Thank you so much for seeing Maywheather today! His ear was in Pretty bad shape and you put my mind at ease. The visit and staff was great everything went smoothly, thank you Dr.Cheema. read more

I am writing to express my deep DISSATISFACTION with the service I received at Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital. About ten days ago, I scheduled an appointment for my dog, clearly specifying that the dog needed to be vaccinated with a SPECIFIC anti-rabies vaccine (I have showed the name of the vaccine in the pet's international passport). The doctor ASSURED me this would be possible. Subsequently, the clinic contacted me to confirm the appointment, at which time I reiterated the importance of administering this SPECIFIC anti-rabies vaccine. The staff member confirmed this request. Today, I arrived for the scheduled appointment ... and I was informed by the doctor DURING THE APPOINTMENT (and NOT BEFORE) that the vaccine I requested is no longer produced and is unavailable. I find it UNACCEPTABLE that I was only made aware of this at the time of the appointment, rather than at any earlier point during my prior communications with the doctor or the clinic. NO ONE (!) contacted me in advance to notify me that the vaccine was unavailable, which demonstrates a clear lack of regard for my time and the well-being of my pet. I am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED by this experience and will not be returning to this hospital in the future. The level of service I encountered was unacceptable, and I am deeply frustrated by the lack of communication and professionalism exhibited by the clinic. THEY MADE ME CRY TODAY! Svitlana read more

I highly recommend! Called yesterday for an as soon as possible appointment and was able to get him in with ease this morning. We had a different vet for a number of years but each visit at that office seemed like I was overpaying for everything. And despite my dog's being on heartworm prevention medication, he somehow had heartworms EVERY SINGLE visit which in turn cost me extra in fecal testings and medication that he refused to eat despite the normal tricks I use to get him to. Dr. Cheema was very friendly and asked if I had questions or concerns several times (I didn't have any since my doggo is healthy if not just a hair on the hefty side...) and no one tried to sell me on any products that I didn't need. The check in and check out process was super fast and friendly as well. Overall, everyone was friendly and I was able to get us in and out without a hassle. Will be coming back and definitely will be bringing in my next fur baby here! read more

I would not recommend this vet as Dr. Cheema is understaffed with vets (I heard his brother left from another customer) and has high turnover in his support staff. By not making time to communicate clearly to patients that want the best care for their pets and willing to pay the cost necessary, misunderstandings will occur even with known issues and routine care. I have decided to go to another vet and I think the decision is mutual. He was nice enough to provide the full medical records. I hope he keeps the staff that support him as one lady was super nice and better with patients than him. Finally, keep in mind that pet insurance (Pet's Best) is not accepted; seems like no response from their office if contacted as claims submitted needing verification are pending. read more

Bottom line: if you're looking for exceptional service and an attentive/friendly vet and staff look no further!! Nobody wants to leave a good vet when they finally find them! Unfortunately we could no longer commute to Woodbridge to visit our vet so we've been looking for a new vet for about a year. We started with another vet in Burke and to say we had an awful experience would be an under statement. So I'm so happy to leave a great review for Potomac Valley Vet. We found a weird lump in Storm Sunday and called the vet on Monday or Tuesday and they were able to see us by Wednesday. The tech took Storm back and the doctor came out to tell me what he found (and how he drained 20oz of bloody fluid from the bump) and let me know it probably wasn't a tumor. While we aren't sure what caused it the vet alleviated all my concerns. We were sent home with some antibiotics and told to follow up if it anything else changed. Fast forward to Friday & the lump popped, my wife called the vet and was able to speak to the doctor who gave advice and again let us know to know if there were any changes in Storm. As the weekend progressed Storm became more lethargic and less interested in food (a first) so I called first thing Monday morning and they squeezed us in for a same day appointment. I met with the other doctor (apparently they're brothers) and gave us a new course of action and ran a blood test. Looking forward to results and a possible surgery to check and ensure there's nothing in her skin and or nothing growing; they provided a very nice coat estimate with everything itemized to me; and I thought everything was reasonably priced (dare I say cheap) compared to what others vets cost. I'll update more as Storm continues to receive excellent care here. read more

I have a soft spot for places that truly cares for your fur babies. Potomac Valley is one of those places, Dr. Cheema truly cares for all his patients. I was in there a couple of weeks ago with my dog, who fell off the couch. Dr. Cheema was kind enough to wait for my pup to arrived and check on her. I can say Dr. Cheema is always sincere and not the kind of vet that just tries to sell you a bunch of products or push a bunch of hidden fees. This place is truly a gem read more

Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

A good vet, they really care about their animals. This doctor saved my cat Coconut's life when another vet (Pet ER in MD, refused to help him unless I paid up front $5k which I simply did not have at that exact moment and would not allow me to make payments). Highly recommend if you want knowledgeable, professional, good customer service. Honest good veterinarians and people. Recommend for all your pet needs. They keep it real, give fair prices, and work on payment plans too. read more

Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital - Coconut - Veterinarians Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We came here to have our pet, Bella, get checked out to make sure she didn't have an infection and they were able to see us on the same day. The staff was really friendly. They have a couple jar of cookies to give to the pets so she felt right at home. She was a little reluctant with the Vet at first, but he was really friendly with her and he let her take time to get to know home and get comfortable with him. He also gave her some pocket pills so she made friends with him right away. They were able to give her some antibiotics to make sure her infection doesn't get worse. They also took some blood work so they can make sure it isn't anything that we can't see. The Vet also noticed that her neck has a lump that our previous Vet might have missed and told us we probably should get it removed They gave us an estimate for her surgery, which honestly, is not bad compared to other clinics in the area. They are very reasonably priced! They also have a restroom that is kept clean. Their front desk is rocked with dog food, vitamins, treats and other stuff that you would need for a pet in need. I highly recommend their team to take care of your fur babies!!! read more

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I have been taking my dogs to the vets here for long time. Have had many dogs throughout my life. These guys more caring, nice, and do great job better than other I used in Fairfax. Thumbs upload read more

Great service and wonderful care for our 2 dogs. They make you feel like family The doctor explains everything very well so you know everything that is going on with your fur babies. I would recommend them 100 times over read more

Doctors Cheemas are amazing! They are always honest and trustworthy in their assessments of how to care for my Shiba Inus, so I have come to depend upon their excellent service to care for my pack. read more

Friendly staff, knowledgeable docs. They try to start with the cheapest treatment when possible.

This is a top notch veterinary facility. The Chema brothers are knowledgeable and truly care about their pet patients! We live on the opposite side of Fairfax County (very long drive for us!) yet gladly take our golden doodle there as the service and results are more than worth it! read more

I was a tad hesitant about taking Wally here since this was the hospital that Petland insisted on if I were to activate my "warranty" on the dog. Amazingly enough, I was pleasantly surprised. In all fairness I expected potentially running into a place that was going to kangaroo Wally in and out and stamp him with a clean bill of health. Instead, I ran into a professional staff who seemed to generally care for my new family member. The lady at the desk was warm and friendly - especially to Wally who was a tad nervous. She took him gently and started him on his first appointment. When the doc came in for our appointment, he was friendly and immediately went into answering all of my questions. What I really liked is that he used the same approach I use with my clients - I'm not going to sell you something right out of the gate. Instead, I'm going to work on fixing any problems, suggest solutions, and then if you ask me, point you in the direction of what you'll need. Great service - I'm tentatively recommending this place. I'll at least be patient enough to give it to the next appointment before I award the fifth star! read more

Called us en route to our cat's spaying to tell us to turn around because the doctor couldn't be bothered, then tells us to wait another month because other peoples' appointments can't be cancelled. Glad it was so easy to cancel ours! read more

This is the hospital that gives the puppy mill puppies at Petland their bill of health. If they were a reputable vet they would deal with nor enable this puppy mill shop to sell their puppies. Appalling... Check out the fairfax county patch article about puppies dying shortly after their purchase. Just google it! Appalling...! read more

If I had the ability to give 0 Stars - I would. I highly encourage everyone to find an alternative "hospital" to take your pets. The staff was fine - but the person who is supposed to matter most - The DOCTOR (Dr. Cheema) is exclusively focused on milking every dollar out of his customers. When you challenge a fee, he becomes aggressive, rude, and plays the victim. If you continue to question he'll literally hang up on you. Terrible service. No wonder they have some sort of "arrangement" with local pet stores to force you to use them. read more

I've been taking my pups here for years. I have found the Drs. Cheema to be knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. The staff also is friendly and caring. I highly recommend this practice. read more

Took my 8 week old kitten here on 6/23/2020 to get his eye looked at. Doctor took him, (I don't remember the doctors name) and had him for maybe 5 minutes. Came back out and said "your cat could lose his eye. He needs these medications here's the cost and even with them he could lose his eye". He was completely emotionless throughout explaining it, and when he saw my girlfriend got upset, he looked over at her and said "sorry." In a not so reassuring tone, and then continued to talk about how our cat would lose his eye. Didn't explain what it was that caused it, didn't explain anything else. Not even a dye test for an ulcer. He also said "your kitten is covered In fleas" and tried to sell us $100 of flea medication. We took him home, gave him 3 baths, went over him for hours with the flea comb, didn't find a single flea. Took him to another vet (Town and country animal hospital) the following day (6/24/2020) and they looked at his eye, explained exactly what caused his eye to get infected, said his eye will be fine with meds, and didn't find any fleas at all and gave us FREE flea topical just to be safe. Ended up spending half the cost and I got bloodwork done, the dye test, and got all the meds he needed. And that vet was a lot more caring and gentle with the kitten than this place was. I would definitely not recommend this vet to anyone! It wasn't even worth the exam fee to have them look at him. I've had pets for 15 years and have never seen a vet this terrible in my life. Explains why they were the only vet with emergency openings out of the 10 vets we called that morning. read more

Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital - Kitty - Veterinarians Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Both Dr. Cheemas are amazing with my 3 cats. They are patient with my questions and generally care about their health and well-being. I highly recommend them. read more

The vets are great, especially the older one. He has a more friendly, warm personality, and the slightly younger one is a little "dry", but both are great as far as being a vet goes. Genuinely seem to love animals, and aren't pushy with unnecessary and expensive procedures. Prices are reasonable as well. So why the 3 stars? The front desk staff and some of the techs. The older lady always is very nice and helpful. However, the younger girls have been rude and unprofessional on more than one occasion. I've called to ask a question, had them immediately sigh loudly into the phone, say one or two word clipped responses, then awkward silence. No typical, "Anything else I can help you with?", but awkward silence until I said, "well, um, okay thank you...Bye?". As if it's a huge inconvenience and out of the norm for a customer to call with a routine question. A couple of my friends have taken their pet here, and said the same about the staff. So it's not just bad luck on my part. The vets need to train these employees on professionalism and how to simply talk to a customer on the phone. It's ruining your otherwise great business. I'm considering switching at this point, since it's inevitable I'll have to deal with the rude staff again. FWIW, The male tech I've encountered was polite and professional, so perhaps it's just the women there? ‍ read more

Excellent vets - their prices are reasonable and they don't recommend unnecessary tests or procedures. My dog had surgery here in addition to 8 years of care, and is in great shape thanks to the vets. The staff are very friendly and helpful - can't recommend it higher. read more

My husband and I absolutly love this place. I have 2 dogs and have had dogs all my life so I know a good vet when I find one. Everytime we come here we always get a solid answer on what is wrong, they're always right and we walk away spending less than I though we would. You really can't ask for better than that. We actually recently moved to Woodbridge but still make the drive to go to this vet in Fairfax. As far as the bad review below, there are 2 vets at this location and they have both always been very kind to me and my dogs. The receptionists might be a little immature but they are high schools girls and have always been friendly to me. read more

It's said that a veterinarian is the best doctor in the world, because the patients can't say what's wrong; the doctor has to know. Dr. Cheema is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain in detail about the tests he runs and the results. He's very much a proactive type of vet, meaning he wants to monitor a pet through exams and tests when they are indicated. He's also extremely compassionate. This may make him seem intense, but intensity about their care is a good thing where my pets are concerned. When my ancient Labrador was dying at Thanksgiving, our regular veterinarian couldn't come to us right away (her receptionist said it would be a five day wait!) but Dr. Cheema came within fifteen minutes out of compassion (it helped that his office is only a mile from my house). Sarah, his receptionist, is always cheerful and polite and helps to make the office as welcoming as possible. The whole staff has been terrific with my fifteen year old cat and I expect we'll be seeing them for many years to come. read more

This the worse place to keep your pets, I used to give my dog his vaccines in this place from a year and a half and I try to find him a room for 20 days because I need to travel out of state for emergency situation and the lady how I spoke with her told me on the phone that there is no room for him and I called her again after an hour to have an appointment for his vaccines and she told me that there's a room and I booked for him and she called back again after 10 min and told me that we can't keep him with us because I have a note said he didn't behave good last time and you can find him another place , he is just small dog a year and a half, how he behave??? I don't recommend this place. read more

Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

People. Dogs at Petland should be happy and healthy too. With that said, I've been coming here since my dog was a puppy. They are knowledgeable and friendly and quick because my dog gets nervous at the vet so the faster the better. read more

I notmally use a different vet but having just moved to this area this place was close and appreared to look nice from thr outside, but once i got there it was a completely different story. This place is aweful. First of all the two high school receptionists were immature and unprofessional. This vet is the sole vet for PetLand and the receptionists were discussing how puppy mills keep their business running and how they "are great." :( Secondly the dr lacked complete passion and did not even do a propper full exam on my puppy. The staff overall was just unprofessional and lacked knowledge about animal care. Please I urge people that are thinking about using this vet, don't. They support and are supported by PetLand, which is a pet store that gets all their animals from horrible puppy mills!!!! read more

Much like Jake K. I was initially reticent to bring my dog in here for his Petland "warranty" review. In fact, as I was walking through the door I remember planning to get a second opinion before I even set eyes on Dr. Cheema. I fully expected them to "rubber stamp" his physical and leave me to discover health problems later on. Instead, Dr. Cheema did a very thorough examination and identified several health problems in need of treatment - all of which ended up on Petland's dime. My discussion with Dr. Cheema during this visit leaves me extremely skeptical that any of his staff would be cheering for puppy mills, as one poster purports. What I can say, is that Dr. Cheema and his staff are not only thoroughly professional, but extremely outgoing, cheerful, and friendly. Several of the vet techs know my dog by sight - and we only go in a few times each year. Moreover, Dr. Cheema has a real way with animals - I remember watching him put ear drops in my pup to treat an infection and thinking "that doesn't look so hard" only to later be confronted with a dog who was willing to do just about anything to prevent ME from giving him his medicine! Finally, Dr. Cheema has made himself available on short notice for the sort of minor medical "emergencies" that all first time pet owners encounter. Whenever we've needed to come in, he and his staff have ALWAYS made time to see my dog, and when there is an "after hours" emergency, he is available 24 hours a day to take my panicked calls. I could not give him a higher recommendation - I only wish he could treat my children too! I have nothing negative to say about Dr. Cheema, and cannot imagine that anyone could have received anything but excellent, professional, and compassionate treatment. read more

I don't know even know where to start. This place is simply amazing. My dog Louie had a history of inhaling socks. He recently started vomiting profusely and exhibiting episodes of uncontrollable bowel moments. Needless to say my roommate and I was worried. We rushed him to South Paw Emergency Veterinary where he was put through a number of different test including x-rays. We were told there might be a foreign object (sock) in his intestines. The x-rays are not 100% accurate however if so, he would require immediate surgery. To South Paws credit, they were always professional and very helpful. However the quote was $5800.00 for the surgery on top of the $460.00 we already paid them for the exams. I felt weird worrying about prices when it comes to Louie's health however my roommate and I are in our early 20's and we just don't have that kind of money. We also don't have great credit so a "care card approval" was out of the question. We took him home around 4am and hit the road at 7am searching for a cheaper place that could do the surgery and provide a payment plan. Now if any of you have ever had an emergency with your pet you should be aware that no vet is going to quote you prices or talk payment arrangements over the phone, they are going to want to see your pet and do their own exam$$. After hours upon stressful hours, driving around, in and out of vets, paying all sorts of fees, thinking any minute could be his last. We finally stubbed upon Potomac Valley. First off, they were not only the best price we have heard all day, but they immediately agreed to a payment plan that we felt comfortable with. Contrary to ALL of the other places we took him, (appx. 5?) Potomac Valley didn't even talk money until the very end, after Louie was treated... but lets back up. Dr. Cheema looked at the x-rays that Southpaw had taking (saving us money by not doing them again) and determined that it might not have been a sock after all. In his professional opinion Louie had a stomach virus and the disturbed area South Paw had claimed to be a foreign object was gas. He said the fact that he had diarrhea AND vomiting alone isn't consisted with a dog that had something blocking his intestines. He talked to us like people answering any question we threw at him and seemed truly concerned for Louie, not just out for some extra cash, as everyone else seemed to be chasing. He gave us some food as well as some meds. and told us to monitor him, so far, so good. He explained he could be wrong and if Louie threw up again we would have to go with the surgery. We continue to cross our fingers and hope everything is ok its been about 4 days and Louie seems to be getting better he hasn't at all vomited once. We aren't out of the woods yet I just had to share this wonderful experience with you, and hope this review helps you when choosing a vet. Save your money and get it done right by people who actually care. Go to this place. read more

He said my dog had a urinary tract infection (my dog wasn't having any symptoms, it was just after a routine urine analysis). He said the only way to fix it was through a special Rx diet that we can only be through him as a vet. I was young and didn't know much back then but now that I can research online, there are many other and better ways to treat UTI's. He only wants your money. He doesn't care about your pet. I honestly don't even believe my dog had a UTI and he just told us he did under false pretenses so that he can make us buy the special food from him. I'm also looking at other reviewers here and he's now working with Petland? If he's working with puppy mills, you know he seriously only cares about getting as much money as possible. The vets I've been taking my dog too now, actively advertise getting a dog from the shelter and not supporting for-profit breeders. You're a terrible, greedy person Dr. Cheema. EDIT: I would further like to add because I know this is important for me and others. Dr. Cheema DID NOT receive his veterinary degree from an accredited U.S. college, he received it in India. read more

Kind, knowledgeable and very caring. They take great care of my pet, are very affectionate to her, and are very ethical. They give extremely reasonable prices, and even not charged me once for an exam when it turned out my dog was fine! My dog had an emergency in the middle of the night and the vet was there for me ASAP at a very good on call price. He comforted me as he took care of my dog and was very kind. These guys are the best! read more

This veterinary practice has encountered some unfortunate media due to their ongoing relationship with a nearby Petland store that sells animals. Apparently when the veterinary Drs. Cheema (two brothers) acquired this practice, they got the Petland relationship as part of the deal. When Petland recently sold puppies who were sick, and ultimately died, there was a good deal of nasty press and the case ended up in court -- but was thrown out. That said, I think this is one of the lowest-priced, yet most compassionate and thorough, veterinary clinics in the area. Dr. Cheema is relaxed and sensitive, reviews information (sent by our other vet) thoroughly, and goes out of his way not to put our cat through unnecessary testing or processes. The office visit fee is very low, and the price of drugs is also not shock. When we recently had an office visit and drugs totalling $55, I thought they'd forgotten to add something in! We rarely get out of our other vet's office for under $100, or even $200, and there have been times I felt grossly overcharged. So if cost is a consideration and you live near Potomac Valley, give them a try. You won't be short-changed. read more

I totally agree with Jake, on everything. I was worried about payment since I didn't have insurance for my dog. But the payment was very resonable, and service was very excellent. The front desk lady was very friendly. read more

Excellent overall experience at Potomac Valley Vet. Dr. Cheema and staff are all very professional, knowledgeable, and kind. They all have so much patience (did not feel rushed) and explained every aspect of my dog's appt. from beginning to end. Most importantly, my fur baby was well cared for. Will most definitely return! read more

The doctors are very knowledgable and friendly. I don't feel rushed through my appointments. The staff is extremely friendly, and welcoming. Thank you for taking such great care of my pets. You put my mind at easy when I was worried about one of my pups. A HUGE thank you!! read more

I love the Drs. Cheema. They are knowledgeable and affordable, and I trust them. (When it comes to veterinary services, those are the big three, in my book!) What more can you ask when you're looking for someone to take care of your furry family member? Thanks PVVH. read more

I liked this vet at first but problems after problems came up. My dog had a parasites then they said they would "cover" it. I walked out thinking I didn't have to pay for the medication, because he was a PetLand puppy. Nope. Called me shortly after telling me I had to pay just because their office lady screwed up, and I had a a paper saying it was covered and fine. So they blew up my phone almost everyday to get me to pay I finally just paid it, because I got tired of having me call them. But, going back to my dog having parasites, he prolapsed due to them. I paid $500 to have his suture his butt so we didn't have the problem, because this is what they advised. He didn't even keep the suture in for more than 5 minutes. But that's only were it gets better, pet land is partnered with this vet, and EVERY dog that comes out of petland has been sick or has parasites. Sounds fishy right? Just because this vet is cheap, doesn't mean it's worth the extra that comes along with it. read more

My dog was suffering from intense itching for 6 months and we took him to a vet who just gave him oral medications which did not help once! We came across Dr cheema through family and we took our dog and Dr cheema gave him medications and did his blood work right away and within a week our dog was feeling better and his itching was starting to decrease. Its been a month now and our dog is fully cured, Dr cheema has saved our dogs' life and we are so thankful of him. read more

I love the staff they have currently, the morning and the afternoon staff! They're all so full of energy. The doctors really help me and pay close attention to my wonderful animal. I recommend this place to all my family members and my friends because the prices are very affordable. I have been coming here for years and I would never imagine my animal going anywhere else. Thank you PVVH! read more

So glad we have these vets nearby. Great hours and care. We noticed our dog had a small foreign object in his eye. It was late after work but the office staff told us to come in. So glad they were still open. They performed the procedure with care. Our dog healed quickly and we are so grateful. We always appreciate their advice and excellent service . read more