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Vets that see chickens in Florida
We haven't found a public state or extension list of poultry vets for Florida yet, so there are no listings here. That's what we'd like to fix.
Know a Florida vet who sees chickens? Suggest them What to do if no vet near you treats chickens
Other help in Florida
State veterinarian's office
Florida Department of Agriculture · Division of Animal Industry. Office phone: (850) 410-0900. From the USAHA State Animal Health Officials directory (6/26/2025). Report possible bird flu here or to USDA at 1-866-536-7593.
Veterinary college(s)
- University of Florida, Gainesville. College main line: 352-392-4202. www.vetmed.ufl.edu
- Lincoln Memorial University – Orange Park (provisional), Orange Park. College main line: 423-869-7050. www.lmunet.edu/orange-park-college-of-veterinary-medicine/
Phone numbers are the college main lines from the AVMA accredited colleges list. Ask for the teaching hospital's avian/exotic or food-animal service, and ask whether they see backyard chickens.
Diagnostic lab(s) (USDA NAHLN)
| Lab | Address | Phone | Avian flu (IAV-A)? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory | Florida Department of Ag and Consumer Servcices, 2700 N. John Young Parkway, Florida, Kissimmee, Florida 34741-1266 | 321-697-1400 | yes |
Call first. Not every lab takes backyard submissions. See necropsy how-to.
Telehealth
See poultry telehealth options (TelaVets, The Poultry Doc). No affiliation.