Local Rabbit Vets

Disclaimer: This is a list of the veterinarians we are aware of who have demonstrated knowledge in rabbit health issues. We cannot guarantee your satisfaction with any vet. Please call vets and talk to the doctor and/or staff before making your initial appointment. If you need advice on what questions to ask, the House Rabbit Society has an excellent FAQ on How to Find a Good Rabbit Vet.

If your bunny is not feeling well:  Please contact your veterinarian about the symptoms immediately and/or seek care at an emergency veterinary clinic. Rabbit Advocates is not able to provide veterinary advice or financial assistance to the public. Rabbit Advocates has a list of rabbit-savvy vets in our area, and information in the “Resources” section of our website, including topics such as GI Stasis. The House Rabbit Society, MediRabbit, Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, and the Government of Scotland have some of our favorite online resources for information on pet rabbit health issues. MediRabbit has an excellent overview presentation on common rabbit health issues. When searching for information about rabbits online, always consider the source of the information and whether the source aligns with the philosophy of care of The House Rabbit Society and Rabbit Advocates.

Updates: If you would like to suggest an update for a vet on this list or recommend a new rabbit-savvy vet, please send a message to our Rabbit Advocates Medical Fund Committee at MFC@rabbitadvocates.org.

Post-operation pain medications: Rabbit Advocates strongly recommends pain medications such as Metacam / Meloxicam / Meloxidyl for post-surgical care. If your vet does not automatically prescribe a pain medication after a surgical procedure, including spays and neuters, you can request that pain medication be sent home with the rabbit. Relief from pain and inflammation plays an essential part in your rabbit’s recovery. Both Rabbit Advocates and the House Rabbit Society do not believe that pain medicine injected at the time of surgery will be sufficient for pain relief during the entire recovery period. Rabbits who are in pain are more likely to suffer complications such as GI stasis, and rabbits in pain are more likely to over-groom their surgical site which increases the risk of infection and injury.

Vets offering vaccination against RHDV: Here is a list of vets offering the Medgene vaccine in the US. Please follow Rabbit Advocates on social media, sign up to receive our newsletter, and check our Events Calendar for upcoming RHDV2 vaccine events.