Exotics Department Staff

Heidi L. Hoefer graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. She completed a one year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in 1988 and went on to complete a two-year residency program in avian and exotic pet medicine. Dr. Hoefer was a staff veterinarian in the department of Avian and Exotic Pets at the Animal Medical Center for eight years before joining the Long Island Veterinary Specialists and West Hills Animal Hospital where she is available for consultations. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Avian Practice and has served as Avian Residency Chairperson (1993-1996) and on the Credentialing Committee of the ABVP (1995-1998).

Dr. Hoefer has been a veterinary consultant for Veterinary Research Associates and Antech Diagnostic Laboratory for several years. She has lectured extensively on avian and exotic animal topics both nationally and internationally and has authored many scientific articles and chapters for veterinary textbooks. Dr. Hoefer's practice has been limited exclusively to small exotic pets since 1988.