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Pender Veterinary Centre

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

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We took our cat to Pender Vet for years and saw a variety of vets, all of whom... - Mar 19, 2023

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Friendship Hospital for Animals

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

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I took my pets to Friendship for 17 years, but will no longer. Their service... - Mar 26, 2023

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Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

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

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A weak recommend Their Vets constantly push their prescription diet... - Mar 24, 2023

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Laytonsville Veterinary Practice

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

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Very happy with the vets, techs, office staff, and boarding kennel staff at... - Mar 23, 2023

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Gaithersburg Animal Hospital

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

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Excellent experiences here for the last 25 years. - Feb 23, 2022

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VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

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

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High ratings are due largely to the great care my cats receive from Dr. Farrell. - Feb 16, 2023

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Nebel St Animal Hospital

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

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Nice to have such caring and competent people close by. They take good care... - Feb 23, 2023

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McLean Animal Hospital

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

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Have used Mclean Animal Hospital for over 25 years, after switching from a... - Feb 13, 2023

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Fairland Animal Hospital

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

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It's really hard to score a veterinary appointment these days (since... - Feb 25, 2023

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Parkway Veterinary Clinic

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

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Our dog has many chronic medical problems and the doctors here have been able... - Mar 10, 2023

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Suburban Animal Hospital

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

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Long wait times upon arrival on a few occasions and they majorly messed up... - Jan 29, 2022

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VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

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

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Above and beyond in showing me compassion when my dog died. They arranged her... - Feb 14, 2023

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Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital

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

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I am a long time customer of Rocky Gorge. For so many years, I found them... - Jun 30, 2022

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Town & Country Animal Hospital

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

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Overall, ok. Hard to compare, as we have only gone to them. They do take... - Mar 18, 2023

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Vienna Animal Hospital

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

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Very compassionate animal care - Oct 14, 2022

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Northside Veterinary Clinic

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

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They are very good, but pricey. A 15-minute visit cost $110 and a two... - Mar 26, 2023

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Kenwood Animal Hospital

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

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Well organized and accessible. - Feb 18, 2023

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Ballston Animal Hospital

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

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Just there visits so far but they've all been good. - Nov 26, 2022

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Beltsville Veterinary Hospital

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

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My dog is very comfortable during her visits. Dr. Spencer always explains all... - Mar 05, 2023

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Clocktower Animal Hospital

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

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Going there for years outstanding practice! - Oct 29, 2022

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