The people at Lorikin

Specialists who notice the details.

A small team with deep focus, from feathers and droppings to teeth, UVB and temperature.

Care that starts with attention.

Every member of the team works with exotic animals every day. That focus makes the small things easier to see, and easier to explain.

Lorikin’s veterinary team walking through a warm clinic hallway

Dr. Corinna Valdane, DVM, DABVP

Owner · Avian Practice

Dr. Valdane has 21 years in practice, is board certified in avian practice and kept her first cockatiel at age nine. Before opening Lorikin in 2017, she spent twelve years at a bird and exotic referral practice.

Dr. Felix Amundsen, DVM

Rabbits, guinea pigs & ferrets

Dr. Amundsen focuses on rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. He performs most of the rabbit spays and dental work at the clinic.

Dr. Lucia Brennt, DVM

Reptiles & amphibians

Dr. Brennt focuses on reptiles and amphibians, and shares her home with eleven reptiles of her own.

Jamal Whitcombe, CVT

Lead technician

Jamal can hold a macaw for an exam without a feather out of place. He helps keep every patient calm, warm and closely watched.