Not Your Average Pet? Not Your Average Vet
From feathered to scaled to furry — we know exotics inside and out.
Address:
1508 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City, FL 34990
Time Time:
Mon - Fri 1 pm-4 pm Appt Only
Sat & Sun 11 am - 7 pm Emergency Care

Welcome to Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City
We’re proud to be one of Florida’s trusted veterinary hospitals dedicated exclusively to avian and exotic pets — including birds, reptiles, small mammals, zoo species, and more. With 15+ years of experience in exotic animal medicine, our team understands the unique needs of every feathered, scaled, or furry friend that comes through our doors.
Founded and owned by Dr. April Romagnano, our clinic relocated to Palm City in 2018 and continues to serve exotic pets across the Treasure Coast and surrounding communities. As one of only four AAHA-accredited exotic referral practices, we provide compassionate care, advanced medical treatment, and a supportive environment designed specifically for species outside the typical cat-and-dog world.
Whether your companion flies, hops, slithers, or scurries — they’re welcome here.

Feathers, Scales, and Tiny Tales - We Care For Them All
ReptilesReptiles
We care for snakes, geckos, iguanas, bearded dragons, chameleons, turtles, and other exotic reptiles.
AvianAvian
Birds of all kinds from parrots to finches receive specialized care from our expert team.
MammalsMammals
Birds of all kinds from parrots to finches receive specialized care from our expert team.
ArachnidsArachnids
Birds of all kinds from parrots to finches receive specialized care from our expert team.
Water FowlWater Fowl
Birds of all kinds from parrots to finches receive specialized care from our expert team.

Comprehensive Care for Your Exotic Pets
From routine wellness to diagnostics, surgery, and specialized treatment — we provide full-scale care to keep your exotic companions healthy and thriving.
Our Veterinary Partners
Board-Certified Avian Specialist
Dr. April Romagnano
Certified Animal Chiropractor
Dr. Aidan Martin
AAHA- Accredited Avian Referral Hospital

One of only four exotic AAHA-accredited referral practices in the U.S., recognized for excellence in medical standards, safety, and advanced exotic animal care.
See What People Have to Say About Our Clinic & Team
Natasha Taylor
1 week agoOmg... I can't even begin to express my gratitude to these guys... They saved my ducks life and my duck is like my child... Doc was… Read More
Omg... I can't even begin to express my gratitude to these guys... They saved my ducks life and my duck is like my child... Doc was thorough, effective, and even taught me a couple of things... I definitely recommend to anyone who needs emergency care... Y'all are AWESOME 😎
Carrie Jones
3 weeks agoI have been to see Mrs April many times with a few squirrels Mrs April is one of the few drs. Who gives her personal cell… Read More
I have been to see Mrs April many times with a few squirrels Mrs April is one of the few drs. Who gives her personal cell phone out in case you need her. She has helped my little squirrel 2 times now after he fell out of a tree. From severe nerve damage to parasites unable to pee or poo on his own Mrs April guided me through helping “monkey” literally survive! I am truly grateful there are people like her and her staff that love animals like we do! They also call and keep you posted of progress and explain EVERYTHING to you. If you need answers , treatment, guidance for your exotic pet call Mrs April! She absolutely cares! Thank you to her staff as well they are all pretty amazing! I know my pets will get the best care. Pretty good price too for all she has done and still doing for my little guy.
Cara Ward
10 weeks agoDr. April is brilliant with exotic pets! I bring all my birds to her. She taught me that what I thought were minor problems are actually… Read More
Dr. April is brilliant with exotic pets! I bring all my birds to her. She taught me that what I thought were minor problems are actually emergencies in birds. They hide their symptoms so well! Thank goodness she was able to diagnose and treat my green cheek. Chickadee is still with us! Thank you, Dr. A!
Jillian Collins
13 weeks agoSo grateful for Dr. April she is an amazing Dr. she took such amazing care of my chickens and saved my silkie chickens life after a… Read More
So grateful for Dr. April she is an amazing Dr. she took such amazing care of my chickens and saved my silkie chickens life after a dog attack and almost killed her. I’m so so grateful for her and her team.
S FA
14 weeks agoI have been writing reviews for a long time and am never at a loss for words. But I’m finding it really difficult to accurately describe… Read More
I have been writing reviews for a long time and am never at a loss for words. But I’m finding it really difficult to accurately describe the magic of this office. Took our iguana there because of a broken tail. My husband and I were truly amazed at the efficiency, dedication, compassion, knowledge and general “goodness” of both Dr. April and her staff. All during our time there waiting for our appointment, there was a continuous procession of people coming in with birds, ferrets, hamsters, bunnies, etc. Emergencies always take precedence, so plan to wait a bit to be seen. People are coming here from all over Florida. Ariana the iguana did great, and we will be forever grateful to Dr. April and her team. Couldn’t recommend them more strongly for whatever exotic animals you own. 5 stars really aren’t enough!
L S
17 weeks agoAfter my experience I believe Dr April is the most knowledgeable and caring vet there is. Coyotes attacked my flock and I wasn’t sure if they’d… Read More
After my experience I believe Dr April is the most knowledgeable and caring vet there is. Coyotes attacked my flock and I wasn’t sure if they’d make it but they did thanks to Dr April and her staff. I don’t understand the negative reviews about the cost of medical care. If you want the best care for them it simply won’t be cheap. I’m grateful she saved my animals.
Snoopy_W
17 weeks agoDr. April has worked miracles saving my mice who were so sick before. She helped direct me to better food for them and has always been… Read More
Dr. April has worked miracles saving my mice who were so sick before. She helped direct me to better food for them and has always been transparent about everything going on with them and how we can help. My girls would likely be dead or close to if she had not done everything she does. She always takes the time with every animal to ensure they are being given the best chance and care which is why I recommend her to anyone who has an exotic animal including little mice.
Madison Francis
19 weeks agoDr. April and her team are AMAZING! They literally saved my 6 month old macaw Atlas. It is a miracle that he pulled through having to… Read More
Dr. April and her team are AMAZING! They literally saved my 6 month old macaw Atlas. It is a miracle that he pulled through having to go through 3 emergency surgery’s in a week, Dr. April is very skilled at her craft. I will only bring my baby to her and her team for now on.
Chris Abades
19 weeks agoI inherited my brothers senoir bird who had unknowingly been on a terrible diet for years. Dr April helped educate me to get him heatlthy and… Read More
I inherited my brothers senoir bird who had unknowingly been on a terrible diet for years. Dr April helped educate me to get him heatlthy and back on track with a good diet. I highly suggest if you have a bird or other exotic start seeing a vet (Dr April) early to ensure a good quality healthy life. Don't wait until your pet is sick, because that may be too late. Dr April is a true dedicated veterinarian who works very long hours and even uses her personal cell for emergencies. She is a rare bird indeed. ❤️
Tianna Lebron
20 weeks agoMy guinea pig Migi had an emergency the night before Thanksgiving & without hesitation they told me to bring her in. They held her for a… Read More
My guinea pig Migi had an emergency the night before Thanksgiving & without hesitation they told me to bring her in. They held her for a couple days & provided me updates everyday on how she’s doing & her treatment. April was very thorough & explained everything to me in the smallest detail. I’ve owned guinea pigs for 5 years & it’s hard to find a exotic vet that will go through lengths for your fur baby. This is the best experience I’ve had with a veterinarian thus far. Everyone on her team is very nice & don’t hesitate to help you & answer any questions you have. I will definitely be bringing my other guinea pigs here in the future for anything!
The_Only_BenjaminD
23 weeks agoI brought a tiny baby bunny I found in the yard to the clinic right before they closed. I told them I didn’t know what to… Read More
I brought a tiny baby bunny I found in the yard to the clinic right before they closed. I told them I didn’t know what to do with it and they put it in an incubator. The nice girl at the front counter offered to drive it personally to the correct vet clinic. Great staff. Very kind and helpful and understanding.
Jackie Xx
27 weeks agoI cannot recommend this clinic enough! My ferret’s doctor, April, has been absolutely amazing. She’s incredibly sweet and always takes the time to reassure me with… Read More
I cannot recommend this clinic enough! My ferret’s doctor, April, has been absolutely amazing. She’s incredibly sweet and always takes the time to reassure me with any concerns or questions I have. She makes sure everything is explained clearly so I’m never left confused or worried. Today alone I called about three times asking about follow-up medication dosages, and the staff never made me feel annoying or like I was calling too much. Everyone there is patient, kind, and genuinely caring. It’s rare to find a vet office that makes you feel this supported. As long as I’m in Port Saint Lucie, my animals will always be going to April. She and the entire team truly go above and beyond!
Gregory Garrison
30 weeks agoMy Ferret was threw up so I took him to see Dr. April, after some tests she discovered he had a few issues that I was… Read More
My Ferret was threw up so I took him to see Dr. April, after some tests she discovered he had a few issues that I was not aware of, she gave me detailed information about how to get him feeling better, as well as some medications that he needed, she and her staff we very professional and I felt like they really cared about the well being of my pet companion. She saved his life and I will forever be grateful.
Bethanne Bruton
40 weeks ago So thankful!! They stopped Bradley the brat from going to see God!! They treat their patients like they were their own and work night and day… Read More
So thankful!! They stopped Bradley the brat from going to see God!! They treat their patients like they were their own and work night and day to make sure everyone gets the best care possible! I wouldn't have taken my ferret anywhere else! :^)
Dr. Judy Di Mattia
46 weeks agoAs a new parrotlet owner, i brought my 9 month-old Pea in for a check-up. Pea had no symptoms yet Dr. April knew something was not… Read More
As a new parrotlet owner, i brought my 9 month-old Pea in for a check-up. Pea had no symptoms yet Dr. April knew something was not right. She immediately changed his diet and texted me everyday regarding his weight and eating habits. Her vigilance and expertise meant the world to me. While awaiting the test results I am comforted to know that Pea has the best care possible. Just sitting in her waiting room seeing and talking with other pet owners indicates she is this way with everyone. I am very grateful for her services and expertise.
Nessa Lutz
50 weeks agoBrought my leopard gecko in today and they were so so so amazing! So kind and understanding of my lack of knowledge and so helpful with… Read More
Brought my leopard gecko in today and they were so so so amazing! So kind and understanding of my lack of knowledge and so helpful with teaching me the proper care for him. Amazing Doctor and techs highly recommend!!
Christine Brown
52 weeks agoDr. April saved my bearded dragon, Fig. The care he received while hospitalized was outstanding—I can’t say enough good things about the staff. Everyone was compassionate,… Read More
Dr. April saved my bearded dragon, Fig. The care he received while hospitalized was outstanding—I can’t say enough good things about the staff. Everyone was compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated.
Melissa B.
May 28th, 2025Dr. April saved my parrots life. She was not my regular avian vet, but she was the only avian vet I could get a hold of… Read More
Dr. April saved my parrots life. She was not my regular avian vet, but she was the only avian vet I could get a hold of literally in the middle of the night during a life or death emergency. She was compassionate, caring and calm during my time of crisis. She has been treating my parrot now for quite some time and continues to be in constant contact with me to check in on how she is doing. Dr. April has also been very informative and taught me a lot of new things. I have never experienced a vet (for exotic or small animal) that has been so invested in the care and well being of my pet. She always makes herself available and is extremely responsive whenever I reach out. I am so grateful for having met Dr. April and despite being 1hr away from her office I will continue to use her as she is well worth the drive.
Suzanne Berry
Apr 29, 2025Dr. April is the best avian vet I have ever experienced. I have an Amazon and Senegal who are both over 30 years old. My recent… Read More
Dr. April is the best avian vet I have ever experienced. I have an Amazon and Senegal who are both over 30 years old. My recent first appointment with Dr. April was thorough, educational and so very pleasant. She is smart, caring and took the time to explain the whole care plan to me in terms I could understand. Her facility is beyond what I've seen - so impressive. Her staff are knowledgeable, helpful and kind. I highly recommend Dr. April and wish our paths had crossed many years before.
Trinna Traina
Mar 15, 2025Dr. April and her staff are heaven sent they worked tirelessly to try and save our families beloved parrot. They were extremely transparent on any and… Read More
Dr. April and her staff are heaven sent they worked tirelessly to try and save our families beloved parrot. They were extremely transparent on any and all expenses prior to service and made sure we were in agreement before moving forward on numerous occasions. When we called with an emergency after hours on a weekend she had her staff ready with oxygen. We were able to visit and all correspondences we met in a timely and professional manner. Don’t let any negative reviews steer you away it’s not cheap having any pet a responsible pet owner should always be prepared to encounter expenses at some point. There’s an old saying that you get what you pay for and Dr. Aprils practice is worth every penny. Thank you Dr. April and your amazing staff 🎉🫶🏼we are forever grateful for your efforts.
Barabara Slack
Mar 12, 2025Dr April is the only doctor I allow to treat my exotic pets. She is a gift from God!
Dr April is the only doctor I allow to treat my exotic pets. She is a gift from God!
Jessica Christman
Jan 21, 2025Called all the way from New York with a bird emergency. Dr. Romagnano was incredibly kind, helpful and able to direct me to ensure my bird’s… Read More
Called all the way from New York with a bird emergency. Dr. Romagnano was incredibly kind, helpful and able to direct me to ensure my bird’s best interest. Her call back was swift and I am so thankful for her kindness and expertise.






