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Recommended Rat Vets (United States)
Recommended Rat Vet Lists (United States):
Recommended Rat Vets - Midwest and Eastern U.S.
Recommended Rat Vets - Western U.S. and other countries
RMCA veterinarian recommendations
Goosemoose Vet Directory - United States
RatForum.com - The Official Exotics Vet List
The Rat Shack - US Vet Listings
U.S.A. Pet Rat & Mouse Veterinarian Directory
Recommended Rat Vets
Florida vet list
Bay Area, California vet list


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Hours of operation during the week/weekends:


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Connecticut
[info]xtragicxblissx
2009-06-17 10:33 pm UTC (link)
Vet Name: Dr. Dinwittie
Clinic's Name: Park Lane Animal Hospitsl
Address: 24 Park Lane Rd New Milford, CT 06776
Phone Number: 860-350-4937
Hours of Operation: Typical, and always an on-call doctor.

No one ever lives anywhere near me, but the two doctors who work at this animal hospital are the only two for miles around - and even with like 100 other animal hospitals around here - that treat my little ratties, and I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with them. They always treated Teagan & Daemon like they were any other cute little cat or fluffy dog (unlike most people), tried as hard as they could (extra coupons, discounts, etc.) to keep the costs down for me when Teagan had a skin infection had Daemon was plagued in an awful way with mites (poor guys, that's what you get when you buy from pet stores). Both have passed away since, but they really are wonderful vets if you're ever in the area (:


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Illinois
[info]nevadamoon
2009-06-17 11:10 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: There are several small animal/exotics vet on staff that are very rodent-friendly. Dr. Maxwell is the head vet (I think) but generally if you let them know the issue/animal they will make sure you get the best vet for the job.
Clinic's name: Dogwood Pet Hospital
Clinic's address: 4102 N Mulford Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (815) 282-3371‎
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: 9am-6pm M-F, I think they close early on Saturdays but I can't find my magnet!

Of all the vets within 30 minutes of me, this office has consistently been the best as far as pricing/experiences go. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, and is great with many types of exotics. The head vet is experienced in small animal surgery as well. Sometimes the office visit fees are about $10-15 more then other vets in the Rockford area, but it's far worth it considering their experience. (Usually their med prices are better, too!) They're often willing to work with you on pricing/payments once you are an established customer.

Vet(s) name: Dr. Anita Kuhnle
Clinic's name: Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 412 West Algonquin Road • Arlington Heights • Illinois • 60005-4410
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 847•593•1898
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Open 7 days a week by appointment.

Website: http://www.ahah.biz/
I have not yet personally used them (She is located about 2 hours from me.), but have heard nothing but positive things from the local rat community about them. For rat neuters they charge $45-55. They do tumor removals starting at about $75 (depending on the case.) and they are fabulous to work with. From what I've heard, there is not a better vet in the area. They also have emergency centers.

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Maine
[info]the_strangecase
2009-06-17 11:12 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Alan Slack
Clinic's name: New England Animal Hospital
Clinic's address:2 Pleasant St Waterville, ME 04901
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (207) 873-4668
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday - Sat, with on call shared with other vets in the area.


I've had nothing but good experiences with Dr. Slack with both rats and dogs. He has a unique personality but I quite like him. He is an exotics vet and is both knowledgeable and compassionate.

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Georgia
[info]eli_artemisia
2009-06-17 11:18 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Karen J Colson
Clinic's name: Medlock Bridge Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 5155 So. Old Peachtree Road Norcross, GA 30092
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (770) 242-9272
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: 7am-7pm M-F,8am-1pm Sat

I love Colson and Noelle!!! They have both owned rats and adore mine. One of my babies suffers from reoccurring tumors, so Colson gave me a discount the last time I took her in. She charges an average of $50 for the surgery and I've never been charged for an office visit.

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Michigan
[info]dreamslesssweet
2009-06-17 11:23 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Marsh (although anyone I've seen at the clinic is good)
Clinic's name: Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's address: 4920 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9782
Clinic's phone number (include area code):(734) 913-0003
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday through Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

Appointment fee is I think $40. Tumor removal is about 100-150 for your run-of-the mill tumor. There's a lot of turnover with the office staff, so they tend to be, er, overwhelmed, but the vets are great there.

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Re: Michigan
[info]ladywhaiyvern
2009-06-18 01:17 am UTC (link)
Agreed!!!! Animal Kingdom is one of the best to see rats! I usually see Dr. Marsh or Dr. Weinrick who are both extremely knowledgeable on rats! The office staff is really nice.

Appointment fee is between $40 & $42, unless they prescribe medication which ranges between $5-$15. =)

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ILLINOIS
[info]rayefrenzy
2009-06-18 12:05 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: can't say I remember who I had, but the staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about rats in particular
Clinic's name: Animal House of Chicago
Clinic's address: 2752 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, Il 60625
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 773-878-8002
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:
Mondays 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesdays 8 am to 8 pm
Wednesday 8 am to 2 pm
Thursday 8 am to 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday CLOSED

http://www.animalhouseofchicago.com/

It had the best care and the most reasonable prices for Chicago. I never looked into any places in the suburbs, however. Everyone was incredibly friendly and even gave my girls treats after their appointments. ^^

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Re: ILLINOIS
[info]dreamslesssweet
2009-06-18 01:12 am UTC (link)
I've seen your userpic on here a number of times, and it *always* makes me giggle. :)

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Michigan
[info]blackthorn45
2009-06-18 12:09 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Jennifer Hynes
Clinic's name: Cherry Hill Animal Clinic
Clinic's address: 211 Newburgh Rd.
Westland, MI 48185
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (734) 326-6699
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:
Monday through Friday: 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Sunday: Closed

Exam fee is $36 or $50-something for an extended exam, surgeries run around $100-200. Overall costs are generally quite reasonable. Dr. Hynes is the only exotics vet there, and the office staff can be hit or miss as far as their.. er.. politeness, but Dr. Hynes is very knowledgeable.

I also second the recommendation of Dr. Marsh at Animal Kingdom.

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Iowa
[info]explodemyheart
2009-06-18 12:20 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Taylor
Clinic's name: Taylor Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's address: 315 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (319)277-1883
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30-5:30, Saturday 8:30-10:00

I forget what the rat examination fee is, but I believe it's around $30.

During off hours, there is always a vet on call. Off the top of my head, I don't remember the names of all of the vets that work there, but if Dr. Taylor isn't the one on call, Dr. Smith is pretty capable of handling rats and dealing with any emergency situations. If for nothing else than to get it by until Dr. Taylor can deal with it.

Dr. Taylor is simply the greatest vet I have ever experienced and I truly believe I'll be hard pressed to find anybody who ever matches his caring, sensitivity and expertise ever again. Dr. Smith comes in a very close second, but he definitely excels with dogs and cats.

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California
[info]nekomimi_ruri
2009-06-18 12:48 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Summer Wetzel & Dr. Robert Kaufman
Clinic's name: Harbor Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 2078 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (310) 328-3733
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Wed 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Website - http://www.harboranimalhospital.com/

I've had great experiences with both Dr. Wetzel and Dr. Kaufman. Price for an exam usually runs between $40-$50. Tumor removal will probably run $300-$500 (probably just due to the location of the clinic, i.e. outside of Los Angeles). Never had any issues with the staff; I usually find them quite pleasant to deal with. If you're having financial difficulties, they might be willing to offer some discounts here and there as well.

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[info]girlredefined
2009-06-18 01:13 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Sarah Wolfe
Clinic's name: Animal Hospital of DePere
Clinic's address:
703 N 9th St
De Pere, WI 54115
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (920) 336-5774
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: She switches hours around because she travels a lot. She is usually available on Tues. and Thurs. from 12-4, but she is willing to work around her patients quite a bit and will give her cell phone number to her clients as well.

I love this vet. She is knowledgeable, understanding, compassionate, and genuinely loves animals. She charges next to nothing for her services and most medication is at cost. The downside is that she is not always available and sometimes my rats end up at other vets because of this.

And so...


Vet(s) name: Dr. Mandy Ruffing
Clinic's name: Riverside Animal Hospital
Clinic's address:
3233 Riverside Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54301
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 920-336-5090
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Mon-Fri 8-6 and Sat 8-12

All of the vets at this clinic will see vets, and Dr. Ruffing isn't as experienced as the others, but her willingness to pursue an answer/dianosis and her love of my rats puts her above the others for me. If she is unsure of how to proceed she consults with the other veterinarians at the office. I actually like her so much that I now bring my other animals to her as well. Also, she will discount for return trips and for multiple animals.


Vet(s) name: Dr. Aili Heintz and Dr. Nasal
Clinic's name: Happy Tails
Clinic's address:
1460 Swan Road
De Pere, WI 54115
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 920-336-9595
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:
Monday 8-8
Tues-Fri 8-5
Sat 8-12

Dr. Nasal helped me out a lot with my hedgehog. Dr. Nasal and Dr. Heintz have both had a hand in helping one of my rats overcome pneumonia, but I would recommend Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Ruffing over them due to their limited experience.

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Wisconsin
[info]darksong17
2009-06-18 01:23 am UTC (link)
Just tacking the state on, you missed it in your subject. :3

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WISCONSIN!
[info]girlredefined
2009-06-18 01:28 am UTC (link)
I'm an idiot and forgot to say I'm in Wisconsin. D: Should I delete the comment and repost it?

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Re: WISCONSIN!
[info]darksong17
2009-06-18 01:30 am UTC (link)
If you'd like!

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Re: WISCONSIN!
[info]girlredefined
2009-06-18 06:01 am UTC (link)
Now that I'm looking at the string of OMGZ WISCONSIN comments attached to it, I think it is probably visible enough.

...


*hangs head*

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OHIO
[info]phoebe_n
2009-06-18 01:17 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr Diana Dornbusch-Cron and Dr Rebecca Naas
Clinic's name: Glenway Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 6272 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati OH 45211
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 513-662-0224
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00 pm, Selected Saturdays 8:00 am - 12 noon

Website : http://glenwayanimalhospital.com/
Email : glenwaypetdocs@fuse.net

Dr Dornbusch is amazing - even followed up with me from her home on her day off when one of my boys was sick. Dr Naas is also great with the furry kids! Highly recommend this clinic if you are near the Cincy area.

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Texas
[info]eyeawry
2009-06-18 01:22 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Daryl Williams, Dr. Julie Chabira, Dr. Sue Chastain
Clinic's name: Chastain Veterinary Medical Group at Preston Road Animal Hospital (Preston Road Animal Hospital for short)
Clinic's address: 6060 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 972-239-1309
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: M-F 7am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 2pm (no appointments/treatments on Sundays)
http://www.prah.com
I'm a little biased, 'cause I work here (hint: I'm the one shoving my face in your rat's belly and blowing raspberries). ;) Dr. Daryl has the most experience with exotics, but all the vets listed have experience with and will treat rats and other exotics. We offer laser surgery (with isoflurane or sevoflurane anesthetic gas), radiographs (x-rays), medicine compounding, and boarding for all small animals. Saturdays are the busiest appointment days, so if you can schedule during the week, I recommend it! We are definitely not the least expensive hospital out there, so if you have financial concerns ask for an estimate.

Vet(s) name: Dr. Trisha Ballard
Clinic's name: Alternative Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's address: 1060 W. Frankford Rd., Suite 120, Carrollton, TX 75007
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 972-492-0563
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday through Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm, Thursday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 9am - 2pm
http://www.alternativeveterinaryhospital.com
I've only been here once, and it was about 4 years ago. I was happy with the care my rats received. They offer alternative/herbal/holistic medicine as well as conventional medicine -- but don't be afraid to ask for antibiotics if you want them! They have experience with rat surgery as well, though I have no personal experience with that (never needed it for my rats). Everyone I met there was very nice and pro-rat.

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CALIFORNIA
[info]dream_chaser023
2009-06-18 01:37 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Angel Anguiano
Clinic's name: Vaca Pet Vet
Clinic's address:1909-1 Peabody Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Clinic's phone number (include area code):707-455-8383
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday thru Friday: 9am to 7pm, Saturday: 9am to 2pm, Sunday: CLOSED
*He is really good for minor things such as respiratory infections, parasites, spaying/neutering, and tumor removal. I question whether he is good with tougher situations such as pituitary tumors.

Appt. Fee: $27, Tumor Removal: $120-$152, Spaying: $140 (I don't know about neutering but he has successfully neutered rats (3 of them were 2 of the vet techs' rats), He uses Amoxicillin (Clavomox) first for respiratory infections (alwasy has worked for me) and it usually costs me $25 for meds. He uses Ivermectin first for mites/lice and it cost $10 for a small tube. (He will give baytril and doxy if Clavomox doesn't work and while ivermectin hasn't failed me yet, I'm sure he would use Revolution next because he knows about that type treatment.)


Vet(s) name: There is two of them (can't remember their names)
Clinic's name: Animal Care Center
Clinic's address: 1100 E Monte Vista Ave Vacaville, CA 95688
Clinic's phone number (include area code):(707) 448-6275
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:Open Weekdays 9am-12pm, 2pm-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm

Apt. Fee: $40, Tumor Removal: I was quoted $300-$500, Spaying: $180
I would recommend going to them for mor serious problems like pituitarty tumors and cancer since they will work closely with UC Davis (Well known vet school)

THIS LAST ONE I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH (but I believe Rattie Ratz Rescue works with them):
Vet(s) name: I'm not sure which vets see rats
Clinic's name: Midtown Animal Clinic
Clinic's address:525 Rowe Pl # C Davis, CA 95616
Clinic's phone number (include area code):(530) 758-5650
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: http://www.midtownanimalclinic.com/map.htm


There are few more, but if you would like to look into my comments of vets further you can check out the link below:
http://www.freewebs.com/dreamchaser023/aboutme.htm

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New York, upstate
[info]naturespirit
2009-06-18 02:16 am UTC (link)
Dr. John Hornfeck
Sunnyside Veterinary Hospital
36 Freeman's Bridge Rd. Scotia, NY 12302
(518)346-1296
M-W 8:30-6:00 R-F 8:30-5:00 SA 8:30-4:00
Dr. Hornfeck is a rat owner, yay! All of the techs are sweet, gentle, and friendly. There is only one doctor so it can be a little tricky to get an evening or weekend appointment, but I have only once been unable to get an appointment within 24 hours.
If there is an emergency when there are no appointments available they will let you drop off your rattie in the morning, take care of them between appointments, and pick them up when they are done or when you get out of work.

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[info]mrmaps
2009-06-18 02:21 am UTC (link)
VCA Animal Hospital
815 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-3345

Mon-Fri 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Sat 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun Closed


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California
[info]darksong17
2009-06-18 02:22 am UTC (link)
Just adding the state on.

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[info]gargoyle575
2009-06-18 02:36 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Lisa
Clinic's name: Long Beach Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 3816 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (562) 434-9966
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: M-TH 7:30 AM to 9 PM F 7:30 AM to 8 PM Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM

Dr. Lisa has been wonderful with my elderly rat Lily. I also like that they are open late evenings and weekends, as sometimes my work schedule doesn't permit standard business hours. They've also been great about cost, charging me only for meds or a recheck when I bring Lily in. I do not recommend Dr. Michelle (she told me I should separate Lily from her cagemates because they would attack her for being old and slow).

Vet(s) name: Dr. Shannon
Clinic's name: Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of the Monterey Peninsula
Clinic's address: 20 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 831-647-1147
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: # M-F 8am-12:30pm, 3pm-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm

Great vets, in the back of the emergency hospital so transfers are easy, my only problem with them is they do not allow you to be in the room for euthanasia.

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California
[info]darksong17
2009-06-18 02:56 am UTC (link)
Adding the state.

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[info]dorisp
2009-06-18 04:41 pm UTC (link)
I am just adding some info about the second clinic on the list as I used to work there!

Vet(s) name: Dr. Shannon Thomas, Dr. Amy Wells, Dr. Hilary Stern
Clinic's name: Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of the Monterey Peninsula
Clinic's address: 20 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 831-647-1147
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: # M-F 8am-6pm with surgery period between 1-3pm (no appointments but available for drop offs and pick ups for boarding and food purchases), Saturday 8am-12pm
Website: http://www.aecvets.com/
Fees: $45 for a regular exam for up to 2 animals, $65 for 3-4 animals, %80 for 5-6 animals. (Personally, I think this is great because rat owners should have multiple animals and you can get them all checked out more cheaply instead of paying $45 for each pet.) Neuters are about $200 (including exam and meds), spays are $250-$300 (including exam and meds), tumor removals range from $150 to $400 depending on how complicated the surgery is, and they tend to drain abscesses as part of the exam fee. They also board rats and do combos fees if they are in the same cage while boarding. Also, for already established clients in good standing, the office manager Melissa will sometimes allow you to do a payment plan if you leave post-dated checks and it was an emergency i.e. not a routine annual thing you could have foreseen.

Just a note about rat euthanasia - when I used to work there it was explained to me that we had a few incidences of allowing parents to be present and them trying to interrupt the procedure physically or interfere with the doctor. I think one client even got stuck with a needle attached to a syringe full of euthanasia solution after having a sudden hysterical breakdown and change of heart and then threatened legal action after sticking her hand in the way causing the poke to happen. Also, we find it easier for the injection to happen under anesthesia when ratties are already asleep as euthanasia solution is typically injected intravenously (and since ratties have such small vessels they do the injection right into the heart) and the anesthesia cart cannot be wheeled into the exam rooms. Due to legal privacy issues, we can't let people in the treatment room where the anesthesia cart is because it is an open room with many other animals in cages and some clients don't want other non-staff members seeing their sick pets and/or possibly harming them by wandering where they shouldn't be.

However, if asked, the vets will inject euthanasia solution subcutaneously (under the skin) in the back room and then bring your rattie back to you in the exam room. Instead of being instant as with an intravenous injection, the euthanasia process will take awhile as the solution is absorbed into the blood stream. It is like passing off into a coma/deep sleep and then they can pass in the room with you.

Another recommendation:

Vet(s) name: Dr. Gregory Rich
Clinic's name: West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic
Clinic's address: 3640 West Esplanade Avenue Metairie, LA 70002
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 504-455-6386
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday - no appointments, blocked off for surgeries Tuesday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm

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[info]gargoyle575
2009-06-18 05:19 pm UTC (link)
I did forget about bringing in multiple pets for the same cost--I liked that as well. That makes sense about the euthnasia. It also explains why they kept apologizing for charging me after I put my rat to sleep (I had to wonder what kind of pet owners they got who didn't want to pay for a euthanasia). I do remember, though, that they told me they put them under before euthanasia, and they were wonderful about giving me as much time as I needed to say goodbye.

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Oregon
[info]mandamagpie
2009-06-18 03:41 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Barbara Cain
Clinic's name: Linwood Animal Clinic
Clinic's address: 6135 SE King RD, Milwaukie, OR 97222 (SE Portland)
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 503-774-3363
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: M-F 8-6, Sat 8-4:30

http://www.linwoodvet.com

I love this place! I don't know what I'll do when we move. Dr. Cain has been a live safer many many times. The staff is friendly and accustomed to and comfortable working with rats and other small animals. They have another vet that sees rats, but I've never met with her. Dr. Cain knows her stuff but does not hesitate to consult with other vets when she's unsure.

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Re: Oregon
[info]mandamagpie
2009-06-18 03:45 am UTC (link)
Office visit it around $40, neuter is around $170 for cats and rats ;). Tumor removal varies from about $100-$200. She only uses sevo on rats so price is greatly influenced by the weight of the animal and length of surgery. Wonderful for euthanisia as well. You can pay beforehand and leave through a side door if you wish.

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Illinois
[info]straydogstarbck
2009-06-18 04:57 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Kim Burks, Dr. Christine Tysiak
Clinic's name: Prairie Oak Veterinary Center
Clinic's address: 207 Landmark Dr., Normal, IL 61761
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (309)-454-8606
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: 7-6 on weekdays, 7-12 saturday, closed sundays.
They have an on-call system after hours where you can page a vet in an emergency, though I believe they rotate doctors.

Dr. Burks and Tysiak are the most rat-knowledgeable vets in the practice. They've both gone out of their way to treat my rats, and won't hesitate to do their own research if there's something they don't know. They're also very willing to work with me and let us bounce ideas and treatment plans off each other to find the best courses of action. (I've had ratties with medical conditions that required more than standard treatment.) I feel like they treat me more like a colleague than a customer sometimes, which I really appreciate. They've both operated on my rats multiple times, for tumor removals including one exploratory surgery, and spays.

Standard visit is $46, if I recall correctly, and the office's multiple pet charge will bump it up to around $60 for any more than one. Tumor removals have cost me a little over $100 each, with the most expensive being a little under $200. Everyone at the office is always very friendly towards my rats, as well.

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Nevada
[info]herraardy
2009-06-18 09:24 am UTC (link)
I've tried a few vets in town, but always felt rushed... as if the people didn't care. :C

Buuut... I've had only good experiences here. They really seem to care about the lil critters. <3

Vet(s) name: They have several vets, I forget the ones I actually talked to. ( I haven't actually had rats for a while now. :C )
Clinic's name: Pyramid Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's address: 2405 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89436
Clinic's phone number: 775-356-8323
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday though Friday: 7:30am to 5:30pm - Saturday: 9:00am to 3:00pm - Sunday: Closed

I brought in 4 rats at once one time and they charged me for only seeing one, which was nice. Also they prescribed the medication to just the one rat, but gave me proper dosages for everyone else just to keep the bill low. I think the most expensive bill from that place I saw was for my old roommate's rat, $200ish, for surgery (a broken toe removal~). The bill included the pain killers and all that good stuff.

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Virginia
[info]bit_bit
2009-06-18 12:27 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Poutous (surgery), Dr. Partlow, Dr. Fisher
Clinic's name: Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's address: 5201 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 757.473.0111
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:
Mon-Thurs: 8 am-7 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 7 am - 12 pm

http://www.petcarevb.com/index.html

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Re: Virginia
[info]bit_bit
2009-06-18 12:42 pm UTC (link)
I see others are including cost info. I don't know offhand, but I think the office visit itself is in the $30-40 range. I usually come out with a total bill of about $100 for a single rat with respiratory illness, surgery has been $200 (tail tip amputation) to $350 (large tumor removal) including the drugs and everything., and euthanasia is about $50.

They're pricey, but I love this vet. They really know their stuff, specialize in small animals, and come recommended by everyone I know who has seen them.

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Oregon
[info]feedle
2009-06-18 02:01 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) Name: Dr. Ross Weinstein, BVSc; Dr. Debra Barnes, DVM; others
Clinic's Name: North Portland Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's Address: 3000 N Lombard St. Portland OR 97217
Clinic's phone number: 503-285-0462
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7-7, Sat 8-5

Website: http://northportlandvet.com

Large veterinary clinic in North Portland. Both Dr. Weinstein and Dr. Barnes are professional and caring. Dr. Barnes especially seems to have good working knowledge of rats; Dr. Weinstein is a well-rounded exotics vet as well.

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[info]devious_angel3
2009-06-18 07:12 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: all three vets are wonderful.
Clinic's name: Clarkson Wilson Vet Clinic
Clinic's address: 32 Clarkson Wilson Ctr, Chesterfield, MO
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (636) 530-1808
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Open at 8, cant remember when they close.

They see all sorts of exotics: our degus have been seen as well as the rats, bunny, and dogs. They also see birds and reptiles. The down side is that an exam is 54 plus the added cost of medication if needed.

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Missouri
[info]devious_angel3
2009-06-18 07:13 pm UTC (link)
Sorry Missouri is the state

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North Carolina (Triad)
[info]shawnaree
2009-06-18 10:04 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Wehe
Clinic's name: Lawndale Veterinary Hospital
Clinic's address: 4314 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC 27455
Clinic's phone number: 336 288 3233
Clinic's website: http://www.lawndalevets.com
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:

Hospital Hours
Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm
Saturday 7:30-noon
Sunday closed


Doctor’s Hours
**By Appointment**
Monday-Friday 8 am-5pm
Saturday 8 am-11 am

Dr. Wehe does not typically work on Tuesdays, and Fridays are his "surgery day." However, the receptionists will *always refer you to Dr. Wehe-- he loves rats!

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Re: North Carolina (Triad)
[info]shawnaree
2009-06-18 10:12 pm UTC (link)
EMERGENCY VET

Vet's name: Dr. K Gebhardt or Dr. A. Bentley
Clinic's name: Happy Tails Emergency Vet Clinic
Clinic's address: 2936 Battleground Ave., Greensboro
Clinic's phone: 336 288 2688
Clinic's website: http://www.happytailservet.com


Hours of operation (completely emergency):
Open nights, weekends, and holidays. I've never needed them and them not been open.

I've had Absolutely great care from these vets. They are personable, kind, and knowledgeable.

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Texas
[info]pidgella
2009-06-19 01:00 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Tomlinson
Clinic's name: Northwest Plaza Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 1661 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine, TX 76051
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 817.481.7943
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Pretty standard. He is not in the clinic on Thursdays.

Does not do surgery, but is good for all else. He is gentle and caring, and if he doesn't know, he'll research and call you back right away. Even in their extremities, I've never had a rat bite him, and that's saying something. Also, reasonably priced. An office visit for a rat is only $35 at this time.

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Virginia
[info]cecilecat
2009-06-19 03:31 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Crum
Clinic's name: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Clinic's address: 111-A Center St. South, Vienna, VA 22180
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 703-281-3750
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Tuesday, Thursday 8:00AM - 8:00PM. Saturday 8:00AM-1:00PM

Although expensive, (it is the DC area), my rats have always received excellent care here. Highly recommended for any surgery.

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Minnesota
[info]weeona
2009-06-19 10:15 pm UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Jeffrey Stueve (pronounced Stevie)

Clinic's name: Como Park Animal Hospital & Laser Surgery Center

Clinic's address: 1014 North Dale Street
St. Paul, MN 55117

Clinic's phone number (include area code): (651)487-3255

Hours of operation during the week/weekends:
M - Th: 8 am – 8 pm
Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm
Sunday: closed

Great vet. Has dealt with a variety of things with my (and Mandy's) kiddos. Familiar with URI, PT, CHF, tumors, neuters, surgeries... hasn't done spays but Dr. Jennrich at the clinic has done many. Really great bedside manner and willing to listed to owner suggestions for treatment. Loves rats. :)

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Ohio
[info]vespurrs
2009-06-22 04:07 am UTC (link)
Vet(s) name: Dr. Robert Pfister, Dr. Steinbeck (I don't remember her first name)
Clinic's name: Pfister Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: 8040 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, Ohio, 45069
Clinic's phone number (include area code): (513) 755-9999
Hours of operation during the week/weekends:
M-F: 8 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: Closed

They do have emergency services for regular clients. We've been going to this vet for several years now and they have always been professional, caring, and seemingly personally invested in the health and well-being of the animals they serve. They don't mention anything about rats on their website, unfortunately, but I've never felt that their care or concern was lacking towards my ratties. The prices are reasonable, even for surgeries, and they explain everything up front without talking down to the clients. I'm so glad I found them. Highly recommended!

http://pfisterah.com/

http://cincinnati.kudzu.com/merchant/reviews/4262564.html

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Texas - Emergency
[info]eyeawry
2009-06-22 04:34 am UTC (link)
Almost forgot this one. :)

Vet(s) name: rotating veterinary staff
Clinic's name: Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas
Clinic's address: 2700 West State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 817-410-2273 (817-410-CARE)
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: 24/7 including weekends and holidays

http://www.aehnt.com
This is, as far as I know, the only emergency clinic near Dallas that sees exotics. Caveat: Rat experience varies according to the vet on staff at the time!

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Texas
[info]sithwitch13
2009-08-07 05:16 pm UTC (link)
(Specifically, the south Houston area)

Vet(s) name: Dr. Robin Scott
Clinic's name: Dickinson Animal Hospital
Clinic's address: # 1100 W FM 517 Dickinson, TX 77539
Clinic's phone number (include area code): 281-337-4535
Hours of operation during the week/weekends: Monday and Thursday 7 am-7 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 7 am-6 pm, Saturday 8 am-12 pm, closed Sunday.

I've had absolutely nothing but good experiences here. Services are a little pricey but well worth it for the amount of care and attention that my boys received when they went in. And the clinic staff is amazing and friendly.

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