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Dr. Sip Exotics Veterinary House Calls
Dr. Sip Siperstein
Oakland, CA
Dr. Sip is a mobile exotics veterinarian who visits homes across the East Bay, including Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda. The practice sees pet birds such as parrots, pigeons and finches, as well as pet chickens and ducks, and carries a portable X-ray system for visits. Surgeries are done on Sundays.
Backyard flocksX-ray on site
✓ Treats pet ducks and other waterfowl
Listed from the clinic’s website, not yet phone-verified.
Offers house calls
Details come from the clinic's own site and can change — confirm by phone.
How we know
“I see pet birds: parrots, pigeons, doves, budgies, cockatiels, canaries, finches, and pet chickens and ducks”From drsipvet.com · researched Oct 2026
“I have a portable X-ray system and can take X-ray images at the visit, if appropriate.”From drsipvet.com · researched Oct 2026
“I do house calls in these East Bay cities: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Kensington, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Piedmont, and Richmond.”From drsipvet.com · researched Oct 2026
What to ask when you call
Not sure what a good answer sounds like? See how to find a duck vet.
- Their site lists waterfowl as patients — ask whether Dr. Sip Siperstein is in on the day you need to come.
- Ask for the exam fee up front, and what bloodwork or X-rays add on top.
- Ask whether they are taking new avian patients.
- Ask about house calls — their site says they offer them.
- Ask where they send after-hours emergencies.