Veterinary Referral & Professional Consultation Services
Exceptional patient care begins with collaboration.
Wandering Wings is proud to partner with primary care veterinarians, emergency clinicians, specialty hospitals, zoological institutions, wildlife organizations, and rehabilitation centers by providing advanced consultation in avian & exotic pet medicine and surgery.
Whether you are managing a challenging medical case, interpreting complex diagnostic findings, or seeking a second opinion, our goal is to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations that support both the attending veterinarian and the patient.
We believe the strongest outcomes occur when veterinary professionals work together.
Consultation Services
Professional consultations are available for a wide variety of avian medical and surgical cases, including:
Internal Medicine
- Complex medical case reviews
- Critical care management
- Infectious disease evaluation
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Respiratory disease
- Hepatic and renal disease
- Endocrine disorders
- Nutritional disorders
- Neoplasia
Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiograph interpretation
- Computed tomography (CT) review
- Ultrasound consultation
- Diagnostic planning
Surgery
- Surgical case discussion
- Pre-operative planning
- Post-operative management
- Orthopedic consultation
- Soft tissue surgery consultation
- Minimally invasive procedure planning
Clinical Pathology
- Hematology interpretation
- Plasma biochemistry review
- Cytology consultation
- Microbiology interpretation
- PCR and infectious disease diagnostics
Husbandry & Preventive Medicine
- Nutrition
- Aviary design
- Environmental assessment
- Behavioral medicine
- Reproductive management
- Flock health
How the Consultation Process Works
Our consultation service is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing case management.
Consultations may include:
- Review of medical records
- Review of laboratory findings
- Interpretation of diagnostic imaging
- Review of photographs and videos
- Differential diagnosis development
- Diagnostic recommendations
- Treatment recommendations
- Surgical planning
- Literature-supported discussion when appropriate
Following the consultation, the referring veterinarian receives a detailed written summary outlining our assessment and recommendations.
We also offer telemedicine appointments or emergency phone calls.
The attending veterinarian always remains responsible for patient care and medical decision-making.
Consultation Formats
Rapid Case Consult (15–20 min)
Urgent phone or video consultation for emergency or same-day cases.
Comprehensive Case Review
Full review of records, laboratory results, imaging, and treatment plan with a written report.
Radiology Review
Interpretation of radiographs, CT scans, or other diagnostic imaging.
Surgical Planning Consultation
Pre-operative planning, case discussion, and perioperative recommendations.
Virtual Case Conference
Live Zoom or Teams consultation with the referring veterinarian and hospital team.
Continuing Education Rounds
Case-based educational sessions for veterinary hospitals interested in advancing avian medicine.
Case Submission
To facilitate a thorough review, we recommend submitting as much information as possible, including:
- Medical records
- Physical examination findings
- Signalment and history
- Laboratory results
- Radiographs
- CT or MRI studies
- Cytology or pathology reports
- Photographs
- Videos demonstrating clinical signs
The more complete the case information, the more comprehensive and clinically useful our recommendations can be.
Educational Partnership
Our consultations are intended to support continuing professional development while providing practical guidance for challenging avian cases.
Whenever appropriate, we discuss:
- Current evidence-based recommendations
- Published literature
- Alternative diagnostic approaches
- Risk-benefit considerations
- Long-term management strategies
Our goal is not only to assist with the current patient but also to help build confidence in managing future avian cases.
Who We Work With
Professional consultation services are available to:
- Companion animal veterinarians
- Exotic animal practitioners
- Avian veterinarians
- Emergency veterinarians
- Veterinary specialists
- Zoological veterinarians
- Wildlife veterinarians
- Wildlife rehabilitation organizations
- Veterinary teaching hospitals
- Government and conservation organizations
Continuing the Partnership
Should advanced diagnostics, mobile evaluation, or in-home specialty services be beneficial, Wandering Wings can work collaboratively with both the referring veterinarian and the client whenever appropriate.
Throughout every consultation, our commitment is to support—not replace—the veterinarian overseeing the patient’s care. We value strong professional relationships and believe collaborative medicine leads to the best outcomes for birds and the people who care for them.
Request a Professional Consultation
If you are a veterinarian seeking assistance with an avian case, we invite you to contact Wandering Wings to discuss your patient’s needs.
Together, we can provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for even the most complex avian patients.