Spay/Neuter Certificate Program

NJHRS is working to create a list of veterinarians who are willing to provide spay/neuter services for a reduced fee. We have a few veterinarians so far and they are at the bottom of this page.

If you are reading this, you are a responsible rabbit parent who knows the benefits of spaying and neutering rabbits, even if you have only one rabbit and pregnancy is not an issue. Congratulations!

Rabbits are relinquished to animal shelters for a variety of reasons—chief among them are behavior issues and unwanted litters. To enhance the health and longevity of our rabbit companions, keep rabbits with their human families and prevent litters New Jersey House Rabbit Society advocates spaying and neutering.

Your rabbit, if a male, is ready for neuter when his testes are visible, usually around 3-4 months. Females should be spayed at 5-6 months old.

In order to make this important surgery more financially feasible, NJHRS has enlisted the support of veterinarians to participate in our reduced cost spay/neuter program.

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STOP! Here are three low cost options that are not in our program, but their fees are low. You will make appointments and payments directly with them.

1) Dr. Lori Duggan. It may take a while to set up an appointment, but Dr. Duggan's mission is to bring low cost veterinary services to the public. At this time (5/2023) a $130 fee covers a spay or neuter, wellness exam, nail trim and pain meds. The clinic is in Southampton, Burlington County, but is open to anyone.

2) Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ, 732-920-1600, Option 2. It is a $250 fee and it covers the spay or neuter and pain meds. A pre-exam is not required but rabbits should be in good health in order to undergo the surgery. There is no age restriction.

RHVD2 vax is also offered with spay/neuter at $20 per vax. Initial vax requires a follow up booster in 3 weeks for another $20.

3) Associated Humane Societies in Forked River, Ocean County. As of 4/2024 they charge $175 for a neuter and $200 for a spay - no office visit charge but there will be a charge for take home medications. 609-693-1900 option 5 At this time, October 1, 2024, Associated Humane is without a vet to perform rabbit spay/neuter surgeries. We'll mark them as active as soon as they are up and running again.

STOP! Are you a low-income individual on government assistance or a low-income college student? We offer further discounted certificate fees. Click here for details.

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How the NJHRS certificate program works...

Individuals interested in taking advantage of our program will pay a reduced spay or neuter fee to NJHRS for which they will receive a Certificate. The certificate is to be presented to one of our participating veterinarians at the time of service.

The cost...

A neuter certificate is $140 and a spay certificate is $190. If you have researched spay/neuter surgeries for rabbits you know a neuter can cost $400 - $600 and a spay can be $600 - $900. We are grateful to our participating veterinarians who are making these lower fees possible.

To purchase a certificate...

NOTE: Do NOT make an appointment until you receive your certificate in the USPS mail. Certificates will NOT be emailed and your PayPal receipt is NOT your certificate.

1) Order online. Click on the Buy Now button below to order your certificate(s) through Paypal. CERTIFICATES HAVE A 4 MONTH EXPIRATION DATE AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

2) Send a check/money order made payable to New Jersey House Rabbit Society to: NJHRS, Attn: Janine Motta, 21 Hollow Rd, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

IMPORTANT: The certificate cost (paid to NJHRS) covers only the actual surgery, anesthesia & pain medications before and during surgery. You will also be financially responsible (paid to the vet) for a pre-surgery visit, take home medications and a few other items, such as laser therapy, if desired. These will typically be $120 - $185, more if doing bloodwork. We recognize this raises the cost, but it will still be less than what most practices who are not in our program charge for these services. Everything has gone up these days and unfortunately this impacts our program.

◘ A pre-surgery checkup, if required.

◘ The cost of take home pain medications.

◘ A pre-surgery checkup, if required.

◘ The cost of take home pain medications.

◘ Pre-surgery bloodwork, if required. ($175 - $400)

◘ Complications are rare but possible. For example, in older rabbits, females may have uterine cancer and males may have testicular lesions, both making the surgery complicated. Further, a male may have an undescended testical (cryptorchid) which requires more work than a regular neuter. A female may have a a life-threatening uterine infection (pyometra) making the surgery more involved.

Our Participating Veterinarians

All of our participating veterinarians are skilled professionals who have performed many rabbit spays and neuters. Your rabbit will be given the same outstanding care as any one of their patients. These doctors have agreed to participate in this program as a public service. We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to them all.

When making an appointment, please let the hospital know that you are coming in with the NJHRS certificate.

HUNTERDON COUNTY
Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital | Whitehouse Station | 908-534-1528

MERCER COUNTY
Edinburg Animal Hospital | West Windsor | 609-443-1212
NOTES:
Pre-surgery visit: Required (approx $110). When making the appointment, mention you are coming in through the NJ House Rabbit Society and you’ll receive $10 off your initial pre-surgery visit. Not to be combined with any other offer.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital | Sayreville | 732-727-1303

PENNSYLVANIA
Avian & Exotic Medical Surgical Center | Philadelphia | 215-995-4049
NOTES:
Pre-surgery visit: Required (approx $100)
Bloodwork: REQUIRED if your rabbit is over 2 years old (approx $400)
Vaccinations: not required, but $30 for each of 2 vaccines, if desired

The Exotic & Small Animal Hospital of Pennsylvania | King of Prussia | 610-626-3590
NOTES:
As part of our program, Dr. Rassin will perform only NEUTERS. Spays are not covered under our program.
Pre-surgery visit: Required (approx $87 - as of 10/2024)
Bloodwork: not required, but suggested (approx cost $215)
Vaccinations: All rabbits need to be fully vaccinated. The first vaccine ($40) will be administered at the pre-surgery visit. The second one will be with the spay/neuter, for an additional $40 for the vaccine.
AGE RESTRICTION: Will only perform surgery on males under 4 yrs.