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North of Portugal · By appointment

Exotic animal vet in the North of Portugal

Consultations by appointment at partner clinics for birds, reptiles, rodents and other exotic pets.

Dr Inês CardosoVeterinarian · Licence no. 4550

Animals we treat

Exotic animals have very specific needs and deserve a vet who knows them well.

  • Birds

    Parrots, budgies, canaries

  • Reptiles

    Tortoises, lizards, snakes

  • Rodents

    Hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas

  • Others

    Not sure? Just ask

Dr Inês Cardoso examining a small animal

Your veterinarian

Dr Inês Cardoso

Exotic animal veterinarian · Clinical pathology · Licence no. 4550

Exotic animal clinical pathology

In exotic animals, signs of illness are often subtle and appear late. Training in clinical pathology makes it possible to interpret blood tests and other exams in light of each species’ particularities, for a more accurate diagnosis and safer treatment.

  • Veterinary Medicine degree from ICBAS - University of Porto (2008).
  • Technical director of HemoLife Blood Bank since 2025. Special interest in transfusion medicine for exotic animals.
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  • Internships and postgraduate training in exotic animal medicine and surgery in the USA (Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis), Tenerife (Loro Parque) and England (Vets Now Referrals).
  • Training in veterinary clinical pathology at Cedivet (Porto) and NationWide Laboratories (England), applied to exotic animals.

Scientific publications

  • 9 papers
  • 9 posters
  • 1 abstract

Mostly in veterinary transfusion medicine (2017-2024). Full list on Ciência Vitae.

How it works

  1. Book an appointment

    Via WhatsApp, phone or email. All consultations are by appointment.

  2. At a partner clinic

    The consultation takes place at a partner clinic in the North of Portugal. We will tell you which one when you book.

  3. Follow-up

    Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up by a veterinarian dedicated to exotic animals.

Get in touch

Phone and WhatsApp · appointments +351 93 404 32 34
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