We love Tracy Aviary!

What many may or may not know about Dr. Folland is his involvement with Tracy Aviary. For over 20 years, he takes the weekly drive into Salt Lake City to treat numerous birds in the area south of Liberty Park. We have a special place in our hearts for the Aviary and its many programs, events, shows, education and conservation efforts.

Most of the birds at Tracy Aviary sustained injuries in the wild and now after being rehabilitated, play a huge role in educating people about conservation and protecting wildlife and habitats. Some of the resident birds include bald and golden eagles, tropical birds, owls and the infamous Andean Condor, Andy.

Throughout the years, our clinic has seen and helped the birds of the Aviary, whether it's the angry hornbill, the sweet owl or the magnificent eagles. We support the efforts of the Aviary and its programs. Nature in the City is one of the many wonderful programs that helps children and people of the community get outside and explore nature in their backyards.

There are many opportunities to get involved with Tracy Aviary. They always take donations, including the option to adopt a bird (not to take home) and provide it with food, toys and other necessities. There are also many volunteer opportunities for all ages and groups.

If you haven't experienced the Aviary, we highly recommend you take advantage of what it has to offer. You aren't simply watching birds, but learning about how you can help endangered species in the wild. We have the responsibility to protect nature and its beauty.

Thank you, Tracy Aviary!

Parrish Creek Veterinary Clinic is the Place to Bring Your Pet

What do you expect to find when you and your pet walk through the doors of Parrish Creek Veterinary Clinic? First, you’ll notice a clean smell throughout the lobby—not the scent of a thousand hounds rolling around in dirt. Then you’ll notice Bob the snake, a green tree python in his habitat (cage), sleeping. And trust me, every time you’ll see Bob, he is asleep—not dead. You may hear some squawking and mumbling from a cage in the corner of the lobby. That is Buckwheat, our Double Yellow-headed Amazon. She is our pride and joy!

Here is Bob, sleeping

Upon entering the clinic lobby, you’ll always be greeted with a smile by one of our awesome receptionists. Courtney is our lead receptionist and has been with our clinic for over four years. She is also a certified dog trainer, so if you have a new puppy, she is your lady.

If your pet happens to need care in our treatment area, feel free to come back with our doctors and technicians. We have an open-door policy, so if you’re ever concerned about your loved one while they are receiving treatment, you have the option to be there with them. Our doctors and staff are highly skilled and sympathetic.

About our doctors:

Dr. Folland is the founder and medical director of Parrish Creek Veterinary Clinic. He is Avian Board Certified, with a passion for exotic animals. In the past he has worked for Hogle Zoo, and currently cares for the birds at Tracy Aviary. He has saved countless eagles that have been rescued, and even helped save a family of beavers that had been affected by an oil spill.

Dr. Echols is another one of our veterinarians at PCVC and Avian Board Certified as well. We are very lucky to have two of the very few Avian Certified vets in the U.S. In addition to working at PCVC, Dr. Echols performs research and lectures at various veterinary conferences throughout the world. He’s spent time in the Amazon rain forest (like Tarzan), studying various species of animals and living in a tree house.

The newest addition to our team is Dr. Stearns. She recently graduated from Cornell and moved all the way out to Utah to train under Dr. Folland and Dr. Echols. Everyone at PCVC are excited to have her as one of our veterinarians.

Dr. Love works for us part-time and is also a Cornell alumna. She has a “LOVE” for animals and brings positive energy to our clinic.

Welcome to Parrish Creek Veterinary Clinic!

This is Buckwheat, our cute Double Yellow-headed Amazon

*Stay tuned for our next blog when we introduce our fantastic technicians*