Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey

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Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey The Avian and Exotic Clinic is dedicated to the care of exclusively exotic animals using the latest

10/20/2026

Your pets’ home away from home!
Boarding days at Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey mean plenty of care, comfort, and attention for all our feathered, furry, and scaly guests! From daily care to making sure everyone is happy and healthy, we treat our boarders like family.
Planning a trip? Let us care for your exotic pet while you’re away! Book your pet’s boarding stay with us and enjoy peace of mind knowing they’re in experienced hands.
A note about our Bird B’N’B: All birds staying in our Bird B’N’B have completed the necessary testing for boarding. Birds with pending test results are kept in quarantine until their results are available, helping us prioritize the health and safety of all our avian guests.
📅 Spots can fill up, so reach out to schedule your pet’s stay!
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Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Behind every patient is an incredible team of people who show up every day with compas...
10/18/2026

Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week!
Behind every patient is an incredible team of people who show up every day with compassion, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. From assisting with procedures and caring for patients during recovery to comforting worried pet parents and keeping everything running behind the scenes, our team does so much to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
We’re so grateful for our amazing staff and everything they do for our furry, feathered, and scaly friends.
Swipe to meet the faces behind the care! Get to know the amazing people who make our clinic special!


Denise
Tech
For the past 20 years at Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, I have had the privilege of caring for an incredible variety of exotic animals and wildlife—from parrots and reptiles to large barn animals and species I had never encountered before. No two days have ever been the same, and each patient has brought a new challenge and learning opportunity. Working here has given me an education of a lifetime, both professionally and personally.

Maria
Tech
I have over 5 years of experience in emergency medicine, 5 years and counting in wildlife rehabilitation, and 3 years and counting in exotic veterinary care, my passion for veterinary medicine continues to grow. My love for emergency medicine and surgery has followed me into exotic practice, where I get to help patients through challenging cases and surgical procedures. Outside of patient care, I also manage our clinic’s Instagram, combining my love for animals, education, and creativity to share the amazing work we do.

Melissa(Mel)
Tech
I’ve worked as a veterinary technician at AEC for the last eight and a half years. My background has always centered on animals, and I’ve worked with a vast array of species in various zoos, aquariums, and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

I enjoy helping pet parents through all stages of animal care, and have a particular calling for providing compassionate support during end-of-life transitions.

Oliver
Kennel
I have worked as a kennel attendant here at Avian Exotic

10/12/2026

Bean on the Scene is back behind the scenes! This time, we’re following one of our vet techs as she takes radiographs of a bird under anesthesia. From careful positioning to getting the perfect images, there’s a lot that goes into helping our feathered patients!
Stick around to see what happens behind the scenes at Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey.

10/08/2026

Bean on the Scene: Recheck Day

Two stories. Two patients. One very important recheck appointment.

Our first story followed a patient through an enucleation, while our second followed a patient with a broken arm. Now it’s time to check in and see how they’re healing!

Come along with Bean as he gets the inside scoop on their progress. Because around here, Bean on the Scene means Bean is always on the scene.

10/02/2026

⚠️Content Warning ⚠️
This episode follows Bean through an enucleation surgery. We won’t show the eye being removed, but you will see the beginning and end of the procedure with some medical imagery.
Please skip this one if needed.

Can you guess what’s wrong?This tiny bearded dragon came in with a leg injury and is now sporting a very important littl...
09/30/2026

Can you guess what’s wrong?

This tiny bearded dragon came in with a leg injury and is now sporting a very important little splint.

But there’s more going on than meets the eye.

Swipe to the last photo to see the radiograph.

The joint is dislocated making this a much more serious injury than it may appear from the outside. The radiograph gives us a much better look at what’s actually happening beneath the skin.



Did you guess a dislocation before seeing the X-ray?

09/28/2026

No appointments. No work. Just dancing, chicken noises, and weekend birdie shenanigans.
Who said Sundays had to be boring?

09/22/2026

This week Bean felt compelled to share this brave bunnies story! Stick around to see how this brave bunny heals from his injury!

P.S. should we make “Bean on the Scene” a regular segment👀?

09/18/2026

Meet Bean! Our newest and tiniest employee!
While Bean has been with us for a couple of weeks, he officially made his debut this week and has taken on an important new role: lobby security.
But how does a tiny house sparrow end up as an AEC office pet?
Bean has quite the rescue story! From being raised by humans to finding his way into our care, his journey is a little different from your typical rescue.
Come meet Bean at your fur or feather baby’s next checkup and hear the rest of his story!

09/10/2026

Did you know bearded dragons need dental care!?

Unlike mammals, bearded dragons have teeth that are fused directly to their jawbone, making dental disease especially important to catch early. Regular exams can help identify plaque, infection, inflammation, and other oral problems before they become painful.
Morty came to us with a particularly severe case of dental disease and needed to get a dental to get his mouth healthy again. He’s now recovering and being cared for at SPCA Monterey County

Healthy mouth, healthy bearded dragon

Address

459 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard
Del Rey Oaks, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18316471147

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