BIRDS

Valley Vets Ltd is very pleased to offer a comprehensive service to owners of birds.

Our avian veterinary work is conducted at our Cardiff branch, where the veterinary and nursing staff have a special interest in the veterinary care of birds.

We see pet parrots and parrot-like birds on a daily basis. We also see breeding parrots, falconry birds, breeding raptors, pet poultry and pet waterfowl on a very regular basis.

We refer racing pigeons to a local veterinary colleague with a particular interest in these performance birds.

Our nurses are very willing to discuss diet and husbandry requirements of pet birds with owners.

We sell Harrison's, pelleted, organic birds foods.

We also sell a variety of nutritional supplements, natural spectrum (UV) lighting for birds and effective, bird-safe disinfectants (F10, ArkKlens etc.)

Our vets advise an annual health check for all pet birds.

Valley Vets staff conduct avian anaesthetics on an almost daily basis, whether this is to achieve restraint for a short procedure (e.g. identichip implantation, blood sampling, radiography) or for a long procedure (e.g. orthopaedic surgery). Avian anaesthetics are slightly more risky than those for dogs and cats, but we do everything we can to minimise this risk to the bird. Please discuss any worries with our staff.

We always try to keep birds away from predators (dogs, cats and even other birds!) when they are admitted into the clinic and firmly believe in effective pain relief for any invasive procedure.

We have a separate heated exotic/avian ward with separately heated cages also.

We have no RCVS recognised specialists in avian medicine / surgery. We are general practitioners with experience and particular interest in avian veterinary care, working alongside a nursing team with similar experience and interest. Some avian cases are beyond our level of expertise and we will advise referral of these cases to a RCVS Specialist.

Valley Vets Ltd encourages all clients to insure their pets for veterinary fees.

RVN Nursing Team

Our Cardiff and Ystrad Mynach branches are accredited Veterinary Nurse Training Practices. Student veterinary nurses work alongside our qualified staff and attend external college regularly, to attain the qualifications necessary to become an RVN (Registered Veterinary Nurse). To retain this qualification, our RVN’s must attend regular and on-going training courses each and every year.

Our nurses will provide free advice to clients on the following subjects:

• Worming and flea control.
• Dental care.
• Obesity problems.
• Diets.
• Basic training problems.

Please telephone us, or see our reception staff, to make an appointment with a nurse.

The Association of Avian Veterinarians

The Association of Avian Veterinarians is an international professional organization of practitioners advancing and promoting avian medicine, stewardship, and conservation through education of its members, the veterinary community and those they serve.

For further information, please visit: www.aav.org