Services
Virtual Consultation
Speak with Dr. Byrd from the comfort of your home. Virtual visits are great opportunities to discuss
• Pet health questionsÂ
• Emergency preparednessÂ
• If a pet needs a vet visit
• If a treatment is safe and effective
• Hospice and pain management
• Nutrition and supplements
• Quarantine reccomendations
• More!
Professional Consultation
Dr. Byrd collaborates with other professionals to help with
• Safe handling of exotics
• Exotic pet diagnoses and treatmentsÂ
• Research questions: e.g. what medications are available for bunnies with arthritis? How do you anesthetize a turtle?
• More!
Rates vary based on the complexity of the request.
Basic Species Husbandry Review
Basic Husbandry Reviews are reserved for species with established husbandry practices that have demonstrably promoted the welfare of that species. The following species are eligible for the Basic Husbandry Review.
Mammals:Â Alpaca, Chinchilla, Cow, Degu, Domestic Cat, Dog, Ferret, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Hedgehog, Mouse, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Sugar Glider
Birds:Â African grey, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, Conure, Chicken, Dove, Duck, Eclectus, Lovebird, Parakeet, Lorikeet, Canary, Finch
Reptiles:Â Ball Python, Bearded Dragon, Box turtle, Leopard Gecko, Iguana, Panther Chameleon, Red Eared Slider, Russian Tortoise, Tegu
Amphibians: Argentine Horned Frog, Dart Frog, Red Eyed Tree Frog, White’s Tree Frog
Fish:Â Beta, Gold Fish, Koi, Neon Tetra, Zebrafish
Invertebrates:Â Currently, no invertebrates are listed for basic species husbandry reviews
Unlisted species may be eligible for a Basic Husbandry Review pending approval by Dr. Byrd.
Advanced Species Husbandry Review
Advanced Husbandry Reviews are reserved for species whose husbandry needs are elusive OR for animals that pose a significant risk to human health and safety.
Advanced Husbandry Reviews generally take 4-12 weeks to complete. They often require extrapolation from similar animals and include intensive interviews with the care provider to ensure that both the human and the animal will be safe at the proposed residence.
Reviews may begin with or result in a recommendation that the human select a different animal that better matches the needs and resources of the caregiver.
Pre-Vet Advising
Dr. Byrd’s Admissions Background
Dr. Byrd began evaluating applications for competitive programs in 2014 when she was asked to interview incoming freshmen at the University of Missouri for the George C. Brooks Scholarship. She continued that work for two years and wrote her first article advising other students on how to get into veterinary school in 2016.
While in veterinary school, she was hired by the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Committee to report on the admissions practices of veterinary schools, medical schools, and dental schools in the United States.
In 2023 she began teaching graduate students in the University of Illinois Master of Veterinary Science and Certificate in Veterinary Science programs. Beyond instructing students in anatomy and physiology, she dedicates much of her time to helping students strategically approach their future endeavors.