I was a happy, loyal client of Dr. Hambright at Nebel St. Hospital for over 20 years. Sadly, Dr…read more Hambright retired and the place has turned into hell both for clients and workers. I gave them three tries with three different vets and never again. I asked around, looked on Yelp and decided to try Woodley Gardens and I'm so glad I did. Dr. Lowenthal and Kelly are skilled and empathetic, offering sweet, gentle dog-centric care. If your dog just needs shots, heartworm test, etc. you can save money by an appointment with one of their nurses - nice touch! I feel lucky to have found Woodley Gardens Veterinary - thanks to other Yelpers and neighbors on Nextdoor who recommended it.

We have been very pleased with WGVC. The docs and all staff are knowledgeable and kind. They do a…read moregreat job of explaining recommended treatments and options, costs, etc. Our dog doesn't love going to the vet, but she tolerates it well due their careful and kind handling.

This clinic can't give a rough estimate for what a spay/neuter costs…read more.. Vets are starting to feel like mechanic shops. I've started calling around to get an idea for what the average or 'range' of either procedure is. When talking to the clinic rep, they said the vet 'prefers' developing a closer relationship with the animals first (paraphrasing) before they can tell me what it might cost. So they'd need a check-up despite having gotten one the week before. Really? A healthy young cat in need of spay/neuter is between 5-12 lbs. depending on the sex. You'd think after doing a few hundred--or a few thousand--such procedures that a vet clinic would get a 'feel' for what the average cost is. A previous vet elsewhere charged me $150 to do a check-up on my cats--basically weigh them and stick a thermometer in their rectums--before his assistant could tell me it was upwards of $480 for a boy and $920 for a girl. How do I as a customer trust this vet or any other when they can't give an average? Btw, anyone wonder why there are so many strays and litters of puppies and kittens in need of a good home? Look no further.

Dr. Popa is THE BEST. Hands down, this is the best vet office I've ever been to. If I could just…read moreconvince him to move to the West Coast, we'd be patients for life...

There is no other veterinarian in the local area that has the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease vaccines…read more I am so grateful for their willingness to carry this vaccine! Their expertise is priceless.

My dogs love going to see Dr. Hollifield. Her and staff are top-notch…read more When I first moved to the area, I tried several vets but now I only go to Best Friends Vet Hosp.

Would not trust our furry children with any other vet. Amazing. Professional. Economical. Patient…read more Kind. Capable. We love Dr Bonner. 15 year clients. Cats and dogs.

If you want complete, thorough, honest care, I highly recommend Dr. Bonner at Diamond vet. She is…read moretruly one of the best in the area for this level of care. My understanding is that she has a background in animal rescue work. Thus, she is more compassionate and patient towards shy animals like community cats and sassy feral kittens on their way to being socialized (not all vets from my experience are comfortable with this population--sadly another vet in the past told me to get rid of a shy, dumped, once-owned community cat who easily with trust and patience turned around to be a loving, affectionate pet). A highly respected animal rescue group in the area recommened me to Dr. Bonner. Knowing how thorough and respected the animal rescue group was (they helped me with some kittens I had), I trusted their referral. Dr. Bonner lives up to their referral. She is incredibly hard-working. She also has a multi-disciplinary background. This helps with her identifying with lots of people as well as being great at teaching and analyzing the situation.

I was traveling from out of town and headed overseas with my pup. The staff at Per Dominion were…read moreextremely helpful in getting the paperwork needed for travel.

I took my dog Cornelia (5lb Maltese) to Pet Dominion when she couldn't stop scooting her butt on…read morethe ground. When I brought her into the cage to drive over, Cornelia wouldn't stop crying and I was very worried given this was the first time I saw this happen, and didn't know how serious this would be. However, when we walked in, Dr. Brody and his team put us and Cornelia at ease. He was extremely empathetic to the situation we were in, and his team engaged with us with a calm confidence that made me realize things were going to be okay. When I picked up Cornelia after the visit, I even saw her licking Dr. Brody's hand, which she only does when she likes someone. In a high stress situation, Dr. Brody and his team handled the situation with professionalism not just for my pet, but for me as well, and that shows me a mark of a good vet who knows how to balance all aspects of pet care. I will gladly return, knowing that Cornelia would be in both good hands and with her new friend!

I took my elderly cat to the vets here. I thought she was near the end. After an appropriate…read moreexamination the vet prescribed a course of action which I followed - she perked up and this occurred within 2 visits - she then had excellent bloodwork. The vet also suggested it may be helpful for her to be shampooed and groomed :This was a blessing as she now feels so immediately so happy. She now has the energy to leap on the bed and snuggle with me while purring endlessly. I have been coming to this facility for years. This is the third cat that they have saved and supported though their senior years. One of my cats had a rare and delicate chronic illness with a low life expectancy and they sustained her through her senior years.. I think it is importance to point out that Norbeck has been serving the Olney Silver Spring Ashton area for generations. It is one of the few existing community single local veterinary providers in the area. The area and the country are now being taken over by impersonal national veterinary chains that are providing corporate medicine. At Norbeck you are not a number - your animal and the owner is part of their local practice.

We brought our beloved dog here when he was incredibly weak, feverish, and could barely walk…read more Despite his obvious condition, the technician wanted to weigh him. The scale wasn't in the room, and they made my poor, sick dog walk a very long distance through other rooms the hall until the doctor--who was very nice--rightfully intervened, said, "Let's not walk this weak dog anymore," and laid him down right there. After two X-rays and bloodwork, it was clear his kidneys and liver were failing, and he was dehydrated. It was time to say goodbye.Unfortunately, the compassion shown by the doctor did not carry over into how the technicians handled the initial euthanasia process. The doctor was not in the room when it started. Instead, two young female technicians propped my dog up vertically to try and insert a large needle into the top of his leg. When that failed, they began shaving his other legs to try again. I asked why it would work on the other legs when it failed on the first, especially given how dehydrated he was. I will never forget the pitiful, painful look on my dog's face as he gazed up at me while they repeatedly tried to push that large needle into his vein. I told them we were taking him to the car so he could at least feel like he was going home, as he loved car rides. The staff apologized and said the doctor would come out and use a "butterfly" needle. It turns out the butterfly needle is a tiny, far less painful option. The doctor came out to the car, and while our dog laid calmly in our laps, the doctor expertly inserted the tiny needle so we could hold him as he passed. Why the technicians didn't immediately use the smaller, less painful butterfly needle--or why the doctor wasn't the one guiding the procedure from the very beginning--is beyond me. To top off a highly painful and unnecessarily traumatic situation, the final bill came out to over $700. Charging that much for two X-rays, bloodwork, and a botched, agonizing final moment is completely excessive. While I appreciate the doctor's kindness and quick action in the car, the lack of empathy and competence from the technicians during my dog's final moments left us heartbroken.

Overall, we had a decent experience getting a doggy check up at Wheaton Animal Hospital. Dr…read more Johnson and the vet assistant were very professional and provided great advice for our recently adopted pup. Both were very easy to speak to. Also, I really appreciated the fact that they did not try to recommend (rather force) 80 million "unnecessary" things for our pup. For the most part, making an appointment was fairly simple and we only had to wait about 1.5 weeks for routine checkup. Similar to other places, you have to provide a deposit to confirm the appointment; I think the deposit was around 88 bucks. Unfortunately, I don't believe they have an online system for making appointments so you would have to call for scheduling. I think this was fine, but since you have to pay a deposit to confirm your appointment, I prefer not giving my CC number over the phone. But, hey, it is what it is. For the most part, check in was easy. However, I have to admit that I was slightly annoyed bc the receptionist indicated that the office had not received our dog's health records from his prior vet and animal rescue. About a week prior to our appointment, I emailed the documents and even called a few days after sending these documents to confirm receipt. That said, the receptionist mentioned that the office recently switched to a new system, so I'll brush that off as a technical glitch. Also, since this was our dog's first visit, I don't think we will need to worry about this in the future because he now has a record at this animal hospital. But if you are a 1st time visit, definitely call to confirm receipt of your animal's records and maybe even bring a hard copy with you to the first visit. My experience was vets in the area is limited. However, I thought the prices here were a bit cheaper than the previous vet we visited. Oh! As of July 2025, 1st timers will receive a $50 discount.

The Wheaton Animal Hospital was a great experience and I did my research before going. I wanted to…read morefind a place that felt like a compassionate community clinic. My dogs our my friends and family. They know they are part of my life and not a number. What we found here was a fun and skilled staff with online booking and transparent pricing. The staff was so friendly to my little/big guys! literally, I have a 15 year Boss Pomeranian and a 75 pound Staffshire mix( they are such an odd couple). I felt the veterinarian Dr. Gary Schwartz and the staff were so helpful. I asked his advice on a very different topic for my older pup and I felt confident in his response. I like the atmosphere and the ambience. Would recommend!!

I've tried numerous vets and this one is by far the best, so much so that I drive from Northern…read moreVirginia. Dr. A spends a lot of time with you, goes through different solutions that provide you with a variety of prices and options, and they really care about your pet. Your dog even gets a special bag and greeting with their name, and the front desk staff is so warm. I wish my own doctor's office was like this! I also appreciate the integrative approach offering holistic options that consider the whole body and help your pet live longer, as well as the information about non-holistic ideas. It's great!

I highly recommend Balance Veterinary Center! My Siberian cat has been a patient of theirs for…read moreseven years, and they have treated her with the most outstanding care. I love their holistic approach to caring for my cat. The staff is incredibly warm and thorough. Appointments are run professionally and seamlessly with great communication. My cat is always kindly greeted and lovingly welcomed! The center provides personalized appointment reminder phone calls a few days in advance, as well as follow-up phone calls after each appointment to check in on my cat. Lab results are always communicated by phone as promptly as received. Her health is thoroughly discussed and options are always given for my consideration about the best plan of care for my cat. Dr. Albano recommends appropriate testing for my cat when I have concerns and I am always happy with our visits. I feel they truly care about my cat and her wellbeing! After my experience with this center my parents became patients as well with their Siberian cat!