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!

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service provided at your clinic…read more I am concerned that unnecessary treatments and procedures are being pushed, such as dental interventions for my elderly dog. Additionally, my dog suffers from recurring urinary infections, and instead of providing the necessary antibiotic refills, I am required to schedule a new visit each time. This feels like an unnecessary way to charge for additional office visits. I have also found the staff to be consistently unfriendly during our interactions. I hope you will take this feedback into consideration to improve your patient care and communication.

I just adopted an adult cat and needed to schedule a wellness visit! With so many options in the…read morearea I was a bit overwhelmed but ended up choosing Livewell because it was so close to me. I'm really glad I did. Cost - affordable and reasonable, especially when comparing to other cat owner's experiences in the area. Blood work, vaccinations (~$50), nail trimming ($25) and other tests were all explicitly stated and discussed beforehand. The exam was under $100. Staff - everyone was so kind and calm! Dr. Finn and the vet tech, Ofrah, was so sweet and easy going with my cat. The receptionist was also quite nice and welcoming. Atmosphere - the office is brand new, and it feels professional, clean and welcoming. Plenty of places to sit both in the waiting room and exam rooms. They also had treats for both cats and dogs available. My visit was in the middle of the afternoon and was quiet, except for a few howls once or twice. Not chaotic at all like I've seen some offices. I will definitely come back for my cat's annual visit for next year!

I wish I knew sooner. After 20 years of trying different vets in the area, Dr. Kirkendall is hands…read moredown the best. It's a quick 8-minute drive from our house in Brookland, and absolutely worth it. The office isn't fancy--no preschool-themed waiting room--but our dog doesn't need a gymboree. She needs great care, and that's exactly what Dr. K and her team provide. I went to vet school before switching to human medicine, so I recognize when care is excellent and pricing is fair. No upselling, no nonsense--just kindness, skill, and respect for your pet and your wallet. We found her after a few too many overpriced, underwhelming visits closer to home. Everyone I've referred her to has had a great experience, too. Hope this helps someone looking.

I brought every dog I have had to Dr. Dubois FYI of anyone looking for Santa Claus he works here…read moreThen I met Dr. Kirkendoll she is so sweet and funny and very knowledgeable. My Pets Love Them

Today, my best feline friend, Khloe, had her first chance to meet Dr. Nickens…read more Khloe much prefers a mobile vet to having to get in a lousy cat carrier and go to an animal hospital. Khloe will soon celebrate her 15th birthday and is set in her ways. She's really not "into" hanging out with a veterinarian, but that's life. She made a lot of noise to let me (and Dr. Nickens) know that this exam was not on her schedule. But Dr. Nickens was very patient with Khloe, calmed her down (even long enough to take a blood sample). Dr. Nickens was great, and her fees are extremely reasonable. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Nickens was great to work with given the circumstances. She was very compassionate, kind, and…read morecaring and went out of her way to ensure we understood the process. I'm grateful to her ensuring my dog, Blu, was as comfortable as she could be in her journey to the Rainbow Bridge. I highly recommend this local vet for at-home euthanasia.

Just switched over and had a wonderful experience. We moved from our vet of over 6 years and this…read morepractice was so welcoming and gracious. They were able to treat my guy unlike his previous vet could. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but this is a great practice.

I've finally officially have given up on this vet and his staff. I moved to DC about 2 years ago…read moreand was looking for a new vet. I wanted a place that was more of a locally-owned office, hoping it would result in more personalized care and attention. That has been the complete opposite of what I've experienced of this terrible operation. This is an office run by a father and son vet. Our first visit was with Dr. Jerrold Boone (the son) and my partner and I were slightly confused by his evaluation. During our first visit, he went off (without us prompting) on how he was not responsible for the death of a dog from nearby Life of Riley (a pet hotel, which is known for several dog deaths...Google it!). Apparently, they bring the dogs to this vet. Dr. Boone insisted he didn't kill any of them. Okay, we didn't think that. But maybe we should now? He also has incorrectly written up the dog's prescriptions, which is incredibly concerning as our dog has a number of health problems and needs his medication and accurate dosage. The next visit, we saw his father, Dr. James Boone. We surely thought he must be better. But in fact, he was even worse. Our dog had a growth on its body and we were wondering what it could be. He said it could be cancer. Or it might not be. It could be anything. Well, we were certainly glad we made that visit. He also got weirdly transfixed on a comment my partner made about the dog occasionally having an accident in the house, which then took up the majority of our visit. The final straw is the way we felt treated by the front desk. They often would pick up, then immediately put us on hold. They of course were never friendly, and sometimes would hang up before we could even ask them anything. On a recent call, I asked for the prescription to be refilled for my dog for a medication that was vital for his survival. I called it in that morning, and when I called back, they INSISTED that they called it in. I called my pharmacy, and they never got a call. I had to call the vet back again, and learned the reason it couldn't get filled was that the hospital tried to give a different pill size dosage. It's a discrepancy but they should have called me back. They knew this medication was vital and now it was the end of the day. The vet had to re-issue the prescription but by this point, my pharmacy was closed so I had to send it to the nearby CVS (not ideal, but whatever). I gave them the exact address, and went to the CVS pharmacy...waited in that line (we all know!) and when I got to the front, they actually didn't have the prescription. Where was it? At another CVS pharmacy over 5 miles away. I don't have a car in DC so I then had to get an Uber, just so I could get my dog's medication. This incompetency runs SO deep here. You've been warned. And I've now switched to another vet that is nowhere near me but was referred by another doctor. Here's hoping they are an improvement. Honestly, they couldn't be much worse.

We have four cats and are planning an international move. We were distraught to find out our…read moreregular vet was not USDA certified and so I decided to come back to Palisades Vet. I had been with them from 2015-2018 until my prior cats had passed away. They were so wonderful with my first two cats that when I saw Palisades routinely does international travel certification, I wondered why I had ever left them. The front desk was friendly and made our lives so much easier by scheduling all four cats on the same day. Even though it has been almost a decade since I've been there, I was treated like an old friend coming back. The vet tech and the doctor gently handled each one of our babies with great care...even our spicy girl Isabela! You can tell they really love animals. At no point were we made to feel bad or shamed for having a spicy cat, which is a really nice change from past vets who would show their disdain for our little girl. The doctor truly understands that animals are reacting out of fear and not malice, which was refreshing. If we weren't moving away permanently, we would definitely make this our go-to place again. Thank you for all the of the helpful tips for international travel!

This review is only about the office manager Vicki, after my elderly mother was charged 700$ for a…read morerabies booster for her cat. My mom made a 15 minute vaccine appointment for the cat and my brother in law brought the cat in. Without asking permission Palisades did a physical, blood tests, and a urine draw before giving us a 700$ bill. This is like taking your car in for an oil change and finding out later they replaced the transmission. My mom called to speak to the manger and when she did not return my mom's phone call, I called on her behalf. The office staff was really apologetic and said they made a mistake (5 stars for the office staff!) and said that their office manager Vicki would call me or my mom back. Vicki did not call either of us back and when I got through to her later was basically a monster. I was not looking for a full refund and told her that, but an apology would have gone a long way. Also, I work for a hospital. If this had happened at my job: doing a procedure on a patient without permission- you would lose your license. Vicki - who is not a vet- would absolutely have lost her job for this. I recommend if you are need or service that you buy a round trip ticket to Europe for you and your cat and get a rabies booster over there. I also want to add that after I posted this google review I received a threatening text from the CEO "Ry" from his personal cell (posted). When I called him for clarification, he started screaming at me and then told me he knows all about me and my family and threatened to hurt us.

Dr. Vaid was so very helpful in helping us get the kittens ready for their new homes! In addition…read moreto providing standard treatment and vaccinations, Dr. Vaid provided guidance on handling, feeding, socializing AND determining the gender of the kittens (this was our first time with tiny, very young kittens) We also had the mama cat spayed. When we had problems with getting mamma cat to take her medication, Dr. Vaid had us bring her to him so he could assist. Mamma cat is doing great.

I did research and saw this clinic had good reviews for the most part. However, in my experience…read moreand observation, this place needs a DEEP clean. I brought my pet in with a cut and he touched the cut without washing his hands nor wearing gloves. As I looked around, I noticed everything was coated in a layer of thick dust. Additionally, he hardly interacted with my pet and a quick 2 minute glance at his cut costed $80. He additionally gave my pet antibiotics for a cut that doesn't have signs of infection. I couldn't see the magic in giving my pet an antibiotic without reasoning. Overall, my visit costed upwards $170 and it absolutely felt like he was tacking things on as he went. My advice would be to take your pet to a clean trusted place, not this man's basement.

We have been using Dr Lee Hogan for the past 3 years since I moved from NYC to Washington DC. I…read morehave found Dr Hogan and his staff very professional and friendly! 3 months ago We lost our girl to old age, Dr Hogan was so compassionate and reassuring through this extremely sad and painful process. We have now adopted a new puppy and look forward to reacquainting our relationship a

We've been bringing our dog to GVH for 5 years and couldn't be happier. The team is caring,…read morethorough, and always goes above and beyond. Truly the best vet we've ever had - thank you Dr Morgan and Dr Malachi