Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis

What Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis does

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis (AEAC) is a single-location, privately held specialty veterinary practice founded in 1985 in Indianapolis, Indiana, that operates exclusively on non-traditional species — birds, reptiles, amphibians, small exotic mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hedgehogs), fish, large farm pets (pot-bellied pigs, goats), primates, and certain zoo and wildlife species. The clinic does not treat dogs, cats, or horses. It is staffed by Indiana's only board-certified Exotic Companion Mammal Specialist (Dr. Angela Lennox, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Avian, ECM, ECZM-Small Mammal) and additional board-certified Avian Specialists, and it is an American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) residency training site.

The clinical technology stack includes Class IV therapeutic laser (photobiomodulation), endoscopic surgery, CT-based 3D-printed surgical planning models, and standard advanced imaging and laboratory diagnostics. Service lines include routine and emergency veterinary care, health certificates for interstate and international travel, and emergency after-hours coverage on a rotating basis. Adjacent lines of business include the Avian and Exotic Inn (the Midwest's only exotic pet boarding facility), in-store retail products sold curbside, a dentition reference poster ($75) and low-stress handling online course ($50) sold via PayPal/Venmo, custom continuing-education programs and case evaluations for veterinary professionals ($50-$75 per consultation), and pro bono wildlife care delivered through the ReWilding Indiana non-profit partnership formed in 2024.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service at the clinic, supplemented by boarding (managed services), retail (hardware sales), educational products (one-time licensing), and a partner-discount program for zoos, rescue 501c3s (10% off), and licensed wildlife rehabilitators (up to 100% off exam fees). Customers access services by phone (317-879-8633), via the PetDesk app, and through a referral network of general-practice veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, and rescue organizations. Marketing relies on educational content (website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) and thought leadership at international conferences rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis

Legal name

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic

Website

https://exoticvetclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis is a single-location specialty veterinary practice founded in 1985 that exclusively treats exotic companion animals, wildlife, and zoo species, supported by Indiana's only board-certified Exotic Companion Mammal Specialist.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services for Exotic Animals

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exotic & Small Pet Boarding (Birds/Reptiles/Rabbits/etc.) (HSANADAI), Poultry & Avian Production Veterinary Services (HLAMABAC)

Keywords

• Exotic pet veterinary care
• Avian veterinary medicine
• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Exotic animal boarding
• Veterinary continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Case Evaluation Fees: Charges for brief telephone consultations (free) and full case evaluations for veterinary professionals ($50-$75 consultation fee depending on complexity). Full case evaluations include medical history review, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory work with a complete written case evaluation within 48 hours.
2. Veterinary Medical and Surgical Services: Revenue from examination fees, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, hospitalization, laser therapy, and other medical treatments for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and wildlife. Includes routine wellness care, spay/neuter, dentals, mass removals, amputations, exploratory surgeries, and endoscopy.
3. Retail Products (In-Store): Sells a wide variety of retail products designed specifically for exotic pets (mammals, birds, reptiles) available for curbside purchase. Also sells merchandise online through Redbubble with proceeds benefiting the Compassion Fund, and emergency stickers in store.
4. Wildlife Care (Pro Bono / Donations): Provides free medical and surgical care for injured and orphaned native wildlife brought to the clinic. Accepts wildlife donations (towels, washcloths, paper towels, bleach, heating pads) and monetary donations through the website for wildlife care.
5. Educational Products and Online Courses: Sells a laminated Dentition of Common Exotic Companion Mammals poster ($75 + $13 shipping). Offers a Low Stress Veterinary Care for Small Exotic Mammals online course for $50 via PayPal or Venmo.
6. Exotic Pet Boarding (Avian and Exotic Inn): Midwest's only boarding facility dedicated exclusively to exotic pets (birds, exotic mammals, reptiles). Separate facilities for different animal categories. Provides boarding and baby-sitting for exotic pets whose owners travel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis provides comprehensive veterinary medical and surgical services exclusively for exotic companion animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals), wildlife, and zoo species. The clinic offers 24-hour emergency care, advanced diagnostics (including Class IV laser therapy, endoscopy, and 3D-printed surgical models), health certificates for interstate and international travel, exotic pet boarding through the Avian and Exotic Inn, and pro bono wildlife rehabilitation. The practice also delivers consultation and continuing education programs to referring veterinarians and serves as an ABVP residency training site.

Product overview

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic is a single-location veterinary practice offering a comprehensive suite of services for exotic companion animals and wildlife. The core offering is veterinary medical and surgical care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small exotic mammals, supplemented by specialty services including Class IV laser therapy for pain management, health certificates for travel, and pro bono wildlife rehabilitation. The clinic operates The Avian and Exotic Inn, the Midwest's only exotic pet boarding facility. Educational products include a dental anatomy poster and an online course on low-stress handling of small exotic mammals. The clinic also provides consulting services and custom continuing education programs for veterinary professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exotic Pet Veterinary Care Comprehensive veterinary medical and surgical services for exotic companion animals including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and ferrets.
• Emergency Veterinary Services 24-hour emergency care services for exotic pets with after-hours emergency calls handled by staff on a rotating basis, covering mammals, birds, and reptiles.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Services Pro bono medical and surgical care for injured native wildlife, working with licensed wildlife rehabilitators. Injured wildlife accepted Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.
• Health Certificates Domestic and international health certificates required for exotic pets to cross state lines and travel by air, including assistance with USDA requirements and international travel documentation.
• Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) Class IV therapeutic laser treatment for arthritis and mobility issues, wound care, gingivitis, dental pain, abscesses, and self-mutilation. Uses specific frequencies of light to promote faster healing, increased circulation, and regulate inflammation.
• Avian and Exotic Inn (Boarding) Midwest's only boarding facility dedicated exclusively to exotic pets including birds, exotic mammals, and reptiles with separate facilities for different animal categories.
• Veterinary Professional Consulting Consultation services for veterinary professionals including brief telephone consultations and full case evaluations with written reports delivered within 48 hours. Consultation fees range from $50-$75.
• Custom Continuing Education One to two day custom-prepared continuing education programs for veterinary professionals covering avian endoscopy and surgery, exotic companion mammal critical sedation and anesthesia, and critical care. Workshops can be registered as state-approved CE.
• Low Stress Veterinary Care for Small Exotic Mammals - Online Course Two-part educational course covering basics of handling and examining exotic companion mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats), including techniques to minimize stress and anxiety during examination and hospitalization. Priced at $50.
• Dentition of Common Exotic Companion Mammals Poster 36in x 24in laminated educational poster demonstrating normal dental anatomy and dental formulas for 8 exotic species including the Triadan naming system. Priced at $75 plus $13 shipping.
• Exotic Pet Retail Products Wide variety of retail products designed specifically for exotic pets (mammals, birds, reptiles) available for curbside purchase, including food, supplies, and medications.
• Veterinary Externship Program Veterinary student externships (minimum 3 weeks) and technician externship opportunities at the ABVP residency training site where students participate in a busy 100% exotic animal practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 wild animals provided free care in 2024 through ReWilding Indiana
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ReWilding Indiana (Merger of AEAC Wildlife Care & Hancock Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic and Hancock Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation merged to form ReWilding Indiana, a non-profit dedicated to serving Indiana wildlife. For 30 years AEAC provided pro bono medical and surgical care for injured wildlife; the merger created an independent wildlife hospital within AEAC to address the demand of close to 1,000 wild animals per year. AEAC continues to provide medical care while ReWilding Indiana manages rehabilitation and release.
• Indiana House Rabbit SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEAC works closely with the Indiana House Rabbit Society (IHRS), a rescue partner. AEAC team members adopt rescue rabbits, participates in IHRS adoption events and spotlight programs, and educates the public on rabbit care. The clinic supports IHRS during Rabbit Awareness Month and features adoptable rabbits from IHRS on its blog and social media.
• Five Points Ferret RefugeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAEAC sponsors and participates in the annual Ferret 500 show and exposition in Indianapolis, with all proceeds benefiting Five Points Ferret Refuge. AEAC also helps ferret owners ensure vaccinations are up to date for show participation.
• ReFeathers and Fur ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced on the health certificates page as a recommended professional pet travel company for international pet relocation. Feathers and Fur Express organizes all needs for international pet relocation, ensures compliance with importing country requirements, and tailors services to budget. AEAC recommends this service for clients traveling internationally with exotic pets.
• Marion County Animal Care ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEAC partners with local Marion County Animal Care Services, which brings in sick or injured wildlife and sometimes exotic pets that have been turned out or neglected. Animal Control officers work to ensure proper care for wildlife and exotic animals they encounter.
• St. Joseph Institute for the DeafminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAEAC hosts tours for children from St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, giving them hands-on exposure to exotic pets and basic veterinary exams. Supports STEM career education and community outreach.
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)coreOthersAEAC is an ABVP residency training site. The clinic accepts veterinary residents completing their ABVP credentials and has several residents/interns on staff at any given time. This affiliation ensures access to cutting-edge exotic animal medicine knowledge and maintains the clinic's status as a premier training facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine: A New York City-based veterinary practice exclusively treating birds, reptiles, and exotic small mammals with similar specialty referral and emergency services. Directly comparable as a 100% exotic-only companion animal practice with similar clinical scope (endoscopy, advanced surgeries, health certificates).
• Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital: An exotics-only veterinary practice in the Chicago metro area serving birds, reptiles, and small exotic mammals with referral and emergency capabilities. Closest geographic competitor to AEAC with a comparable exotic-only specialty model and regional referral catchment.
• Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists: A specialty and emergency veterinary hospital with an Exotics Service staffed by ABVP board-certified specialists. Comparable as a specialty referral center that includes exotic animal medicine within a broader specialty hospital structure.
• Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital: A specialty exotic animal practice offering avian and exotic pet veterinary care with advanced diagnostics and surgery. Operates a similar exotic-only niche model with comparable referral hospital positioning in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: A national network of specialty and general veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Petcare. Operates broadly across veterinary medicine including some exotics capability, but does not specialize exclusively in exotic species like AEAC.
• BluePearl Specialty Pet Hospital: A large national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering exotic pet services among broader specialty care. Comparable as a specialty referral competitor but lacks AEAC's exclusive exotic-only positioning.

Regional players

• IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital: A 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Indianapolis offering cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. Overlaps with AEAC as a local specialty referral option but does not focus exclusively on exotic species.
• University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital: A veterinary teaching hospital with a Zoological Medicine Service providing specialty care for exotic pets and wildlife. Comparable as a regional exotic referral destination with academic/residency infrastructure similar to AEAC's ABVP program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxffNdzl8HV9M7WZ7GMGOTg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AEACIndy
• Instagraminstagram.com/exoticvetclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avian-and-exotic-animal-clinic-of-indianapolis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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