Health care providers and law enforcement are responsible for animal bite reporting within Johnson County. Animal bites should be reported as soon as possible to the appropriate entity listed below.

Use this animal bite reporting form when collecting information from the bite victim and/or animal owner

For more information about animals susceptible to rabies, use the Iowa Rabies Exposure Assessment Tree

Click here for specific information on bat exposures

A note for health care providers
Administering rabies prophylaxis is not necessary unless the animal cannot be captured for observation or testing.

If the bite occurred in Iowa City

Business Location of Primary Investigator:
Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center

Hours and Contact Information:
8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
319-356-5297
After Hours: 319-356-6800 (JECC - to dispatch IC Police)
Fax: 319-356-5298
 

If the bite occurred in Coralville

Business Location of Primary Investigator:
Coralville Animal Control - Coralville Police Department

Hours and Contact Information:
24 hours a day 319-248-1800
Fax: 319-248-1888
 

If the bite occurred in North Liberty

Business Location of Primary Investigator:
North Liberty Police Department

Hours and Contact Information:
24 hours a day
(319) 356-6800 (JECC - to dispatch North Liberty Police)
Fax: 319-626-5743

If the bite occurred in rural Johnson County

Business Location of Primary Investigator:
Johnson County Public Health

Hours and Contact Information:
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
319-356-6038
Fax: 319-356-6039
855 S Dubuque St
Suite 217
Iowa City, IA 52240