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Pieper Veterinary Avian & Exotics (Middletown)

Dr. Peter Sojka
730 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT · Get directions

The avian and exotics team at Pieper's Middletown hospital is led by Dr. Peter Sojka, a board-certified avian veterinarian. It treats parrots, doves and pigeons, chickens, domestic ducks and geese, peafowl and quail, with imaging and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery available.

Board-certified avianSurgery on siteX-ray on site
✓ Treats pet ducks and other waterfowl
Listed from the clinic’s website, not yet phone-verified.
Hours
Wed9am-5pm
Thu9am-5pm
Fri9am-5pm
Sat9am-5pm
Details come from the clinic's own site and can change — confirm by phone.

How we know

“chickens, domestic ducks and geese, peafowl, quail”
From pieperveterinary.com · researched Nov 2026
“our Avian & Exotics team employs a board-certified Avian specialist”
From pieperveterinary.com · researched Nov 2026
“Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery”
From pieperveterinary.com · researched Nov 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. Peter Sojka 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 where they send after-hours emergencies. The nearest 24-hour clinic we list is VEG Commack, 59 miles away.

Nearest alternatives

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VEG Commack

Unclaimed24 hours
6240 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY · 58.8 mi

This Commack location is a walk-in emergency hospital serving Long Island and handles emergencies for pet birds and other exotics, including reptiles. It accepts walk-ins without appointments and recommends calling ahead.

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709 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY · 59.6 mi

A Westchester County hospital that treats only birds and exotic pets, with no dogs or cats. Its patients include pet birds, chickens and ducks alongside reptiles and small mammals, and its lead vet, Dr. Laurie Hess, is a board-certified bird specialist. On-site tools include digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy and surgery, and it offers exotic pet boarding.

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977 Farmington Ave, Kensington, CT · 9.3 mi

A full-service exotic and companion animal hospital in Kensington, CT, open since 1988, with a dedicated avian services page. It says it employs veterinarians experienced in treating birds, and it also sees reptiles, small mammals, cats and dogs.