NorthCoast Bird & Exotic Specialty is a full service veterinary general, referral, and emergency practice for exotic pets. Although thorough physical examinations are still our best diagnostic tools, NorthCoast Bird & Exotic Specialty offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment options for all types of exotic pets. Diagnostics, including full in-house blood work, radiographs, ultrasound, CT scans, endoscopy, and laparoscopy are available for use on pets from parakeets to pythons to gold fish to Siberian tigers
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Mission
Our goal is exotic pet health and longevity! Exotic pets have many special needs and are notorious for hiding early disease symptoms. We strongly advise routine wellness exams and health consultations to detect early problems or to stop problems before they start.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
Location & Areas We Serve
History
Dr. Gary Riggs is one of the first 20 veterinarians in North America to earn board certification in Avian Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (charter class) and has over 30 years exotic animal experience in private practice, zoo medicine, aquarium practice, wildlife medicine, and fieldwork. Dr. Riggs and his wife are founders of Wild4Ever, a 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation foundations (www.wild4ever.com). Dr. Riggs has been a consulting zoo veterinarian for 25 years, serving as the chairman of the Veterinary Advisory Group of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, vice-chair of the AZA Animal Health Committee, and Species Survival Plan veterinary advisor for the endangered white-winged wood duck. He is a founding member of the Venezuelan Waterfowl Foundation and participated in field work in South Africa, Venezuela, and Cambodia as well as leading trips to the Galapagos, Amazon, Kenya, and Tanzania. Dr. Riggs has been a member of the Governor's Wild and Restricted Animal Advisory Board, is consulting veterinarian for the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Noah's Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, and provides wildlife care through Wild4Ever in partnerships with; Metro Parks Serving Summit County, Stark Parks, and Project Orphan among others. Wild4Ever is also currently supporting and participating in NE Ohio's spotted turtle programworking to save one of Ohio's most charismatic native species.
Business Hours
Affiliations and Certifications
- AAHA
Additional Features
- Accepts Credit Cards