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Pender Veterinary Centre

4001 Legato Rd
Fairfax, VA 22033 703-591-3304
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I used to like Pender quite a lot. Then COVID-19 hit, and I soured on the practice.... - Mar 23, 2021

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Friendship Hospital For Animals

4105 Brandywine St NW
Washington, DC 20016 202-363-7300
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Friendship can be expensive, but the range of services it provides and the... - Mar 04, 2021

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Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

4205 Evergreen Ln
Annandale, VA 22003 703-256-8414
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I've been using Columbia Pike vet services for both my cats and my dogs.... - Mar 27, 2021

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VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

2660 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-751-2022
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My vet Dr. Terrio is the best! Even though VCA charges more than some... - Apr 14, 2021

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Laytonsville Veterinary Practice

5910 Sundown Rd
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-948-0158
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Best vet ever. So compassionate and caring. They have a dedicated "family... - Mar 26, 2021

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Gaithersburg Animal Hospital

280 N Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-948-2828
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Dr. Dan, Debbie, and Sarah are great with pets. They are caring and take time... - Mar 12, 2021

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VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

8500 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-752-9100
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High prices, but they are available 24 hours - Apr 06, 2021

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Parkway Veterinary Clinic

5743 Burke Centre Pkwy
Burke, VA 22015 703-323-9020
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We have been taking our dogs to see Dr. Laney Rhymes for 2 decades (these... - Jan 15, 2021

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McLean Animal Hospital

1330 Old Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA 22101 703-356-5000
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Very good Vet Clinic, Professional staff - Jun 30, 2020

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Suburban Animal Hospital

6879 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22213 703-532-4043
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Since Dr. Schrader's retirement, the customer service and attention to... - Jan 02, 2021

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Nebel St Animal Hospital

12100 Nebel St
Rockville, MD 20852 301-230-6595
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I have had to take my 14 year old dog to the vet 3 times this year-for an ear... - Nov 15, 2020

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Fairland Animal Hospital

13425 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-2115
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Dr Whalls competent diagnostician, professional manner, procedures performed... - Apr 07, 2021

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Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital

7515 Brooklyn Bridge Rd
Laurel, MD 20707 301-776-7744
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Doctors at Rocky Gorge have been our dogs' vets for many years. They... - Apr 08, 2021

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Town & Country Animal Hospital

9836 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-273-2110
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Staff is mostly always helpful. Dr. Davis Hall is terrific and a caring veterinarian. - Jan 30, 2021

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Northside Veterinary Clinic

4003 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207 703-525-7115
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Great people, both the vets and support staff. Very responsive. - Jan 23, 2021

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Kenwood Animal Hospital

5439 Butler Rd
Bethesda, MD 20816 301-654-3000
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Outstanding vet. Dr. Dougherty is wonderful. She's also the owner. Professional,... - Jan 17, 2021

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Beltsville Veterinary Hospital

4246 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705 301-937-3020
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Had been going to Beltsville Vets for more than 20 years. The ratio of veterinarians... - Feb 03, 2021

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Ballston Animal Hospital

5232 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205 703-528-2776
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We have obtained excellent services for over 20 years from Dr. Lynn Galitz... - Apr 07, 2021

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Vienna Animal Hospital

531 Maple Ave W
Vienna, VA 22180 703-938-2121
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Expensive but worth it. Quality care - esp for older dogs. Very happy with... - Aug 12, 2020

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Del Ray Animal Hospital

524 E Mount Ida Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-739-0000
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Covid requirements have made this a difficult year. I've made several... - Feb 03, 2021

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