New South Wales
The following sections provide information about various rabbit-related resources in the state of New South Wales in Australia.
Warning: The rabbit calcivirus variant RHDV1-K5 will be intentionally reintroduced to New South Wales in March 2025. All pet rabbits should be vaccinated before March 1, 2025. The Filavac VHD K C+V vaccine is recommended as it provides better protection against multiple variants.
CSIRO recommends the following:
- Decontaminate hands, shoes and clothing before handling rabbits
- Keep your pet rabbit indoors
- Regularly decontaminate equipment and materials including cages, hutches, bowls etc, with either 10% bleach, 10% sodium hydroxide, or a parvocidal disinfectant such as F10SC or Virkon
- Control insects (especially flies) as much as possible both indoors and outdoors
- Rabbit-proof your backyard to prevent access by wild rabbits
- Limit contact between and handling of unfamiliar pet rabbits
CSIRO monthly rabbit virus report
Official Memo from NSW Local Land Services
If your rabbit experiences sudden death, email rabbitcalicivirus@csiro.au to test for calcivirus.
Rabbit rescues and shelters
See Adoption listings for more resources.
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary | 59 Tintenbar Rd | Rushforth NSW 2460 | 0416 062 947 | |
| Radical Rabbit | 0405 175 511 |
Rabbit veterinarians
See Choosing a rabbit veterinarian for more information on how to find the right rabbit-savvy veterinarian for you.
Mid North Coast
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camvet | 1 Bayside Circuit | Laurieton, NSW 2443 | +61 2 6559 9828 | Multiple vets see exotics.[1] |
| Greencross Vet Port Macquarie | 5/175 Lake Road | Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 | +61 2 6581 5111 | [1] |
New England North West
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Veterinary Hospital | 106 Brisbane St | Tamworth, NSW 2340 | +61 2 6766 3988 | Dr. Tolhurst sees rabbits.[1] |
Hunter Valley
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencross Vets Maitland | 9 Walker St | Maitland, NSW 2320 | +61 2 4934 3044 | Dr. Ng and Dr. Loring see rabbits.[1] |
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnells Bay Animal Hospital | 25 Station St | Bonnells Bay, NSW 2264 | +61 2 4973 1411 | Dr. Jackson sees rabbits.[1] |
| Williams River Veterinary Clinic | 28 Grey St | Clarence Town, NSW 2321 | +61 2 4996 4441 | [1] |
| Toronto Veterinary Clinic | Unit 2/48 Victory Parade | Toronto, NSW 2283 | +61 2 4950 5505 | [1] |
Central Coast
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonded Hearts Veterinary Hospital | 26/16 Washington Ave | Niagara Park, NSW 2250 | +61 2 4319 4544 | [1] |
| Greencross Vet Wyoming | 24 Cary St | Wyoming, NSW 2250 | +61 2 4324 1577 | [1] |
Central West & Orana
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Street Veterinary Clinic | 53 Summer St | Orange, NSW 2800 | +61 2 6360 4553 | Dr. Lane sees rabbits.[1] |
Sydney
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital - North Ryde | 1 Richardson Pl | North Ryde, NSW 2113 | +61 2 9889 0289 | Open 24/7.[1] |
| The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney | 995 Bourke St | Waterloo, NSW 2017 | +61 2 9319 6111 | Dr. Chew, Dr. Stephens, and Dr. Teoh see rabbits.[1] |
| Avian & Exotics Service | 16 Myoora Rd | Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 | +61 2 9146 6391 | Dr. Sladakovic sees rabbits.[1] |
| Petstock Vet Gregory Hills | 3/1 Gregory Hills Dr | Gledswood Hills, NSW 2557 | +61 2 4647 2765 | Dr. Emilee sees rabbits.[1] |
| Pittwater Animal Hospital | 1 Arnott Cres | Warriewood, NSW 2102 | +61 2 9913 7979 | Dr. Smithyman sees rabbits.[1] |
| Greencross Vets North Parramatta | 563 Church St | North Parramatta, NSW 2151 | +61 2 9146 1169 | [1] |
| VETICARE Veterinary Services | 366 Beamish St | Campsie, NSW 2194 | +61 424 838 838 | Dr. Nat sees rabbits. House calls also available.[1] |
| Petstock Vet Dural | 248 New Line Rd | Dural, NSW 2158 | +61 2 9651 5047 | [1] |
| North Richmond Vet Hospital | 61 Yobarnie Ave | North Richmond, NSW 2754 | +61 2 4571 2042 | Dr. Dalli and Dr. Nomiya see rabbits.[1] |
| Rouse Hill Family Vets | 10/591 Withers Rd | Rouse Hill, NSW 2155 | +61 2 9086 9130 |
Tweed Shire
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murwillumbah Veterinary Clinic | Unit 8/10 Queen St | Murwillumbah, NSW 2484 | +61 2 6672 1919 | [1] |
| Petstock Vet Tweed Heads | 10 Machinery Dr | Tweed Heads South NSW 2486 | +61 7 5523 6755 | Dr. Julija sees rabbits.[1] |
Northern Rivers
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Animal Hospital | 60 Through St | South Grafton, NSW 2460 | +61 2 6642 3083 | [1] |
| Ballina Coast Vets | 25A Racecourse Rd | Ballina, NSW 2478 | +61 2 6686 9333 | Dr. JJ Debenham sees rabbits.[1] |
South Coast
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Cove Vet Clinic | Shop 12/101 Cove Blvd | Shell Cove, NSW 2529 | +61 2 4216 6636 | [1] |
| Casey's Beach Veterinary Clinic | 394 Beach Rd | Batehaven, NSW 2536 | +61 2 4472 7700 | [1] |
| Berry Veterinary Clinic | 84 Queen St | Berry, NSW 2535 | +61 2 4464 1899 | [1] |
| Greencross Vets Fairy Meadow | 1-3 Princes Hwy | Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519 | +61 2 4283 2333 | Dr. Sykes sees rabbits.[1] |
Rabbit emergency clinics and specialists
Please first call to make sure there is a rabbit-savvy veterinarian on call or on duty at the emergency clinic before you leave.
See Veterinary emergencies for more resources on rabbit veterinary emergencies.
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital - North Ryde | 1 Richardson Pl | North Ryde, NSW 2113 | +61 2 9889 0289 | Open 24/7.[1] |
| SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital - Western Sydney | 1 Rowood Rd | Prospect, NSW 2148 | +61 2 8609 9444 | Open 24/7[1] |
| Animal Referral & Emergency Centre | 4 Lang Rd | Broadmeadow, NSW 2292 | +61 2 4957 7106 | Open 24/7. Accepts rabbits for first aid only, no rabbit specialist on staff.[1] |
Low cost rabbit spay/neuter clinics
See Low cost spay/neuter clinics for more resources.
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Dogs and Cats Home | 442-446 Liverpool Rd | Strathfield South, NSW 2136 | +61 2 9587 9611 | Male rabbit desexing $210, female rabbit desexing $310. |
Rabbit boarding and bunny sitters
For more information on going on vacation with a rabbit, please see Going on vacation.
This information is provided only for your convenience and in no way should be considered an endorsement by the website. The following table has been compiled from reliable resources that have indicated that the listed businesses will take care of rabbits. We cannot guarantee your satisfaction with any business – please call and ask your own questions before using a business listed below.
Wildlife rehabilitation facilities
See Wild rabbits for more information about what to do when you find a wild rabbit.
Hay sources
See Hay for more resources on what types of hay to choose.