I absolutely positively have to give 5 stars to Dr. Brooks. I have a 10 year old German Shepherd,…read moreKami. Her and I have lived in 4 different states together so you can imagine she's had a ton of vets. Dr. Brooks is by far the best doctor her or my other baby Jindo have ever been seen by. She always walked me through all the options in a way that respected my budget but made me understand pros and cons of each way forward of care. I never felt pressured by her and always knew Kami was getting the absolute best care ever. I've recommended her to all of my friends and honestly leaving her was a top 3 con to moving out of state. I honestly cannot recommend her enough. Kami and Kimmers love love love Dr. Brooks!!! Also the front desk staff is so sweet and nice. Kami is on a prescription food so we had to get it from them so I saw a lot of them. The place really felt like family!

I couldn't be happier with the service here. The vets, the techs, and the front desk folks are all…read moreamazing! Here's a good example of why I'll never use any other vet - I take my dog here for routine visits and immunizations but went there recently when his separation anxiety became more of an issue than in the past. The vet (Dr. Campfield) spent a lot of time with me and Rico (my dog) discussing the best strategy to use to help ease his anxiety. We came up with a plan and, in addition to some training, part of it was a small tranquilizer for occasional use to help ease him into the idea of being left alone. It worked like a charm which, along with some training tips she recommended, made him much calmer. Soon, he should be able to spend some time alone with no medicinal help. The most impressive part of this? She personally called me the next day around 6pm to see how he was doing! I've never had that happen before and it really made me feel like she cared about him and how her suggestions were working. She could have just waited in case I called her to tell her whether it was working or not but she proactively reached out to me. That is definitely the caring part of Caring Hands.

Dr. King has been caring for our two elderly German Shepherds for going on four years now. What…read morestarted as regular checkups and the occasional GSD-specific issue has evolved into something more involved: prolonging their quality of life through acupuncture, laser therapy, and medication. Today, the girls are a spry 13 and 14, and I credit much of that to Dr. King's care. But Dr. King isn't just a vet, he's also a matchmaker. He knows us well enough that when a Belgian Malinois came through his care in foster, he sent me a photo. She's now part of our pack. You'll be hard-pressed to find a vet more dedicated to his craft, his patients, and continuous learning, or one who's a truer partner to the people he works with.

I can't recommend Dr. King enough. He met with me and my dog for an evaluation towards the end of…read moreher life, and gave me an honest assessment of my options and what I could expect. He is kind and compassionate. When it came time to say "good bye" to Daisy, it was so nice to do it in my home rather than a cold office where she would have been scared. When I am ready for another pet he will definitely be the vet managing their care.

Staff was so friendly and efficient!! Appreciated how they treated my fur baby while she was so…read moreanxious at the vet. Will be making this my regular vet!

Excellent experience here…read more Pros: Friendly staff and they didn't try to push services. Very thorough and knowledgable. They are right next door to a dog bakery - FYI. Parking is ample; there's a garage nearby that's free. Cons: Would appreciate labs being communicated when the results came in, but in this case it was negative so it wasn't a big deal.

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude that was displayed by this veterinary office on Saturday,…read moreJune 20th around 1:30pm. One of the hardest decision a pet owner has to make, in having to euthanize your pet, was handled in the most respectful, compassionate and professional matter by this staff.

I am extremely upset with the level of care and lack of communication I experienced at this…read morelocation, and I strongly urge other pet owners to take this seriously. I brought my cat in on Saturday because she was vomiting. What should have been a routine visit turned into a completely preventable situation that required additional veterinary care elsewhere. I paid roughly a thousand dollars for this visit with the expectation that my cat would receive proper care and be safely discharged. After the visit, my cat was returned to me already inside her carrier. At no point did anyone inform me that bandages had been placed on both of her back legs. Because she was brought out in her carrier, I had no opportunity to see them before leaving. I specifically asked for instructions before leaving and was told only that the directions were on the medication box and to "monitor" my cat. I was given no paperwork, no discharge instructions, and no information about aftercare. I did not even realize the bandages were on my cat until I got home. Over the next several days, my cat was clearly uncomfortable and not acting like herself. Because of this, I had to take her to a completely different veterinary clinic and pay out of pocket for a second opinion. That veterinarian explicitly told me that I should not have been allowed to leave with those bandages on, and that they should have been removed at the clinic. I was also informed that leaving them on without proper guidance can lead to complications. As a direct result, my cat developed swelling that required additional treatment and intervention to correct. To be clear, I only visited this location once. Every additional appointment, treatment, and expense occurred at another veterinary office to address this issue. In addition to this, my cat's legs were shaved during the visit, and this was never communicated to me. I brought my cat in for vomiting and left dealing with a completely different, preventable complication due to a lack of basic discharge procedures, communication, and proper aftercare. This is not about trying to get money from anyone. It is about accountability, proper standards of care, and making sure this does not happen to another pet. However, I do expect to be reimbursed for both the original visit--roughly a thousand dollars--and the additional veterinary expenses I had to take on as a direct result of this situation. My cat is thankfully improving, but this situation should never have occurred.

A very long time ago, I went to District Vet for a quick need…read more My dog had a tick and because I tend to get squeamish, they were happy help me and my dog out with a quick appointment for tick removal. Since I had a primary vet, there was no need for me to return on a regular basis but they left a good impression. Now, I have an elderly dog with a terminal condition and needed a hospital to visit for a non-critical emergency need. I had taken him to another hospital nearby the week prior, and they suggested I make the decision to put him down over the weekend despite the fact that he's eating, drinking, playing and sleeping as normal. They thought his nasal tumor growth had progressed enough to impact his quality of life. What they didn't catch was that his new, swelling over his eye was actually a huge abscess that then erupted two days after getting an injectable antibiotic. Quite frankly, it was disgusting and caught me way off guard but it also became immediately clear that once ruptured my dog's eye visibility resumed (despite a very messy process to recognize that.) To ensure that there wasn't any additional care needed for the abscess site, I set up an appointment here because I refused to go back to the other hospital. Luckily, from the moment I arrived I picked up on good vibes. The vet tech that I met with first had done a great job reviewing all of the notes and health history files I had sent over prior to the appointment so I pretty much only had to just confirmed the accuracy, Dr. Thomas Landes then came in and he was just wonderful. He was friendly and asked thoughtful questions to better understand the current state of affairs. I was appreciative how communicative he was throughout my dog's exam (commenting positively on things like my dog's strong heartbeat) and they proposed a game plan for next steps. They took him back, further took care of the abscess and gave me some instruction on how to manage the care at home. Honestly, it was just so refreshing to have a positive but realistic doctor that had a great understanding on my dog's life stage and was helpful in ensuring that my dog received care as well as maintains a high quality of life as long as possible. Grateful to have DIstrict Vet nearby should any other non-emergency needs come up in this late stage of my dog's life.

When Capitol Hill Animal Clinic closed, my dog's paperwork was transferred here. It's more pricey,…read morebut a very different user experience. Making an appointment easily via the phone, we wanted for one minute in the nice lobby before going back. The vet is friendly and knowledgeable. A wellness check and two shots later, we were checking out. The entire experience lasted under 30 minutes! There's easy street parking nearby!

We switched from Cherrydale Vet to Clarendon Animal Care North last year, and we have been…read moreextremely happy with them. Cherrydale was more convenient for us, but we found it to be smaller and less comfortable overall (while prices were actually higher). CAC has offered a much better experience so far.  Their entry is warm and inviting, and has plenty of room for owners and their pets to make their way inside on their own terms as much as possible. They have a separate entrance for pets who are particularly anxious and/or otherwise in need of solo entry into the facility to ensure their comfort and security and make sure they have as fear free a visit as possible. They also have a separate waiting area for cats for the same "fear free" reason. The people at the front desk are all extremely welcoming and smile at all who enter. The entire experience is warm and inviting for pets and people alike. The waiting areas and exam rooms are also wonderfully clean, cheerful and comfortable for all. They have carpet on the floor and a couch in every room so all have a place to sit during visits. Soft classical music plays in the background, and the walls are tastefully decorated with artwork and unobtrusive signage containing helpful information about their practice and basic veterinary content. They accomplish their "fear free" goals very well. Most importantly, the veterinarians there are awesome. They're great with both pets and people, and they take time to conduct thorough and caring exams and provide detailed information about what they're doing the whole time. They also answer all questions clearly and explain everything incredibly well, without ever appearing condescending or impatient in any way (as we have experienced with some vets at various places in the past). My dog and I leave feeling great and well taken care of every time. Excellent veterinary practice in every way.

Just imagine. You're a good boy and you're a little old and a little nervous in general. And you…read morehave this appointment with CAC and you know a lot of people are going to poke and prod and basically infringe on your personal space. Maxx was stressed just like any of us would be. Thankfully Dr Fitzgerel and his crew of Caitlin and Jules were so awesome. They were patient and careful with him and took plenty of time to get to know Maxx, and his history and present situation. This was his first visit here so extra time and attention was needed.

Very poor customer service. Every time I got an appointment, I pray that they honor my time. Today,…read moreI had enough. My appointment was scheduled at 11:30 AM and they called me at 12:07 PM. This is disrespectful to say the least. No one addressed me to tell me "We will be right with you" or offering me water or anything. I was sitting there without being acknowleged. We have been very loyal customer for over 10 years now. We have a dog and a cat. This time the appointment was for my cat. I needed to take her there just for an evaluation in order to get her food prescription. I let them have it. I took my day off to take my cat and this is how they treated me. From now on, I will go some place else where I am treated with kindness and respect.

The real deal. A comfortable and engaged process from the initial call to the appointment and…read morefollow up. A great, friendly crew, and as you can imagine the best with animals.

Dr. Warshawsky and the entire team are wonderful. My dog loves coming here. Dr. Warshawsky is an…read moreexceptional vet - organized, positive, and kind to my dog. I travel frequently with my dog and I always feel like I am in good hands with Dr Warshawsky and team.

I love this location, the staff, and my dog's doctor. Everyone is so kind, knowledgeable, and…read moreunderstanding of us new dog-parents. They have answers to all of my questions and they treat my dog like he's the only dog on the planet. I'm beyond grateful that family friends recommended District Vet, specifically this location to us. #TheyreStuckWithUs

I cannot say thank you enough times to vet tech Sammy and Dr. Drueler for putting up with my high…read moremaintenance dog. They are very patient and understanding with both the dog and dog parents. When Dr. Drueler is not available, I have seen Dr. Fred and Dr. Bharathi. They too have been thoughtful and understanding with my dog. The front desk staff are all kind too.

Absolutely love love love Arlington Animal Hospital. They have taken care of all our animals over…read morethe years with kindness and compassion. Always return our phone calls and understand being retired and on a budget....

I had an excellent experience with P St. I was looking for dental cleaning services for my senior…read morecat without breaking the bank. They were recommended via a Facebook group and exceeded my expectations. I contacted them to get prices for the dental. They require a pre dental consultation to assess your pet before scheduling the services. I was able to get the appointment within 2 days. I was able to schedule her cleaning within the same week and on a Saturday! The consultation cost about $79. The staff is very thorough in explaining the possible costs associated with the cleaning. On the day of I was able drop her off right at 830 when they opened. They perform the bloodwork the same day of the procedure. They will call if there are any issues. All cleanings are done in the morning and they watch your pet through the afternoon to see how they respond to the anesthesia. The total was about $729 with no extractions and included the bloodwork, cleaning and post op meds. Total cost was $810. I was very happy with the services and will definitely use them again. Bonus: One of my former elementary students is a Vet Tech there and it was so nice to see her doing well after all these years.

They killed my cat during what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure. They put her under…read moreanesthesia twice during the same visit, even though she was 10. You don't run bloodwork on the same day if you have to out the cat under. She passed away on the operating table. Stay far, far away from this place.