Dr. Wooten did an excellent job on our cat, Bella's teeth for dental surgery. She had to remove a fractured tooth and some other teeth under the gums that could have caused problems. You can tell when your cat meets her that she's a cat lover! We are very grateful for knowing our cats are in good hands when they see Dr. Wooten! Carla and Huib Kooij Alexandria, VA read more

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Our previous vet has had serious staffing issues, so we went to EMMAvet for urgent care for our 19-year-old senior kitty. We made an appointment, and before we arrived (same day) they had retrieved her records from our previous vet. The urgent care vet had read through the last few years of her history, we barely had to explain anything. EMMAvet has lots of testing facilities on site so we didn't have to wait too long for results. They gave us multiple treatment options, but they were honest about our cat's condition. Soon after, we determined it was time to euthanize our kitty. They have a special room for this, with comfortable chairs, Kleenex, and options for pet cremation containers if you want to get their ashes back. I really appreciated that they went through all the options and fees at the beginning. We paid before we had to go through the emotional euthanasia process, so we had alone time with our kitty in the last moments, and when she was gone, we could just leave. We experienced so much kindness and compassion from all the staff. It's also very clean and attractive. I only wish we'd found them sooner. read more

Today, we had to send our sweet boy to his next big adventure. The people at EMMAvet have always shown empathy in the care they provide, but today they went beyond anything we could have imagined. They gave us and our precious Atticus the greatest showing of true professionalism and sincere human compassion in a hard situation. I can never fully express my absolute respect and thanks to this group. read more

Another update on this business. Yesterday after i started my dogs dewormer for the hook worms that the vet completely dismissived and wanted to send me to the ER instead. I also noticed that vet didn't provide me with a full treatment for my dog! The instructions state to give him 1 packet for 3 days and THEN 1 pack for 3 days in 3 weeks! Yet i was only provided with 3 packs and paid 60+ dollars! Wrote an email to the office and of course no response! Then Rachel the rude receptionist that hung up in my face told me she didn't know and she would have to wait until MONDAY when the vet returned smh i also asked for an email address for the office manager and she told me it was the SAME as the front desk! Hard to believe... TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! do not recommend! Don't take your animals here clearly they will be neglected from the care they need! Very nice Veronica! let's talk about your poor weekend staff being blasted and not about my dog being neglected CLASSIC! SMH UNBELIEVABLE! read more

I'm in an incredibly difficult and uncertain place right now as my cat Coconut battles kidney issues yet I feel compelled to share how grateful I am for this clinic. The compassion, communication, and care from every staff member has been extraordinary. Coconut has been receiving care here for a long time, and this review comes not from a single visit but from consistent, ongoing experiences both urgent and routine. It's not easy to share hard truths with sensitivity but this team does it with grace and care. They truly go above and beyond. I only wish my own healthcare felt this thoughtful. read more

Unlike every other veterinary clinic I have ever used in 24 years of owning dogs, EMMAvet does the examination of the dog and administers the shots while the owner is made to wait in the lobby. There was no consistency in which vet we saw, & if your pet needs anything other than a routine check-up, you are made to see an emergency vet, even during normal business hours. After we had been to the office numerous times for our 8 month old puppy's diarrhea and vomiting, she was less than excited to be there and unwilling to go into the back with the staff (& without the security of her family) one more time. The vet had no patience for the puppy and sent her home after giving her medication to completely dull her reactions (which immediately added to her digestion issues) and put in her record that she could not come back for any further visits to the office (routine or emergency) unless she had been drugged with that medication. I found another vet and the puppy they deemed as unwelcome quickly learned to love going to the vet and is thriving. read more

I don't have enough words to express how grateful I am to Dr. Worn for the exceptional care she gave to my dog throughout his life, and especially during his final days. From routine visits to more complex issues, Dr. Worn always treated my dog with kindness, skill, and genuine care. She took the time to answer all my questions, explained everything clearly, and truly listened, not just to me, but to my dog's needs and comfort. When it became clear that it was time to say goodbye, Dr. Worn was incredibly gentle and compassionate. She created a calm, peaceful environment and treated the moment with the respect and tenderness it deserved. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, but her presence made it bearable. I will always be thankful for the grace and empathy she showed during such a painful time. If you're looking for a veterinarian who truly cares,not just about animals, but about the people who love them, Dr. Worn is that rare kind of doctor who brings both heart and expertise to everything she does. Thank you, Dr. Worn, for everything. read more

EMMAvet - Veterinarians Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Rude receptionists. Poor bedside manner from Elizabeth Worn DVM. Do not come here for help. I explained the chief complaint over the phone. The receptionist consulted the veterinarian and we were told this was an urgent matter that needed to be addressed directly. We arrived shortly after and were told in person this was not an urgent matter after all and to consult a behaviorist. This was a wasted effort for a condescending conversation and a referral elsewhere. Do not come here for help. read more

Always there when I need them, wonderful care for my puppy, caring staff, and pleasant space to experience... Consistently providing us with the nurturing experiences we need. Highly recommend! read more

Caring docs and staff. They take excellent care of our two pups. we've had dental work and a pup with kidney disease and they are on top of it! read more

The Vets and staff here are the most caring and skilled I've experienced. They expertly cared for both of my cats through intensive dental procedures and were sure to keep me informed. I am beyond grateful for their team and could not recommend them more highly. read more

Blu, our beautiful Pitty was in extreme distress. You took her and her dad in quickly, Helped her through a rough time and assisted her dad at the end. Your kindness was appreciated by the whole family. In towne and out. When we picked her up to take her to her final resting place, the warmth and kindness continued. Thank you. read more

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Dr. Jarvinen and her entire staff are fantastic. We were unfortunately frequent visitors with our Golden Retriever Lotta. Skin issues and finally cancer. They cared for her as much as we did. We found a fantastic oncologist through them which enabled a few more positives weeks. When the final decision had to come, they were so kind and caring. We got to spend some private time with her prior. They even fixed her a tray of things to enjoy, that dogs normally cannot have. I wish there was a better way to let them know how much we appreciated the care they gave to our cherished Lotta. read more

EMMAvet - Veterinarians Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great caring staff for all pets. Highly recommend for all your fur babies. Easy to make appointments.

Won't be going back to this office. Twice they told me I was good to go after handing me some meds for my dog. The first time I was 15 minutes down the road and they called me and said there was an additional prescription they forgot to give me. Fine, I thought mistakes happen and I went back to get it. The next time I went to this vet, I went home with two prescriptions. The next day my husband said something is off as the meds don't match what I was told. Sure enough, I called and after 15 minutes on hold, was told that there was an additional prescription at the front desk. It had been sitting there for over 24 hours. No call. No explanation. Just a very defensive vet. This office staff is incompetent. I now have to go back in Friday rush hour and pick up another prescription. Won't be going back to this poorly run vet. read more

My son called this office on Labor Day for an issue with a neuter procedure we had somewhere else the previous Monday. Instead of having us wait in the office for two hours, they called when they were ready for us! The owner of the practice met me in the quiet clean office and helped me get my skittish German Shepherd out the car! He likes to sit on the seats in the office (silly dog) so she got him a slip guard mat. She diagnosed him promptly and offered to hold a space for him for surgery if we couldn't get him in to the original place on Tuesday. What a WONDERFUL experience for an otherwise scary event. She has gained two new patients as my son has dog and so do I! Love this place! read more

If I could give EMMAvet 10 stars I would. This past week has been a nightmare for my poor fur baby. Shadow was in agonizing pain and they informed me that he dislocated his hip. He was in so much pain that he was even crying through sedation. They immediately prioritized him and took him back despite being heavily backed up. They performed an emergency closed reduction and prescribed him the right medication to supress him pain. They've followed up on multiple occasions to see how he was doing following the procedure. He hasn't been in pain since. It's so hard to find veterinarians and a staff who truly care and not just doing it for a paycheck. We've been taking Shadow to EMMAvet since he was a puppy and he's 9 now. They also provide primary care and physical therapy. I would HIGHLY recommend EMMAvet for anyone looking for a reliable vet/urgent care. read more

I was very impressed by this center service. All the girls at the front counter were extremely knowledgeable and courteous. I had some problem ordering the meds for my cat and one girl, I didn't get her name, went out of her way to call several places to help me find it. The vet was very personable and knowledgeable, I felt welcomed and I felt they really cared for my pet. read more

An amazing experience. We used this vet to put our 15yr old lab mix to sleep. They were nearly half the price of every other vet we called, and the staff was absolutely fabulous. They provided him with a tray of snacks for his "last meal" and they were incredibly compassionate. If you need to give your pet a peaceful end, then I highly recommend EMMA Vet. read more

A few days ago ( Friday night) my cat Samson began limping and putting weight off his paw, which is hard because he is a big boy at 17lbs. ( he is a large breed) I called several clinics to make an appointment Friday night to Saturday morning)as soon as possible since I hated seeing Samson in pain. I called EMMAvet as soon as it opened at 11am, the vet tech said I could take Samson in right away since this vet is an urgent care for animals. Dr. Donovan was very thorough, informative and thoughtful when assessing Samson. She explained her concerns, and our treatment options. Turns out Samson had an abscess on his little foot and it needed to be drained and cared for. I was given antibiotics to give him for the next 10 days. The price was a bit steep, but it was worth it. After all, it is an urgent care location, it is expected to pay premium prices for the appointment. Dr.Donovan also checked up on Samson and wrote a full report with her findings for us to give to our vet. While the price hurt my pocket, I am great full that EMMAvet was there to help Samson. read more

EMMAvet - Veterinarians Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I took my cat in September for a surgical procedure, my cat ended up coming home with no procedure and a seizure due to ketamine. I paid over $500 for them to almost kill My cat. After picking up my cat, they did not follow up, this was the most disappointing service I have ever received. I took my cat to another vet today, had the procedure done, he came home safe, and paid half of what they charged me at EMMAVET. I would not recommend this place to anyone that loves their pet. read more

When you have a sick pet and can't get into your regular vet, it is stressful. But EMMAvet made the best of the scenario. My dog started coughing on a Wednesday and was still doing it Thursday after I got home from work. My regular vet was closed and this was on my list for ER vet options. I called around 6:30pm and explained what was going on, and was told to register online and then call back. I'm not sure why this was a requirement, but it was. I registered but went back and forth mentally about was my dog really sick or was I overreacting? I decided I was not and I did try to call 2 other places. One told me to call poison control first (I was like what?? This is probably kennel cough and you want me to do that?) and the second place was too busy. So I called EMMAvet back and they said there was a euthanasia coming in but they could get me in after. They said to call back at 8:30pm. I did, and they said they would call me when I could come. At first I was annoyed, but I was comfortably sitting at home and only had about a 10 minute drive to get to the vet so really, it was fine. They called about 9:15, I drove over there and let them know I had arrived. Because of Covid they are not allowing people inside. I waited about 10 minutes more before the vet called me and we spoke about what was going on. We then met outside the practice and the vet inspected my dog. She confirmed it was kennel cough and she prescribed a cough medicine. If my dog got worse I should come back. I was home by 10:30pm. Everyone was very nice and the price was reasonable. I understand that a true emergency should take precedence over this cough, and I was glad to be able to get in. I would use this practice again in the future. read more

Took advantage of their urgent care hours. Was in promptly. Dr Richardson and staff professional Testing eliminated some of my immediate concerns. Definitely an excellent option if available to waiting g for hours for Er vet read more

Treated my cat with incredible compassion in her last hours. It made this incredibly difficult time a little easier for me and my wife and they helped ease our pain. They are quiet, clean, bright, and welcoming. read more

The best care for my dogs in the area. Knowledgeable and kind staff. They have saved the lives of my 3 hound dogs when other vets gave up. I would recommend EMMAvet to anyone that wants a happy and healthy dog. read more

Absolutely horrible. If you are concerned about your animal's wellbeing, then I strongly recommend going elsewhere such as VCA - VCA was concerned about my best friend with the fur rather than what was in my wallet. They were more concerned about getting paid than helping my dog. Do not go here. read more

I had the pleasure of bringing my crotchety cat (Schitty Kitty) to them yesterday. She felt quite comfortable with the staff -- they doted on her and even complimented her greatly :). And. And. It didn't break the bank !!!!! read more

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I'm sure like many we've all been burnt by not so honest vets who have given/recommended unnecessary treatments for our furry loved ones or have simply been taken advantage of our ignorance and our love for our 4legged kids. Which I was totally expecting today. With it being urgent care, not being able to get an appointment soon enough with a reg vet, I had about $500 ready to throw away today. Went in for impacted anal gland and vaccines. The dr called to not only let me know it was not impacted anymore but to recommend home remedies for her Itchy paws. She could have totally taken advantage and charged me up a bucket load but was so honest I couldn't believe it. Noticed my dog was itching and advised me they had treatment. When hesitant and told her I'll try to give her an oatmeal bath before resorting to medicine she continued to tell me epson salt was far more effective. Most vets I have encountered would have just stopped the convo as soon as I refused medications. This place truly doesn't care about $ more about the well being of your our pets. Everything was done within about 15-20mins max. I was charged about $175 ish for everything. I'm assuming $100 for the urgent care cost and the rest for shots. P.s getting shots were my choice I could've came back for shots at a later time. Tushy says thank you Dr For the yummy treats while I got my shots read more

EMMAvet - Veterinarians Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Terrible experience and the owners don't care. The vet told me I had to euthanize my dog (Neo) when I took him there with a heat stroke. They said his throat area was too stressed and swallen so he wasn't getting enough oxygen. They told me he won't make it home. One of the vets showed me a photo of her dog on her phone and said that if it was her dog she would euthanize him. I didn't believe them. Two years later, Neo is not only alive, but with swift surgery to remove a benign tumor on his throat a month or two later at another vet clinic, he has found a second breath. EMMAvet will fight you for their revenue. First, they were charging me for his anesthesia a full dose price of euthanasia for every micro dose. When I brought this to their attached, they cut like a grand from the bill, saying it was a mistake. Later, when I told them that they had misdiagnosed my dog and should have recommended the surgery to save his life rather than euthanasia, they lawyered up. The lawyer didn't think I had enough evidence of malpractice on their side. Go figure. But avoid this place if you want genuine care (employees might be ok). read more

They're ALL about the MONEY $$$. (Read other reviews) It's really crap when vets just care about $$ before animal health. We just moved here and my German shepherd got 2 TICKS! She was on natural repellents as where we came from didn't have tick issues. Anyway stopped at a great vets office that could see me today and they prescribed NEXGARD as it's not as TOXIC as simpirica or bravecto. They did not have any nexgard themselves and I tried chewy and Petsmart and they all wanted the prescription MAILED in...I wasn't spending a week with possible ticks and her getting LYME disease. I called EMMAvet as they were open and they confirmed they had nexgard! GREAT! NOPE! They said they would NOT sell me the tick treatment even though I have a prescription because I need to pay to see and get THEIR VET to prescribe it?! WTH? #1. A prescription is a prescription do you REALLY want my dog to go without meds because you want that $95 visit fee? Or whatever their fees are....(probably more) 2. I feel it's an ethical issue when you let an animal suffer or have more chance of getting a disease when you have the meds and refuse to sell them unless I pay a new patient fee?! This is one vets office that doesn't care about animals just profit read more

Visiting from out of town when my dog became sick. I was thankful to have this vet service available. Found it to be well run with staff that seemed to understand how hard these situations are. Of course all emergency services are expensive but I felt a sigh of relief when my dog no longer was throwing up. read more

Three and a half hour wait time.....When we made an appointment.... We came here because our recently adopted pup was seen here when she was rescued, and we made an appointment for updates on her mange and worms. However, when we got here, we were told that there were 5 other pets ahead. While We understand walk-ins are inevitable, it was evident that they didn't come strutting in together in one line, so if you have five pets in line, maybe calling to give a heads up would be better than telling us to wait outside for this long. Especially when there are two receptionists there, it doesn't take long to give us a call. We would have understood completely and have been fine to reschedule but three hours in the car is ridiculous (we grocery shopped, ate dinner, and even napped to pass the time but still waiting. lol) what a complete disregard for our time. ----- Updated to 3 stars because the doc was really nice and informative, but still need to work on timing. read more

EMMAvet - Veterinarians Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

NEVER COME HERE, THESE PEOPLE ARE THIEVES. Stay far away from EmmaVet guys. Their prices are extremely unreasonable. I got charged 400 dollars for taking in my small dog, they charged me 70$ dollars for a small powder, 70$ dollars for 4 small tablets 30$ dollars for a small bandage that us probably worth 2 dollars. 75$ dollars to clip and clean a very small area in the dogs body smaller than 4 inches and took 3 minutes to do it. And on top of that 165$ just for taking her in. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. This place is . Bunch of crooks read more

Fantastic group of veterinary professionals. Appointment scheduling and med refills are a breeze. Everybody is very kind, caring, and accommodating. Dr. Wootton in particular is stellar - she literally saved my cat's life. Cannot recommend EmmaVet enough. read more

I wish there was a rating of appalling. From a vet who wouldn't talk to me about my concerns, answer my questions or listen to my knowledge of my cat's behavior & needs while continually saying my cat could lose her eye to a receptionist who told me I could not talk to a friend who is a vet tech about my experience and get her much needed advice, it was horror show. There is more but I am not interested in wasting more time on this place. Appalling and expensive. Don't mind paying for great care, furious I paid so much for such poor care. Thank heavens for my wonderful vet with whom I chatted the next day and was able to get my cat on the right path. And huge shout out to the unbelievably fabulous clinic I went to today for a re-check (my usual clinic is closed for the holidays). I am delighted to report my cat is doing great. read more

The kindest, most patient vet I know! Dr. Noles was calm and reassuring. Even though the clinic was busy, Emma Vet took me in and provided the sad service all pet parents must deal with. From Nancy at reception to all the techs and the doctor, I felt like I was the only client there. Thank you for helping me with the saddest part of owning a pet. read more

EMMAvet is a truly great vet. I see Dr. Wooten for my cat, and she is the best. My cat has had terrible skin issues for years and Dr. Wooten finally helped me figure out what it was - she tested my kitty for allergies. We've been working closely to find the right treatment since. Ive never had to wait more than a week or two for an appt. And the emergency vet is great too which I've also had to use. They always send detailed vet notes and a detailed invoice to your email. And if you have questions, you can email back and they will actually respond. Highly recommend EMMAvet for your pet! read more

Same day appointment, friendly staff, and medicine was provided there. They were great with my older cat who does not like going to the vet. read more

This place is truly God sent! The entire staff, from the front desk to the doctors everyone is absolutely absolutely amazing. The first time our Rottweiler came into the hospital for treatment the doctor was very honest with us about everything. She didn't try to get us to pay anything extra we didn't need. Her honest approach was so appreciated. Unfortunately our beloved dog didn't make it. Our Rottweiler passed away and we were devastated, our hearts were shattered. Thank goodness we decided to come back here to handle and help us with everything. They took the time to explain all the steps, and allowed you as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes. We never once felt rushed our hurried out even though they were extremely busy that morning. I wish I could rate this place 10 star or even more. I will never forgot how they made us all feel. Truly a gem place! read more

First the good stuff. Everyone was very nice to us and our ailing pet. Now the bad. We were visiting from out of town. Our dog vomited on a Friday night, and we were concerned about possible aspiration pneumonia due to her lethargy, foamy pink nasal discharge and overall odd behavior the following morning. We were hoping we could get her started on antibiotics and be on our way. However, we were informed by the very nice vet that they could not prescribe antibiotics for our 12.5 year old bulldog without an X-ray, which would cost $900. Since when is it necessary to X-ray in order to prescribe antibiotics? This isn't a case where we're worried about over-prescribing antibiotics lest the dog develop resistance. She's an old bulldog. Also if the lungs had been clear, what then? Hundreds of dollars for blood work, which I would have considered except we had to get on our way back home. They did treat for vomiting with Serenia. The exam took place out of our view, so we were denied the opportunity to provide feedback during the exam (kind of like a pediatrician examining an infant without Mom and Dad there--what's the point?). The total was was nearly $300. When we returned home, we took her to our family vet. He offered--but did not demand--an abdominal ultrasound because upon listening he thought he could detect a possible anomaly (possible mass). We accepted the ultrasound, which was negative. He offered--but did not insist--on bloodwork to assess liver function, saying that having ruled out an abdominal mass that may have led to the vomiting, he also offered bloodwork to rule out possible liver disease and confirm infection, saying the other possibility was a brain tumor, which is common in the breed. AND...most important....he offered antibiotics WITHOUT requiring bloodwork to confirm infection. Her bloodwork was normal except a high white count--consistent with infection. But we didn't know that until the next morning, at which point she was already being treated with antibiotics (without absolute confirmation that the infection was bacterial rather than viral). We spent about the same amount of money, but we left with real answers AND antibiotics. No chest X-ray needed. I do not understand a private vet requiring costly chest X-ray on an older bulldog with a possible infection. We don't have pet insurance. Trying to up-charge pet owners who are emotionally vulnerable is ethically questionable. I expected better from this practice and was disappointed. Might as well go to VCA. read more