Holly House Vets - Exotics

My visit to Holly House Exotics was a lovely, calm experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the vet explained various scenarios re my pet budgie and the problem we had. Even my budgie seemed happy, allowing a thorough examination and he didn't seem stressed by it. I was concerned about him before we went but I left feeling reassured. I would definitely recommend Holly House.

We love it here! Despite my pet’s age and breed meaning that if he has any problems the outcome is unlikely to be great, we always feel in safe hands at Holly House. Amazing to have a clinic specifically for exotics now too - we wouldn’t go anywhere else.

The level of help and knowledge the vet had was amazing. They put our minds at ease and there follow up has also been exceptional. I highly recomend them they are knowledgeable helpfull and put your pet first

I have been to a couple of exotic vets and this is by far the best one. One of my birds is disabled and I have complete confidence in the vets I see here especially Emma and Tom. They give me excellent advice and take the time to answer all of my questions in check-ups. A couple of years ago I have to have a budgies put to sleep and a different vet gave me a ink foot print and I am so glad I have it. Charlotte on reception has also always been lovely, prompt and very helpful, in-person and also by email.

Had to take my parrot to an avian vet. There wasn't one in my area. So I had to travel over an hour to Holly House Exotic Vets. They were really helpful and professional. My parrot had an overgrown bottom beak. Within 20 minutes, they had sedated, trimmed, and had her back around. No dramas.

The vets were great but the manager let them down massively. Apparently some animals are more important than others. I had called the emergency vets 3 times that week and had been told that the vet on call couldn't help as they weren't reptile specialists and to call the next morning. As my pet had deteriorated massively after treatment, I had to call the emergency vets again. I was told someone would call me back but no one did. The following day, I had a sit and wait appointment and asked to discuss the non-return of the call the previous night. The manager told me that it wasn't their job to return calls and if I was so worried I should have come in but they were too busy with an emergency that had paid for a consultation. The cost was not an issue - my objection was taking a sick reptile out in the cold for a 2 and half hour round trip if the vet on call was not a reptile vet, AGAIN. Sadly, my pet didn't make it, despite the vets' best efforts and a bill of almost £2000. Just a shame that the management didn't have an ounce of empathy, sympathy or care for worried owners. I would have happily paid for a consultation if I knew that a reptile vet would be there.

had a very disappointing and distressing phone call with a member of staff who at answered the phone on 31st December 2025 at 14:31 at Holly House Exotics. I had seen a kind and professional avian vet on Monday 29th December regarding my poorly budgie, Lucy. The vet advised that if Lucy did not improve, she would need to be put to sleep very soon due to her quality of life. When I explained this situation to the receptionist who answered the phone today, I was told that the practice would be closed on Friday. I was shocked by this response, especially given the urgency and seriousness of the situation. Concerned, I then contacted Battle Flatts Veterinary Practice in Stamford Bridge, where I had previously been registered for many years when I lived in York. After explaining everything, their receptionist told me she had just spoken to Holly House Exotics and confirmed that they are, in fact, open on Friday. Because of this misinformation, I am now travelling from Leeds to Stamford Bridge to have my budgie put to sleep, which has been extremely upsetting and stressful at an already emotional time. Unfortunately, this interaction felt very unprofessional. I have also seen previous reviews mentioning similar issues about being incorrectly told the practice was closed, so this does not appear to be an isolated incident. Overall, my budgie was very poorly, and this situation was handled badly by a member of staff, adding unnecessary distress during a heartbreaking time.