VCA Spring Creek Animal Care Hospital

Overview: VCA Spring Creek Animal Care Hospital (Jackson, WY)

Living in a relatively isolated, high-altitude region like Jackson Hole makes finding specialized exotic veterinary care incredibly challenging. Because Wyoming is practically an exotic vet “desert,” rabbit owners here have to be highly strategic about where they seek care. Fortunately, VCA Spring Creek Animal Care Hospital is a major asset to the local community. While VCA is a massive national network heavily focused on dog and cat care, this specific Jackson location actively runs a “ZooMED” department that caters to exotic and pocket pets, making it one of the very few established options for rabbit care in the state.

What you need to know as a rabbit owner: Just because a clinic has a ZooMED designation doesn’t mean every vet on staff is a rabbit expert. When you call to schedule an appointment, you must explicitly ask to be placed with their primary exotic-savvy veterinarian. If you are scheduling a spay, neuter, or dental work, be sure to ask about their rabbit-specific anesthesia and post-operative pain management protocols, as rabbits require significantly different monitoring than cats or dogs. Additionally, you should always call ahead to verify if they are currently carrying the RHDV2 vaccine, as corporate hospital vaccine stocks can fluctuate.

Important Emergency Limitations: While VCA Spring Creek offers extensive operating hours compared to standard clinics, they are not a 24/7 exotic emergency hospital. If your bunny goes into GI stasis on a Sunday or suffers a critical emergency late at night, the clinic will be closed. Because Jackson is geographically isolated, local rabbit owners must have a strict emergency plan in place—which often means preparing for a long, out-of-state drive to a 24/7 exotic hospital in Idaho or Colorado for overnight critical care.

Important Information

• Address: 1035 W. Broadway Ave, Jackson Hole, WY 83001

• Phone: (307) 733-1606

• Website: https://vcahospitals.com/spring-creek

• Financing Options: As part of the VCA network, they generally accept CareCredit, which is highly recommended for unexpected exotic pet bills.

• Office Hours: * Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • Sunday: Closed