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The followingis a combination ofthe House Rabbit Society lists for Rabbit Veterinarians in California:The Petbunny listserver member recommendations at: http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/Vet_CA.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. Klingborg and Dr. Lee (PetBunny)
Merced Veterinary Clinic
3200 G Street
Merced, CA
(209) 383-0555
Recommended by: Verna Branco
Comments: For more serious problems, Dr. Klingborg is very good, younger and more familiar with bunny diseases. Dr. Lee does most of the dental work. He trims my Jet's teeth every three months and is wonderful with her. Dr. Lee also has bunnies of his own so understands how fragile they are.
Submitted: 3/01

Dr. Barry Baum (PetBunny)
Center Sinai Animal Hospital
10737 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-3770
Recommended by: Marcy Ellenbogen
Comments:...on Venice just west (1 1/2 blocks) of Overland. He is a great rabbit vet and I have been going to him for years. They are open 7 days a week and until 8pm during the week.
Submitted: 12/01

Dr. Maria Castiglione (HRS)
Pacific Veterinary Center
23629 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance , CA 90505-5603
310-265-9511

Dr. Cassie Jones
(HRS)
Point Vicente Animal Hospital
31234 Palos Verdes Drive West
Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275-5361
310-265-9511

Frank Lavac, Jr., DVM (HRS, PetBunny)
821 Dickson Street
Marina Del Ray, CA 90292
Phone: 310-828-45873
Email: [email protected]

Ann Murata (HRS, AEMV)
Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care, Inc.
3511 Pacific Coast Highway #A
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 310-325-3000

Dr. Walter Rosskopf, Dr. Richard Woerpel (HRS)
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
4871 W Rosecrans Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-0693

Dr. Schwartz (PetBunny)
Dr. Karen Shane (PetBunny)
Overland Veterinary Clinic
3615 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034-6309
(310) 559-2424
Recommended by: Lydia G. Boland
Comments: Dr. Schwartz is very experienced with rabbits. He is also kind and compassionate. Dr. Schwartz is at Overland Monday-Thursday and Dr. Shane is there Friday-Monday. Dr. Shane is really good with bunnies and became a vet because of her love for bunnies.
Submitted: 12/04

Dr. Anderson (HRS, PetBunny)
Calaveras Vet Hospital
140 W. Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-7200
Recommended by: Dianne W. ...has [treated] her rescue bunnies for years. He is very conservative, honest and caring.
Submitted: 11/01

Dr. Cameron (HRS)
Dr McClenahan (HRS)
Cameron Veterinary Hospital
1285 South Mary Ave.
Sunnyvale, Ca
(408)733-7501

Dr. Govers (HRS)
Dr. Krick (HRS)
Dr. Klopfer (HRS)
West Valley Pet Clinic
1360 De Anza Blvd
San Jose
(408) 996-1155

David Imboden, DVM
(PetBunny)
Cathy Levy, DVM (PetBunny)
Mount Hermon Veterinary Clinic
266 Mount Hermon Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(408) 438-0803
Recommended by: Linda Jovich
Comments: some have found this clinic pricey
Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Amy Lee
(HRS)
Evergreen Veterinary Clinic
1611 East Capital Expressway
San Jose
(408) 238-0690

Dr. Lawrence, Dr. Littlehale, and Dr. Johnson (HRS)
Santa Clara Pet Hospital
830 Keily Blvd.
Santa Clara
(408) 296-5857

Dr. Dean Beyerinck (PetBunny)
Dr. Kelly Jensen (PetBunny)
Dr. Jeff Bryan (PetBunny)
Irving Street Veterinary Hospital
1434 Irving Street
San Francisco
(415) 664-0191
Comments: Dr. Bryan is the vet I go to for all of the rabbits that live in my house. Irving Street can be on the expensive side, but I find their expertise is well worth it.
Submitted: 3/4

Central Marin Cat & Exotic Hospital (HRS)
Office Phone: (415) 479-CATS
or (415)479-2287
WebSite: http://home.earthlink.net/~cmcats/

Dr. Jill Chase (PetBunny)
Ocean Beach Veterinary Clinic
4018 Moraga Street
San Francisco
(415) 664-9801
Submitted: 3/96

Dr. Kris Codino (HRS, PetBunny)
Ross Valley Veterinary Hospital
190 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-7372
Monday, 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Recommended by: Lydia Boland
Recommended by: Kathy Anderson
Recommended by: Deborah Beal
Comments by Lydia: She is absolutely wonderful with bunnies as well as all animals. She's a great and VERY compassionate vet if anyone is in the need of a rabbit knowledgeable vet and lives near by.
Submitted: 12/04

Dr. Duskin (HRS)
Dr. Klnxdal (HRS)
Bay Area Bird Hospital
2145 Tavavel
San Francisco
(415)566-4359

Family Animal Hospital (HRS)
943 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Kentfield, CA 94904
(415) 457-3724

Dr. Graff (PetBunny)
Dr. Fischelman (PetBunny)
All Animals Emergency Hospital
1333 Ninth Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 566-0530
(415) 566-0531
Recommended by: Susan
Submitted: 2/03

Dr. Alex Herman (HRS)
Dr. Lynn (HRS)
All Pets Hospital
269 South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-861-5725

Pet Emergency Specialty Center of Marin (PetBunny)
901 E. Francisco Blvd.
San Rafael (Marin County), CA
(415) 456-7372
Recommended by: Lydia Boland
Comments: An excellent emergency hospital here in San Rafael. They see rabbits. I wouldn't say that everyone there is an expert but they certainly won't do anything that will kill your rabbit. I've brought one of my rabbits there twice and they are great.
Submitted: 1/00

Dr. Powers (HRS)
Dr. Prupiper (HRS)
East Petaluma Veterinary Hospital
Petaluma, CA
707-765-9098; 415-893-1554 (house calls)
Office hours: Monday and Friday; Housecalls: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Debra Scheenstra, DVM (HRS, PetBunny)
Novato, CA
(House Calls) 415-893-1554

Dr. William Gallant
Airport Pet Clinic
2995 Alhambra Dr.
Cameron Park, CA 95682
(503) 677-7387

Dr. Wendy Beers
(HRS)
Dental Specialist
VCA Albany Vet Hospital
1550 Solano Ave.
Albany, CA
(510)526-2053

Victoria Bruno, DVM (PetBunny)
Central Vet Hospital
Central Blvd.
Fremont, CA
(510) 797-PETS
Recommended by: Tyger
Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Dalmasso (HRS)
Alameda Pet Hospital
2275 Buena Vista
Alameda
(510) 523-1626

Dr. Bebia Friedman (HRS)
Dr. Patricia Smith (HRS)
(Eye Specialists)
Animal Eye Care
1612 Washington Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
(510)623-0444

Rene Gandolfi, DVM, ABVP (HRS, AEMV)
Castro Valley Companion Animal Hospital
2509 Lessley Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: 510-582-6311
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Stephen Gardner (HRS)
VCA Albany Animal Hospital
1550 Solano Ave.
Albany
(510) 526-2053

Dr. Dennis Hacker (HRS)
Animal Eye Specialist
10324 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito CA 94530
(510)559-1755

Dr. Harvey (HRS)
Dr. Bynum (HRS)
Dr. Kim (HRS)
VCA Bay Area Pet Hospital
4501 Shattuck Avenue
Oakland
(510) 654-8375
Note: VCA treats rabbits from HRS National Shelter.

Mission San Jose Pet Hospital (PetBunny)
1844 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 651-0100
Note from Cindy: Dr. Demi Tanner, who was originally recommended, is no longer at the clinic. They have a new vet, Dr. Connally, who sees rabbits, but we have no info on this new vet.
Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Carl Singer (HRS, PetBunny)
Noble Veterinary Clinic
36 Barnes Ct.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 537-3292
Recommended by: Rich Sievers
Comments: Call for Dr. Singer's schedule. Dr. Singer used to be at VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital in Oakland, before purchasing his own practice. From I-880, exit Jackson Street - East, Turn left on Soto, Turn left on Barnes Ct (first street), Clinic is just before Hayward Animal Shelter.
Submitted: 7/05

Dr. Chris Stone-Payne (HRS, PetBunny)
Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic
55 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA
(510) 797-2323
Recommended by: Chris Swanson
Comments: She has a pet rabbit of her own and is very knowledgable...(w)hen we were discussing Pasturella as a possible diagnosis for Dandylion (turned out not to be, by the culture) she brought out books discussing treatments forbunny illnesses and discussed what treatments might be required.
Submitted: 9/97

Dr. Taylor (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Williams (HRS)
Creature Comfort Veterinary Hospital
2501 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
(510)530-1373
Recommended by: Susan
Comments: Dr. Taylor uses a wide variety of veterinary modalities in her care of rabbits: allopathic, homeopathic, Western herbs, flower essences, and Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture. Chiropractic is available through her hospital. She is wonderful with my rabbits, willing to discuss questions and options, and very easy to work with. I recommend her wholeheartedly.
Submitted: ¾

Dr. Codino
(HRS)
Dr. Nixon (HRS)
Dr. Borgess (HRS)
Dr. Jackman (HRS)
Acorn Veterinary
1340 E. Covell Blvd ste 101
Davis
(530)753-7580

Barry Dohner, DVM (HRS, AEMV)
Animal Medical Clinic - North
3449 Highway 32
Chico, CA 95973
Phone: 530-343-1234
Website: http://www.animalmedicalclinic.net
Email: [email protected]

Michelle Hawkins VMD Dipl. ABVP (Avian Practice) Assistant Professor (HRS),
School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
530.752.1393 (ph)
530.752.7044 (fx)

Dr. Nicki Kominek
(HRS)
Bowman Veternarian Hospital
100 Old Airport Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-6306

Dr. Bruce Lund DVM (PetBunny)
Best Friends Animal Clinic
13895 Colfax Highway
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2817
Recommended by: Lisa
Comments: I brought my bunny in to be neutered. They gave him a complete physical and answered all of my questions until I felt comfortable about the surgery and the office. My bunnies surgery was on a Friday and the vets office phoned over the weekend to see how he was doing and they sent via mail a welcome/get well card to my home. Very kind, caring and compassionate staff in the entire office. He provides care for all exotic pets.
Submitted: 2/06

Dr. Heidi Casale (HRS)
Dr. Andrea Glasser (HRS)
VCA Rossmoor El Dorado Animal Hospital
10832 Los Alamitos Blvd.
Los Alamistos, Ca 90720-2333
562-598-8621

Dr. William Ridgeway (HRS)
Dr. Carl Palazzolo (HRS)
Long Beach Animal Hospital
3816 E Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 434-9966

Dr. Rosanne Brown (PetBunny)
Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital
2988 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-6767
Recommended by: Cindy Fisher
Submitted: 11/05

Cabrillo Veterinary Hospital (HRS)
(619) 225-9684
4138 Voltaire St., 1/2 block east of Catalina, Ocean Beach

Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Todd Cecil (PetBunny)
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA
(619) 260-1412
Recommended by: Cindy Fisher
Submitted: 2/06

Dr. Ixchel Mosley (RO)
Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic
2260 Otay Lakes Road Suite 113
Chula Vista 91915
(619) 482-9100
Recommended by: SunnieBunnie Rabbitry
Very friendly and personable.Very knowledgeable in many area's of Rabbits. Ihighly recommend her. (Sheraises goats herself, so understands the concern and need for knowledgeable vets with "Exotic" pets)
Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital (HRS)
(619) 660-6767
2988 Jamacha Rd, (off Hwy. 94), El Cajon

Dr. Bronwyn Dawson
(HRS, RO)
Vanderhoof Veterinary Hospital
2234 Lake Avenue, Suite 101
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5901
Recommended by: maherwoman

Sari Kanfer, DVM (HRS, AEMV)
Dr. Domotor's Animal House
135 West Foothill Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: 626-303-7881
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Lori Pickell (HRS)
Dr. Valerie Tesauro (HRS)
TLC Pet Medical Center
1412 Huntington Dr.
So. Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-8555

Dr. Ava Ackerman (HRS)
Belmont Pet Hospital
539 Harbor Blvd.
Belmont, CA
650-593-3161

Bridget Ferguson, DVM, ABVP
(AEMV)
Holly Street Pet Hospital
501 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650-631-7400
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Camille Fischer (HRS)
Holly St. Vet Hospital
501 Laurel St.
San Carlos, CA
650-631-7400

Dr. Griffin (HRS)
Spruce Pet Hospital
135 S. Spruce Avenue
South San Francisco
650-873-6880

Dr. Jane Johnson (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Nancy O'Day (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Jennifer Koga
(HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Nakamura (HRS, PetBunny)
Adobe Animal Hospital
396 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 948-9661
Recommended by: Carol Ranalli
Recommended by: Margie
Comments from Carol: A vet is on duty at Adobe 24 hours, 365 days a year. So if you have problems, questions in the middle of the night, they're available, unless they're dealing with an emergency. Primary vet: Dr. Johnson, another primary vet: Dr. O'Day
Comments from Margie (an HRS educator): Dr. Koga sees a ton of shelter bunnies, spays them as well, has cared for copious rescue bunnies (very intelligent, compassionate, realistic, diligent). Both Dr. Koga and Dr. O'Day seem to see the most bunnies. Dr. Koga has even performed bladder-stone surgery on my bunny at midnight as she is the swing-shift vet. Dr. O'Day is another excellent surgeon and bunny-savvy vet; both keep up on all HRS info... I have heard Dr. Johnson is good as is Dr. Nakamura.
Submitted: 11/01

Dr. Maria dePunzio (HRS)
VCA Bayshore Animal Hospital
233 North Amphlette Blvd.
San Mateo, CA
650-342-7022

Dr. Salinger (HRS)
White-Ivie Small Animal Hospital
1111 El Camino Real
San Bruno
650-583-5039

Dr. Carol Szymanski
(HRS, PetBunny)
Animal Eye Doctor
884 Portola Road (Same as Sand Hill Road West)
Portola Valley, CA
(650) 851-3244
Recommended by: Margie (an HRS educator)
Comments: I've seen this lady for years with bunnies for eye problems (runny one eye, conjunctivitis, blocked tear ducts). She knows her stuff and is very reasonable.
Submitted: 11/01

Dr. Kenton Taylor (HRS, PetBunny)
Miramonte Veterinary Hospital
1766 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 962-8338
Recommended by: Susan
Submitted: 2/03

Dr. Voss (HRS)
Dr. Blount (HRS)
Mid Peninsula Animal Hospital
1125 Merrill Street
Menlo Park
650/325-5671

Dr. Anne Walker (PetBunny)
Dr. Camille Fischer (PetBunny)
Holly Street Pet Hospital
501 Laurel St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 631-7400
Recommended by: [email protected]
Comments: [Dr. Walker] is quite good
Submitted: 7/02

Dr. Chapmond
(HRS)
Yokayo veterinarian Clinic
2300 North State St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
707/462-8625

Dr. Dale Olm (PetBunny)
Dr. Shelby Riddle (PetBunny)
Southampton Pet Hospital
852 Southampton Road
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1135
Recommended by: Laura Hopeman
Comments: husband & wife who run their own practice...graduates of Cornell University... experienced bunny vets... trained under Dr. Carolynn Harvey ... Dr. Olm is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist and is acquiring additional training in homeopathic treatments... The exams are never rushed, and they are very open to questions and discussions about diagnostics and treatment.
Submitted: 1/00

Karlton Pfann, DVM (AEMV)
Brandner Veterinary Hospital
347 Lakeville Street
Petaluna, CA 94952
Phone: 707-762-3549
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Dave Rupiper (PetBunny)
East Petaluma Animal Hospital
1420-B South McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-9098
Recommended by: Marian Parker
Comments by Marian: ...[F]ull-service clinic, but Dr. Rupiper also treats rabbits and other small mammals and is a certified avian vet as well...Dave is a great guy as well as a talented vet. His staff is wonderful as well...he really stays abreast of new developments in rabbit medicine. He has saved many of our pets over the years. If you are anxious in the waiting room, Larry, Dr. Rupiper's black lab, will come over to comfort you... Dr. [Debra] Scheenstra works at the clinic on Mondays.
Submitted: 2/04

Lisa Schweid, DVM (AEMV)
Wikiup Vet Hospital
130 Wikiup Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: 707-573-8252
Fax: 707-573-0674
Email:[email protected]

Dr. Corey Thompson (HRS, PetBunny)
Animal Care Clinic
1100 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville, CA
(707) 448-6275
Recommended by: Kay and Eric Nelson
Comments: In Vacaville, CA, we have been taking our bunnies to Dr. Corey Thompson, a UC Davis grad with extensive post-doc work for six years. He treated our 13 1/2 yr old bun, Poppy for many age-related problems as Pops got older. Dr. Thompson spent lots of time with our bunny and several times did research at HRS, and elsewhere, before recommending appropriate treatments. He thinks outside the box, and always finds "plan B", if the standard treatment for a problem doesn't seem to be getting excellent results.
Submitted: 8/05

Dr. Tom Greek (HRS)
Yorba Linda Veterinary Hospital
4872 Olinda St .
Yorba Linda , CA 92886
714-777-2314
Emergency: 949-654-8950 (Advanced Critical Care)

Dr. Tia Greenberg (HRS)
Dr. Don Petersen (HRS)
Westminster Veterinary Group
6621 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster , CA 92683-3704
714-899-1100

Dr. Todd Kopit (HRS)
Stanton Pet Hospital
8591 Katella Ave
Stanton , CA 90680 —2725
714-828-5891

Dr. Wayne Kopit (HRS, RO)
Brook-Ellis Pet Hospital
18542 Brookhurst
Fountain Valley , CA 92708-6708
714-963-0440
Recommended by: nose_twitch
Dr. Kopit was knowledgeable and very good at explaining things. The other vet there is good with rabbits too I've been told.

Bruce S. Levine, DVM (AEMV)
All Care Animal Referral Center
18440 Amistad Ste E
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-963-0909

Dr. Grace Matsuura (RO)
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital
(714)921-8700
Anaheim, CA
http://www.yorbaregionalvets.com
Recommended by: bbgrl20
Is very knowledgable and will do everything in order to find out what is going on with your rabbit. The other vets at this hospital as well are very good, but Dr. Matsuura is the one who does all of the exotic surguries. I highly recommend her.

All Pets Animal Hospital (HRS)
(760) 634-2022
285 N. El Camino Real, Suite 105, Encinitas

Carlsbad Animal Hospital (HRS)
(760) 729-4431
2739 State St., Carlsbad

Dr. Gary Gallerstein (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Carmine Bausone (HRS, PetBunny)
Acacia Animal Hospital
1040 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 745-8115
Recommended by: Eileen
Submitted: 12/03

Julie Moews, DVM (AEMV)
North Coast Veterinary and Emergency
414 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92008
Phone: 760.632.1072
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Marti Armington (HRS)
Dr. Regina Hansley (HRS)
Port Hueneme Animal Hospital
701 E Port Hueneme Rd
Port Hueneme , CA 9304—3513
805-488-4514

Dr. Patrice Burroughs (PetBunny)
Dr. Susan Choy (PetBunny)
Bear Valley Animal Clinic
2021 11th St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 528-0693
Recommended by: Diane
Comments: Dr. Burroughs is very rescue friendly and attends numerous exotic conferences, incuding the HRS conference in '96(?). She will consult with other experts if she has any questions. The Bear Valley Staff is very rabbit friendly as well.
Dr. Choy is the founder of Bear Valley Animal Clinic. She is an excellent surgeon and sees many Rabbits. Very rescue friendly. She consults with her associate Dr. Burroughs if she has any questions.
Hours:
Dr. Burroughs is in Mon-Wed 9-5:30
Dr. Choy is in Tues-Fri 9-5:30 and Sat 9-2
Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Greg Haskell (HRS)
Adobe Animal Hospital
3230 State Street
Santa Barbara , CA 93105
805-682-2556

Dr. Karen Martin (HRS)
East/West Veterinary Clinic
1625 E Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite A
Thousand Oaks , CA 91362
805-496-2930

Ann O'Brien, DVM (AEMV)
Noah's Ark Veterinary Clinic
160 N. Fairview #5
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 805-683-7788

Dr. William Otto (HRS)
Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital
585 Walnut Ave
Carpenteria , CA 93013-2022
805-684-3617

Michael Rittenberg, DVM (AEMV)
Foothill Pet Hospital
675 Cieneguitas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone: 805-967-0119
Website: http://www.cvmanet.com/foothillpetrittenberg
Email:[email protected]

Eric Westheimer, DVM (AEMV, PetBunny)
Valley Animal Hospital
[email protected]
102 South Fairview
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 964-7755
Recommended by: Theresa Kuhnt
Comments: He works on birds, rodents, rabbits, reptiles, and more. Our rabbits and chinchillas all really like him and feel much better after a visit! For emergencies, he has a 24-hour clinic as back up.
Submitted: 8/02

Dr. Shelly Wilson (HRS)
The Animal Doctor
9308 Telephone Road
Ventura , CA 93004
805-647-8596

Dr. Tiffany Margolin (HRS)
Animal & Bird Wellness Center
2806 Townsgate Unit C
Westlake Village , CA 91361
888-374-7387 818-592-0092

Dr. Misetich (HRS, PetBunny)
VCA Arden Animal Hospital
407 Arden
Glendale, CA
(818) 246-2478
Recommended by: Jan
Comments: * When I took my Blanca in to him with what seemed to be a balance issue, he quickly discovered she had mites and was just reacting weird. He took a scraping of this crud on her tush...and showed me under the microscope ---it was CRAWLING!!! I have 21 bunnies and...this meant ALL those babies had to be treated with ivermectin - TWICE. t took 2 trips the first time (couldn't fit them all into my car) - and I could only do it on a day he wasn't in. But the VCA vet techs helped me unload the car, weighed and treated each of my babies, and were just so nice! When I was done, petrified of what the cost would be, and they told me Dr. Misetich had left word to charge me "herd rate" - which was a HUGE discount.
Submitted: 3/01

Dr. Daniel M. Reimer, DVM (HRS, PetBunny)
Adler Veterinary Clinic
16911 Roscoe Blvd.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 893-6366
FAX (818) 891-3617
Recommended by: Tom Speer
Hours: M-F 08:30-20:00, Sat 08:30-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00
Submitted: 8/99

Dr. Clyde Pitts (PetBunny)
Studio City Animal Hospital
11800 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 769-1338
(818) 769-3552
Recommended by: Marcy Ellenbogen
Comments: East of Laurel Canyon. He is very knowledgeable about rabbits. They are open 7 days a week.
Submitted: 12/01

Dr. Amy Worell
(HRS, PetBunny)
All Pets Medical Center
7606 Fallbrook Ave
West Hills , CA 91304
818-883-2600

Dr. Sharon Barth
(PetBunny)
Aptos Animal Hospital
10404 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA
(831) 688-4242
Recommended by: Meg McRoberts
Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Sarah Hawklyn (PetBunny)
Dr. Kathy Calvert (PetBunny)
Dr. E.V. Sharp (acupuncture) (PetBunny)
Creekside Veterinary Hospital of Soquel
2505 Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-8989
Recommended by: Meg McRoberts
Comments: Dr. Sharp...is doing a lot of acupuncture on rabbits -- is having a lot of success with the head tilt and arthritis cases [recommended only for acupuncture]. Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Michael Murray (AEMV, PetBunny)
Dr. Shannon Thomas (PetBunny)
Dr. Amy Wells (PetBunny)
Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey
2 Harris Court, Suite A1
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-1147
Recommended by: Meg McRoberts
Recommended by: Kat Kattanek
Comments: Emergency service also available.
Submitted: 8/05

Pacific Veterinary Emergency Service (PetBunny)
1980 41st Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 476-0667
Comments: Will take rabbit emergencies evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Recommended by: Meg McRoberts
Submitted: 3/99

Carmel Mtn. Ranch Veterinary Hospital (HRS)
(858) 592-9779
11925 Carmel Mountain Road, off I-15, San Diego

Irene Cote, DVM (AEMV)
Cote Animal Hospital
8915 Towne Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: 858-452-7100
Fax: 858-452-7545
Email: [email protected]

Grand Animal Hospital (HRS)
(858) 272-1320
1033 Grand Avenue, San Diego

Michael Christianson, DVM
(AEMV)
7499 Lakeside Dr.
Riverside, CA 92509
Phone: 909-685-0415
Email: [email protected]

Vicki Craig, DVM
(AEMV)
Woodcrest Veterinary Clinic
11488 Ladd Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Phone: 909-780-3250
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Franklin C. Crowder, DVM (PetBunny)
Pedley Vet Hospital
6363 Pedley Road
Pedley, CA 92509
(909) 685-5224
Recommended by: Sue
Comments: He is the absolute best. He is on the HRS list. I have trusted all my babies to him, and would never, ever go anywhere else ... we found him through the Humane Society. They use him themselves.
Submitted: 7/99

Dr. Ann McDowell
(HRS)
Chaparral Pet Hospital
195 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite A
Claremont , CA 91711
909-625-1561 (Emergency 909-621-3164)

Nancy Modglin, D.V.M. (HRS, PetBunny)
Tri City Pet Hospital
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (herbal, acupressure etc.) ONLY—NO SURGERY
25837 Business Center Dr. Suite C
Redlands, Ca 92374
(909) 796-4277
Recommended by: Dorothy Rae
Comments: She specializes in bunnies, cats, and dogs. She seems very knowledgable and definitely understands that the bunnies are truly family members, not just pets. Her office staff is nice to the humans and good with the furry ones.
Submitted: 3/00

Marsha M. Birdsall, DVM
(HRS, PetBunny)
Hazel Ridge Veterinary Clinic
4347 Hazel Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 965-8200
Recommended by: Evie Casillas
Comments: She...helped me out financially with my Jelly-Belly-Bean (RIP). She is absolutely wonderful and is a very kind hearted person who loves animals and even had the courtesy to send me a card after Jelly's death.
Submitted: 1/98

Dr. Marianne Brick (HRS)
Madison Avenue Veterinary Clinic
8520 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-1541

Dr. Kelly Byam (HRS)
Abel Pet Clinic
9098 Laguna Main St. #1
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-6854

Dr. Melissa Gates (HRS)
Cordova Veterinary Hospital
2890 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-9443

Dr. Stacey Gillis (HRS)
Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital/Pet Emergency Center
1100 Atlantic Street
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 783-4655
This is an emergency/after hours clinic

Dr. Anne Gray (HRS)
Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic
9609 Bradshaw Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-2494

Dr. Christine Holden
(HRS)
Dr. Julia Larson
(HRS)
Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic
3901 Sierra College Blvd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-5816

Dr. Vickie Joseph (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Gary Forney (HRS, PetBunny)
Dr. Corrine Popke (HRS)
Dr. Mira Sanchez (HRS)
Bird & Pet Clinic of Roseville
3985 Foothills Blvd.,
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 773-6049

Dr. Sandra McRoberts (HRS)
Dr. Laura Rensink (HRS)
Petcare Veterinary Clinic
1014 Douglas Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 791-9599
Low-cost spay and neuter services

Dr. Ken Pawlowski
Banfield Folsom (PetSmart)
2705 East Bidwell St.
Folsom, CA 95693
(916) 817-2538

Dr. Jyl Rubin (HRS)
Mobile Vet Connection
7438 Cardwell Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 989-0738

Dr. Charlotte Tomich
Rancho Cordova Animal Medical Center
3342 Mather Field Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 362-1863

Dr. Becky Van Riper (HRS)
Dr. Karyn McCulloch (HRS)
Elk Grove Veterinary Hospital
8640 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-9589

Dr. Linda Zucca (HRS)
All About Pets
6104 San Juan Ave., Ste. 2
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-0400

Dr. Ruth Adams, DVM (HRS, AEMV)
Dr. Leslie Garrow (HRS)
VCA Cottage Animal Hospital
1590 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Phone: 925-935-9080
Fax: 925-935-2453

Adobe Pet Hospital (HRS)
1543 First St.
Livermore, CA 94550
Dr. Sandy Dressler-Block and Dr. Michelle Kapty
(925) 449-4228

Dr. Wendi Aengus, MS, DVM (HRS)
Valley Veterinary Hospital
1780 Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Walnut Creek
(925) 932-2420

Louisa Asseo DVM (AEMV)
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital
2211 Morello Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: 925-676-1909
Fax: 925-676-3106

Dr. Laura L. Becker (HRS)
Dr. Koski (HRS)
Four Corners Veterinary Hospital
1126 Meadow Lane
Concord, CA
(925) 685-0512

Dr. Elisa Dowd (PetBunny)
Tassajara Vet Clinic
3436 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA
(925) 736-8387
Submitted: 3/96

Dr. Melanie Ellis (HRS)
Dr. Shann Ikezawa (HRS)
Dr. Lori Siverling (HRS)
Dr. Michele Dodd (HRS)
Dr. Eric Snook (HRS)
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center
2000 Bishop Drive
San Ramon
(925)866-8387

Leslie Garrow, DVM (AEMV)
VCA Cottage Animal Hospital
1590 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Phone: 925-935-9080
Fax: 925-935-2453

Dr. Michelle Kapty (HRS)
Dr. Robert Stannard (HRS)
Adobe Pet Hospital
1543 First St.
Livermore
(925) 449-4228

Sandra Lafferty, DVM (RO)
Oakley Veterinary Medical Center
3807 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
925-625-3722
Recommended by: BunnyLovers
Very reasonable cost for spay on female rabbits as well as an excellent general knowledge with regards to bunnies.


Dr. Gene Nagel (HRS)
Dublin Veterinary Hospital
7410 D Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin
(925) 828-5520

Dr. Josie Thompson (HRS)
Dr. Troscalair (HRS)
Civic Feline Clinic
2030 North Broadway
Walnut Creek
(925) 930-9226

Dr. Wendy Wallace (HRS)
Four Seasons Animal Hospital
3210 Old Tunnel Rd.
Lafayette
(925) 938-7700

Dr. Douglas Coward (PetBunny)
Animal and Bird Clinic
24912 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo
(949) 768-3651
Recommended by: Cindy Fisher
Submitted: 3/99

Dr. Daryl Mabley (HRS)
Arbor Animal Hospital
14775 Jeffrey Road , Suite F
Irvine , CA 92620-2669
949-551-2727

Dr. Gayle Roberts (HRS, PetBunny)
Northwood Animal Hospital
13925 Yale
Irvine
(949) 559-1992
Recommended by: Cindy Fisher
Submitted: 3/99
 
In the Orange County area:

Brook-EllisPet Hospital
(714) 963-0440

18542 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

Wayne Kopit DVM

Dr. Kopit was knowledgeable and very good atexplaining things. The other vet there is good with rabbitstoo I've been told.

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Dr. Grace Matsuura
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital
(714)921-8700
http://www.yorbaregionalvets.com

Is very knowledgable and will do everything in order to find out what is going on with your rabbit. The other vets at this hospital as well are very good, but Dr. Matsuura is the one who does all of the exotic surguries. I highly recommend her.


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Thanks to BunnyLovers for contributing this listing:
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Knowledgable vet in my area--Sandra Lafferty, DVM, Oakley VeterinaryMedical Center, 3807 Main Street, Oakley, CA, 94561--925 625 3722--veryreasonable cost for spay on female rabbits as well as an excellentgeneral knowledge with regards to bunnies.

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I posted this in the thread containing the fact that things were getting updated in the vet listings, and then realized I should post it here, too. :)

Here's the vet I took Maisie to today. They were really sweet, and the doctor was really knowledgable about bunnies, and gave me an information packet about bunnies just in case (which she should have, given Maisie's my first bun and I just brought her home in Feb...despite the enormous amount of info I've gained from THIS SITE :) ), so I totally recommend her. :)

It's Vanderhoof Veterinary Hospital
2235 N. Lake Avenue, Suite 101
Altadena, CA 91001
626-798-5901
Dr. Bronwyn Dawson

The front desk people were really sweet, too, and they even gave me a discount on the services! The exam was supposed to be $60, and they discounted it to $50 because they had to do x-rays and a couple of shots, so she knew it added up. :)

Great place!

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San Diego area:

Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Ixchel Mosley

2260 Otay Lakes Road Suite 113
Chula Vista 91915
(619) 482-9100



Very friendly and personable.Very knowledgeable in many area's of Rabbits. Ihighly recommend her. (Sheraises goats herself, so understands the concern and need for knowledgeable vets with "Exotic" pets ;)).

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Dr. Daniel M. Reimer, DVM (HRS, PetBunny)
Adler Veterinary Clinic
16911 Roscoe Blvd.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 893-6366
FAX (818) 891-3617
Recommended by: Offspring2099


Already mentioned, but I would like to put in a good word for him. Seems to know everything I've ever read prior to me telling him. Friendly, goes out of his way. A+.
 
I was just looking for one in SF and realized that this:

Dr. Jill Chase
Ocean Beach Veterinary Clinic
4018 Moraga Street
San Francisco
(415) 664-9801

is now this:

3619 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 422-0701
 
For excellent low cost spay/neuter in The Bay Area, there is the Palo Alto Clinic. We use them for many of our Rabbit Haven rescue bunnies:

Palo Alto Animal Services
3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, California 94303
(650) 496 5933

http://www.city.palo-alto.ca.us/police/animal/health/neuter.html
 
"In the Orange County area:

Brook-EllisPet Hospital
(714) 963-0440

18542 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

Wayne Kopit DVM

Dr. Kopit was knowledgeable and very good atexplaining things. The other vet there is good with rabbitstoo I've been told."
[line]Actully Dr. Kopit is my friends dad. The vets office is very small so i a m sure iit can handle anything!
 
Couple of rabbit-savvy Emergency Vets in the San Fernando Valley area:

TLC Pet Medical Centers
1412 Huntington Drive.
S. Pasadena, CA
626-441-8555
Open 24 hrs.

Eagle Rock Emergency Clinic
4254 Eagle Rock Blvd. #B1
Los Angeles, CA
323-254-7382
Open from 6pm-8am

Both have rabbit savvy veterinarians...but they're not always there, so you'd have to call first.
 
I believe Dr. Charles Misetich at the VCA Arden Animal Hospital is already on the list, but I thought I'd also add the wonderful lady we went to see this past Monday for Fiver's first vet check-up:

Dr. LeeAnn Limburg
VCA Arden Animal Hospital
407 W Arden Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 246-2478

She was obviously very rabbit-savvy, and when the whole check-up was over, nails trimmed, and we were ready to go, we learned that she'd waived all his fees, because he was a rescue! :shock:

What a wonderful trip to the vet! :biggrin2:

Edited to add: they also called me up yesterday to check and see how he's doing! :D
 
Dr. Carolynn Harvey has moved practices. She is now at Chabot:

Dr. Carolynn Harvey
Chabot Veterinary Clinic
20877 Foothill Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 538-2330

 
From the list above:



Michael Christianson, DVM (AEMV) - Disconnected phone number
7499 Lakeside Dr.
Riverside, CA 92509
Phone: 909-685-0415
Email: [email protected]

Vicki Craig, DVM
(AEMV) - No longer sees rabbits
Woodcrest Veterinary Clinic
11488 Ladd Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Phone: 909-780-3250
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Franklin C. Crowder, DVM (PetBunny) - No longer sees rabbits
Pedley Vet Hospital
6363 Pedley Road
Pedley, CA 92509
(909) 685-5224
Recommended by: Sue
Comments: He is the absolute best. He is on the HRS list. I have trusted all my babies to him, and would never, ever go anywhere else ... we found him through the Humane Society. They use him themselves.
Submitted: 7/99



Anyone know of a good vet in the Riverside, Moreno Valley area?
 
From the BunnyLuv site here.

[font="Comic Sans MS, Arial, Helvetica"]Dr. Ann McDowell— Chaparral Pet Hospital
195 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite A
Claremont , CA 91711
909-625-1561 (Emergency 909-621-3164)

Edited to add this one:

[/font]Dr. Nancy Modglin
23837 Business Center Dr. Ste C
Redlands , CA 92374-4514
909-796-4377

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Let me know if there's a problem with that one (PM me)...
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Here's my experience thus far with rabbit vets in LA:

Dr. Creighton at Highland Park Animal Hospital is superb!
She knows my bunnies and loves them like her own. She only works on Fridays and SAturdays though.

Dr. Dawson at Vanderhoof (Altadena) wasn't my favorite. I took my rabbit in who had broken his leg (I was in such a state!). I didn't feel much of the staff was very caring (except one great warm woman who gave me a hug) and Dr. Dawson didn't seem very empathetic. She told me my options were to either put him down or amputate. I scheduled the amputation (couldn't do it until Wednesday) and called Dr. Creighton who put me in touch with (drum roll please)...

Dr. Frank Lavac at VCA Wilshire (Santa Monica) who took a look at the x-rays and his leg and said, "I think we can pin it". His manner was caring but still professional and even funny (he's seems to have a very dry sense of humor).
The staff there was really friendly, real, and humorous - they seem to enjoy what they do.
I think it's expensive (not much more than the amputation was going to be though) for regular stuff like spays and neuters but for times when you need real help for your animal I think they are likely among the very best in the area!
Thanks,
Joan
 
Dr. Zagorsky - Riverside County

12220 Pigeon Pass Rd. Suite L~ Moreno Valley, CA 92557
[email protected]~ Phone: 951-924-5884~fax: 951-924-5884

http://www.pigeonpassah.com/


Seems very good, and very caring. Comes highly recommend. I found an old friend happened to be working in the office. Will update after Floppys surgery tomorrow. She was wonderful during our pre-op visit today.
 
VCA Rossmoor-El Dorado Animal Hospital
10832 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 598-8621
Dr. Glassel
She's done Nilla and Lumi's speuters and she will do Lilith and Chubbs' speuters. I don't like the company but the people who work there has always been good to me and the doctor is knowledgable. She does speuters for local rescues at discounted prices. She will give you a discount for rescue/adopted rabbits.

Huntington Beach Veterinary Hospital
724 E Utica Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 536-7591
Dr. Levine
He has not seen my rabbits just my rat but we've talked about rabbits and he is VERY knowledgeable. I LOVE him and would take him to see all my animals but the hospital doesn't accept Care Credit (my only form of payment right now) or he'd be my one and only doctor. He was slavetoabunny's rabbit doctor when she lived out here and she's told me what a wonderful doctor he was to her rabbits. I would recommend him to everyone.

All Creatures Care Cottage
1912 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949)642-7151
Dr. Chapman and Dr. Pasco (the only 2 doctors)
I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. I should not know more about the animals than my doctors. Dr. Pasco especially should not waste anyone's time by seeing a rabbit. All he knows is what the House Rabbit Society's website says, no real hands on knowledge. They are also one of the most expensive vets in Orange County, something that infuriates me if I'm getting horrid service.

 
Studio City Animal Hospital is already listed
"Dr. Clyde Pitts (PetBunny)
Studio City Animal Hospital
11800 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 769-1338
(818) 769-3552
Recommended by: Marcy Ellenbogen
Comments: East of Laurel Canyon. He is very knowledgeable about rabbits. They are open 7 days a week.
Submitted: 12/01"

but...

I'm now an employee there, just for the summer. All but one of the vets sees rabbits, so there is always someone there to see them. They also see all sorts of exotics.
Dr. Pitts is great but sometimes he's a bit old school.

One of my personal favorites is Dr. Keri Franco who looked at Fiona for me just today.

They're open Monday - Saturday from 7:30 am until 7:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
They also offer boarding services.
 
mamabotanica wrote:
Here's my experience thus far with rabbit vets in LA:

Dr. Creighton at Highland Park Animal Hospital is superb!
She knows my bunnies and loves them like her own. She only works on Fridays and SAturdays though.

Dr. Dawson at Vanderhoof (Altadena) wasn't my favorite. I took my rabbit in who had broken his leg (I was in such a state!). I didn't feel much of the staff was very caring (except one great warm woman who gave me a hug) and Dr. Dawson didn't seem very empathetic. She told me my options were to either put him down or amputate. I scheduled the amputation (couldn't do it until Wednesday) and called Dr. Creighton who put me in touch with (drum roll please)...

Dr. Frank Lavac at VCA Wilshire (Santa Monica) who took a look at the x-rays and his leg and said, "I think we can pin it". His manner was caring but still professional and even funny (he's seems to have a very dry sense of humor).
The staff there was really friendly, real, and humorous - they seem to enjoy what they do.
I think it's expensive (not much more than the amputation was going to be though) for regular stuff like spays and neuters but for times when you need real help for your animal I think they are likely among the very best in the area!
Thanks,
Joan

I 2nd Dr. Lavac! He is fantastic - I take Baxter! there for treatment; Dr. L will call to checkup on how the treatment is going; but they are expensive for surgery (they quoted me $500 to have my kitten spayed :shock:).. But would trust his knowledge.

2421 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-4587
 

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