Our beloved feathered friends are just like us human beings – occasionally they might encounter accidents or health issues that would require examination and treatment by a vet. When that happens, you may need one or both of two things:
- A parrot first aid kit, which we have written all about in this comprehensive article
- A qualified vet to help your bird
Below is a list of the most recent avian vets in Singapore, which consists of both vets that are qualified to treat birds, and vets that are certified to treat birds. In this case, qualified vets refer to those who are experienced in handling birds and are comfortable or effective in doing so.
Disclaimer: This is a listing, not an endorsement. If there are any errors in the information below, or if there are some avian vets that we have missed out, please let us know!
Avian Vet List – Singapore (last updated Aug 20, 2022)
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Avian Vets – Who’s Open and When?
I’ve added this new list which shows the days that the vet clinics are open. Please still call up in advance in case an appointment is needed, to check the bird vet’s availability, or to see if the clinic has changed its opening hours.
North Singapore
| AAVC – Animal & Avian Veterinary Clinic | Vet: Dr Kenneth (avian-certified) |
| 716 Yishun Street 71, #01-254, S760716 Google Maps Call: 6853 9397 | Open: Mon-Sun Consultation: $98 |
| Allpets & Aqualife | Vet: Dr Felitsa (avian-certified) |
| 24 Jalan Kululut, Seletar Hills Estate, S809041 Google Maps Call: 6841 3700 | Open: Mon-Sat (closed Sun) Consultation $40 (<30 min); $60 (>30min) X-ray facilities available |
| Jireh Veterinary Clinic | Vet: Dr Christopher (avian-certified) |
| Monville Mansion,#01-04, S329857 Google Maps Call: 6266 9566 | Open: Mon-Sat (closed Sun) Consultation $50 X-ray facilities available |
| Mount Pleasant Vet Centre | Vet: Dr Gloria (avian-certified) |
| 236 Yishun Ring Road, #01-1010, S760236 Google Maps Call: 6451 5242 | Open: Mon-Sun Consultation $68 |
| Nam Sang Vet Clinic (TCM) | Vet: Dr Tai |
| Balestier Hill Shopping Centre, #01-697, S320002 Google Maps Call: 6254 8138 | Open: Mon-Sat (closed Sun) Consultation $50 |
| Perrovets | Vet: Dr James Blanshard (avian-certified) |
| 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-973, S650416 Google Maps Call: 6513 0683 | Open: Mon-Sun Consultation $42.80 X-ray facilities available |
West Singapore
| Beecroft Birds and Exotic Vet | Vet: Dr Rina (avian-certified) |
| 991E Alexandra Road, #01-27, S119973 Google Maps Call: 6803 8344 | Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat (closed Wed, Sun & Public holidays) Consultation $150; Review $95 X-ray facilities available |
| The Animal Clinic | Dr Hsu (avian-certified) – Mon & Tue Dr Lennie – Sat |
| 109 Clementi Street 11, #01-17/19, S120109 Google Maps Call: 6774 6626 | Open: Mon-Sat (closed Sun) Consultation $54 |
| My Family Vet | Vet: Dr Vanessa Lee |
| 265 Bukit Batok East Ave 4, #01-403, S650265 Google Maps Call: 6566 0448 | Open: Mon, Wed-Sun (closed Tue) Consultation $25 (basic); $30 (extended); $20 (review) X-ray facilities available |
East Singapore
| Gaia Veterinary Centre | Vet: Dr Aman |
| 5 Opal Crescent, S328400 Google Maps Call: 6950 4533 | Open: Mon-Sun Consultation $34 X-ray facilities available |
| Advanced Vetcare | Vet: Dr Zachary Lim |
| 18 Jalan Pari Burong, S488684 Google Maps Call: 6636 1788 | Open: Mon-Sun Consultation $42; $125.40 after 9pm X-ray facilities available |
| TP Animal Clinic & Wellness | Vet: Dr Neo (avian-certified) |
| 21 Tampines Avenue 1, 8A Temasek Poly, S529757 Google Maps Call: 6780 6969 | Open: Mon-Sun Consultation $60 X-ray facilities available |
When to Bring Your Bird to the Vet
Taking your bird to the vet is something that should be encouraged, regardless whether your bird looks ill or healthy. Some obvious reasons to take your bird to the vet would be as follows:
- When your bird has an injury that you are not able to handle by yourself with simple first aid, such as a broken leg or wing, bleeding, infections, and so on
- When your bird shows sudden changes in behavior, for example, a normally active bird suddenly appears tired and does not want to move around much, or stays at the bottom of the cage most of the time
- When your bird is not eating much
- When your bird’s weight has changed significantly all of a sudden
- When your bird shows signs of breathing difficulty (clicking sounds when breathing, heavy breathing, tail bobbing when at rest
- When your bird has had a seizure
- When your bird shows skin infections or lesions
- etc.
The above is a non-exhaustive list of reasons to take your bird to the vet. However, there are other reasons for taking your bird to the vet even if it does not exhibit any injury, health issues, or difficulties. These reasons are discussed briefly below.
Why Bring Your Bird to the Vet (even if it looks healthy)
Birds are masters at hiding illnesses
As mentioned in this article by Peter S. Sakas DVM, MS, illness in birds is not always easily identifiable. The reason is that it is their natural instinct to hide their illnesses, as ill birds in the wild can very easily fall prey to other animals. Bird owners often may not recognize signs of being ill until the condition has advanced to an almost fatal stage.
Taking your bird to the vet regularly can help you catch early signs of illness or even the presence of parasites such as feather mites, and appropriate treatment can be administered to prevent it from getting worse.
Understanding your bird’s medical history
Whenever we get a new bird, we may not know if it is genetically predisposed to certain diseases, especially with all the improper backyard breeding practiced in various parts of the world. Taking your bird to the vet regularly (once a year or so) helps establish a baseline of your bird’s health so that both you and your vet can be aware of issues once they start to creep up.
Trust and peace of mind
In the event of an emergency, I often see many owners unsure of the best vet to bring their birds to, to maximize the chances of treatment success. Having taken your bird a couple of times to a trusted vet before can provide owners peace of mind that the vet is someone skilled, trustworthy, and even compatible in terms of communication with the owner.
In some cases, establishing a regular encounter between your bird and its vet can help your bird feel more at ease during examinations, instead of being stressed while being handled by someone totally unfamiliar.
Final Notes
When keeping pet birds, always observe your birds carefully and monitor their behavior, weight, excrement appearance, and eating habits from day to day. Consider keeping a journal of the various observations so that you can look back on trends or share the information with your vet.
Birds usually only show obvious signs of illness when the illness is at an advanced stage, so having notes, records and a keen observational eye can help identify potential issues early and save your birds’ lives!
Island Vet at Jurong East does not see birds since the doctor who sees birds has left the clinic, for your update.
Thank you for the update! I’ll double check.