledgeable breeders will be invaluable. Ask your vet if they know of other primate owners that you can talk with, or email me here a Monkeykisses and I'll try to set you up with experienced caretakers to help you if I can. I am fortunate to know many monkey moms that willingly give of their time and years of experience to help new owners face the many challenges that come up as their companion matures.

Below is a list of vets who are well qualified to care for your primate. This list changes all the time; vets retire and new practices open, and  keeping it current to the day would be a full-time undertaking. If none are listed near you, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to help you locate a vet...I'm bound to know someone who knows someone who can help you. I've also found that vets that don't treat primates are often kind enough to pass along the name of a one who does, if you just ask.

Veterinarian's Oath

"Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence."

ALABAMA


ARIZONA

Dr. Ross Babcock
Palo Verde Animal Hosp
1215 E. Northern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-9661
Old and New World Primates

Dr. Moreno
Valley Animal Hospital
4984 E 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ
(520) 748-0331

ARKANSAS

Ken Shaddox DVM
612 Chestnut St.
Conway, Faulkner AR 72032

CALIFORNIA



Dr. Steven Robinson
El Camino Vet Hosp
1380 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-6677

Dr. Jeffrey R. Jenkins
Avian and Exotic Animal Hosp
2317 Hotel Circle South Ste. C
San Diego, CA
(619) 260-1412

California Primate Research Center
Univ of Calif, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
Dr. Andrew Hendricks
(916) 752-0420

Dr. Stephen A Whipple DVM
30052 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-3181

COLORADO

Dr. Wimsatt
Colorado State Univ, VTH
300 W. Drake
Ft. Collins, CO 80523
(970) 491-7101


FLORIDA

Avian & Exotics Medical Center
Dr. Don Harris
6380 South Dixie Highway
Miama FL 33143
305-661-2573


Suzanne T. Billiar, D.V.M.
All Pets Clinic
1741 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, Florida 34470
352-351-3588

Icarus Mobile Vet Service
Dr. M. Wissman DVM
P.O. Box 7322
Wesley Chapel, FL 33452
(813) 973-7032

Dr. Hugh Calderwood
Alachua Santa Fe Animal Hosp
13700 Hwy. 44
Alachua FL 32615
(904) 462-2222

Dr. Theresa Parrot
Pembroke Park Animal Clinic
3050 Country Club Lane
Pembroke Park, FL
(954) -966-5333

Dr. Ray Ball
Busch Gardens Zoological Dept.
PO Box 9158
Tampa, FL 33674
(813) 987-5546

Dr. Lori Meacham
8419 Pines Blvd.
Pimbroke Pines, FL
(954) 430-5353

Dr. Jodi L. Thannum
950 S. Flamingo Rd
Davie, FL 33325
extracareanimalhospital.net
(954) 370-0203

GEORGIA

Dr. Steve Soloway
Cedar Village Animal Clinic
4782 Jimmy Crter Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 921-0271


INDIANA

Dr. Kerri Deardorff
Riverside Vet Clinic
160 So. Wayne Street
Warren , IN 46792
260-375-2255
260 579 1019

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianpolis
Dr. Angela Lennox DVM
9330 Waldemar Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317 879 8633


LOUISIANA

Dr. Kelly Chapman
3700 River Rd.
Jefferson, LA
(504) 838-0288

MAINE

MISSOURI

Dr. Pernikoff
Clarkson Wilson Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 530-1808

Howdershell Animal Clinic
Dr. William Wright
440 Howdershell Rd.
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 838-3575
(Just across the River from IL)

NEVADA

Dr. George Stoecklin DVM
North Las Vegas Animal Hospital
2437 E. Cheyenne
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 642-5353

NORTH CAROLINA

Avian and Exotic Animal Care, PA
711 Fidelity Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 844-9166

Sandy Grant, DVM
Lake Wheeler Vet Hospital
2720 Lk. Wheeler Rd, #105
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 829-5511

OHIO

Dr. Eric Eisenberg
Stoneyridge Vet Svcs
500 Stoneyridge
Troy, OH
937-335-6999

OKLAHOMA

Dr. Zachary Coldiron
Stoneridge Animal Hospital
808 S. Kelly Avenue
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 359-3340

Dr. Dan Danner
7140 S. 69th St.
Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 492-2674

OREGON

Sean Barrett DVM
Santa Clara Animal Hospital
2510 River Rd.
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-0434

Sheree Everett, DVM and
Tanya Shaw, DVM
632 Oak Ave.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 884-2926

Deborah LaPaugh
LaPaw Animal Hospital P.C.
1288 SW Simpson Ave Ste. G & H
Bend, OR 97701
541-389-3902

Katrina Ramsell
Northwest Exotic Pet Vet LLC
11876 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-646-6101

PENNSYLVANIA

Dr. Kathy Jamison
Milford Animal Clinic
Milford Sq. PA
(215) 536-0141

SOUTH CAROLINA

Dr. Raymond Fay
(Greenville Zoo Vet)
Greenville, SC
(864) 233-4347

Dr. Sue Ann B. Hulbert DVM
Healthpointe Vet Clinic
740 Shoals Rd.
Duncan SC 29334
(864) 486-8177

Dr. Sam Seashole
Live Oak Vet Clinic
Moncks Corner, SC
(843) 899-5476

TENNESSEE

Anthony L. Ashley, Jr., DVM
Animal Clinic East
1414 Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
423-894-8495

TEXAS

Dr. David Landers
Valley View Pet Health Center
2561 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
(972) 247-2242

Dr. Charles Thomas Nelson
Beaumont Vet Assoc.
1140 W. Cardinal Dr.
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 842-3681

Dr. Thomas E. Vice
Broadway Animal Clinic
8221 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-7481


VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

Dr. James Boutette
Evergreen Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
12930 125th Way B130
Kirlkand, WA 98034
(425) 821-6165
(800) 821-6165

Dr. Tim Howland
North Cascades Vet Hosp
9113 Carter Street
Sedro Wooley, WA 98284
360-856-1809

WISCONSIN
 
UW-Madison Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
2015 Linden Drive West
Madison, WI   53706
608-263-7600
800-386-8684
If you have general questions or need details about any of our products, or if you just need to "monkey" talk, please contact me at  (253) 862-0432 or email me at LindaLawrence@aol.com  If I'm unable to answer your questions, I'll do my best to direct you to someone who can.