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Rabbit & Small Mammal Vets in Iowa

40 of the 49 exotic pet vets we track in Iowa have small-mammal care. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

40clinics
33cities
49clinics statewide

Google's vet listings only separate 'exotic animal' from 'general practice' — there's no field for which species a clinic actually treats, and rabbits and guinea pigs need different expertise (and often different anesthesia protocols) than birds or reptiles. Every vet on this page is confirmed from the clinic's own website or services list to treat rabbits and other small mammals, not just labeled 'exotic' in general.

Davenport 3

  1. Kimberly Pines Veterinary Hospital

    2342 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806-3421

    Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Davenport

  2. Twin Bridges Animal Hospital

    4040 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807-3033

    Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Davenport

  3. Animal Family Veterinary Care Center

    6011 N Brady St, Davenport, IA 52806-2146

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Davenport

West Des Moines 3

  1. Animal Doctors Veterinary Clinic PC

    4800 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5263

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammalsBoard-certified (ABVP)
    Call Website All West Des Moines

  2. Family Pet Veterinary Center

    1215 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3588

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All West Des Moines

  3. Ashworth Road Animal Hospital

    5902 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7108

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All West Des Moines

Ames 2

  1. All Pets Animal Hospital

    107 E 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010-6603

    Mon-Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Ames

  2. Pet Medical Center

    1416 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8022

    Mon 7am-8pm, Tue 7am-8pm, Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Wed 3pm-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Ames

Cedar Rapids 2

  1. Animal Care Hospital

    1146 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-1274

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 7am-6pm

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Cedar Rapids

  2. Cedar Rapids Animal Hospital

    1000 Memorial Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-3503

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Cedar Rapids

Des Moines 2

  1. Heartland Animal Hospital

    4115 University Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50311

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammalsExotic emergencies
    Call Website All Des Moines

  2. Fleur Pet Hospital

    4524 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-2332

    Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammalsHouse calls
    Call Website All Des Moines

Akron 1

  1. Akron Veterinary Clinic

    215 Reed St, Akron, IA 51001-7740

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Akron

Bellevue 1

  1. Bellevue Veterinary Clinic

    100 N Motte St, Bellevue, IA 52031-1000

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Bettendorf 1

  1. Abel Keppy Animal Hospital

    619 14th Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722

    Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Bettendorf

Carroll 1

  1. Carroll Small Animal Clinic

    416 N Grant Rd, Carroll, IA 51401-2908

    Rabbits & small mammalsHouse calls
    Call Website All Carroll

Cherokee 1

  1. Valley Veterinary Center

    908 S 2nd St, Cherokee, IA 51012

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call

Clarinda 1

  1. Twin Oaks Veterinary Clinic

    920 S 12th St, Clarinda, IA 51632

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

De Witt 1

  1. Bejaze Animal Hospital

    1014 8th Ave, De Witt, IA 52742-1312

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All De Witt

Eldridge 1

  1. Scott County Animal Hospital

    115 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Eldridge

Grimes 1

  1. St. Francis Veterinary Care

    101 NE Circle Dr, Grimes, IA 50111-1021

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Grimes

Grinnell 1

  1. All Pets Veterinary Hospital

    611 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112-2241

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Grinnell

Humboldt 1

  1. Humboldt Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

    2112 10th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Iowa City 1

  1. Emergency Veterinary Service of Iowa City

    3030 Northgate Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245-9501

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Iowa City

Johnston 1

  1. Rush Animal Care Clinic P.C.

    5330 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131-1334

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Johnston

Keota 1

  1. Keota Veterinary Clinic

    102 E Broadway Ave, Keota, IA 52248-9722

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

    Rabbits & small mammalsHouse calls
    Call Website All Keota

Keystone 1

  1. Keystone Veterinary Clinic

    76 Main St, Keystone, IA 52249-9529

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call All Keystone

Marion 1

  1. Ross Veterinary Clinic

    3251 N Marion Rd, Marion, IA 52302-9808

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Marion

Marshalltown 1

  1. The Hometown Veterinarian

    101 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammalsHouse calls
    Call Website All Marshalltown

Monona 1

  1. Monona Veterinary Services

    20593 125th St, Monona, IA 52159-8024

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Monona

Nevada 1

  1. Community Veterinary Clinic

    275 W Lincoln Hwy, Nevada, IA 50201-8023

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Nevada

Norwalk 1

  1. Family Pet Veterinary Center

    1326 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211-1344

    ReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call All Norwalk

Richland 1

  1. Keokuk County Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

    31392 IA-78, Richland, IA 52585

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Richland

Riverside 1

  1. St. Francis Veterinary Clinic

    3030 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327-9693

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Riverside

Sac City 1

  1. Animal Health Center

    1210 W Main St, Sac City, IA 50583

    Birds & parrotsReptilesRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Sac City

Shelby 1

  1. Shelby Vet Clinic

    305 Center St, Shelby, IA 51570

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call All Shelby

Sheldon 1

  1. Sheldon Veterinary Medical Center

    101 N 18th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201

    Fri 7:30am-5pm

    Rabbits & small mammalsBoard-certified (ABVP)Exotic emergencies
    Call Website All Sheldon

Sibley 1

  1. Sibley Veterinary Clinic

    1654 Northwest Blvd, Sibley, IA 51249-7501

    Birds & parrotsRabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Sibley

Waterloo 1

  1. Pawsitive Pet Care

    1799 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website

Waukon 1

  1. Brodahl Veterinary Services

    808 5th Ave SW, Waukon, IA 52172-2139

    Rabbits & small mammals
    Call Website All Waukon
Call ahead to confirm rabbit-safe anesthesia experience. Rabbits and other small mammals have delicate GI systems and specific anesthesia risks, so ask whether the vet has hands-on surgical experience with them, not just general small-mammal familiarity.

Also in Iowa

Good to know

Do regular vets treat rabbits?

Many general practice vets will see rabbits for basic wellness checks, but rabbits have specialized dietary and anesthesia needs that not every general vet is trained for. For dental issues, GI stasis, or surgery, it's worth confirming the vet has specific small-mammal experience beforehand.

How do I find a vet who treats guinea pigs?

Look for a clinic that explicitly lists guinea pigs or "small mammals" among the species it treats, since "exotic vet" can otherwise just mean birds or reptiles. Calling the clinic directly and asking is the most reliable way to confirm before booking.

Can capybaras be pets?

Owning a capybara depends on regional wildlife and exotic animal regulations, as many areas require specialized permits or ban them entirely. In Iowa, there are 40 exotic animal veterinarians on ExoticVetAtlas who can guide you on health and legal care requirements.

Can you have a fennec fox as a pet?

Fennec foxes can be kept as pets in certain jurisdictions, but they often require specific captive wildlife permits and specialized enclosures. Check local wildlife regulations in Iowa, where 40 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.