Valley Veterinary Hospital

Overview: Valley Veterinary Hospital (Fargo, ND)

In the Fargo area, finding a general practice that genuinely understands the complexities of lagomorph care is a huge relief. Valley Veterinary Hospital stands out as a highly reliable, AAHA-accredited primary care facility with a dedicated veterinary interest in exotic medicine. Unlike many general dog-and-cat practices that just “see” rabbits on the side, Valley Vet is fully equipped for comprehensive rabbit care. They handle everything from advanced diagnostic imaging and critical dental work to routine spay and neuter surgeries. A massive green flag for experienced owners: they actively stock Oxbow products in-house, which is a strong indicator that the staff understands the strict, fiber-heavy nutritional requirements of a healthy rabbit.

What you need to know as a rabbit owner: While their baseline exotic knowledge is clearly strong, you still need to be a proactive advocate. When scheduling a spay, neuter, or dental procedure, always ask the attending vet to walk you through their specific rabbit anesthesia protocols and post-operative GI support plans. Because they explicitly offer vaccinations, this is an excellent clinic for preventative care, but you should still call the front desk prior to your wellness exam to confirm their current stock of the RHDV2 vaccine.

Important Emergency Limitations: Valley Veterinary Hospital operates on a strict weekday schedule and is completely closed on Saturdays and Sundays. They are not a 24/7 exotic emergency hospital. However, they have a formal partnership with the nearby Red River Animal Emergency & Referral Center. If your rabbit suffers a sudden trauma or goes into GI stasis over the weekend, you will need to utilize Red River for overnight emergency stabilization, with the specific plan to transfer your bunny back to the exotic-savvy team at Valley Vet as soon as they open on Monday morning.

Important Information

• Address: 3210 Main Avenue, Fargo, ND 58103

• Phone: (701) 232-3391

• Email: frontdesk@valleyveterinary.net

• Website: https://www.valleyveterinary.net/

• Office Hours: * Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

  • Friday: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed