We provide an Exotics and Small Mammals Referral service primarily at RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (in Camden, London) handling complex cases referred to us by general practice vets.
Selected cases are handled at RVC Small Animal Referral Service (based in RVC Queen Mother Hospital in Hertfordshire) to access additional specialist equipment or expertise.

Non-Urgent Exotic Vet Referrals

Please submit your request using our form and email your case summary including any photos or other images to beaumont@rvc.ac.uk 
Please insert REFERRAL - [Patient name] + [Species] + [Client Name] in the subject line to support this process 

Emergency Exotic Vet Referrals

Normal working hours:
Please call RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital on 020 7387 8134
Opening times: 8am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday, 10.30am-3pm Sunday, excluding bank holidays

Out of hours:
Please call RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals on 01707 666399
Our team will contact you to discuss the case and likely management if referred so you can ensure that your client has an understanding of likely costs from the referral and appropriate expectations of the process. If referral is not considered appropriate, we can advise you on in-house case management.  

Exotic & Small Mammal Referral Services

We provide exotic species support for veterinary practices across the UK in a number of ways such as:

• Clinical Investigations
• Diagnostic and Pathology Testing
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

Our facilities include:

• dedicated separate waiting room area for prey species to reduce stress
• dedicated exotics suite which has:
• separate rabbit/rodent/ferret/avian and reptile wards
• bespoke temperature control capabilities
• intensive care incubators
• large walk-in kennels to facilitate companions to support pet's well-being
• adjustable lighting to create a more reassuring environment
• round-the-clock night care
• temperature regulated and ventilated avian enclosures

We offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluation tailored to each individual patient and commonly perform

• Rigid and flexible endoscopy
• Laparoscopic procedures for mammals, birds and reptiles
• Advanced imaging including:
• CT
• MRI
• Plastronotomies
• Complex dental procedures including surgical treatment of dental abscess in small mammals
• Ear canal ablations and bulla osteotomies

We are long-standing holders of the RWAF Gold standard rabbit friendly practice.

Exotics Case Advice

If you would like advice about managing an Exotics case or are unsure whether referral is appropriate please email a case summary including any photos or other images to exoticscamden@rvc.ac.uk

Case Studies