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The followingis a combination ofthe House Rabbit Society list for Rabbit Veterinarians in Illinois (listed at: http://www.bhrabbitrescue.org/vet.html);the Petbunny listserver member recommendations at: http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/Vet_AZ.html; the Association of Exotic Animal Veterinarians list at http://www.aemv.org; and Rabbits Only research and member recommendations.

The listings are in order of AREA CODE.

(Please post updates including additions, deletions, recommendations and personal experiences in this thread).


Dr. Carmen Bastek (HRS)
Dr. Jay Johnson (HRS)
Dr. Kevin Wright (HRS)
University Animal Hospital
2500 S. Hardy Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 968-9275

Dr. Baumler (PetBunny)
Foothills Animal Hospital
3233 E. Chandler Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85044
(480) 759-9721
Recommended by: Kathy
Comments: Very knowledgeable about rabbits and has been working on them for a long time.
Submitted: 3/99

Todd Driggers, DVM (HRS, PetBunny)
Foothills Mobile Exotics
1530 W. Elliot Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 706-8478
Recommended by: Kathy
Submitted: 7/05

Donald Holmes, DVM (HRS, PetBunny)
Pecan Grove Veterinary Hospital
655 W. Warner Suite #111
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 598-3669
Recommended by: Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue
Comments: Broken bones, Spay/Neuter (mention Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue for discount).
Submitted: 7/05

Bill Langhofer, DVM (AEMV)
Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic
6835 E. Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 945-8484

Dr. Parva DVM (HRS)
Dr. Pamela Ford DVM (HRS)
Arizona Animal Wellness Center
3317 South Higley Rd., Suite 101
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 988-3660

Jill M. Patt, DVM (AEMV)
Alta Mesa Animal Hospital
6704 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: 480-981-1244
Website: http://www.littlecrittersvet.com
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Brad Rosonke (HRS)
Hillside Animal Hospital
11495 N. 136th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-7297

Dr. Richard Panzero (HRS)
River Animal Hospital
5615 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 577-3100

Michael Samuels, DVM (RO, AEMV)
Central Animal Hospital
3113 East First Street, Suite C
Tuscan, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-323-9912
Website: http://www.centralah.com
Email:[email protected]
Recommended by Kricket
See note in member's post...

John Vagnetti, DVM (AEMV)
Valley Animal Hospital
4984 E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-748-0331
Email:[email protected]

Dr. Alicia Ruiz (HRS, PetBunny)
Central Phoenix Animal Hospital
25 West Thomas Road
Phoenix , AZ
(602) 277-5155
Recommended by: Stacey Shirer and Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue
Comments: Spay $109 / neuter $75
Submitted: 7/05

Dr. Shackleford (PetBunny)
North Phoenix Spay & Neuter Clinic
1610 E. Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 787-4240
Recommended by: Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue Comments: Neuter - $41.00 Spay - $51.00. When we had a huge rescue with the Arizona Humane Society he actually spayed 16 females in one day for us. He only does spays and neuters but is very good at it.
Submitted: 7/05

Sheri Sabo, DVM (AEMV)
6666 West Peoria Ave., Suite 122
Glendale, AZ 85302
Phone: 623-979-4646
Email: [email protected]

Peggy Sorensen, DVM (AEMV)
Westbrook Animal Hospital
8996 W. Union Hills Drive #107
Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone: 623-825-9170
Email:[email protected]

Cheryl Huago DVM (RO)
Desert Veterinary Clinic
995 South 5th Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5010
Reccomended by: canela_2004

William E. Kurmes, DVM (PetBunny)
Highland Housecalls (mobile vet clinic)
Flagstaff, AZ
(928) 522-0376
Comments: A mobile veterinary clinic that does house calls. The fact that Dr. Kurmes provides care for rabbits and other small companion animals at their home creates less stress for them. He performs rabbits spays/neuters and other procedures on site. Dr. Kurmes is a good, compassionate vet who really listens to a client's description of symptoms and is willing to consult with other rabbit vets as necessary (he is not an exotic vet). Dr. Kurmes services the entire Flagstaff area, and is not always able to respond at a moment's notice to emergencies; the mobile clinic is not a pet ambulance service.
Submitted: 6/05


 
I (finally)found a wonderful rabbit specialist!!! YAY!! If you are looking in Tucson, Arizona, he owns the Central Animal Hospital at 3113 North Country Club. South of Speedway on Country Club (behind Chuy's). A wonderful, clean facility. AND in addition to all of his credentials, he is a great man. Funny, compassionate and I immediately felt comfortable with him! Here is his experience:

Doctor Michael Samuels graduated from Iowa State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1990. After graduation, Dr. Samuels expanded his education via externships at the Bronx Zoo, a large private exotic medicine practice, and the Animal Medical Center in New York City. He has since practiced in a high-volume veterinary hospital in metropolitan New Jersey, while concurrently providing veterinary services to the Turtle Back Zoo of West Orange, New Jersey and practicing in a busy veterinary emergency service.

Dr. Samuels is a member of multiple veterinary societies including: American Veterinary Medical Association, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Avian Veterinarians, Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, and others. He is also the Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic States Association of Avian Veterinarians and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Tucson Herpetological Society.

Here is his site: http://www.centralah.com/

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Dr. Haugo

Desert Veterinary Clinic

995 South 5th Ave.

Yuma, AZ 85364

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I use VCA Thumb Butte in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Luna is the exotic animal specialist. She is wonderful with the bunnies...and rats :D!


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Vca Thumb Butte Animal Hospital
1441 W Gurley St.
Prescott, AZ

(928) 445-2331





I also reccommend Chino Valley Animal Hospital for spays and neuters. They charge $85 for a neuter and $99 for a spay :).

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Chino Valley Animal Hospital
3601 N US Highway 89
Chino Valley, AZ 86323

(928) 636-4382
 
For affordable spay/neuters in Tucson, AZ, Animal Birth Control East, Dr. Day, is fantastic. Nice clean clinic, $55/neuter, $105/spay (I think)performed byDr. Day. Shehas s/n many, many rabbits and said she can count on one hand the number she's lost. My male was neutered there and came home without even a minor hitch. The staff loved him and several were bunny owners themselves. Too bad they don't do regular vet care but prices for spays/neuters in Tucson can't be beat. Will be back with my female soon for her spay and feel very comfortable leaving her there.




 
Dr Kevin Wright and Dr Jay Johson are no longer at Univeristy Vet Hosp. They have moved and opened their own practice.



Dr Kevin Wright

Dr Jay Johnson

Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital

744 N. Center Street

Mesa, AZ 85201

480-275-7017

www.azeah.com
 
Kevin Wright has opened his own mobile practice and will come to your home or meet him at the clinic. He has a new website

[url]Http://webph.com [/url]

or at 480)495-3420.

He is a very good expert at rabbits and did a emergency surgery on my rabbit Chanel. He is available after normal business hours as well.

I have seen some of the vets listed above, but Mr Wright treated my bunny with the utmost respect and care.
 
I've not seen Dr. Wright. It's always good to have a recommended back up.:wink

I've used the following vet. He was recommended by Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue. They've used him for years. (and I now see that Dr. Wright is also on their list of recommended vets.)
[align=center]Donald Holmes DVM
Pecan Grove Veterinary Hospital
655 W. Warner Suite #111
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480)598-3669[/align] [align=center]2[sup]nd[/sup] office is [/align] [align=center]North Kenilworth Veterinary Care[/align] [align=center]342 W. McDowell Rd[/align] [align=center]Phoenix, AZ 85003[/align] [align=center]602-374-3091[/align]
 
I am very sad to say that Dr. Kevin Wright of Wright Bird and Exotic Pet House Calls, and the Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital before that, passed away on September 26, 2013. He was an excellent and very kind vet for our bunnies. I'm sure he will be hard to replace.

The exact cause of his death is not yet known. He went into the hospital with some pains, slipped into a coma, and passed away within just a few days.
 
If you are looking for low-cost spay and neuter for rabbits the best I've found is at Santa Cruz Vet Clinic on 12th ave. It's pretty far on the south side but for $75 it's the best in town! I've had a few bunnies fixed there and they were knowledgeable, helpful, and very caring. The doctor is the same one that used to perform S/N at the humane society for $75 so he is just continuing this service (the humane society no longer offers S/N to privately owned rabbits). They do not do general rabbit vet care, just S/N.

Santa Cruz Vet Clinic
5408 S. 12th Ave
Tucson AZ 85706
 
Ahh all these are so far from me but I guess thats what I get for living in San Tan Valley. Thanks for they great list guys! The campus for compassion ASPCA does rabbit s/n still, I got a quote from them a month ago I just forgot the price. I do know they don't do s/n on those mobile clinics. (which sucks because they are here almost all the time!)
 
Ahh all these are so far from me but I guess thats what I get for living in San Tan Valley. Thanks for they great list guys! The campus for compassion ASPCA does rabbit s/n still, I got a quote from them a month ago I just forgot the price. I do know they don't do s/n on those mobile clinics. (which sucks because they are here almost all the time!)

I really liked Dr. Holmes knowledge. I'm way west of Phoenix so probably would have the same drive distance to him as you! He would be the one to go to if an emergency popped up with one of your bunnies. Thankfully its been very rare that I've had to go.
 
I really liked Dr. Holmes knowledge. I'm way west of Phoenix so probably would have the same drive distance to him as you! He would be the one to go to if an emergency popped up with one of your bunnies. Thankfully its been very rare that I've had to go.

Thank you for the recommendation, I will definitely keep his information in case a problem popped up! I've never had to go to a vet before (I guess that is a good thing(although it would be nice to have a yearly check up for my girls)!) So if there is an emergency do you have to pay them to get your pet looked at or do they bill you?
 

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