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Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF)

RWAF Rabbit Friendly Vet

Practitioner is a vetEst. 2009 (scheme relaunched 2024)

What this means for your pet

Rabbits are prey animals with specialist needs and many practices see few of them. A Rabbit Friendly Vet has been vetted by RWAF for genuine rabbit competence — reassuring for rabbit owners.

About this accreditation

A directory accreditation from the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund recognising practices with genuine rabbit expertise. The relaunched scheme assesses 16 areas of rabbit care and awards an overall tier of Silver, Silver+ or Gold, reviewed by RWAF's veterinary adviser.

Who can hold this accreditation

Practices that demonstrate rabbit-specific knowledge, prey-species separation, and clinical provision for rabbits.

Referral requirement

No — open access.

Professional oversight

Revalidation

Listing valid for 4 years with an annual check-in.

Legal basis

Voluntary welfare-charity accreditation (not statutory).

Accredited providers (15)

Quick facts

Abbreviation

Rabbit Friendly Vet

Issuing body

Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF)

Type

practice scheme

Protected title

No

Practitioner is a vet

Yes

Providers listed

15

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