An exotic animal veterinarian is a veterinarian who has a special interest in the medical treatment of exotic animals. These veterinarians may obtain additional training and certification in areas related to exotic animal medicine.
Exotic animals are often defined as any species of animal that is not considered to be a common pet (companion animal) or domesticated livestock species.
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