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Well-qualified rodent vets are few and far between. A lot of local vets don't even see rats and, of those that do, the vast majority are exceptionally expensive for the care received. Here are several great vets, that have been highly recommended in the local rat community that probably won't break the bank! Please call these vets ahead of time to make sure they still see rats and to check their fees.
 
Although we would suggest going to great lengths for a fantastic vet, you can always search HERE to try to find a vet closer to your area. If you try a vet out and like their prices and service, please feel free to refer them to us!
 
Proper veterinary care costs seem to be ever increasing and you simply can't plan for emergencies that may arise. If the financial responsibility of caring for your rats in an emergency seems daunting, you may want to consider looking into aquiring pet insurance for your rats.
 

Bird & Pet Clinic of Roseville
Pricey, but Dr. Forney & Dr. Joseph are great.

Roseville, CA

 

Central Marin Cat and Exotic Hopsital
Marin, CA


 

East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic
Dr. William Estherimer 

San Rafael 94901


All Pets Hospital

Dr. Herman and Dr. Meliar-Smith

San Francisco, CA

 

Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital

Dr. Kenneth A. Harkewicz
Berkeley, CA

 

Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Dr. Michelle Hopkins
Davis, CA

 

PetCare

Dr. Sandra McRoberts
Roseville, CA

Please note: She no longer spays, only neuters.

 

Sacramento Animal Hospital
Dr. Karen Mulvihill and Dr. Cynthia Norman

Sacramento, CA

 

Palo Alto Animal Services

Dr. Yoffe

Palo Alto, CA

Neuter Clinic Only!

 

VCA Holly Street Animal Hospital

Dr. Blasier and Dr. Fischer

San Carlos, CA

Offers a $30 off coupon good for new clients!

 

The Good Samaritan Animal Hospital

San Leandro, CA

 

Calaveras Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Gregory K Anderson
Milpitas, CA

 

Santa Clara Pet Hospital/Clinic
They give a discount if you show proof that you adopted from a rescue!

Santa Clara, CA

 

Sunyvale Veterinary Clinic

Sunnyvale, CA

 

Evergreen Veterinary Clinic

San Jose, CA

 

Bascom Animal Hospital

Dr Lynn Vieyra

Campbell, CA

 

Arroyo Animal Clinic

Dr. Paul Umeda

Sunnyvale, CA

 

Mid Peninsula Animal Hospital

Dr Karen Blout specializes in rats

Menlo Park, CA

 

Pacifica Pet Hospital

Dr. Hurlbut

Pacifica, CA

 

Aptos Creekside Pet Hospital

Dr. Hawklyn

Aptos, CA

 

Irving Pet Hospital

Drs. Borut and Lowe

San Francisco, CA

 

Tamalpais Pet Hospital

Mill Valley, CA

 

Adobe Animal Hospital
24-hour clinic

Los Altos, CA

 

Contra Costa Veterinary Emergency Ctr

24-hour clinic

Concord, CA