VCBE is the only American Animal Hospital Association-accredited bird and exotics specialty referral hospital in NY, and the only hospital caring exclusively for birds and other exotic animals in Westchester and surrounding counties.
We care exclusively for birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, smaller rodents (rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, degus), reptiles, amphibians, and less commonly seen exotic species such as wallabies, kinkajous, fennec foxes, and opossums. (We do not treat dogs or cats.) Everything at the Veterinary Center was designed with the special needs of exotic pets in mind. Dr. Hess, the Center’s board-certified bird specialist, who is one of only about 150 bird specialists in the world and who served as president of the international Association of Avian (Bird) Veterinarians from 2009-2010, has over 18 years of experience in caring for these special pets.
709 Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Phone: (914) 864-1414 | Fax: (914) 864-1413
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 7pm; Fri 8am - 5pm;
Sat 9am - 1pm; Sun (Emergencies by apppointment only)
Do you have a bird that bites, screams, or does some other undesirable behavior? If so, the Veterinary Center can help you! Read More >>
Our own Dr. Laurie Hess has just finished filming several segments of what will be posted as an Infomercial for CareFresh Premium Pet Bedding! Read More >>
It's Spring! And every Spring, the Veterinary Center receives dozens of calls from well-intentioned animal lovers who see baby bunnies, birds, ducklings, and other small, cute, seemingly abandoned creatures. Read More >>
Chloe is a 12-year-old Umbrella cockatoo who first came to the Veterinary Center after vomiting a few times and acting lethargic. She was eating a well balanced diet of pellets and fruits/veggies, and she had laid 2-3 eggs a few months prior. She had been “acting reproductive” at home, as well, fluttering her wings and shredding paper frequently. On physical examination, Chloe had a swollen, distended cloaca (the common opening for reproductive, urinary and intestinal tracts), which was consistent with being in a reproductively active state. Dr. Hess and Dr. Read More >>
Jade, a 3-year-old female leopard gecko, first presented to the Veterinary Center with a 1-2 week history of what the owner presumed to be constipation. On physical exam, she had a very large and distended abdomen, but was bright and alert. X-rays showed an enlarged structure within her abdomen but no discrete masses, foreign objects, urinary tract stones, or eggs. Dr. Hess and Dr. Read More >>
We a wide range of high quality veterinary products for birds and other exotic pets. Some are available for purchase at the hospital,
or you can order from a wider selection through the website!
Check out the VCBE blog to stay in the loop and get great tips for the exotic pet owner!
