Avian Veterinary Services

Avian Veterinary Services is an avian-only practice (no other species mentioned) with a purpose-built medical and surgical setup for birds. The website states it provides a 24-hour emergency service for existing clients, and it treats a wide range of bird species—from small pet birds (e.g., budgies, parrots) through to birds of prey and waterfowl. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe getting practical husbandry/handling tips during appointments, and mention calm handling of nervous, untame birds during first check-ups.

Services

•Bird-only veterinary care (the practice describes itself as exclusively for birds).
•Medical and surgical care for birds (purpose-built surgical facility is stated on the website).
•24-hour emergency service for existing clients (as stated on the website).
•Health checks: first check-ups for budgies are specifically mentioned in reviews.
•Husbandry/management advice: owners mention being given “tips and extra little tricks” for parrot care.
•Species explicitly mentioned as treated on the website include finches, parrots, chickens, waterfowl, and multiple raptor types (e.g., owls, hawks, falcons, eagles, vultures).

People

•Richard (Rich) Jones (identified on the website; “Richard/Rich” in reviews): reviewers describe him as easy to talk to and particularly strong on practical guidance—e.g., giving tips to help manage an Eclectus parrot, and calmly checking over nervous, not-very-tame budgies during a first visit.
•Carli (named in reviews): owners mention quick responses to queries and knowledgeable support alongside Richard.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 197 reviews. The latest written reviews available are mostly about specialist bird knowledge, appointment experience, and responsiveness, with one complaint about lack of reply for a wild-bird enquiry. “”

•Owners repeatedly say they wouldn’t take their birds elsewhere, citing specialist avian knowledge.
•First-visit experiences are described positively, including handling nervous, untame budgies during check-ups.
•Practical, actionable advice is a recurring detail (e.g., tips for day-to-day care of a parrot).
•Responsiveness is mentioned both positively (quick replies to queries) and negatively (one report of unanswered emails regarding a wild pigeon).

Reviews for Avian Veterinary Services

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 197 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Emma Chisholme

a week ago

glasgowgal

a month ago

Great vets, I wouldn't take my birds anywhere else. Outstanding knowledge and practical, caring service

Gen Manning

4 months ago

Really helpful and polite service.

Alison Moss

5 months ago

I highly recommend this avian vet. We took our 2 budgies for their first check up. They are not very tame and a bit nervous, but Rich was amazing and checked them over. So glad we picked this vets!

3 months ago

Ryan G

Hashim Gogli

Poor, i have a wild pigeon i am trying to save and emailed the company a couple of times to get a avian vets help but not even a reply back, you'd think they would atleast actknowledge my email but nothing at all. I guess if no money for them then not interested.

Jordan Jay

10 months ago

Fantastic, Richard himself is so friendly, and easy to talk to. Providing me tips and extra little tricks to help me with my Eclectus boy. Can see that both himself and Carli really do have that compassion and care for the birds they see and it’s so refreshing. Above a business, it’s a passion that they share and I think that’s incredible. 10/10

H M Davis

a year ago

I wouldn't want to go to anyone else. Richard and Carli are the best, and I travel a fair distance to give my birdies the best care. Always get quick responses to any queries from Carli and Richard, too. Highly recommend if you want to give your pet birds the best avian care. 👌

Pawel “Yakito”

I love Richard. He's so knowledgeable, and so is Carli. This practice is worth an hour drive. There's nobody better qualified anywhere near and I can trust this practice to do best for my birds every time. Highly recommend.