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Welcome to NAEVS Veterinary Hospital ​

We are New Jersey’s veterinary clinic and animal hospital in NJ with top-notch services for exotic pets in NJ. Nautilus Avian and Exotic Veterinary Specialists provides all veterinary services—such as emergency services for all kinds of exotic pets in NJ.

Being New Jersey’s top-notch veterinary clinic and animal hospital in NJ, we only have people in our veterinary clinic who are very dedicated to providing high-level veterinary medicine exclusively to non-traditional (exotic) pets— including rabbits, birds, reptiles, aquatic species, and invertebrates. 

Dr. Applegate and the team help NJ's exotic pet owners keep their pets healthy by offering special veterinary services. NAEVS understands the remarkable human-animal bond with non-traditional pets, including exotic pets in NJ—we treat every patient like family. 

You don't have to keep searching for exotic pets vet near me—or veterinary near me open on the web again and again because we are here to take care of all kinds of exotic pets NJ owners have.

NAEVS' mission is to offer the best veterinary services for exotic pets, practice good medicine and be the most reliable animal emergency hospital—while also treating people with kindness and being honest with clients. 

Our veterinary hospital is a community-minded practice ready to welcome you and your exotic pet into the family. In addition to medical care—pet grooming, boarding opportunities, and pre-shipment exams are available.

Best Veterinary Hospital For Your Exotic Pets

Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists, led by Dr. Jeff Applegate—a veterinary hospital that provides specialized care and treatment for all kinds of exotic pets in New Jersey.

We don't just understand your pet's unique health needs—we also care for them! NAEVS provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services, and counseling on nutrition, behavior, and general care.

Our Services

Annual Wellness Exam

Here at Nautilus Avian and Exotics—annual wellness exams are part of our veterinary services offered. Annual wellness exams for your exotic pets will help us provide you with the correct diet—a diet that your exotic pet needs. We at Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialists examine exotic pets thoroughly before giving any medications or diet plans.

Exotic Pet Grooming

We give your exotic pets a hundred percent care throughout our pet grooming veterinary services in our veterinary hospital. We will give your exotic pets the grooming they need—such as nail trims, beak trims, wing trims, and sanitary clipping/bathing.

Emergency Services

Our veterinary hospital provides 24-hour emergency care for seriously ill exotic pets. The following are the conditions considered emergencies:
  • Severe lethargy, minimal stimulation response
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Bone fractures
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Seizure 
  • Inability to urinate, hurtful noise while urinating (These can be signs of urinary stones that need to be treated immediately.)
  • Anorexia or negative changes in appetite
If you're looking for a veterinarian near me open for emergency cases—you can contact us anytime—we'll be happy to serve you and your pets 24/7! 

Searching for a veterinarian near me open for emergency exotic pets services could take longer—emergency services need to be handled immediately. So—give us a call, and we’ll be able to cater to your emergency needs right away.

Radiology

At Nautilus Avian and Exotics—we give pets the most stress-free and gentlest veterinary services for radiology from our veterinary hospital with the help of our veterinary specialist. We identify internal abnormalities in your pets without stressing them out.

Behavioral & Husbandry Consultants

One of the most important parts of visiting a vet clinic for pet owners is teaching them about the appropriate food for exotic pet needs—housing, temperature, vaccinations, and more. As veterinary specialists, we will do everything to make your pet better.

Surgery

You can rely on us when it comes to the proper veterinary medicine and surgeries. In NAEVS—hospitalized pets receive specialized before, during, and after-surgery care and appropriate veterinary medicine from us.

Dr. Jeff Applegate

Dr. Applegate has traveled extensively to lecture about and offer veterinary services for exotic animals—fostering a passion that has driven him since childhood. 

From his high school days working in the Point Pleasant Veterinary Hospital to fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening his own private practice--Dr. Applegate is an experienced vet for exotic animals who has the experience and knowledge to give your pet the care they deserve.

​Check out the Our Team icon to read more about his career.

Visit Our Office

Our Office is located at:
1010 Falkenberg Road
Brick, NJ 08724
732-892-2220
​Hours:
Monday- 9-2
Tuesday- 8-8
Wednesday- 9-5
Thursday- 9-4
Friday- 9-5
Saturday- 10-2
Sunday- Closed 
​* Please call to make an appointment
After Hours and Emergency:
Garden State Veterinary Specialists
1 Pine Street
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
732-922-0011
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​Dr. Applegate and the staff of Nautilus will work closely with our colleagues at Garden State Veterinary Specialists to help prepare them for dealing with emergency conditions of exotic animals.  In advanced or complicated cases, the emergency doctor of (GSVS) will consult Dr. Applegate by phone with questions, as needed.