Dr Adams emphasizes keeping your dogs lean. It's hard to do (just as it is for people) but she's absolutely correct. I believe dog obesity is a large contributor to health problems. read more

We have raised 2 dogs under the care of Adams Mill. One had a regular healthy life, the other suffered from rare illnesses. I know we gave him the best fighting chance with Dr. Adams and her staff. We are now on our third pup, and are beginning his health care at this same vet. Highly recommend for personalized and very experienced care! read more

This Doctor really cares about your pets and more importantly about you. Great location and always the best care.

We used this vet since moving to Great Falls seven years ago. Dr. Adams was always empathetic and caring towards our pets and my wife and me. A top notch veterinarian and human. I cannot recommend her highly enough read more

Dr Adams is the best. I have been going here with my Cats and dogs for over 25 years. If you dog has a serious problem she is the one to see. Always caring and offers Great advise to keep your dog & Cat healthy. 10 Stars if i could. read more

Friendly staff, great service" "From the Front desk, to the technicians, the atmosphere was incredible!" i bring my dog rossie and my cat Popo very sick they are perfect now after the treatment profesional doctor very nice read more

Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital has been such a blessing to my pup Denali! From routine yearly visits to emergency paw wounds & eye surgery Dr Adams & Dr Gross along with the rest of the staff have been so helpful and caring for my pup. I highly recommend to anyone in the DMV looking for a quality Vet!! read more

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Best vet around. Period. All four of our babies come here every time there is a problem. I'm going to try and focus on the details instead of exceptional comfort I feel about this place, because there are many stunning reasons why you should only choose this place to care for your furry loved ones. They do just about everything there. I like my pets to have a vet, not someone who will refer me to some other place if, God help me, there is an issue with my pet. They schedule an individual first meeting with the pet. The vet sits down on the floor and goes through the entire life of the pet. They had already read everything you provided and let's the animal walk over to them and get comfortable with them. They will work with you, no matter how neurotic you are with your pet. They will stay late hours to talk to you on the phone and let you know what's really going on. And they actually know, from everything from limping to international plane travel. No kidding. They will schedule meetings last minute if you are worried about your pet child. You can stop by at short notice just for a nail trim. How cool is that? Its a bit pricey, but that's just northern VA for you. It may be out in Great Falls, but its not a bad drive by any stretch of the imagination and your pet will appreciate the personal care. I'm sure I'll revise this someday, because I don't feel like I've done it justice. Let me just say again that the entire staff is something that you don't get enough, 100% competent and caring about animals. read more

After much internet-searching, and many word-of-mouth recommendations, I finally found my animals new home. Adams Mill understood the necessity of getting my dog in quickly, because he had an ear infection that would not go away. He was a new dog, so Dr. Nelson took the time on Saturday to sit down with Remington and I, and allow Remi to feel secure. Two hours later, Remington (a large GSD) had allowed us to get a swab of his very sensitive ears, and was relaxed in Dr. Nelson's presence. The sheer volume of time Dr Nelson took in order to make Remington feel safe made me realize how much they care for their patients. He was not held down, muzzled, or backed into a corner. Instead he was petted, belly rubbed, and treated to a couple snacks. Despite having a very stubborn infection, Remington is happy to visit Adams Mill. The staff are all very caring, happy to see the animals, and willing to work with those of us who have unpredictable and hard to work with schedules. Adams Mill offers to clip your animals nails for free with each visit, and encourages "social visits" - where your animal comes into the Vet, gets petted, gets treats, and leaves. The "social visits" encourage a safe-haven feeling for your animals, rather than the "this is where scary things happen!" feeling. I highly recommend Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital to anyone with animals, because having a good vet means happy and healthy animals. read more

I have been going to this practice for over 20 years. I find the costs comparable to the area. Absolutely the best caring Veterinarians and staff I have ever encountered. All of the vets have shown exceptional care and give explanations of treatment options and the costs. They followed up with the cancer treatment of my golden retriever, and they are now looking after my current dog who has cancer with the same attention and care. I certainly appreciate Dr Adams, Dr Gross and Dr Nelson. read more

Best vet in the DC area - without a shadow of a doubt. I have known Dr. Adams and Dr. Nelson for over 15 years, and they have always been compassionate, thorough, and nothing short of amazing. I originally found them after a friend recommended them when my parents Golden had "hot spots" that their vet couldn't seem to get treated after 3-4 weeks...within 5 minutes with Dr. Adams it was determined that these "hot spots" were actually mange! Since then I've taken my own dog (my avatar) there from when I adopted him at 4 months to when they diagnosed him with cancer 2 years ago (at the age of 12), and I had to put him to sleep. I could not have made it through is cancer diagnosis without them. They were so patient and kind, and I knew that they cared about my dog and me as well. They made a very difficult situation much more comfortable. Over the years I've had to call them at all times of the day or night, and I've always received a fast response. They are always thorough and never rush through an appointment. They always take the time to explain things to you. They do this because they genuinely care about the well being of animals. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Dogs, dogs, dogs. Like most area vets Adams Mill Vet Hospital seems to cater to dogs. 95% of the wall art in the waiting area was dogs and I should have figured it out and left while we waited there 20 min after our appointment, or while we waited another 15 in the exam room. Telling myself to be patient, I regrettably ended up watching the most difficult vet exam my cat has ever had. Vets here are still using glass thermometers that go you-know-where and require about a minute to get a reading, which makes no sense considering what they charge for appointments. Techs were shy about restraining the cat, and after an hour the cat was hissing (hey, I was pissed too) so they tried to muzzle him... unsuccessfully. That's where I cut it off. I don't recommend taking cats here-- worst vet experience mine has ever had, after seeing vets in several states for 10 years. Really hope they use the exam fee I paid to buy faster digital thermometers so my visit wasn't a total waste. I can not recommend taking conscious cats to this veterinary hospital outside of a desperate emergency, and if such a need should arise Clocktower Animal Hospital about 8 mi away has better hours. Good luck finding a vet in the suburbs, cat people. read more

Adams Mill is the gold standard. Dr. Adams, Dr. Davis, and Dr. Ball are amazing veterinarians that truly care for your companion. (This seems to be the trend with Dr. G and Dr. Hirsch too) The will take all the time you need to talk to you about issues and concerns. (probably why you sometimes have to wait forever to be seen!). They are competent, compassionate, current on available options for various illnesses, recommend alternative therapies (not performed there) like acupuncture. They do not recommend or push unnecessary treatments or medicines. They have been available by phone at various hours with questions. I've never waited more than a few hours for a call from one of the doctors (for a non emergency). We've been going here 15 years. I cannot imagine finding anyone else I could so thoroughly trust with my babies. I've also found their pricing to be quite fair. I used to think it was high until I did a lot of comparisons for things like blood panels and stim tests (I had a cush pup). They are NOT doing this for just the $$. They also will take leftover medications after your companion passes. I recently brought in some cushings treatment drugs, and supplements for cancer. I was happy to hear it was put to good use. I got a personal call from Dr. Ball to give me the story. Just wonderful. read more

Five stars for sure! We've been coming here for 10+ years. Dr. Adams is a gem. She's been there with us through cancer with one dog, losing another to a great, long life, and we still love having her look after our two current dogs. You shouldn't go wrong with Dr. Adams. read more

Besides refusing to email or fax records to another vet out of state in an emergency, the follow up care is seriously problematic. The doctors can't recall treatment plans and give inconsistent medical advice. Only with diligence and recalling for the doctors what they had said have they corrected errors. read more

Moving to the area from D.C. (we were clients at Union Vet Clinic on Capitol Hill), we needed a new doc for our darling dog. Enter Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Nelson. I called on Wednesday and got an appointment on Saturday (weekend and evening hours are a major plus). Dr. Nelson spent a good half hour with Goldie. It was the most extensive examination she's ever had. We learned things about our dog that we never knew: she has a mild heart murmur, a misaligned bite, and is likely a year or two younger than her shelter rap-sheet indicates. We talked weight, diet, dental care, coat, and behavior. She was beyond thorough. She asked lots of questions and made sure all of ours were answered. My only criticism is that we had to wait past our appointment time to be seen. But witnessing first hand the time and care they give each animal, it's understandable. I don't mind waiting if I know I'm not going to be rushed out the door. Kudos to Dr. Nelson and the AMVH team. read more

Simply the best. Love everyone here, and so do our dogs -- various of which have been visiting for about 23 years.

We are new to the area and had to make a quick semi emergency vet appointment! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They made our dog feel right at home and welcomed! I feel so comfortable and confident that he is in good care and will get better soon! I am so happy we found them and will go back for his annual checkups. read more

Dr Adams is awesome. Unbelievable caring, unbelievable knowledge, unbelievable follow-up. My dogs have been under her care since 2007. I've had 7 dogs in my life, and been to many other vet hospitals, plus was director of animal shelter and dealt with many vets with the shelter. ADAMS MILL is simply THE BEST!!! One passed away in 2010, and the care he received from Dr Adams was simply the GREATEST. He was hospitalized there for a week and Dr Adams, herself (the owner) came in every night, in the middle of the night, to check on my dog! While my dog was on his downward decline, I must have called tens of times and left messages for Dr Adams, questions concerning my dog and possible treatments and other issues. Every time, without fail, she called me back that day or maybe later at night...and would spend 30 minutes or more talking to me about dog -- at no charge! Staff is excellent too! Front office staff was always patient and excellent with all my phone calls during my dog's tough times (unfortunately he passed away, from liver complications/cancer). My current dog has also been under Dr Adams care since 2007...recently collapsed with a vestibular incident, and he pulled through. Dr Adams oversaw his treatments, once again phenomenal. I have pet insurance for him and constantly need medical records copied....the front office HAPPILY makes copies for me. Sometimes, the doctor may not have completed the notes, so in that case, the records cannot be copied at that moment, but always are available in a day or two. Dr Adams also doesn't hesitate to refer to you to a specialist when she feels that the specialist is better qualified to address that medical issue, no ego with her. read more

My dogs and cats have been patients at Adams Mill for 12 years. The cost is close to comparable to all other vets in NOVA but the expertise and professionalism surpasses all other vets in NOVA; there is no comparison. Your animal will get the best treatment as if it were their animal and the diagnosis capability of these doctors is completely unbelievable. They do not just treat the numbers of any tests they also treat the animal and how the owner explains the behavior, and problems the animal is having. You and your pet will be treated with the utmost respect and compassion. BTW they do not use ropes to muzzle any animals. read more

Update 10-30-18: After approximately 2 plus months from taking my animal to this clinic and posting the below review-- Dr. Adams apparently decided it was time to contact me over the last three days. I have been out of the country for the last 9 days and just checked messages. Dr. Adams called three nights in a row and left increasingly agitated, and in my view, unprofessional voicemails complaining about my unfavorable review and apparently attempting to pressure me into removing my yelp review. Her voicemails covered things like insulting me for not being "adult or brave" because I hadn't calling her back (....again-I'm out of the country and 8.5 hours ahead and not regularly checking voicemail) to her erroneous assumption that my cat wasn't vaccinated for rabies and then accusing me of a falsehood for me saying I was a vet tech in my review --because she checked and couldn't find a license for me. Sorry- I meant "vet assistant", Dr. Adams. That was approximately 20 years ago in another state. And really??? That's how she chose to spend her time?? Research whether I was a licensed tech or not and make a thinly veiled threat about my cat not being vaccinated for rabies and how it was illegal??? Had Dr. Adams called me in a timely manner after this incident occurred with good faith intentions of addressing my experience, I would have been more than happy to discuss it with her. But calling me repeatedly and leaving unprofessional and agitated messages on my phone months later, has, I'm afraid, not changed my opinion of my experience at her clinic. Wish this had been handled differently. Original post: I realize my review is somewhat at odds with the other reviews and everyone seems to give Dr. Adams great marks-- and maybe I would feel differently had I seen Dr. Adams - but I didn't and here was my experience-- Unclean, poorly trained staff and vet. I am new in town and took my cat in to establish care and evaluate her teeth since she has had issues in the past. First, the place smells of mold. Now look-- I don't expect a vet clinic to be odor free given the patients, but mold has no place in a medical facility. The front desk staff acted like it was too much work to copy my cat's medical records. Also-- they don't have email so I couldn't send medical records or X-rays before the appointment. But the worst was yet to come. The vet - Dr. Gross I believe is what she mumbled when she came in --spent no time establishing a relationship with the cat and appeared apprehensive. The vet assistant came in and elbowed me out of the way to hold my cat down so the vet could examine her. First- the cat is docile --I'm not saying that because it's "my cat"-- I'm saying it because I have years of experience with animals. She did not need to be aggressively held down. That type of over-aggressive handling makes an animal even more anxious and more likely to bite or scratch. Second, I was a vet tech for years in college and I know how to hold an animal-- and this assistant was man handling my 10 pound cat completely unnecessarily. There were times as a vet tech that I had to be fairly firm with animal holds for the safety of both the vet and the animal-- but this was not that type of situation. I told the vet I had been a vet tech and would prefer to hold the cat but the assistant refused to relinquish the death grip she had on the cat and the vet was unassertive and appeared uneasy and frightened of the cat and kept repeating over and over that she has been bitten before. In the four years I was a vet tech- I never was bitten by an animal. I attribute 80% of that to basic skill in treating animals and reading their body language and the remaining 20% to luck-- cause if you work with animals long enough-- you will probably get bitten and scratched-- it's the nature of the business. However, this cat is very docile, was being aggressively and too tightly held by the assistant and the vet was visibly scared of getting near the cats mouth or correcting the assistant. To say she did a cursory exam of the cat's teeth, would be an overstatement. She barely looked in the mouth because she didn't want to get near the cat to open the mouth or pull the lips back and then said everything looked fine. Having participated in at least a hundred animal dental exams-- I can definitively say there was no way she could have competently evaluates the cats teeth, nor had she seen the palate or roof of the mouth or tongue before declaring the cat all well. Having examined the cat at home, I know the cat likely is due for a cleaning to prevent further tooth loss and has some gingavitis starting. At this point I had had enough of the frightened vet and overly aggressive assistant and told them to stop. I grabbed my traumatized cat and left. That was a total exercise in incompetence, in my opinion. I would not recommend taking your animal here. read more

We have taken our pets to Dr. Adams for 30 years now! She is truly the best of the best!!! Her team is absolutely outstanding in offering the finest care for your pets. I love when the staff greets each of our dogs and cats by name. What I admire most is how compassionate they are especially when there are serious health issues. The doctors call to check on our pets to make sure they are doing well on their medications. They truly care about each and every animal that walks through their doors. We are so lucky to have Adams Mill in our community! Thank you, Dr. Adams, and your wonderful team for taking such great care of Fred, Coco, Pepper, Molly and Harry!!! read more

and I give that rating very lightly(I wish I could give more stars) - I had a 10 Vet in Maine - I am so happy to be learning and working for this practice. If you want a "Jiffy Lube" than go elsewhere, if you want the full "at your dealer or reputable mechanic" than go here....I wish my Labby's were here with me - but I rejoice in seeing the ones I do and no second thoughts on where they would be! There is not another place that you will get such an exam and not such a place that will work above and beyond for your family furry(ies), and no they did not pay me. :) read more

There is a reason that Dr. Adam's has a reputation all around the DC metro area - she is exceptional and dedicated. She really cares so be prepared to answer questions about all areas of your pet's lifestyle and such. read more

20 years, four dogs, consistent, high quality, compassionate care. They listen, they diagnose accurately, they call with updates and advice. They are patient. Their staff is kind and competent. I single out no one vet, no one tech--they are a superb team. There is simply no finer service. read more

My family have brought both of our dogs here for many years. Dr. Adams is the best when our first dog brandy passed she made the process so easy and even followed up with the nicest handwritten note. I cannot speak highly enough about these veterinarians. Caring, professional, knowledgeable and helpful! read more

This practice has been exceptional since the day we arrived with our lab pup at death's door. Dr Adams saved his life not once, but twice after another clinic made some poor choices with his care. It's been 8 years since and I can not say enough about Dr Adams and her group. They will get to know your pet and take their time to make them feel safe, visits are thorough and followed up with caring phone calls. I cannot say enough about this group of passionate, animal loving group of doctors and staff. read more

I can't say enough about Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital. I have been taking my 14 year old dog Sabrina there for the majority of her life. The staff and Dr. Adams are wonderful. I have worked with just about every vet there and they are all exceptional. Each one going out of their way and caring for my dog as if she were one of their own. We are currently working with Dr. Nelson and she has been amazing and such a blessing!! So very grateful for them!! read more

Found our vet for life! These people are as good as it gets! They have truly taken on our boy as if he were one of their own. The amount of time they spend with him is incredibly heart-warming. We live in the heart of Dupont Circle. There are any number of vets within less than 2 miles of us. So, that we drive the 30-45 minutes to Adams Mill should speak volumes for how much we believe in them. Don't make the mistake of letting one bad review sway you considering 14 of the 15 reviews are 5 stars. I'd give em 6 if I could! read more

Do NOT take your animal here if they have any difficulty with vets. My dog who is adopted has always had trouble with vets giving him shots, so I typically muzzle him there. All he ever does is growl but just to be safe, well that is until I brought him here. They told me on the phone before the appointment that they had a muzzle they DO NOT have a muzzle they literally tied my dogs mouth shut with a rope - twice during this appointment. I had unfortunately shown up late so my husband was there for the first one and I didn't really it had already happened once so of course the second time they went to do it he went ballistic - they had to take him "in the back" to get it on no idea what they did to him back there but he came out shaking profusely with a bleeding lip from the rope tie. Then we tried to leave the practice and go some where else and they literally will not give us records by any means then coming back into this horrible place.... seriously if you care about your animals at all go somewhere else read more

Adams Mill is simply the best! All of the vets are top notch, caring and compasionate. The vets and the staff are very friendly, caring and kind. I would not go anywhere else. Very unhappy with my vet, I was referred to Adams Mill when our pet was up in years. I wish I had known about them sooner. When our beloved Sammy passed away, Dr. Adams sent us a sypmathy card. As long as I have pets, I will gladly take them to Adams Mill. cathy read more

NONE BETTER...PERIOD! Dr. Adams is absolutely the most competent, caring, and compassionate veterinarian I have ever met. She is truly amazing. My only criticism...she does not charge enough for what she does. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Adams Mill! The entire staff is excellent and Dr Adams is absolutely the best vet I have ever had. She is thorough, kind, gentle and loving and ALWAYS has the animals best interest at heart. She and her staff have been with me through serious illnesses with my dogs and she has been absolutely excellent in her care, recommendations and wisdom. read more

We have a 15 year old Coton De Tulear...his name is Cooper. Most recently he became a patient of Dr Adams as his health was deteriorating and she was highly recommended to us. Our lives would have been the better if only we had known about her many years ago and from the beginning. Dr Adams is an amazing most incredible person and vet. The best in our opinion in all of Northern VA. Sadly Cooper has an auto immune disease that he's had since he was 5 and unfortunately has had the need to see many different vets in the area over the years. Dr Adams is by far the most thorough, compassionate and smartest one of them all. She promptly follows through on calls...she truly cares for the animals. It's extremely obvious! I literally cried during his 1st visit and examination. The way she treated him with respect...the way she spoke to him and explained everything to him. Trust me...he responded in accordance as normally with other vets he's all worked up with anxiety. But not with Dr Adams. Dr Adams is extremely Thorough and Smart. Every single medical advice that she has recommended has been correct and helpful. We truly felt that Cooper was in his last days on this earth...he has now regained his energy and eating again. He has moments of running around like a little puppy. Cooper is our family member...you can imagine the enormous gratitude that we have to Dr Adams and her staff. Sarah one of her techs is amazing and wonderful has gone above and beyond to help us. The entire staff is amazing and wonderful and extremely helpful. We will recommend Dr Adams and her staff to everyone that we know. We will be forever grateful for everything that they have done to give our little Cooper his health and energy back...and hopefully a few more yrs with us. Thank You Dr Adams, Sarah and Adams Mill Veterinary Staff...with all of our heart...We Thank You!! read more

Like many others we spent the last few years looking for a decent vet in the area. Often felt that many vets just wanted to bill you for lots of exams and tests without understanding the root problem for your pet. My experience at Adams mill was a refreshing change, the folks were very nice, and timely (was not kept waiting for 30 min for a change). The nurse and doctor were knowledgeable without being arrogant and provide me options on the care of my pet vs. dictating to me what needed to be done. read more

Top notch service. Very attentive to my dog's needs and injuries. Friendly staff at the front desk, easy scheduling, great referrals where needed for specialist care. read more