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Vet directory/Washington

Duck & waterfowl vets in Washington

4 clinics4 cities1 confirmed for ducks

1 of the 4 avian and exotic clinics we list in Washington says on its own website that it treats ducks or other waterfowl. The other 3 see birds or exotics generally, so call ahead and say it's a duck. Not sure what to ask? Read how to find a duck vet.

Pick a city to see its avian and exotic clinics. Or jump to the Washington duck-keeping guide.

● confirmed for waterfowl  ● avian & exotic

Clinics in Washington that say they treat waterfowl

From each clinic’s own website. Confirm by phone before you go.

Keeping ducks in Washington

What the state’s own agencies say, with sources. Not legal advice.

Avian flu rules for backyard flocks in Washington

Washington's Department of Agriculture asks duck keepers who suspect bird flu, or who see unexplained deaths in a domestic flock, to call its Sick Bird Hotline. A WSDA veterinarian reviews each report and contacts the owner to judge the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza. If the risk looks high, a veterinarian visits to test the flock; if it looks low, the owner gets monitoring and biosecurity tips. The agency says testing is free. Its biosecurity advice is to keep poultry away from wild waterfowl and their droppings, in a covered area that sheds water. Sick or dead wild birds go through Fish and Wildlife's online reporting tool instead, and routine problems like worms are a matter for your own veterinarian.

Checked 2026-11-03 · agr.wa.gov

Finding an avian vet in Washington

Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine runs a teaching hospital in Pullman, and its hospital page describes an exotics section alongside its small and large animal services. That is the closest official university option in the state for pet birds, but the page does not say whether ducks or other waterfowl are seen, so call the hospital to confirm before you travel. Most duck owners will also want a private avian or exotics practice closer to home; check that any clinic you choose treats poultry or waterfowl before you book.

Checked 2026-11-03 · vetmed.wsu.edu