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Bruce S Levine DVM,
Bird & Exotic Clinic of Orange County
San Clemente Veterinary Hospital
1833 S El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-5777
 
If this doesn't belong here, feel free to delete and I'll make a thread.

If anyone on this site can give me some feedback on Dr. Linda Zucca @ All About Pets in Citrus Heights I would appreciate it. She's also listed as a herp vet on another forum and it makes me weary that she'd see all types of animals. After what we went through at All Creatures Care Cottage (18th post) I'd like to know what we're getting into before we need a vet.
 
okiron wrote:
If this doesn't belong here, feel free to delete and I'll make a thread.

If anyone on this site can give me some feedback on Dr. Linda Zucca @ All About Pets in Citrus Heights I would appreciate it. She's also listed as a herp vet on another forum and it makes me weary that she'd see all types of animals. After what we went through at All Creatures Care Cottage (18th post) I'd like to know what we're getting into before we need a vet.
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It's not a vet I've ever heard of or anything, but it's fairly usual to end up with an "exotics" vet. The vets where I work would see just about anything - from cats and dogs to african crowned cranes to iguanas to macaws to rabbits to monkeys.

You might call and see how often they see rabbits to get a better feel (my vet certainly gets more rabbits in than cranes).
 
missyscove wrote
It's not a vet I've ever heard of or anything, but it's fairly usual to end up with an "exotics" vet. The vets where I work would see just about anything - from cats and dogs to african crowned cranes to iguanas to macaws to rabbits to monkeys.

You might call and see how often they see rabbits to get a better feel (my vet certainly gets more rabbits in than cranes).
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Lol well if it's a usual thing then I'm going to start self diagnosing a lot more! :p Out of the 3 vets I've taken "exotic" animals to, only 1 saw everything under the sun and barely knew anything about any of them. The other 2 stuck to small mammals and actually knew what they were doing. I prefer my vet knowing more than I do when an issue arises.
 
I have been going to Acorn Vet Clinic in Davis, CA since I found Dr. Codino on the HRH website.

Both Dr. Kris Codino and Dr. Joy Jackman are wonderful and caring doctors there! I love that place!

(www.acornvetclinic.com)

I have gone to the UC Davis Vet Medical Teaching Hospital (in Davis, CA) to have Sammy neutered and Daisy spayed. Dealing with the front desk is a hassle, but Dr. Kristin Sinclair is absolutely wonderful. She performed both surgeries for my babies, and was great with following up and answering all questions I have. If it wasn't for her, I would have never gone back there after dealing with the front desk!

(http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/)
 
Dr. Richard Turner (DVM)
Arbor Pet Clinic
819 N Sacramento St
Lodi, CA 95240-1252
(209) 334-4257

I'm originally from the bay area but I'm going to school in Stockton so didn't really know any local vets. This guy was recommended to me by a friend who brings her rat to him. He's in Lodi, which is significantly closer than Sacramento. He is an exotic animal vet but also sees dogs and cats. Although he is a bit gruff with people and seems like he's in a hurry (which he is because his place is always packed!) he knows his stuff and is very gentle with the animals. The premise is clean and well maintained and his staff is helpful and very prompt in answering the phone and returning calls. His clinic was quite a find, especially for the Stockton/Lodi area.

Also, this guy truly is an exotic specialist. He has even doctored animals at the Micke Grove zoo in Lodi.
 
All of the vets at Long Beach Animal Hospital are very rabbit-savvy. In addition to Drs. Ridgeway and Palazzo, my kids have seen Dr. Michele Baccaro and Dr. Claudine Seto, both excellent rabbit vets.



Also, when I lived in the San Fernando Valley I used to take my kids to Dr. Linda Knox at Chatsworth Animal Hospital. I don't know if she's still there, but she was superb.



Cheers, Diva

new on this forum:sickbunny:
 
Have an update. Dr. Sari Kanfer is no longer at Dr. Domotor's. 4/2010 she opened her own practice in Pasadena.

Exotic Animal Care Center 2121 E. Foothill Blvd Pasadena CA 91107

626-405-1777. :biggrin:
 
Ok can anyone from the Sacramento area recommend a good vet in the area?

I've been to Mather Pet Hospital and to be honest I don't have very good feelings about the place.
 
BunnyLove06 wrote:
I have been going to Acorn Vet Clinic in Davis, CA since I found Dr. Codino on the HRH website.

Both Dr. Kris Codino and Dr. Joy Jackman are wonderful and caring doctors there! I love that place!

(http://www.acornvetclinic.com)

I have gone to the UC Davis Vet Medical Teaching Hospital (in Davis, CA) to have Sammy neutered and Daisy spayed. Dealing with the front desk is a hassle, but Dr. Kristin Sinclair is absolutely wonderful. She performed both surgeries for my babies, and was great with following up and answering all questions I have. If it wasn't for her, I would have never gone back there after dealing with the front desk!

(http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/)
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Unfortunately Dr.Sinclair no longer works there..I was told she went back to Michigan. Another great vet there is Dr. Olivia Petritz. And I agree with you, the front desk people are horrible, and the fees are outrageous. IMHO they are outstanding for emergencies but not as a primary vet.
 
Ok thought I would add my thoughts on two Sacramento area vets.

First Mather Pet Hospital, will never take my rabbit there again. Does not seem to see rabbits often, nor really care. Neuter prices are decent. Prices there were cheap. This is the one I am talking about:
Dr. Charlotte Tomich (not sure if it was her that I met with)
Rancho Cordova Animal Medical Center
3342 Mather Field Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 362-1863


Second I went to was Bird and Pet Clinic in Roseville and I saw Dr. Stewart, their bunny expert.She wasable to save Harvey's ear and she clearly adores bunnys! I will now only take him there. Prices are tad more expensive, but totally worth it.

Also, the Sacramento SPCA has a good low cost spray and neuter clinic, which does rabbit neuters for $35 (not sure about spays, but it should be much more). I had Harvey done there and he came out good. They don't provide pain meds tho. You either have to call back if the rabbit is in pain and they will give you some or talk to your regular vet. They do follow ups if needed. I don't know those prices, since Harvey didn't need a follow up.
 
MagPie wrote:
Ok thought I would add my thoughts on two Sacramento area vets.

First Mather Pet Hospital, will never take my rabbit there again. Does not seem to see rabbits often, nor really care. Neuter prices are decent. Prices there were cheap. This is the one I am talking about:
Dr. Charlotte Tomich (not sure if it was her that I met with)
Rancho Cordova Animal Medical Center
3342 Mather Field Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 362-1863


Second I went to was Bird and Pet Clinic in Roseville and I saw Dr. Stewart, their bunny expert.She wasable to save Harvey's ear and she clearly adores bunnys! I will now only take him there. Prices are tad more expensive, but totally worth it.

Also, the Sacramento SPCA has a good low cost spray and neuter clinic, which does rabbit neuters for $35 (not sure about spays, but it should be much more). I had Harvey done there and he came out good. They don't provide pain meds tho. You either have to call back if the rabbit is in pain and they will give you some or talk to your regular vet. They do follow ups if needed. I don't know those prices, since Harvey didn't need a follow up.
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I found some low cost spay Neuter info for you. The sacramento Spca Spays rabbits for $65 and Neuters for $35. If you are a resident of roseville or placer county there is a website: http://www.placerspca.org/snap.htmwhere you can get info for low cost spay/neuter vouchers. The bird and pet clinic participates with that voucher program. Also the pacific vetrinaryclinic in stockton does rabbit spay and neuters but they are a little on the pricey side. They charge $125 for spays, and $100 for neuters...but a bad thing is that they don't give you any pain meds for the rabbit because he is not a rabbit vet and he beieves a rabbit will heal on its own.
 
I'm looking for a vet in Sacramento. I would go to Davis but my mom always gets lost there so I avoid it as much as possible for her sake. (Live in Sac county. Mom hates downtown too) I've been searching for a vet for about a month to prepare for my first bunny who I should get within the next 2 weeks. All help is welcome. :)
 
I recently moved to Pomona to attend Western U's vet school. Timmy is in a bout of stasis so I called around this morning to several vets (including the one that is supposed to give me free exams on campus) and ended up at Chaparral Pet Hospital with Dr. McDowell as none of the other hospitals had rabbit vets in that day. She was really thorough and explained things to me without dumbing them down too much. She assured me that I had done everything right so far (simethicone, aspirin and critical care) and prescribed the same treatment for him that I would have given myself (it's tough being a vet student because I can do all the research but don't have the license or the drugs to actually treat). While I was waiting she even brought out her dentistry textbook for me to look through.
She's already on the list but I wanted to second the recommendation.

Dr. Ann McDowell (HRS)
Chaparral Pet Hospital
195 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite A
Claremont , CA 91711
909-625-1561 (Emergency 909-621-3164)
 
Jeffrey Jenkins in San Diego is one of the best in the industry treating rabbits.

http://www.drexotic.com/

I have had vets confer with him for specialist treatment as well as taken my own rabbits to him. If you have a hopeless case he is your man to fix it.

2317 Hotel Circle South Suite C
San Diego,California 92108-3310
Telephone: (619) 260-1412
 
Dr. Dana Tashjian VMD
All Creatures Hospital, Inc.
3665 Via De La Valle
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-7992
Dr. Tashjian is a superb Veterinarian that specializes in dogs, cats, and most improtantly pocket pets and exotics. She cares about your pet, and has helped treat many of my friends and families pets in the past. I would highly recommend bringing in your bunny to her for anything from Spaying/Neutering, annual exams, and for treating illness'. 5 out of 5 star rating in my books.
 
Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins with Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital moved to 1276 Morena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110

Dr. Stout was my vet at this hospital and she is FANTASTIC!
 
Abby Pet Hospital
4508 E Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA
559-442-1127

Rabbit spay/neuter
(Very Affordable)
 
Wow! You guys are wonderful! My vet (s) are both on the longest list - that being Birt and pet Clinic and Loomis Basin. I am in Roseville, CA. I read one link and it gave me hope ... I thought there was no treatment for a parasite infection (based on a different link I read). I think that must be what he has as it cannot be arthritis since he is having involuntary muscle movements - so I printed the information you all provided and will be taking it with me. Thank you all for your warm responses...I don't know anyone who has bunnies like I do so to connect here makes me not feel alone. I'll be praying that I'll be giving you all a wonderful update when I we get back! :)
 
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