How can I find a veterinarian experienced with rabbits?

If you don’t have other bunny owners to get a referral from, you can evaluate any veterinarian by asking the following questions:

• Ask how many rabbits are seen at the clinic each week (or month).
• Ask if they know which antibiotics are dangerous for rabbits (amoxicillin, lincomycin & clindamycin.).
• Casually ask about preventing hairballs. Q: "What's the best way to prevent hairballs?" A: "Provide your rabbit with hay every day, preferably 24 hours a day. Provide daily exercise and brush frequently"
• Ask how many rabbits are spayed or neutered each week (or month).
• Ask if food has to be removed the night before surgery. The answer should be "no". Rabbits should never be fasted.
• What was the success rate? If any were lost, what was the cause? (90% success is way too low. Veterinarians across the country who spay and neuter rabbits for the House Rabbit Society have lost on average less than 1/2 of 1%.)
• What anesthetics are used? (Isofluorene is preferred. Some veterinarians are quite successful with anesthetics other than isofluorene, but the bunny is "hung over" after surgery, which increases the probability that s/he will be slow to start eating again, which can lead to serious problems if not dealt with.)
• You might also want to ask which conferences they've attended lately that had talks about rabbit medicine and what journals they read.

Be careful not to choose the nearest vet without inquiring about their experience with rabbits. Paying money for an inexperienced vet can be very costly both to you and to your pet.