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Vet directory/Chesapeake, VA/Hickory Veterinary Hospital
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Hickory Veterinary Hospital

100 Kegman Rd W, Chesapeake, VA 23322 · Get directions

A Chesapeake animal hospital that sees birds such as parrots, cockatiels and finches along with reptiles and small mammals. Exotic patients get routine check-ups, diet counseling, bloodwork, X-rays and fecal testing, and the team performs exotic surgeries.

Surgery on siteX-ray on site
Waterfowl not yet confirmed — call ahead and say it’s a duck.
Listed from the clinic’s website, not yet phone-verified.
Hours
Mon7:30am-5:30pm
Tue7:30am-5:30pm
Wed7:30am-5:30pm
Thu7:30am-5:30pm
Fri7:30am-5:30pm
Sat8am-1pm
SunClosed
Details come from the clinic's own site and can change — confirm by phone.

How we know

“Birds (parrots, cockatiels, and finches)”
From hickoryvethospital.com · researched Oct 2026
“Our veterinary team is trained in exotic pet surgeries , from tumor removals to fixing broken bones.”
From hickoryvethospital.com · researched Oct 2026
“We may perform blood work, imaging (such as X-rays) , or fecal exams to get to the root of any underlying health issue.”
From hickoryvethospital.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.

  • Say it is a duck right away — their site doesn’t say they treat waterfowl, so ask whether anyone there does.
  • 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 where they send after-hours emergencies.

Nearest alternatives

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Lucks Lane Veterinary Clinic in Richmond treats dogs, cats and exotic pets, and its species page lists ducks and chickens among the birds it sees. The clinic also accepts parrots, peacocks and other avian patients alongside reptiles, small mammals and amphibians.

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3710 Indian River Rd., Chesapeake, VA · 9.5 mi
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1804 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA · 12.1 mi

A Virginia Beach practice led by Dr. Andrew Silverstone that treats birds, reptiles, small mammals, fish and even bees alongside dogs and cats. It also lists livestock and farm animal care at the owner's property, plus dental care, oncology and health certificates.