Yes, in order to keep our doctors on schedule, and to ensure your pet will be seen by the veterinarian, you must call our office to set up an appointment. We do take walk-ins throughout the day, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need your pet seen on short notice.    

Walk-ins are first come, first served and may be cut off at any time due to doctor availability. To sign in as a walk-in we recommend coming early and being in line by 8am (Mon-Sat) or 1pm (Mon-Fri). Please call ahead to verify exotic doctor availability. 

Along with dogs and cats we see exotics and pocket pets such as birds (including chickens), reptiles, rodents, rabbits, hedgehogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, etc. We do not see/treat livestock (pigs, goats, etc.)

Parker Animal & Bird Clinic provides low cost vaccinations on the 1st Saturday of every month between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. Vaccinations are given on a first come, first serve basis so your patience is appreciated.   

We do not work directly with online pharmacies. If you wish to get medications through Chewy, Pet RX, 1800Petmeds, Allivet, etc., we can provide a written prescription for you to submit to the pharmacy of your choice. 

We are happy to work with local and physical pharmacies. 

We accept cash, and major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Paymend is due at time of service and we do not accept Care Credit, American Express or offer financing.  

        Approaching wildlife can be a very delicate task. It is important to remember that even though we mean well, wildlife can scare and startle easily and can be very fragile. North Texas Wildlife Center is a great resource for helping wildlife critters. 

If you encounter sick or injured wildlife, do not attempt to administer care and contact North Texas Wildlife immediately. 

Found wildlife https://ntxwildlife.org/

     We understand the vet office can be a scary place for our feline friends. From the lobby to the examination, it can be a whirlwind of emotions. 

Getting them comfortable with their carrier is a helpful first step.  Having the carrier out and avaliable with tasty treats inside can make it an inviting space.

Additonal tips can be found at: 

  https://catfriendly.com/be-a-cat-friendly-caregiver/getting-cat-veterinarian/        
        

        Dental health is equally important in our pets as it is with us. The health of the teeth can affect the overall heath of your pet. It is recommended to have annual anesthetic dental cleanings  to keep those teeth pearly white. Daily brushing is also a helpful tool!  There are additional products available that can be used to help upkeep your pet's oral health. 

      You can visit Veterinary Oral Health Council at: https://vohc.org/ for a list of approved products to use. 

                   We know this time can be a difficult for everyone. We understand the importance of comfort and compassion during this procedure. While we do not have in-home service, Lap of Love are able to provide hospice care and euthanasia in the solace of your own home.