I take my 10-year-old Cavapoo to CVCA, and they treat her like an absolute princess every single time. The entire team is incredibly kind and compassionate. They take the time to explain everything they're doing as they do it, which makes the whole experience so pleasant and reassuring. My most recent visit was with Dr. Fritz Reuter and Hanna, and they were both amazing--warm, patient, and clearly dedicated to giving my pup the best care possible. I couldn't ask for a better team to trust with her heart health! read more

Dr Whitney and her technician were so kind and compassionate in how they worked with my cat. I also appreciated the time the doctor spent before, during and after the echocardiogram explaining everything to me and responding to my questions. I would absolutely recommend CVCA Vienna to anyone who needs this type of specialized knowledge - you will be happy with their services. read more

I had an appointment at 3:30 today June 18th, which I reconfirmed this morning. When I arrived at the address, the first office I went into said that I should go across the parking lot to the next office. The people at the desk in that office told me that I was in the wrong office and should go upstairs. So I went upstairs... Nobody had me on their appointment list , so after driving 40 minutes, I returned home with my dog. I know this sounds unbelievable, but it is a fact.‼ read more

Dr. Peckens is so gentle with Kessler and always has thoughtful and thorough explanations of what he's doing and what I can expect. We trust him completely and are so lucky to have found him! read more

CVCA Cardiac Care For Pets - Kessler and her little brother waiting for Dr. Peckens! - Veterinarians Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

All was good until the end. I called to let them and the doctor know that my dog died and she says "okay, no problem." That's it. Okay, no problem. wtf. read more

Excellent practice!!! Very happy to have the CVCA team take care of my best friend! Your communication is top-notch and you make sure the client is well taken care of and that there are no concerns on our end. Highly recommend bringing your pet to CVCA if they need this type of specialist. They truly care every step of the way. read more

Always efficient, caring, providing understandable information making it work, even though I forgot my phone read more

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If they were only a real vet!!! I love this place as everyone is so friendly and they appear to genuinely care about your fur baby. The front desk staff is amazing, along with the vet tech and nurses; but hands down the best is the doctors. No upselling; no pushing products only take the time to take care of your animal in the most caring way. They do everything to make sure the dog is comfy and all of the rooms are appointed with lots of beds and couches for the patient. They explain every step of the way and make sure to help. I absolutely love the fact they whiteboard out what is going on with a picture of the heart and show you what is wrong. If we ever need a specialty care vet again, we will be back!! read more

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I appreciate how kind everyone is there. I appreciate the doctors in talking to me in a way I can understand versus medical terms that I would not understand or retain to look it up later. The doctor calling me and giving me a thorough explanation of what is going on with my dog's heart helped me tremendously. read more

The cardiologist and entire team were caring, thorough and very professional. The scheduling team was on top of things and explained what would happen at the first visit. The tech and Dr Boyd explained everything and showed real care to my near 16 year old dog Biscuit. I would highly recommend CVCA. read more

I have three foster dogs with heart issues that see Dr. Lefbom at CVCA. I have been pleased with how thorough she is with each dog and gives me a clear idea of how to best care for them. The treatment she recommends helps them to feel their best read more

The vet staff made a horrible error in their assessment and treatment plan for my dog. They incorrectly diagnosed gastritis. Even worse, the medications they gave for the inaccurate diagnosis caused neurological issues and extensive gastric bleeding. I had to watch my poor dog vomit blood, not be able to walk, and nearly die. It has taken 4 weeks and a lot of suffering and my dog is only now beginning recover. They paid no attention to my noting my dog was epileptic. I will never ever go back there. Then the fees they charge are insane. I had the privilege of paying about 3,000 dollars for the wrong care that nearly cost my dog's life. Stay away from this place. I wish I could give zero stars. Don't trust them to assess a complex patient. read more

I appreciate Dr. Peckens and the staff. My cat decided he did not want to eat and was slightly unwell so he did not have his usual Gabepentan. I brought him in anyway in order to avoid having to reschedule and both the vet and the tech were so skillful they were able to perform the echocardiogram with minimal stress to my cat. They also also to do blood draw to make sure there was nothing seriously wrong with my cat. They cared about my cat. read more

Although I expected the cost would be high, I was disappointed that I wasn't granted the military discount since my husband saw active duty in the Army and (as an aside) my father was also in the Army in his day, and was even wounded under fire in France during his service in the War! I appreciated the time Dr. Peckens spent with me on the phone post-exam. read more

I appreciate their expertise, care and professionalism. Covid protocols are in place and despite that they are still very efficient and communicative. read more

I was sent here by my veterinarian who had made an exact diagnosis but for some reason wanted me to go here to verify it I imagine. I was told to come at 4pm but as my dog was failing I went early in hopes they would see me early, they did not. When I went in the Doctor came in and told me if the diagnosis was correct the dog would need a pacemaker and that was $5000.00 plus other fees. He was very theatrical and played with my emotions to get me to consent to some immediate procedure to "shock" the dogs heart saying it "might" work. I agreed and watched the procedure which was a joke but very sad to have put my dog through it. They had no idea that I was in the medical field by the way. With great theatrics the Vet scurried around the room tell his staff to rush and prepare the OR for surgery. They took me to another room and a tech came in to review all of the fees. It was now 5:30 PM. The Tech told me the fee for a pacemaker was $6000.00 plus an additional $1500-$2000 in surgical and related fees. I asked how the fee went from $5000 to $6000 and he said it was now after hours and there was a $1000 fee for "after Hours Emergency Service". The worst thing about the entire experience was the Veterinarians behavior where he ran around the small treatment room lashing out orders like "We have to get this dog in the OR immediately" it was pathetic what he did to create urgency to get me to agree to a plan that was destined for failure. When I told the tech that I was taking my dog home and back to my vet he tried to convince me to move forward with treatment as if he would get a bonus if I signed on, he then would not let me leave and sent the Veterinarian in who tried to shame me into signing a release and a promise to pay them that was a few pages long. It was obvious to me that these Veterinarians cared nothing about my pet but definitely cared about MONEY and that was all they cared about. I forgot to mention that when I arrived there I met a woman who was in her car crying because she had agreed to a procedure that they performed and killed her puppy, she walked out with an $8000.00 bill she was obligated to pay because she fell for their con. Be careful, find a good general Vet and think twice about ever going here, I never will return. read more

Dr. Lefbom is wonderful. She knows her stuff and explains things clearly. She's also just a really nice person. I enjoy visiting CVCA despite the fact that my dog's heart condition is the reason for the visits. It is clear you genuinely care about my dog and his wellbeing. I highly recommend CVCA! read more

I have taken several of my Dobermans to CVCA. The staff and the vets are very empathetic. They are eager and willing to explain the tests and results. read more

I was very impressed with the care for my cat Hadley. It was easy to schedule an appointment though the wait time to get an appointment was longer than desired. The service was great. I was very pleased with the thorough verbal report given by Dr. Peckens right after the procedure. read more

I appreciated CVCA's kind staff and the caring doctor and nurses. They explained everything happening and took the time to get to know my cat and make her feel safe before starting the appointment. Thank you! read more

I'm so appreciative of Dr. Boyd and the staff at CVCA for for taking such good care of my sweet pup. Dr. Boyd is so knowledgeable, caring, and took so much time to answer all of my questions thoroughly and candidly. I especially appreciated him explaining my dog's test results and his approach to my dog's care, not just telling me what her treatment would be. His bedside manner was excellent - I never felt rushed or like my questions were bothersome at all. I would recommend him and CVCA without hesitation. read more

The entire care team was incredible and really helped our family through a medical scare with our precious pup. The compassion, concern and kindness you showed while being highly informative read more

Quality care for my dog .Thorough explanations of diagnostics and treatment.

We had an emergency visit to CVCA as our older dog had acute kidney failure and needed a cardiac evaluation prior to any further treatment. CVCA was able to take us the same day. They were compassionate, caring, and extremely competent - understanding what we needed to have done. They were also caring for us humans who were undergoing the stresses related to a sick pet. We have been to CVCA several times before for our other dog who has heart disease and have always had a good experience. We thank them for being in our community and offering special and urgent care for our family members. read more

This is a marvelous practice. Every effort is made to keep the patient and the pet-parent comfortable, and to fully explain procedures and results. There is an underlying feeling at all times of genuine caring, coupled with high levels of technical and medical competence. Without question top level medical services for complicated issues. read more

Everyone was so friendly! They were attentive to my cat and explained to me what his condition was like. I did not wait too long for anyone either. My cat loved the treats at the end and the pets he received during the visit! read more

The staff worked very well with my cat who is very skittish. We saw Dr. Boyd and it was obvious that he really cared about our kitty and took the time to explain the procedure and answer any questions I had during it. His support staff was also very kind. I never felt rushed. I feel we received a good result and a plan to move forward with. They have payment plans if necessary since these types of heart procedures can be costly. It was overall a good experience and I would highly recommend them. read more

I adopted my dog in April 2017, and found out he had a heart murmur at his first vet appointment. We were told it was a Grade 2 murmur (low grade), and after that that the intensity was low, but that the vet would likely not place my pup under anesthesia without knowing the full extent of his condition. We were recommended to CVCA by our primary care vet to seek a consultation and further diagnosis about his condition. Our vet informed us, right off the bat, that it would be an expensive undertaking. I called CVCA one afternoon to find out all the details I would need to know, and they were extremely helpful, patient and informative in answering all my questions. Here's a quick overview of the details: - 1 hour long appointment, you stay with your pet the whole time - $650 for the consultation and the echocaridogram - They will obtain all records from your primary care vet - All you bring is meds and xrays - Recommended to make an appointment 1-2 weeks in advance There was no detail that was left unknown prior to scheduling or arriving for my appointment. I was able to schedule my appointment with ease according to my work schedule, and received a confirmation email with all details, as well as an intake form that could be completed online. Finding the building was a tad bit difficult. I didn't realize prior to leaving that CVCA was also in the Hope Facility, and the building number was blocked by some bushes/foliage. Once I got in, the desks were clearly labeled "Surgery" and "Cardiology". They took my dog's weight, and no more than 5 minutes later, we were taken into a room to get settled when Kayla came in to meet my pup and introduce herself. She was very sweet and gave my dog a couple treats to calm his nerves. A few minutes later, Dr. Peckens arrived to listen to my dogs heart and talk me through the procedure. He was very clear and kind; asking me if I had any additional questions. A few minutes later we went in to a room to complete the echocardiogram. While it was a struggle to hold down my pup on the table, I was able to sit by him the entire time, while Dr. Peckens talked me through what he saw. After we were done, he talked me through a diagram of the heart, and what the results meant for my little guy. He was incredibly thorough and once again asked if I had any questions. Kayla gave my pup another treat too! Thankfully, my dogs murmur is benign and other leaks just need to be monitored. Check out was easy. We were led out by Kayla, who returned the xray disc to me as well as a comprehensive overview of my dog's prognosis. She informed me that they would send all the info to my primary care vet. At check out, I also received a CVCA folder, in which I could keep all cardio related documents. Following the appointment, I received all documents via email. It's got quite the price tag, but was absolutely worth it, and the CVCA team made me feel comfortable and that my dog would be in great hands! read more

It was a seamless appointment. Very pleasant experience. The email with details about the drop off and estimated price was especially helpful. The technicians and doctor were excellent. read more

I would recommend CVCA to anyone who has a pet in need for Cardiac Care. My dog means everything to me and I will make sure that her and any other animals that are in need of care can get in touch with CVCA if they are in need. My dog means everything to me and the time and communication that Dr. Boyd provided to me about my dog was exceptional and greatly appreciated. read more

Very kind and thoughtful medical professionals. They were kind to my behavior- challenged cat and explained everything that they did and the options. read more

I have always had a good experience with CVCA. The doctors and staff are very caring. Dr. Peckens spent a lot of time on the phone with me going over his findings and patiently re-explaining things and answering all of my questions. I appreciated that a lot. CVCA also has friendly and caring staff who communicate well and make me feel like my cat is their top priority. read more

Dr. Peckens and the rest of the team are wonderful! They're very professional, punctual, friendly, kind and caring. The Dr. thoroughly reviewed Max's medical history and spent a lot of time explaining his health situation and answering all our questions. read more

I saw Dr. Neal Peckens a few weeks ago because my 3 year old cat was recommended to get an ultrasound of his heart to determine whether or not he had cardiomyopathy. The bad news is, he does, but the good news is, we had the most positive experience with this doctor and this facility possible in this type of situation. All of the staff, from the front desk to the assistants, were extremely nice and helpful. My cat gets very stressed out by car rides and vet appointments, and everyone was so patient with us and treated my cat so well. I got a clear diagnosis of my cat's condition from the doctor, and they gave me a couple of prescriptions to get him started on, and recommended a good pharmacy to go to where they would be the cheapest. If your pet needs any cardiac care, I highly recommend CVCA of Vienna! read more

Dr. Peckens was fantastic! Highly recommend booking cardiology appointments with him--despite the appointment being virtual, he still came out to my car and essentially drew a picture of what was wrong with my pup's heart and how surgery would benefit her. The whole staff has been outstanding as well. As someone who works in the vet field, I know how crazy this year has been for us but y'all continue to stay positive and professional and that has meant a ton! read more

Had a really great experience here. True, it's expensive. But the quality of care was really high, we got very clear and useful information, and they didn't try to sell us anything else. Highly recommend. read more

While the staff at the Gaithersburg location were great and made our dog a little less stressed, the vet (Dr. Schmitt) was just plain unpleasant. She started off by advising us that our shepherd-mix was not allowed to pee on the exam table (uhh, what?), then it went downhill from there. Her demeanor and professionalism deteriorated and she never actually finished what our primary vet sent us there for to begin with (and our dog was a great patient!). My wife asked her a couple questions and Dr. Schmitt became quite defensive, for reasons I'm not really sure of. I'd go back if I had to, but to a different vet. read more

I recently visited CVCA for a heart murmur in my cat. When the murmur was first diagnosed, I called CVCA to see how much it would cost and walk through the process. I spoke to 2 different people and both were very helpful and informative. As soon as we got in for our appointment, the lady at the front desk ( Stephanie I believe) greeted us by name and took us back to the exam room ( I didn't notice until after the appointment but they also had a sign at the front desk welcoming my kitty by name) . There were cat beds set up throughout the room and I really liked that they gave my cat time to adjust to the room before the docs came in. The nurse, Kayla, was fantastic! Very sweet and knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. Dr. Lefbom came in soon after and examined my cat before going in for the echo. During the exam and the echo, Dr. Lefbom explained everything she was doing and seeing on my cat. Dr. Lefbom and Kayla took the time to answer all of my questions and stated a few times to call if I had any other questions (Dr. Lefbom even offered for my fiance, who couldn't be there, to call once he read the report). I was promised a full report that evening and within a couple hours of my appointment it was emailed to me by Kayla. It was personalized and made mention to little quirks about my cat that I had brought up during the appointment. It is clear that the entire staff cares about what they are doing and are very knowledgeable. Any specialist is going to cost a good amount of money but CVCA was upfront and fair about all of the costs. I highly recommend CVCA Vienna! read more

I try to steer away from leaving negative reviews, but I feel it is necessary in this case. We saw Dr. Lefbaum last year and we were extremely disappointed. My dog was diagnosed with a heart murmur (stage 3) and our primary care doctor recommended for him to see a cardiologist for an echocardiogram. While the staff was wonderful, Dr. Lefbaum left little to be desired. My dog (who is very sweet and well mannered) was nervous during the appointment while he was held down and placed on his side for an hour during the echocardiogram. Dr. Lefbaum called him "dramatic" multiple times and showed little compassion or patience for my dog. Even worse, when we asked questions, she would barely answer our questions and rushed through them. She acted extremely condescending and dismissive. For example, she diagnosed my dog for the first time with a degenerative heart condition. She repeated to us that his heart condition was progressive, but she would not provide further information. I asked her what we can possibly expect for my dog's condition and what "progressive" meant specifically for my dog in his stage of his heart disease (i.e. progressive could mean days, months, years dependent on the dog and the stage of the disease). She sarcastically laughed and answered, "progressive means its progressive." This was unfortunately one of many examples of Dr. Lefbaum's unprofessional behavior and lack of bedside manners. I absolutely do not recommend her to anyone. My husband and I walked away from the appointment upset and wondered how she rated well (we can only assume its because CVCA is one of the only veterinary cardiology clinics in the area). We will never go back to her. read more

I've been bringing my cat here ever since she was referred here by her vet with a previously undiagnosed heart murmur and arrhythmia. Dr. Pasieka is absolutely wonderful and is very patient with my cat who is very shy and standoffish towards strangers. While not inexpensive, I know that my cat is getting the best care and that the expense is totally worth it. I highly recommend CVCA Vienna as a specialty vet. read more