Mountain West Veterinary Specialists - Exotics Department – Vets in Layton
Clinic Overview
Mountain West Veterinary Specialists – Exotics Department is an exotics-focused veterinary clinic in Layton, Utah. Reviewers describe care for reptiles and birds, including support for egg-laying issues. Google reviews show a mix of experiences, with several recent comments praising outcomes and communication while a smaller number report dissatisfaction.
Services
- •Veterinary care for exotic pets
- •Reptile care, including red-eared slider turtles
- •Reproductive/egg-laying support for reptiles (including follow-up visits when laying does not progress normally)
- •Amphibian care (mentioned by a reviewer as part of the clinic’s exotics scope)
- •Bird care (a reviewer mentions treatment for a “head hen”)
- •Overnight stay/hospitalization for cases needing continued support
- •Up-front discussion of expected costs and possible next steps (as described by a reviewer)
- •Care planning that considers a pet owner’s budget (as described by a reviewer)
Pricing
No published pricing information is available.
People
Dr. Lofgren is mentioned by name in a recent review.
Reviews
Google rating is 4.2/5 from 76 reviews. Recent written feedback includes strong praise for exotics care, communication about the situation and costs, and positive outcomes (including a turtle with egg-laying complications and a hen that recovered). Critical comments mention lack of trust and concerns about staff knowledge or being unable to answer questions.

