Specialties
Exotic Vet Care (formerly Birds and Exotics Animal Care) is South Carolinas premiere veterinary practice dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders affecting birds, reptiles and other exotic animals (ferrets, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, rabbits, fish, etc). We are currently the only state of the art veterinary hospital in South Carolina created especially for the needs of birds and exotic animals. Our founder, Jose Biascoechea, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Avian Practice) is the only Board-Certified avian specialist in the state of South Carolina. We also accept referral cases from veterinarians throughout the state and surrounding areas. Why see a specialist? Traditional veterinary education usually does not adequately prepare veterinarians for the care of unusual pet species. Mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians all have their own anatomy and physiology, and treating their illnesses requires knowledge of this diversity. When veterinarians attempt to treat these spe