Odd Pet Vet – Vets in South Weymouth
Clinic Overview
Odd Pet Vet is an exotic and wildlife-focused veterinary clinic located at 500 Columbian St, South Weymouth, Massachusetts. The clinic offers appointments for exotic pets and also operates wildlife hospital admissions and treatment for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Odd Pet Vet is open Monday through Thursday by appointment and does not advertise in-house emergency services.
Services
- •Veterinary appointments for exotic pets
- •Care for birds, reptiles, and small companion exotic mammals
- •Wildlife hospital admissions and veterinary treatment for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife (wild animals and birds)
- •Beak trims and nail clips (noted in a recent review for an African Grey Congo parrot)
- •Exotic pet boarding
- •Medication administration during boarding
- •Guided tours and self-guided visits (nature center/trails)
- •STEM education programs for schools
- •Wildlife and Exotic Animal Medicine Internship Program
- •Wildlife rehabilitation certification program
- •Birthday parties described as a wildlife hospital experience
Pricing
No published pricing is listed; one recent reviewer described the charge as a very fair price.
People
Greg Mertz (DVM), Jack Banagis (STEM director), Heather Byrnes (donations and fundraising contact), and Dr. Harry Mertz (named in a recent review).
Reviews
Odd Pet Vet has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 431 reviews. Recent comments describe careful, compassionate handling of exotic pets during services like checkups and grooming (beak and nail care), and long-term clients mention knowledgeable staff and positive experiences over many years, including cases where pets were treated successfully.

