Avian and Exotics Center of Nashville

Meet our bird, Chico. He has bornavirus and PDD, and let me just tell you—he’s a handful, but we love him to pieces. Chico is silly, goofy, smart, and just an overall handsome little character. Unfortunately, the past few months have been tough with his bornavirus symptoms and PDD flare-ups, but Dr. Ray has been nothing short of incredible in helping him through it. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a last-minute emergency visit late at night, Dr. Ray has always been there for Chico. Time and time again, she’s gone above and beyond to make sure our boy is taken care of, and we are endlessly thankful for her expertise, compassion, and dedication. On top of it all, our baby boy absolutely loves Dr. Ray cuddles, which just shows how safe and cared for he feels. We couldn’t ask for a better

She's saved my leopard geckos life! She was kind and non judgmental and thorough without racking up the bill. While it wasnt cheap, I felt like it was VERY appropriate for the extensive care she provided my baby. She could guess his movements before he even did them. And she treated him like he mattered, instead of "just a lizard". Talked to him like I do, called him by his name, and the staff called me "fynn's mommy". That may not mean much to some people. But the amount of comfort it gave me was priceless. I know any reptile i bring to them will be well cared for.

In the thick of the most recent winter storm, I was in a panic worried about my beardie as we were going into day 5 of no power. I called around to find a reptile vet that would offer me some advice on what I could do to ensure he would make it until our power was back on. I reached out and left a message for Dr. Ray, and within a couple hours, she returned my call. She offered me some pointers, eased my worries and was genuinely so nice. I will now make sure she is my vet of choice the next time my beardie or budgie needs vet care. Thanks so much, Dr. Ray

Our bearded dragon Scales has been a patient of Dr. Ray’s since he was a baby, and he is THRIVING. Dr. Ray has a patient, gentle, and kind bedside (kennel-side?) manner. She has consistently helped us manage Scale’s health, and subsequently avoid the health issues commonly seen in bearded dragons. He is a beautiful healthy beardie, and we are grateful to Dr. Ray and everyone at Avian & Exotics Center of Nashville!!

Dr. Ray and her team were very kind, extremely knowledgeable, and Dr. Ray took the time to explain everything in great detail when I brought my parakeet Paulie in for an emergency visit due to finding blood around his beak one morning. I couldn't find any vet in my immediate area who would even look at him. I remembered seeing their sign previously and called them. They were kind enough to work him in and gave him oxygen to settle him down and checked him over right away. Dr. Ray gave me an education on his nutrition and showed me on a "scope" how his lack of calcium was affecting him and recommended a specific brand of oyster shells that was MUCH higher in calcium over what he had, as well as royal palm oil as a vitamin A supplement. With his other meds and these supplements he has r