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    Veterinary referrals:

    Rabbit-savvy Veterinarians

    The veterinarians represented here have worked with HRC and are used by HRC members.

    Advanced Veterinary Care
    Dr. Paul Chace
    376 Scott Swamp Road
    Farmington, CT 06032
    860-677-0309

    Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital
    Dr. Cara Sweet
    595 Clark Ave
    Bristol, CT  06010
    (860) 583-9271

    Cromwell Veterinary Hospital & Kennels
    Dr. Kathy Clark
    547 Main Street
    Cromwell, CT 06416
    (860) 635-1979

    Family Veterinary Center
    99 Main Street
    Haydenville, MA 01039
    (413) 268-VETS
    Besides bunnies, they handle large and small animals, and utilize acupuncture and chiropractic techniques.

    Northampton Veterinary Clinic
    Dr. Ellie Shelburne & Dr. Peg Piwonka
    227 South Street
    Northampton, MA 01060
    413-584-6309

    Suffield Veterinary Hospital
    Dr. Anita Sabellico
    577 East Street South
    Suffield CT 06078
    (860) 668-4041

    Wellesley Animal Hospital
    Elizabeth Hartman, DVM & Janet Tast, DVM
    314 Weston Rd.
    Wellesley, MA 02482
    (781) 237-0066

    Click here to download HRC's Massachusetts vet list in pdf format

    Click here to download HRC's Connecticut vet list in pdf format

    We cannot & do not take rabbits from the public

    It would really help you and us, if you read the following articles before contacting us.