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Avian Veterinary Services in Vancouver
Night Owl Bird Hospital is a dedicated avian veterinary practice serving the Vancouver, BC area. Our team specializes in comprehensive care for pet birds, including wellness exams, diagnostics, emergency services, and behavioral counseling. Led by Dr. Anne McDonald, a recipient of the CVMA Humane Award, we prioritize individualized attention and client education to ensure optimal health for every patient. Our facility offers advanced veterinary technology alongside compassionate care, with services extending to nail trims, microchipping, and both domestic and international health certificates.We emphasize preventive care through nutrition guidance and annual check-ups while maintaining accessibility for urgent needs. Located on West Broadway Avenue, our hospital provides convenient rear alley parking and flexible boarding options for our clients' convenience.
Services
Wellness Exams
Emergency Care
Nail Trimming
Microchipping
Health Certificates
Boarding Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Behavioral Counseling
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in avian veterinary care with advanced diagnostic tools
- Our team includes award-winning veterinarians recognized for animal welfare contributions
- We offer 24/7 emergency services for critical bird care needs
- Our facility provides comprehensive wellness programs tailored to avian species
- We emphasize client education about proper bird nutrition and habitat maintenance
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
What people say
Very sweet and kind staff
Best bird vets in BC
Quality care at fair prices
Heart of gold team members
Best care possible for birds
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams assess your bird's overall health through physical evaluation, weight monitoring, and preventive care recommendations. We provide tailored nutrition advice and early detection of potential health issues. These regular check-ups help maintain optimal health for avian companions.
Emergency Care
We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services for critical avian health issues. Our team handles trauma cases, sudden illnesses, and urgent medical needs with immediate diagnostic capabilities and specialized treatment protocols. Emergency care ensures timely intervention for life-threatening conditions.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced diagnostic imaging services including X-rays and ultrasound help identify internal health issues in birds. These tools enable accurate diagnosis of respiratory problems, fractures, and organ abnormalities. Our imaging equipment is specifically calibrated for avian anatomy.
Behavioral Counseling
We provide specialized behavioral counseling to address common avian issues like feather plucking and excessive vocalization. Our approach combines environmental enrichment strategies with owner education to improve bird welfare and strengthen human-bird relationships through positive reinforcement techniques.
Boarding Services
Our secure boarding facilities offer safe overnight and daytime housing for birds. Each enclosure maintains proper temperature control and includes enrichment activities. Boarding guests receive individualized care plans and regular health monitoring during their stay.
People
Dr. Anne McDonald
Veterinarian
Dr. Anne McDonald leads our veterinary team with specialized expertise in avian medicine. Recipient of the CVMA Humane Award in 2017 for significant contributions to animal welfare, she combines advanced medical knowledge with compassionate care for every patient.
Niki Montgomery
Hospital Manager
Niki Montgomery oversees hospital operations with extensive experience in veterinary practice management. Committed to client education and quality care coordination, she ensures smooth operations while maintaining our focus on exceptional avian healthcare services.
Questions
What avian species do you treat?
We specialize in pet bird care for parrots, parakeets, cockatiels, and other companion bird species with specialized medical expertise.
Do you handle bird emergencies?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services specifically for avian patients with urgent medical needs or injuries.
What wellness services do you offer?
Our wellness program includes annual check-ups, nutritional counseling, parasite prevention, and early disease detection tailored to avian health needs.
Can you assist with bird behavior issues?
Yes, we offer behavioral counseling for common avian problems like feather plucking, aggression, and excessive vocalization through environmental enrichment strategies.
What boarding options are available?
We provide secure overnight and daytime boarding with individualized care plans, proper housing, and enrichment activities for birds.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 604-734-5100 during regular business hours for scheduling, or use our online forms for new patient registration.
Reviews (5)
Kathy Nguyen
Jan 30, 2022
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Dr McDonald is simply the best! Buttons our lovebird just celebrated her 13th Birthday and she wouldnt be here without Night Owl! Forever grateful for Dr McDonald and the Night Owl staff! Claire and Jerry at the front desk are both very kind!
Chrisdoyl Doyle
Jan 16, 2022
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Night Owl, they are really knowledgeable with our birds, they can be very busy but worth the wait with their many many many decades of knowledge in the aviary world and very very professional and caring, they are the go to for birds, although they could not save our beautiful little budgie we felt confident that their was nothing more they could have done, Thank you to Night Owl, WE will go to them if we need to with our other birds,
Chris and Julie
Chris and Julie
Golden W.
Dec 13, 2021
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Amazing service and support. Always get my bird seed from this hospital. I've never been disappointed. Thank you for caring for my birds.
Jade Andersen
Nov 27, 2021
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This hospital has been the difference between life and death for my birds at times. Dr. McDonald and Dr. Miller have the specific skills to step in when life threatening emergencies happen. Last week they treated our ten year old dove who suffered a laceration and was exsanguinating whilst the wound became infected. Thankfully, he's healing beautifully now and my children can continue to enjoy spending time with their lifelong friend into his old age.
11/10, would come here again (but dearly hope I don't have to!)
11/10, would come here again (but dearly hope I don't have to!)
Vivian Nguyen
Nov 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I first would like to thank Dr. McDonald for her kind and careful exam on my cockatiel, Butter. She did a wonderful job explaining her diagnosis and Butter seemed to be happy afterward. I am also very grateful that they were able to get Butter in on a Sunday evening. Thank you Nightowl team
I first would like to thank Dr. McDonald for her kind and careful exam on my cockatiel, Butter. She did a wonderful job explaining her diagnosis and Butter seemed to be happy afterward. I am also very grateful that they were able to get Butter in on a Sunday evening. Thank you Nightowl team
