1321 N 27th St, Billings MT 59101

406-245-4772

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: 7:00am - 5:30pm

TUESDAY, THURSDAY: 7:00am - 7:00pm

WEEKENDS: CLOSED

Exotic Pets

Excellent veterinary care services for your extraordinary pet.

Exotic Pets

Excellent veterinary care services for your extraordinary pet.

Behind-the-Scenes

Exotic Pet Care

Love knows no bounds—no matter how big or small, your exotic pet deserves the very best care. Dr. Sarah Bruggemann has a special interest and deep passion for exotic animals and is here to provide expert healing for your unique companion. From playful guinea pigs to curious reptiles, she’s dedicated to ensuring your pet’s happiness, health, and well-being.

Best For:

Exotic pet owners looking for expert veterinary care tailored to their pet’s unique needs.

Why It Matters

• Exotic pets have specialized health needs that require expert attention.

• Early detection of illnesses leads to better treatment outcomes.

• Proper care enhances your pet’s quality of life and longevity.

What's Included

• Wellness Exams: Comprehensive check-ups to assess health and detect potential issues early.

• Vaccinations: Ferret-specific distemper and rabies vaccines.

• Consultations & Illness Management: Expert diagnosis and treatment for species-specific health concerns.

• Minor Procedures: Nail/beak trims, wound repair, dental care (including teeth filing), spay/neuter, tumor removals, and disease management.

• Advanced Surgeries: Abdominal procedures, minor orthopedic surgeries, and mass removals.

• Radiology & Ultrasounds: Diagnostic imaging for internal health assessments.

• Reproductive Care: Retained egg management for reptiles and small mammals.

• End-of-Life Care: Humane euthanasia and cremation memorial services.

Species-Specific Expertise

We provide dedicated care for a variety of exotic pets, including:

Rabbits

Exams, spay/neuter, mass removals, abscess management, internal medicine, ultrasound, and soon, RHV vaccines and dental procedures.

Ferrets

Exams, adrenal disease management, internal medicine, mass removals, ultrasound, and soon, dental procedures.

Hamsters & Rats

Exams, abdominal surgeries, mass removals, and internal medicine consults.

Guinea Pigs & Chinchillas

Exams, spay/neuter, mass removals, abscess management, ultrasound, and soon, dental procedures.

Sugar Gliders & Hedgehogs

Exams, internal medicine consults, ultrasound, and abdominal surgery (for hedgehogs).

Turtles & Tortoise

Exams, radiography, minor shell trauma repair, internal medicine, and retained egg management.

Lizards

(Bearded Dragons, Geckos, Skinks, Iguanas, Monitors, etc.): Exams, husbandry advice, radiography, ultrasound, coelomic (abdominal) surgery, and retained egg management.