Exotic Pets

Veterinary care for birds, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and aquarium fish.

Dr Martin Earles BVSc, MANZCVS (Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets)

Dr Earles has a special interest in the slightly unusual pet species. He would love to meet you and your pets and is available for consultations and surgery at The Referral Centre in Tauranga Exotics on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Every pet deserves a vet, we have the best exotic pet care

The Referral Centre in Tauranga has a expert care vet that treats all types of exotic pets. We understand that whatever pet you have, their health and well-being are not only important to you but us. Dr Martin Earles has over 28 Years of Veterinary Experience and 12 years with exotic and avian pets.

Rabbit and Rodent Consultations

Our Rabbit and Rodent consultations include rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats and mice.

Do you have a health concern with your furry pet or want a health check for peace of mind? We cater for one or more pets.

A standard consultation will take 30 minutes for one pet and 15 more per additional pet. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to complete some paperwork.

Avian Consultations

Backyard poultry, pet and aviary birds, parrots, pigeons consultations
Do you have a health concern with your feathery pet or backyard chooks, or want a health check for peace of mind?

We cater for one or more pets. A standard consultation will take 30 minutes for one pet and 15 more per additional pet. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to complete some paperwork.

Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry

Dental examination and treatment of Rabbits, GPs, chinchillas & rats.

Teeth problems are common in rabbits and rodents. Continuously growing (elodont) teeth often don’t wear properly, especially if malocclusions are present or insufficient hay is eaten. We can diagnose and treat these problems with the help of endoscopy of the mouth and radiography (xrays). Computed tomography (CT) scans can be performed at The Referral Centre – Hamilton if required.

Crown reduction and extractions with specialised rabbit/rodent equipment can be utilised to remedy any dental abnormalities.

Reptile and Amphibian Consultations

Our reptile and amphibian consultations include all lizards, turtles, tortoises, axolotls and frogs.

Do you have a health concern with your scaly pet or want a health check for peace of mind?

We cater for one or more pets. A standard consultation will take 30 minutes for one pet and 15 more per additional pet. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to complete some paperwork.

For aquatic pets, please bring a sample of water from the aquarium; 20-30ml is a good amount.

Rabbit and rodent desexing

Castration of rabbits and rodents | Speying of rabbits, rats and guinea pigs

Desexing of rabbits and rodents is essential to help prevent reproductive cancer and behavioural problems.

Guinea pigs, rats, and male rabbits can be desexed from around three months of age and female rabbits from 6-7 months.

Rabbit Vaccinations

Individual vaccinations for all strains of rabbit caliciviru

Dr Martin Earles is a member of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and the Association of Avian Veterinarians – Australasian Committee.