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Dr. Priya Patel, BVM&S

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Exotic & Avian Veterinary Reviewer | BVM&S, Royal Veterinary College | Reptile, Bird, Small Mammal

Seattle, Washington, United States[email protected]Exotic & Avian Specialist Reviewer at FurCalc
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About

Exotic animal veterinarian specializing in reptile, avian, small mammal, and zoo medicine. Active member of ARAV (Association of Reptile & Amphibian Veterinarians), AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), and AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians).

At FurCalc, I review the reptile, bird, rabbit, ferret, and small-pet calculators. My focus: catching species-specific details that generalist care often misses — UVB distance math, humidity ranges, species-appropriate calcium-to-phosphorus ratios, and specialty-vet referral triggers.

Before review work, I spent 7 years at Seattle Exotic Animal Hospital treating bearded dragons, ball pythons, parrots, chinchillas, sugar gliders, and zoological-collection patients. I completed my BVM&S at the Royal Veterinary College, London (2014), followed by a two-year exotic and wildlife residency.

My editorial bar: if a calculator output would differ between a generalist DVM and an ARAV-certified exotic vet, the ARAV answer wins.

Experience

  1. F

    Exotic & Avian Specialist Reviewer

    FurCalc · Part-time

    Feb 2024 – Present · Remote

    Review exotic species calculators (reptile, avian, rabbit, ferret, small mammals) for species-specific accuracy. Verify UVB, humidity, and temperature recommendations against ARAV and Arcadia Reptile research. Audit exotic nutrition (calcium, gut-loading, species-specific ratios) against AEMV guidelines. Flag cross-species recommendations that don't translate safely.

  2. SE

    Senior Exotic Animal Veterinarian

    Seattle Exotic Animal Hospital · Full-time

    Aug 2016 – Jan 2024 · Seattle, Washington, United States

    7 years in exotic-only clinical practice. Primary cases: reptiles, parrots, rabbits, small rodents. Consulted on zoo collection cases (keeper-reported husbandry issues). Authored 12 client care sheets used at clinic intake.

  3. RV

    Resident, Exotic Pet and Wildlife Medicine

    Royal Veterinary College, University of London · Full-time

    Aug 2014 – Jul 2016 · London, United Kingdom

Education

  1. RV

    Royal Veterinary College, University of London

    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) · Veterinary Medicine

    2009 – 2014

    Activities: RVC Exotics Society — committee member 2012–2014

  2. UW

    University of Washington

    Bachelor of Science (BSc) · Zoology

    2005 – 2009

Licenses & certifications

Skills & expertise

  • Reptile Medicine
  • Avian Medicine
  • Exotic Pet Medicine
  • Zoo Medicine
  • Species-Specific Husbandry
  • Veterinary Nutrition (Exotic)
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Small Mammal Medicine
  • Veterinary Peer Review

Languages

  • • English — Native
  • • Hindi — Native
  • • Gujarati — Native

Editorial standards

Content on FurCalc follows the editorial policy: formulas are sourced from primary peer-reviewed literature, health-impact tools are reviewed by a licensed veterinarian, and errors are corrected with a visible update date. Read our medical disclaimer before acting on any calculator output.

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