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Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital

22377 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 · Get directions

Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital in Lake Forest is a full-service animal hospital whose doctors work with exotic animals including birds, reptiles and pocket pets. It treats pets of all kinds, and birds are part of its regular exotic caseload.

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-6:00pm
Tue7:30am-6:00pm
Wed7:30am-6:00pm
Thu7:30am-6:00pm
Fri7:30am-6:00pm
Sat7:30am-1:00pm
SunClosed
Details come from the clinic's own site and can change — confirm by phone.

How we know

“All of the doctors have special interests, knowledge, and skills in medicine and surgery of exotic animals including birds, reptiles, pocket pets, exotic cats, fish, and zoo animals.”
From serranoanimalandbirdhospital.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.

  • 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. The nearest 24-hour clinic we list is VEG Costa Mesa, 14 miles away.

Nearest alternatives

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VEG Costa Mesa

Unclaimed24 hours
2800 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA · 13.9 mi

VEG Costa Mesa is an emergency veterinary hospital in Orange County, open around the clock according to VEG. Its page says the animal care team provides first aid for animals of all kinds, including birds and other exotic pets. It is an emergency option, not a primary avian practice.

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45 Auto Center Drive, Suite 108, Lake Forest, CA · 0.6 mi
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2976 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA · 12.1 mi
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200 South Tustin Street, Suite E, Orange, CA · 13.8 mi

The BIRD Clinic in Orange is run by Dr. Nemetz and treats pet birds only, with services such as annual exams, radiology, endoscopy and beak reconstructive surgery. Ducks and other waterfowl are seen only as surgical referrals from another veterinarian. As of September 2026 the clinic is not accepting new avian patients.