Your Local Rabbit Veterinarian in Westchester County, NY
At Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, we offer dedicated and high-quality care for rabbits. From routine wellness checks to advanced diagnostics, dental care, grooming, and surgery, we provide services to help keep your rabbit happy and healthy! We’re proud to be the only exotic pet-exclusive animal hospital in New York accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.
Veterinary Services We Provide for Rabbits
Rabbits require thoughtful, species-appropriate care—and as your local rabbit veterinarians, our doctors are here to provide it. We offer a variety of services tailored to your rabbit’s needs, including:
- Exotic Pet Exams
- Grooming
- Imaging Services
- Dental Care
- Surgery
- Emergency Care
- Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
- Nutrition and Behavior Counseling
Have questions or need to schedule an appointment? Call us at (914) 864-1414.
Going Out of Town? We Offer Boarding for Rabbits!
If you're planning a trip, we offer rabbit boarding services in a quiet environment especially suited for your pet rabbit. Your rabbit will be cared for by experienced caretakers who understand rabbits' needs—from proper diet and clean enclosures to gentle handling and daily check-ins.
Space fills up quickly, so call today to learn more or reserve your rabbit’s stay!
Meet Our Veterinarians
Meet our dedicated veterinary team at Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Westchester County, NY! Our experienced team of veterinarians strive to provide care tailored to your rabbit's specific needs.
Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice)
Owner & Medical Director
Dr. Laurie Hess is board-certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in avian (bird) practice and served as the President of the Association of Avian Veterinarians from 2009-2010. She is also an active member of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians and the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians.
Chaya Storch, DVM
With her cherry-red hair and welcoming smile, you can’t miss Dr. Storch! Originally from Los Angeles, she earned a BS in Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution from UCLA. She then made the long trip east to earn her veterinary medical degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation from Tufts, Dr. Storch completed two year-long internships in avian and exotic animal medicine at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston and Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine near Seattle.
Gabriela Zonenshine, DVM
Dr. Gabriela Zonenshine (“Sunshine”) graduated Summa cum laude from Cornell University with a dual degree in Biology and Animal Science and an honor’s research thesis. She then continued at Cornell University to achieve her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Dr. Zonenshine completed a rotating small animal internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Akron, Ohio, and then received her Masters of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Minnesota.
Jonah Marion, DVM
Dr. Marion was born and raised in Westchester County, but it wasn’t until his senior year of high school that he realized he wanted to work with exotic animals. He started volunteering at the Greenburg Nature Center in Scarsdale, NY, where he was exposed to a wide variety of reptiles, birds, and small mammals. From then on, he knew that he would spend his life working with these unique creatures.
Book Your Rabbit's Appointment Today!
To book an appointment with our outstanding veterinary team, give us a call at (914) 864-1414. We can't wait to meet you and your rabbit soon!