Fairfax Veterinary Hospital is an exceptional choice for anyone with a dog who is fearful or reactive at the vet. They are a truly Fear Free practice... not just in name, but in the way every member of the team moves, communicates, and makes decisions, and in the way the physical environment is set up. Their commitment to preventing dogs from going over threshold is 100%. We enrolled in their Calm at the Vet series after a terrifying blood draw at a previous clinic left me worried my dog would need full sedation at the vet forever. The program includes six visits with a skilled veterinary technician, written materials, videos, and (very importantly) homework. Katie, our vet tech, was talented, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She tailored each session to my dog's pace and to my own skills and understanding, offering spot-on coaching every step of the way. Today, at our final session, my dog cooperated with a blood draw without restraint and without even a lip curl. A year ago, he had a full-on panic attack and the vet recommended we proceed anyway, which I regret consenting to. The difference in practice and the transformation in my dog's reactions is remarkable. The clinic environment is calm, quiet, and intentionally designed to reduce stress. The team uses gentle, consent-based handling, watches body language carefully, and never rushes or forces a dog into something they're not ready for. I also felt supported as a guardian--they treated me as a teammate and made veterinary visits feel doable again. If you have a fearful, anxious, or reactive dog, this practice is a gift. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

The staff are so caring and professional. Their priority is clearly the comfort and wellness of both the animal and the owners. This veterinary practice is the best I have ever experienced! We lost a beloved pet and they were honest, patient, kind, and supportive even checking in weeks after our loss. I will never take my pets any where else! read more

The vet staff here are incredibly nice and professional. I brought my kitty here twice for his annual (only reason I'm not continuing is because I moved states!). They are fear free certified and have a room specifically designed for cats to make them as comfy as possible and minimize their stress. They were very sweet and gentle with my baby and honest about his health. He was originally a stray and I had gotten him at a shelter. He had ear infections in both ears and also needed a dental to remove some bad teeth. They did a great job with his care and at his most recent appointment he had no infections and they said his teeth looked great! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for quality care for their pet! read more

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I have had many pets for over 30 years, lived the whole time in northern Virginia and used many different veterinarians. Hands down this is an amazing practice! From the front desk to the veterinarians everyone is so caring and sensitive to both the animals and their guardians. Our dogs are treated so kindly and gently. So many special touches to help the animals relax. Also from a medical standpoint they are top notch. When our senior dog had a couple of infections they ran cultures to make sure it was really gone, plus provided doable, specific guidance so we could prevent the infections from happening again. We actually had this happen a year prior with a different vet and we had no guidance on how to prevent, no recheck to make sure it was gone etc so of course it happened again. My dog is doing great, no recurrence and he's so much happier. Fairfax veterinary care is the absolute best! I'm confident my dogs are getting the best veterinary care available. read more

I've been here before and it was great. Lady just finished up a second appt and once again i feel confident of their capability. I'm removing a star from my review because of a lack of attention to detail. Record of ownership was changed and that was mentioned when booking the appt via phone. Regardless the intake form was sent to the other person. Also, any notification they stated they made in regards to the concierge process went to the other person supposedly because the record wasn't updated (stated they didn't receive any confirmation) I'm very protective of Lady due to her breed and shelter history. Being told i can't go inside with her during her vet appt was very upsetting and not receiving that information prior to her appt via phone call or email confirmation was frustrating. I'm not sure if I'll be back or not. I love that the location is fear free but atleast one owner should be able to go inside. read more

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Love them! They take care of my dog so well!! They are kind, compassionate, and their office is lovely. They have beds in the rooms for the animals and toys, etc. My dog still doesn't love going to the vet, but it makes it so much better than it has been! So glad they are fear-free! read more

After not feeling listened to by our previous vet, we decided to take our pup here for a second opinion. We have a very anxious dog, who also has confinement anxiety and doesn't love small rooms. Everyone who works here has been so accommodating and understanding and gentle with her. We ended up having a dental cleaning done, and a tooth extracted. Everything was very clear upfront in terms of what to expect, and day of went smoothly. Our poor baby struggled a bit more than normal with her recovery. When the team called to check in on her, I alerted them to some of the issues we were having. Within 30 minutes we were seen back in the office by Dr. Goselin. I so appreciate them squeezing us in for an emergency situation, and not charging exorbitant fees for it either. It was dam near impossible to get a sick visit with our old vet within a day or two. Dr. Goselin was more concerned with our dogs health than anything else and spent a lot of time making sure she was okay. After some fluids, an anti nausea injection, and appetite stimulant, we've already seen a positive improvement with our baby. I know so many vets offices are overbooked these days, and appreciate the time the team spends to make sure everything is okay and to answer all our questions. I feel like I can finally really trust our vet, which is such a huge relief. read more

Yes, the vet sent me this photo after I dropped off my dog who usually doesn't like vets. We are so glad to have found this vet, especially after my dog's recent surgery (more below). There are a lot of vet options the area, but I've never felt so taken care of with my concerns as I have here. I have a large, difficult rottweiler. He's lovely, but doesn't like vets normally, and the staff has done a fantastic job working with me to find short and long term solutions, consider budget, and always factor my dog's quality of life as he ages. They have also been extremely flexible, prompt, and my dog loves them! During recent surgery to remove a tumor, we had xrays to confirm if he had arthritis (he does). He was extremely sore with limited mobility after all this. For a 120lb dog that can't walk well, we were concerned, and they were very quick to adjust medication and provide many suggestions while he recovers. We had a solution within the hour and he was significantly better that same day. Dr. Ranivand, and the whole team are wonderful! read more

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This was my first time here. It is a great vet. The people were all very nice and welcoming. They were great with my puppy and knowledgeable. read more

Super nice staff who take the time to be sure you understand everything and then they follow up with a phone call to see how the pet is doing! read more

We really liked fvh when they first opened and for maybe the first year, sent many new clients to their practice, etc. They seemed to have a solid staff but since many have left and newer staff have come in, we don't feel that the care is quite there like it was. They've forgotten meds for my dogs multiple times (one being after our dogs spay, they forgot to put the pain meds in the bag so we had to go back to get them) we've looked past mistakes like this because everyone makes some which is understandable. However, the way their staff put notes about the client in the pets chart is extremely unprofessional and concerning. Totally understand if you want to share nasty notes about the client privately between staff but, to have it be public so the client and other practices see it when receiving their pets full records is almost humorous. We will not be returning or recommending anyone anymore. If you want to be told a million times how busy they are because it's a surgery day, have a high turnover, and rude front desk staff, this is the place for you. They also like to pick and choose what is put in the patients record and not the full story. read more

My 7 year old Golden Retriever, Lou, was born with Hip Dysplasia. Sadly, this condition worsens with age. Fortunately, Fairfax Veterinary Hospital is able to offer Lou a wide range treatments, in addition to medication, thus greatly improving his quality of life! They offer acupuncture, cold laser therapy, VOM treatment, and message therapy, which have made a huge difference in Lou's comfort and agility. This is the only vet I could find in NOVA that offers all of these services in one place! Another big plus - since they're a newer practice, all of their equipment is state of the art! The vets and staff are exceptional in all areas - knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, professional, etc. so even if your dog or cat has no issues, they're a great place to go as well! If you enjoy using technology, they even have an ap so that you can make appointments and earn discounts, as well as, an on line pharmacy and animal supply service with free delivery to your home. I drive Lou 30 minutes and pass other vets along the way because FVH is worth it! Check it out! read more

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We've been seeing Dr. Radiban for years! She is the most compassionate and patient vet we've ever worked with in our 30 years as a couple owning animals! Will follow her anywhere! read more

Extremely friendly, experienced and professional staff. Dr. Gosline and her veterinary technicians were very attentive to the needs of our new dog and addressed our concerns as new dog owners. Very clean and modern facility. Very pleased we selected Fairfax Veterinary Hospital and highly recommend it to others. read more

It was our first time here but we really enjoyed it and we will definitely be returning. Angie the tech is really kind and sweet. She takes the time to listen to all your concerns. My dog Cheeku really liked her. He usually hates going to the vet and comes back super upset, trembling and shaking with anxiety. I've never seen him coming back from the vet so happy in his life. Today he was was wagging his tail, super calm, relaxed and free of anxiety :) This helped our car ride home go smoothly as well. I just loved it! Dr.Gosling is nice too and knowledgeable. I know I can be really annoying and super ocd when it comes to my dogs health but not once did the staff get irritated or rush me. They are super accommodating. They even printed out the huge email I wrote about my dogs health concerns to give to the vet. They were prepared, professional and definitely on top of their game. The vet also took the time to slowly listen to me and answer all my questions. Even if it meant talking for an hour. Lastly, they don't pressure you into buying stuff or getting things done for your dog that he/she doesn't need like Banfields do. Fairfax Veterinary hospital gives you an honest opinion based on your dogs health and has many holistic options to offer. Overall, I just seriously love this place! Please don't take your dog to a Banfield. Trust me you do not want to do that. My dog has had to unnecessarily suffer at the hands of Banfield. I wish I would have brought him to Fairfax Veterinary Hospital since the beginning. You won't regret coming here! :) read more

I can't say enough about this practice and the wonderful people who run it. Our complicated, sweet puppy was with Dr Ranivand and Dr Gosline at another vet clinic in Burke, and when they opened their own place, it was a no brainer. We were among their first patients. They have been with us through quite a bit. They celebrated his weight loss and his behavioral accomplishments, checked in on him throughout our move and the birth of our son... it was so clear to us that they cared deeply for our boy. Towards the end of my dog's life, we were struggling with making the decision, due to a lot of factors. Dr. Gosline made herself available every night leading up to his euthanasia, and sat on the phone with me as I struggled to make sense of it all. Both doctors were clear and compassionate. They have no idea what they did for our family during such an impossible time. Finally, when we brought him in, they treated us with such kindness and respect. Everyone who knew Mac came in to give him a kiss. This was in august. Today, my husband's 16 year old family dog crossed the rainbow bridge with FVH's help. They weren't her regular vet, but our experience with our own dog made FVH a very clear choice. Again, we really can't say enough about this clinic, and would recommend them again and again. Thank you guys, so so much. read more

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I have two dogs. Chico has Mitral Valve Disease & hypertension which are managed by his Cardiologist. He also has anxiety which makes it unbearable for him to be in a car for more than 10 minutes. Jesse is a hearty Beagle who happily goes through his day sniffing around, eating anything he finds on the streets & sunbathing. I was really excited to see the sign going up for a vet's office that is close to home. The integrative care is definitely a bonus. We were one of the first clients when they opened last year. They put calming bandanas around your pet's neck to reduce anxiety. So far, both dogs have had dentals, laser & acupuncture & routine vet care. What makes this office remarkable is how they treat Chico. During COVID, Chico had to have laser & acupuncture. The tech reported that he did fine during his first solo visit. At the time of the next appointment, they asked if Jesse could come in with Chico because they are bonded. It seems like a small gesture, but entertaining Jesse during a pandemic to make sure Chico felt comfortable is huge. Yesterday, Chico went by himself to have his blood pressure checked. Dr Gosline reported that his pressure was low, but not dangerous. Despite his ongoing anxiety, & not having Jesse with him, Chico felt safe & comfortable which reflected in the normal reading. Everyone here is top notch. The doctors are caring, compassionate & knowledgeable. The techs and front desk staff are patient, professional & accommodating. I always recommend this office to my pet loving friends. read more

My fiancé and I adopted a rescue dog about 2 months ago that was sick. Fairfax Veterinary Hospital had an opening so we went and it's been the most positive experience since. Our pup has needed 4 visits in these short 2 months, but she LOVES going to the vet. The entire staff learned her name and seemed so genuinely happy to see her getting better each visit. Dr. Goselin is so so helpful and goes above and beyond! When I mentioned our dog got very stressed when we tried to trim her nails, she actually emailed us a lot of resources on how to desensitize her to the nail clippers, alternative clipping options, clicker training in general, including videos. I got this email just a short while following our visit and it has been so helpful to help our pup be less anxious! Their app is also amazing, as we don't have to go in to get our questions answered and they will be honest if your concern is no big deal or if she needs to be seen. It is an INCREDIBLE veterinary hospital and has exceeded expectations. read more

Wonderful caring knowledgeable staff. Titer testing and competent people that I trust.

The talented and caring doctors and support staff at Fairfax Veterinary Hospital are outstanding. The facility is fantastic and specifically designed to help your animals feel at ease. For instance, there are separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, which I know helped my cats feel a lot less anxious when at the vet. Whether my cats Lulu and Bogie were ill or just needed a regular check up, I always feel heard, supported, and genuinely cared for by the staff, especially Dr. Ranivand, whom I simply can't say enough good things about. My cats and I just love her. Also, the support staff, Angie, Eva, Jazzy... and the whole team, are so warm and thoughtful. I am so grateful to have found Fairfax Veterinary Hospital! read more

We LOVE this place. We own 2 dogs and 4 cats, and this it the kindest, most caring, down to earth vet I have ever seen. Dr. TA Ivan's is smart, kind, patient and friendly - they love animals and take the time to explain things simply and easily. Reasonable prices, caring attention, and quality care. read more

I've appreciated most of the vets we've had over a lifetime of pet ownership, but Drs. Gosline and Ranivand at Fairfax Veterinary Hospital are the absolute best. They are outstanding diagnosticians, and are kind and patient too. They take time to explain lab results, treatment options, what they think is best for my pet, and why they think it's best. Plus they seem to have thought of everything in their new facility -- including separate animal-friendly rooms for cats and dogs. read more

We have only been going to Fairfax Veterinary Hospital for a few months (2 visits in that time), but we have had a fantastic experience so far. At our first visit, because of COVID, they were doing curbside pick-up. The vet tech was so patient, sitting outside with us and feeding my pup treats to gain her trust because she was afraid to go in. They flexed their policy and let me walk inside the lobby with her because they knew it would make her more comfortable. Once they got her in and did the assessment, the Dr. called and spoke to me on the phone. She talked to me for almost thirty minutes, asking questions about my dog, answering my questions, and giving me extra information to make sure that I was fully informed. I'm sure she had other patients but she never made me feel rushed. I was so appreciative of the time she took to speak with me. On this most recent visit, the pattern continued - the doctor took her time explaining things and I felt like they really cared about my dog like their own. It was the best service I can remember. Not to mention they surprised us by emailing an adorable photo from my dog's appointment, showing her relaxed and sleeping in a chair in the exam room. (LOVE.) They know exactly how to calm a nervous pet and a nervous pet parent! They also have a great app where you can easily schedule appointments, chat with the vet techs, and look at your pet's records. I am so glad we found Fairfax Veterinary Hospital! read more

Last week I had one of the worst days of my life. My sweet, silly, wonderful dog of 8.5 years suddenly collapsed. I would later learn that he had a mass on his spleen and it ruptured. A tragic condition that happens suddenly and often ends in death. When it happened, I called my vet's office and was told they could not see him for several hours, even though I told them it was an emergency! I was panicked and desperate when I pulled into the parking lot of Fairfax Veterinary Hospital in Fairfax. I was not a client, I did not have an appointment and I had not called first, but they took us right in, they were kind and patient, they explained what was happening, they were so gentle and truly cared about my dog and to me. Unfortunately, we were unable to get him into surgery before he passed but the kindness and compassion we received from Dr. Gosline and the other women there was so impressive. When we are ready for another dog, I will absolutely be taking him/her to Fairfax Veterinary Hospital in Fairfax! Thank you all so much for everything read more