Space to settle
A bird side and a small-mammal side in the waiting room, so a rabbit never waits next to a ferret.
Birds, small mammals, reptiles & amphibians
Care starts with
how they live.
Specialist veterinary care for birds, rabbits and small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Rooted in natural history. Focused on their individual needs.
A vet on call
every nightFor our patients
every nightFor our patients
Exotics onlySeparate waiting areasExam rooms kept at 78°F
Birds
Small mammals
Reptiles
Amphibians
The Lorikin approach
An iguana is not
a small dog.
The medicine starts with how they live. Before we touch the patient, we ask about the cage, the light and the food.
See the animals we treat →
More than a checkup
Good care begins before the exam.
We look at the home your animal depends on, from perch height and diet to UVB bulbs and temperature readings. Then we make a plan that fits the animal in front of us.
Bring your pet safely ↗At the clinic
Built around
exotic patients.
Species-specific wards
Separate bird, mammal and reptile wards, with oxygen cages and incubators when they are needed.
Watchful recovery
A technician watches every anesthetic, and every patient wakes up in a heated recovery cage.
“Our rabbit stopped eating at nine on a Sunday night. The on-call vet called back in eight minutes and met us at the clinic.”
Kim and Dev P., Avon
“Two vets told us they could take a look at our bearded dragon. Dr. Brennt asked for photos of his tank before she touched him. It was the bulb.”
Aaron T., Wethersfield
“Pistachio has been seeing Dr. Valdane for six years. He says hello doctor when we pull into the lot.”
Joan R., Farmington
Before you come in
Frequently asked
questions
Do you see dogs or cats?+
No. Lorikin is devoted to birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, so every room, ward and exam starts with the needs of those patients.
What should I bring to the first visit?+
Bring your pet in a safe travel carrier, plus a current diet list and photos of their enclosure or cage. We will tell you exactly what helps for your species when you book.
Can you help after hours?+
For our patients, a veterinarian is on call every night. Call the main number and press 2. The vet on call will return your call within 15 minutes.
Will I get an estimate before surgery?+
Yes. We provide a written estimate before every surgery or hospital stay.
West Hartford, Connecticut
Ready when your
unusual pet needs us.
1022 Farmington Avenue, Suite 3B, West Hartford, CT 06107
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00am to 6:00pm; Wed 10:00am to 7:00pm; Sat 8:00am to 1:00pm; closed Sunday.
After hours, our patients call the main number and press 2 for the vet on call.
