Toronto Avian Vet Directory 2026 — Community-Reviewed List
This is a community-maintained list of avian veterinarians in the Greater Toronto Area. If you've visited an avian vet, please add your review below!
Downtown Toronto:
- Links Animal Clinic (Dr. Hess) — 416-362-9696 — Specializes in avian/exotic. Great with nervous birds.
- Bloor Animal Hospital — 416-767-5817 — Has avian vet on staff Tuesdays/Thursdays.
North York / Scarborough:
- Steeles Ave Pet Hospital — avian services available
- Bridlewood Animal Clinic — good exotic vet reviews
Mississauga / West GTA:
- Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital (MOVEH) — emergency avian care
- Credit River Animal Hospital — sees birds
East GTA:
- Kingston Road Animal Hospital — avian experience
Tips:
- Always call ahead to confirm the avian vet is available that day
- Ask specifically if they see your species
- Bring a travel cage, cover it for warmth in winter
- Keep a towel handy for the car ride
⚠️ Please add your experiences below! Include: vet name, species they saw, approximate cost, and your rating (1-5). This list will help every bird owner in Toronto.
This directory is maintained by the BST Community Forum — forum.birdsittingtoronto.ca
If you're near Richmond Hill, PetSmart on Dundas St actually has a decent bird section. Better than most locations.
Dealt with this for months. What finally worked was changing the food brand and just being really patient. They come around eventually.
This!! So much this. Saving this post to show my partner.