If you've called around, you already know the hard part: most clinics only see dogs and cats. When you search "exotic vet near me" in the San Gabriel Valley, you're looking at a very short list — and we're on it. South Pasadena Animal Hospital sees exotic pets every week, right here in Alhambra, minutes from Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Monterey Park.
Reptiles, birds, rabbits, and small mammals are a core part of our practice — not an occasional favor.
This isn't about being picky. Exotic animals are genuinely different from dogs and cats in ways that change how they're diagnosed and treated. A rabbit's digestive system has nothing in common with a dog's. Some antibiotics that are perfectly safe for a cat will kill a guinea pig — we're not exaggerating. Reptile bloodwork doesn't look anything like mammal bloodwork.
A vet who mostly sees dogs and cats and takes on the occasional bearded dragon won't catch what a vet who sees them every week will. Dr. Gina Navia built her focus around exotic and small-mammal medicine, and it shows in how we work up these patients. That's the difference between "we'll try" and "we see this all the time."
Whether you searched "reptile vet near me," "bird vet near me," or "rabbit vet near me" — you landed in the right place.
Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, ball pythons, corn snakes, tortoises, turtles, and skinks. Most reptile illness traces back to husbandry — UVB lighting, basking temps, humidity, diet — and we review the whole setup, screen for parasites, and treat metabolic bone disease, respiratory infections, and stuck shed. More on our reptile vet page.
Parrots, cockatiels, budgies, conures, lovebirds, finches, and doves. Birds hide illness until they can't, so annual wellness exams catch problems early — and feather plucking, respiratory signs, and egg-binding all get a proper workup. See our bird vet page.
GI stasis, dental disease, respiratory infections, and spay/neuter — the conditions that actually send rabbits to the vet. A rabbit that hasn't eaten or passed droppings in 6–8 hours needs to be seen the same day. Details on our rabbit vet page.
Guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, hedgehogs, rats, and mice. Dental disease, respiratory infections, vitamin C deficiency, tumors, and wet tail are the ones we see most — and knowing which antibiotics are safe for each species is basic to treating them well.
Everything your exotic pet needs at one independent clinic — with in-house diagnostics for faster answers.
Species-appropriate head-to-tail exam, weight and body condition, and a husbandry review — the setup that prevents most exotic illness.
Fecal testing for parasites, bloodwork interpreted against species-specific ranges, and cultures — results while your pet is still with us.
For GI stasis in rabbits, bladder stones in guinea pigs, metabolic bone disease in reptiles, and respiratory disease in birds.
Rabbit spays to prevent uterine cancer, mass removals, and soft-tissue procedures with species-appropriate anesthesia protocols.
Overgrown beaks and nails trimmed safely — and evaluated, since an overgrown beak can signal a nutritional or liver issue underneath.
Exotic pets decline fast. When something's wrong — not eating, labored breathing, no droppings — call us and we'll get you seen when space allows.
Exotic pet owners often drive past three or four clinics to reach one that sees their animal properly. We hear it every week — people coming from Pasadena, San Gabriel, Monterey Park, and beyond after striking out closer to home.
We're independently owned, our pricing is published online, and you'll see the same doctors visit after visit. No corporate upsell, no surprise bills — just people who genuinely know what normal looks like for a bearded dragon, a cockatiel, or a Holland Lop.
Reptiles, birds, and small mammals seen every week — not squeezed in between dog appointments.
On-site lab, X-rays, and fecal testing so a stuck-since-morning rabbit gets answers today.
Exam and procedure fees published online. Know what to expect before you book.
Off the 10 and 710 with free parking out front — easy from most of the San Gabriel Valley.
We're at 3116 W Main St in Alhambra, just off the 10 and 710 with free street parking in front. Exotic pet owners come to us from across the San Gabriel Valley:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Closed for lunch 1–2 PM daily. Appointment only.
Looking for something specific? See our exotic vet Alhambra, exotic vet Pasadena, reptile vet, bird vet, and rabbit vet pages — or read what to expect at your exotic pet's first vet visit.
From exotic pet owners across the San Gabriel Valley.
Yes. We're at 3116 W Main St in Alhambra, centrally located in the SGV — about 10 minutes from Pasadena, 5 from San Gabriel and Monterey Park, and a short drive from San Marino, Rosemead, Temple City, Arcadia, and Highland Park. Exotic animal care is a core part of our practice.
Reptiles (bearded dragons, leopard geckos, ball pythons, corn snakes, tortoises, turtles, skinks), birds (parrots, cockatiels, budgies, conures, lovebirds, finches, doves), rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, hedgehogs, rats, and mice. If your pet isn't a dog or cat, call (626) 441-1314 to confirm — the answer is almost always yes.
Yes — reptiles are one of the most common exotic patients we see. We treat bearded dragons, geckos, ball pythons, corn snakes, tortoises, and turtles for wellness, parasites, metabolic bone disease, respiratory infections, stuck shed, and husbandry problems, which are behind most reptile illness.
Yes. We see parrots, cockatiels, budgies, conures, lovebirds, finches, and doves. Birds hide illness by instinct, so annual exams matter — and if your bird is fluffed, tail-bobbing, sitting on the cage floor, or not eating, call us the same day.
Yes — both are a regular part of our practice. Common visits include dental disease, GI stasis, respiratory infections, spay/neuter, and skin problems. A rabbit that hasn't eaten or produced droppings for 6 or more hours should be seen the same day.
Yes — we're appointment-based, no walk-ins. Book online in under a minute or call (626) 441-1314. Let us know the species when you book so we can prepare for your visit.
Reptiles, birds, rabbits, and small mammals — seen by a team that knows them, right here in the San Gabriel Valley.
3116 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801 · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm (closed 1–2pm)
