TLDR; YES, THEY TAKE REPTILES HERE!…read more
However, I'd call to double check just in case your exotic may be of the super exotic sort, but Dr. Swindall checked up on my bearded dragon and is a beardie owner herself!
I got recommended this vet from my friend who is a dog owner and as someone who loves her pets and does everything she can for them, I trust her perspective with my life.
From start to finish, the staff and process has been efficient, easy, and smooth. It is stressful for regular people to go get medical services, can't imagine the additional stress there is for your pet, especially so if you don't have a common cat or dog.
I called to double check that they take reptiles and they do! And to book my appointment. They'll ask the standard follow up questions such as why you're there for a visit, the pet's age, when you got them, and for dogs, I suppose breed, but for reptiles, they'll ask you what kind of reptile it is. I'd assume the more popular/"common" reptile pets would be accepted here (beardies, leopard/crested geckos, ball pythons, etc.), but of course, call to double check.
It's a $50 non-refundable deposit when you book your appointment, but I understand since there's lots of people out there who need their pets to be seen, but this deposit is used as credit for the following vet visit, so it works out for me! Just know that you have to cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance so you don't lose that deposit! But they will send you an automatic text message response to confirm beforehand and close to your appointment too. Also they take Apple Pay, yay.
There's a small lot in front and the lobby has their own cute cat staff! Little buddy did hop over into a cubicle when some dogs entered the waiting area though. The lobby had some chill, lo-fi hip hop playing for those relaxing vibes, there were some books and brochures about various care/etc. for cats and dogs and I think a weighing station too.
It's cute that they also have a wall of all the appointments of the day too! I didn't wait too long for my appointment and Dr. Swindall is AMAZING.
Super kind, gentle with my beardie, Sambal, she KNOWS her stuff, especially since she's a beardie owner too. She's seen the things that happen with misinformation, neglect, and just simply not knowing and as she asked me about Sambal's diet, lighting, habitat, etc. it really goes to show that she cares about her patients. She gave great recommendations for Sambal's slight constipation, how you don't have to get the fancy expensive stuff to get the healthy husbandry for your dragon (check Craigslist!), substrate (linoleum but she's glad I'm not using coconut shells or pellets), and so much more.
I mostly took Sambal in since his beard's been varying shades of gray (never black!) when I've gotten him and she gave the little guy a comprehensive exam for his eyes, nostrils, ears, mouth, checked his musculature, weight, and if he's impacted and I'm glad to say he's a healthy dude!
Thank you Dr. Swindall for what you do and for the hardworking staff that you have at this clinic. I'm glad I'm off to a good start taking care of my scaly Sambalian son and that he's healthy too!