Journal profile · Veterinary Sciences
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
ISSN 1557-5063 · eISSN 1931-6283 · W.B. Saunders Ltd · UNITED STATES · Quarterly · Founded 2006
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine: CAS Zone 4 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.63; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,620; review about 159 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 64 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine is published by W.B. Saunders Ltd and is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia, together about 26.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine (JEPM) provides clinicians with evidence based and methodologically sound cutting-edge information on every medical aspect pertaining exotic and unconventional pets.The JEPM is a unique resource that publishes research on novel diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic techniques in: - Exotic small mammals, particularly rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. - Reptiles, particularly chelonians, snakes and lizards - Birds, particularly psittacines, passeriformes and backyard poultryClinical research that is immediately applicable to the exotic pet practice is given priority over laboratory-based research. The JEPM does not accept submissions on wildlife, production or zoo animals unless they have relevant clinical implications for pet exotic animals.The Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine serves as the official publication of both the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and the European Association of Avian Veterinarians (EAAV).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Veterinary Sciences
Editor-in-chief Nicola Di GirolamoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 13, Germany 4, Australia 3, United Kingdom 2, Hong Kong, China 1 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Veterinary Medicine and SurgeryVeterinary9.2%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.8%
- Veterinary Pharmacology and AnesthesiaVeterinary8.6%
- Veterinary Oncology ResearchMedicine7%
- Turtle Biology and ConservationEnvironmental Science6.6%
- Bird parasitology and diseasesImmunology and Microbiology6.3%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.3%
- Microbial infections and disease researchImmunology and Microbiology4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.63LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27LetPub ·
- h-index
- 40OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 323OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.54OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 8.05%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 23LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,543 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 64 | 9 | 20 |
| 2024 | 62 | 9 | 70 |
| 2023 | 57 | 3 | 70 |
| 2022 | 68 | 6 | 172 |
| 2021 | 90 | 6 | 215 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
159 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports over 36 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 36 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 58 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 159 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,620 / EUR 3,390 / GBP 2,900 / JPY 448,990 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,400 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted9, with length limits
- case reportResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting. The material submitted should not have been previously pub…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- case reportsCase reports are reports meant to communicate symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual (n=1) exotic pet.Length not stated
- correspondenceResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting. The material submitted should not have been previously pub…Length not stated
- original researchResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting. The material submitted should not have been previously pub…Length not stated
- research articleResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting. The material submitted should not have been previously pub…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- research articlesResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting.Length not stated
- review articleResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting. The material submitted should not have been previously pub…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles are pre-approved narrative articles that cover subjects falling within the scope of the journal.Length not stated
- systematic reviewResearch articles report the results of original research, including case series in clinical setting. The material submitted should not have been previously pub…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- W.B. Saunders Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2006
- ISSN
- 1557-5063
- Electronic ISSN
- 1931-6283
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
What CAS zone is Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Veterinary Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.63; CiteScore 1.4, h-index 40.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine?
The publisher reports about 159 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of over 36 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), Germany (4) and Australia (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,620.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .