Exotics/Reptiles

Cooper Veterinary Hospital provides emergency and general health care for a wide assortment of large and small exotic animals including furry, feathered, and scaly friends. Our experienced veterinarian has decades of experience working with small and large exotic animals including:

  • Amphibians
  • Reptiles: Snakes, Turtles, Lizards, Geckos
  • Rabbits
  • Dental care
  • Nail care
  • Birds: (Nail trims, Wing trim, Beak care)
  • Rodents: Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils, Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs, Hedgehogs
  • Hedgehogs
  • Ferrets
  • Wildlife
  • Marsupials: Sugar gliders, etc
  • Llamas
  • Camels
  • White-tailed deer

Exotic companion animals are unique and delicate and are becoming more and more popular as pets. Their anatomy, physiology, and behavior are vastly different from dogs and cats, yet they require the same amount of expertise and care. We provide exams and wellness, preventative and diagnostic lab work, behavioral advice and assistance, nutritional counseling, and soft tissue surgeries.

Another characteristic that is typical of these remarkable animals is that they instinctively hide their symptoms of illness as long as possible. Just because they look healthy does not mean that they are. That is why it is very important for exotic pet parents to watch for any changes in behavior, appearance, sleeping patterns, activity, feeding patterns, skin, or feather changes. We recommend regular exams and check-ups twice a year which provides an opportunity to review basic care requirements and to detect potential health problems early before they become advanced.

For all your exotic pet care needs, call Cooper Veterinary Hospital. Special pets come to us from West Monroe, Monroe, Ruston, Sterlington, Oak Grove, Shreveport, and everywhere in between.

Our Services

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What Our Clients Say

  • “The staff here are incredible. Everyone who works in the front are professional and so nice. Our German Shepherd gets really stressed, and the vet assistant was super patient and great with him. He got to see Dr. Halley, and she is really caring and explained everything thoroughly. I highly recommend this veterinary hospital."

    Robin B.

  • “Cooper Veterinary Hospital is the only place in this area that handles international health certifications for pets, and they are excellent at it. They were incredibly responsive and proactive throughout the entire process. Special thanks to Dr. Halley and Madelyn, who went above and beyond to ensure my cat was cared for during our international travel. I cannot recommend them highly enough!!!”

    Ainslee J.

  • “This was my first visit, and I really liked the vet. Dr. Bass is great, and so is Caleb, the vet tech. My dog has arthritis and can't be picked up. Dr. Bass and Caleb got on the floor with him! They are very kind and patient, and the costs are reasonable for a first visit.”

    Jean M.

  • ”I came through their door on a Friday at closing time(yall know how ready you are to leave work at that time) with my beardie that was sick. I'd been in a panic because my local vet shrugged my baby off saying he was fine so I had to rush after work and drive an hour and a half to the closest exotic vet who denied seeing us(understandable as it was closing time) So I headed to Cooper praying that they would help. This office was kind and really took the time to listen to me and examine Pablo. I never felt rushed. They were very thorough with questions as well as explaining the medicines we were given and was sure to tell us not to hesitate to call them if I needed to. I'll forever make this drive from here out. Knowing that my baby really mattered to them makes it all worth it.”

    Christen L.