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Pender Veterinary Centre

4001 Legato Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033 703-591-3304

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Dr. Downs is fantastic and really cares about her patients and their owners. - May 26, 2024

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Friendship Hospital for Animals

4105 Brandywine St NW
Washington, DC 20016 202-363-7300

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I have used them for years for my cat and dog. My cat, we received great care.... - Mar 09, 2024

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Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

4205 Evergreen Ln
Annandale, VA 22003 703-256-8414

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I took my elderly and ailing cat in for a consultation. The vet agreed with... - Oct 08, 2024

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Laytonsville Veterinary Practice

5910 Sundown Rd
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-948-0158

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My dog has been a patient for over 11 years. He LIKES being there! The... - May 22, 2024

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Gaithersburg Animal Hospital

280 N Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-948-2828

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While they are highly rated by many customers, this is a problematic practice.... - Sep 05, 2024

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VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

2660 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-751-2022

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Great taking care of the two kitties. - Nov 26, 2023

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Nebel St Animal Hospital

12100 Nebel St
Rockville, MD 20852 301-230-6595

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This is an excellent veterinary practice with very caring staff. - Feb 28, 2024

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McLean Animal Hospital

1330 Old Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA 22101 703-356-5000

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They are truly compassionate veterinarians and staff. They took wonderful... - Apr 04, 2024

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Parkway Veterinary Clinic

5743 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015 703-323-9020

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Parkway doctors and staff are great; friendly, responsive, competent.... - Oct 09, 2024

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Fairland Animal Hospital

13425 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-2115

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Dr. Margulies deserves praise for her compassion as much as for her expertise - Sep 04, 2024

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Suburban Animal Hospital

6879 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22213 703-532-4043

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We have used Suburban Animal Hospital for several of our dogs. At one point,... - Jul 10, 2024

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VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

8500 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-752-9100

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Visit was at 3AM for my newly adopted dog who was in the midst of heartworm... - Sep 09, 2024

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Town & Country Animal Hospital

9836 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-273-2110

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Dr Davis Hall is a legend. He was able to immediately diagnose a strange... - May 23, 2024

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Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital

7515 Brooklyn Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20707 301-776-7744

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Great Vets and techs. I don't care for the automated answering system,... - Nov 24, 2023

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Vienna Animal Hospital

531 Maple Ave W
Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-2121

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Dr. Picard is the best! So caring. - Mar 20, 2024

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Northside Veterinary Clinic

4003 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207 703-525-7115

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You cannot find better care for your pets - May 07, 2024

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Kenwood Animal Hospital

5439 Butler Rd
Bethesda, MD 20816 301-654-3000

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On a new puppy visit the doctor spent most of the time trying to sell us prophylactic... - Oct 09, 2024

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Ballston Animal Hospital

5232 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205 703-528-2776

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a bit pricey but they can handle my very shy dog. - Feb 11, 2024

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Beltsville Veterinary Hospital

4246 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705 301-937-3020

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It's not always easy to get an appointment with a veterinarian these days,... - Apr 01, 2023

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Clocktower Animal Hospital

2451 Centreville Rd #12
Herndon, VA 20171 703-713-1200

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Professional and caring. I liked how I could send photos of my dog's hotspot... - Oct 25, 2023

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