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.

They were excellent. My cat passed away due to heart failure …read more I needed a vet after 1 on Saturday and they were there for our cat and me. They were comforting and well trained for the moment. I strongly recommend them.

From arrival to departure, the entire staff provides a highly professional and welcoming…read moreenvironment. Excitement takes over the moment we pull up; my little boy actually leaps out of the car and races for the front door, eager for the warm attention he always receives. Dr. Katie and her staff are fantastic, maintaining high professional standards while working directly on the dog's level on the floor. Luca genuinely thinks it is playtime while Dr. Katie expertly examines him through interaction and play. Hearing from the staff that my pupper is such a good boy during treatments--and doesn't even blink at vaccinations--provides total peace of mind because it is clear he feels completely safe in their hands. Entrusting my little guy to their care is consistently an A+ experience.

It is with a heavy heart that I write about Dr. Douglass Hambright's retirement at the end of this…read moremonth. Over the course of my lifetime, spanning seven beloved dogs over the past 30 years, I struggled to find the perfect veterinarian--moving from practice to practice until, over 20 years ago, I was lucky that I found Dr. Hambright and his practice. Dr. Hambright has far exceeded every expectation I ever had for "the perfect veterinarian." His unparalleled knowledge and compassionate bedside manner have been a source of comfort and trust for both me and my pets. It is difficult to imagine finding another veterinarian who matches his expertise, earns my trust so completely, and whose practice embodies such excellence. While I wish Dr. Hambright a well-deserved and joyful retirement, his absence will be deeply felt by all who have had the privilege of knowing and relying on him. He is truly a gem in his field, and his friendly demeanor and exceptional care will be sorely missed. Thank you, Dr. Hambright, for over two decades of outstanding service and dedication. Your impact on the lives of so many--both human and canine--has been immeasurable. I am forever grateful. Enjoy your retirement with good fortune, happiness, and good health.

Very busy, difficult to get a timely appointment. While I have appreciated the veterinary service…read morethey provide, the wait time for an appointment is way too long.

The fees here are pretty reasonable and I can tell the vet really cares about the animals that come…read moreinto his practice. I seem to come across vets of two extremes: the "anything at all costs" vet, and the hands off, "whatever" vet, and my experience with NAC is more of the former which can be a good and bad thing. When I was treating elderly diabetic cat he was able to diagnose our cat with diabetes within our first visit which was a RELIEF because it was something that I suspected but was brushed off by more than two other vets. Now here comes the tricky part- I felt pressure to treat my cat because "there are options" but I believe treatment differs on a cat by cat basis. We did our research and were aware of the possible outcomes for cats with diabetes. Diabetes treatment in cats is uncertain and from what I gathered would have just been uncertain torture for our cat. We had an old, irritable cat who HATED vets and would practically have a panic attack every time she was at the vet. Her sister from the same litter exhibited the exact same symptoms and had to be put down suddenly months before our diagnosis so from what we gathered her prospects where already grim. Monthly vet visits and shots just seem like hell for a cat that is even temperamental about being touched. We believed we had her best interest in heart and decided to put her down. We were able to follow through with our decision but not without a bit of a guilt trip. I understand vets have the training and experience that I do not as a cat owner, but when it comes to ethics it's not about passively nodding your head to the doctor and submitting. It's about looking out for your loved ones and making the hard decisions; I staunchly believe that quality of life trumps longevity. I will still seek treatment from NAC for my second cat and I believe they care about our pet(s), but I would like to highlight the need for pet owners to advocate for their pets when it comes to ethical decisions.

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.

I am updating this to be very clear!…read more First of all I loaded this over 1 year ago! Now Thrive Germantown writes back over 1 year later with a pre designed script of excuses-- That is pretty shallow on management's part Anyhow--my cat Smile-[RIP] had a prescription after a physical in person appointment and Thrive DROPPED THE BALL by NOT admitting to Chewy that it was a valid thyroid medication prescription by never verifying that with Chewy and refusing to talk with me Smile's cat parent or contacting me NOR CHEWY for me to receive the prescription and for a lot LESS $$$ than Thrive would make me pay. And that THRIVE was only suable for the monthly membership by Arbitration in Texas & I would have to file against Thrive in Texas is bull crap. So NOW that THRIVE has responded to my review here, I will contact the Maryland Veterinarian Board.

wonderful place to take your loved one. my pup was seen…read moretoday and he was cared for well and I am very happy to have found such a caring Veterinarian and her assistant to. The doctor has shown me compassion and kindness with my pets and kept it affordable for both of us. Mrs.Dee the assistant was truly amazing,her kindness is just natural and contagious to everyone, we need more people like her. It's difficult to find one that works and I must say Thrive is simply the best place for any pet owner, your concerns and questions will always get an answer.

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!!

Kind of disappointed. For a few years now, I've had great experiences with this vet office, but…read morenowadays theyre either not communicating well with the staff, or they're purposefully giving me the runaround (I really hope it's the first one). For a long time, I've been able to schedule nail trims for my exotic pet (guinea pig). However, I call today, and am told they don't offer this service, and can do it for cats. Which would be great, had I had a cat. Unfortunately I'll have to look for a different vets office, as small animal care does not seem to be an option for this one .

Staff are like robots - no warmth. Vets have misdiagnosed my pet twice…read more Find another vet !!

We couldn't be happier with the fine people at Liberty Falls. We adopted Roscoe from a rescue a…read morelitttle over ayear ago. We first took him to a vet in Arlington that my family had used for decades. It turned out that Roscoe was terrified of veterinarians. A neighbor suggested that they use Liberty Falls. They have an all-female staff and since Roscoe seems to get along with woman than men we gave them a try. Dr. Geldon is just amazing. Not only is she an incredible vet, she is also so kind and so willing to listen and give us advice as we navigate the worled that is a new shelter dog. Our first visit there she examined Roscoe and then we got him off the table. We had Roscoe on one side of the room and she sat down on the floor on the other side of the room and answered all of our questions as she slowly tossed treats across the room to Roscoe. She has helped us with extensive dental work that was needed and always returns our calls if we leave questions during the day with her staff. The staff also deserves a round of applause as well. Recomended highly! Rob, Anne and Roscoe

We recently adopted a new puppy from a pet rescue. We looked around for a veterinary clinic near to…read moreour home and Liberty Falls was highly recommended by our friends and neighbors. We were able to get an appointment soon which was good. The staff was also efficient in sending over new client forms, etc. They are located very conveniently on Falls Road and have plenty of parking available. For the appointment, we took our pet to the clinic and were met by a tech at the entrance. She took preliminary information for us and took the pet inside - not human visitors allowed at the moment. The doctor called us a few minutes later and gave us a detailed account of the visit. She also made recommendations for future care and vaccination schedules. She patiently answered all my questions - and I had a few! Our pet looked happy after his visit and we had a good experience sending him there. Definitely a good veterinary practice to consider if this location works for you.