Find a Poultry Vet Near You
Search 9,569 verified large animal vet practices for poultry and avian specialists near you. Filter by mobile farm calls, emergency availability, and flock health programs.
9,569
Total Practices
2,116
Counties Covered
50
States
Most Active Counties
Maricopa County
Arizona
40 practices
Los Angeles County
California
40 practices
San Diego County
California
38 practices
Palm Beach County
Florida
32 practices
Travis County
Texas
28 practices
Alachua County
Florida
26 practices
Wake County
North Carolina
26 practices
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma
26 practices
Dane County
Wisconsin
26 practices
Pima County
Arizona
25 practices
Marion County
Florida
25 practices
Chester County
Pennsylvania
25 practices
Step 1 of 4
What animals do you need a vet for?
Browse Poultry Vets by State
Alabama
169 practices
Alaska
28 practices
Arizona
134 practices
Arkansas
145 practices
California
505 practices
Colorado
271 practices
Connecticut
72 practices
Delaware
20 practices
Florida
428 practices
Georgia
246 practices
Hawaii
26 practices
Idaho
131 practices
Illinois
247 practices
Indiana
242 practices
Iowa
258 practices
Kansas
236 practices
Kentucky
224 practices
Louisiana
172 practices
Maine
50 practices
Maryland
142 practices
Massachusetts
103 practices
Michigan
245 practices
Minnesota
207 practices
Mississippi
167 practices
Missouri
316 practices
Montana
143 practices
Nebraska
148 practices
Nevada
47 practices
New Hampshire
52 practices
New Jersey
104 practices
New Mexico
110 practices
New York
264 practices
North Carolina
282 practices
North Dakota
65 practices
Ohio
358 practices
Oklahoma
315 practices
Oregon
176 practices
Pennsylvania
313 practices
Rhode Island
16 practices
South Carolina
155 practices
South Dakota
113 practices
Tennessee
270 practices
Texas
860 practices
Utah
89 practices
Vermont
51 practices
Virginia
247 practices
Washington
213 practices
West Virginia
68 practices
Wisconsin
231 practices
Wyoming
95 practices
Related Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do poultry vets provide?
Poultry veterinarians offer flock health assessments, disease diagnosis and management, vaccination programs (Marek's disease, Newcastle, Infectious Bronchitis), avian influenza surveillance and response, mortality investigation, biosecurity consulting, and regulatory services. They work with commercial flocks, small farms, and backyard chicken keepers.
Why is finding a poultry vet challenging?
Fewer large animal vets specialize in avian medicine compared to cattle or horses. Most poultry veterinarians work for commercial integrators or state veterinary offices. Backyard and small flock owners often have limited local options. FarmVetGuide lists all verified vets who treat poultry — use the species filter to find them in your area.
What is avian influenza and what should I do if I suspect it in my flock?
Avian influenza (AI or "bird flu") is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a federally reportable disease with near 100% mortality in affected flocks. If you observe sudden, unexplained death in multiple birds, contact your vet immediately and your state veterinarian's office. Do not move birds or equipment off your property until cleared.
Can backyard chickens see a large animal vet?
Some large animal vets who list poultry as a treated species will see backyard flocks. Others focus exclusively on commercial operations. When calling, mention that you have a backyard flock or small number of birds. Some areas also have avian specialists at veterinary schools or bird-specific clinics.
Do poultry vets make farm calls?
Commercial poultry vets typically make flock visits at the farm. For small backyard flocks, you may need to transport birds to a clinic. Use the "Mobile / Farm Calls" filter to find vets who offer on-site visits. For large commercial operations, contact the vet directly to discuss a flock health program.