In order to become a certified Visiting Rabbit Team (VRT), you and your rabbit(s):

• Participate in an online "Visiting Rabbit Experience" class. We are a nation-wide organization and can certify-register throughout the United States.  Future classes will be held August - January.  

• Pass a veterinarian evaluation

• Rabbit(s) must be a minimum age of 6 weeks.  There is no maximum age!

We also require prospective BIB VRTs to perform 2 hours of supervised visits at a facility of their choice. For example, you can request that an activities director in an assisted living facility supervise you and your rabbit(s) while you make your first few visits. Once you have completed the  class, two hours of supervised visits, and veterinarian evaluation, you are eligible for certification/registration through our organization.

The forms are only available through the class.

Costs

Class Fee (per family).........................................................................$20.00                   

TWO YEAR Certification/Registration Fees:
One adult and one rabbit OR one adult and one bonded pair of rabbits.......(included with class fee)
One person under age 18 and one rabbit OR one bonded pair of rabbits.....$5.00
(persons under age 18 must be supervised by a certified-registered adult)
Each additional person trained to handle your rabbit(s)..........................$5.00
Each additional rabbit (or bonded pair).................................................$5.00
I.D. charge..........................................................................................$2.00


What are the benefits of certification/registration?
As a member of Bunnies in Baskets you are covered by the group’s comprehensive liability insurance plan during your visits or other AAA/AAT/HASS activities which is required in many facilities.
You and your rabbit(s) are issued an official I.D. tag after certification.
Once you join or register your certified VRT (any level) you will receive "Sadie's Basket"---the BIB newsletter.