This veterinarian list is provided as a courtesy to help rabbit owners in the State of Minnesota identify and locate veterinarians who treat rabbits. Veterinary medical schools typically do not cover rabbits as a required species. Veterinarians interested in rabbit medicine must learn about rabbits elsewhere, such as by attending conferences and completing continuing education modules, and working with rabbit rescue groups. MCRS volunteers have contacted over 100 veterinary clinics in the community and if they see rabbits, which vets on staff are knowledgeable about rabbits, and if they are currently accepting new patients. We also offered a questionnaire containing 13 rabbit-related questions to complete. Of the 41 clinics that responded “Yes” to both having rabbit-savvy vets on staff and to accepting new patients, 11 generously sent back completed questionnaires. We know all of these vets are very busy, and we greatly appreciate the time taken to do this. 

If you do not see a veterinarian’s name on the list, there are a few reasons why this might be:

  • The veterinarian doesn’t want to be on the list because they are currently not accepting new patients;

  • We were unable to reach a veterinarian to discuss being added to the list; the veterinary community is currently very busy due to the pandemic and response times may be delayed.

If you are interested in using a veterinarian not on the list, please do your own careful research on the veterinarian. Ask them questions to make sure you are comfortable taking your rabbit to them. If you would like to recommend a veterinarian in your area, email us at president@mncompanionrabbit.org, and we can reach out to them to see if they would like to be added to the list.

Do not assume that because one veterinarian at a clinic is experienced with rabbits, all of the doctors are. If you call for an appointment, request to see one of the vets on the list. When calling, please indicate you received their veterinary listing from MCRS.

If you are a veterinarian who would like to be added to the MCRS Rabbit Veterinarians List, please email us at president@mncompanionrabbit.org, and we will be happy to send you a questionnaire and confirm your information.

Please note that YOU as your rabbit’s caretaker are responsible for developing a relationship with a rabbit veterinarian. Every person has different preferences when it comes to the veterinary experience they receive. Some people prefer a very “hands-on” vet who cuddles their rabbit and sits on the floor with them. Others prefer a vet with a more clinical, scientific approach. Neither is better nor right or wrong. YOU need to decide what you are comfortable with. MCRS has tried to make the process of finding an experienced rabbit veterinarian easier, but it is still your decision to make on which veterinarian to choose. We are not endorsing any veterinarians over the others;  we simply have asked related questions to be able to provide this listing.  If you would like to ask your veterinarian the same questions, here they are:

  1. How many rabbits are seen at the clinic each week?

  2. How many rabbits are spayed/neutered at the clinic each week?

  3. What kind of a diet do you advise your clients to feed to their rabbit(s)?

  4. Which antibiotics are dangerous for rabbits? What do you recommend to your clients to prevent GI stasis?

  5. What is the recommended treatment for GI stasis?

  6. What are the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for rabbits?

  7. What is your recommended treatment for head tilt?

  8. What is your recommended treatment for flea infestation (product name)?

  9. Do you routinely give analgesics after surgical procedures?

  10. If yes, what analgesics do you routinely use?

  11. Do you ask clients to remove food from their rabbit the night before surgery?

  12. Which veterinarians see rabbits at your clinic?

  13. Is there any other information you want us to know in regards to providing veterinary care for companion rabbits?

Please also do not ask us to remove a veterinarian from this listing. If you feel a veterinarian is unqualified or has provided poor or inaccurate medical care for your rabbit, you need to file a complaint with the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine at https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/complaints/. MCRS is not able to intervene in situations of this nature. Once again, this list is provided as a courtesy, not a recommendation or endorsement for any particular veterinarian. We appreciate your understanding.