Veterinarians in Fairfax, VA

I've been happy with [Centreville Animal Hospital](http://www.centrevilleanimalhospital.com/). Friendly, easy to work with, and seem to know their stuff. When I took my dog in with a lame leg they suspected he had a torn CCL and sent me out rather than treating it inhouse. For me, that says something. They could have tried to treat it there if they wanted to, but they were more interested in having the dog seen by someone who was an expert in dealing with that type of injury.

If you don't mind a drive to Herndon, you should go to the Clock Tower vet clinic. My vet is Dr.Mazur, and he's awesome

Thank you all very much for your feedback. Good to know that there are a number of vets in the area with satisfied customers. I've got some homework to do!

We initially went to Commonwealth in Fairfax city, but switched to Pender in fair oaks. I much prefer Pender for routine visits... the techs are pretty good (a little pokey), but good.

We've been happy with Animal Lovers in ffx city. The vet practices eastern and western medicine together, has cut us some good deals as return customers, and making appointments/tracking things with their online portal is really easy. We have used Pender in fair oaks for emergencies. Side note: we also have insurance through Pets Best. That's been really nice - it covers routine procedures as well as emergencies.

Late, but am recommending Caring Hands Animal Hospital. They have several locations but I have experience with the Centreville location. I've worked as a vet assistant there as well as Pender and feel absolutely comfortable talking my animals in to Caring Hands. It's hard as a pet owner to know if your animals are being treated well, especially if they are taken away from you for procedures in the back, but having worked with staff and knowing the owner and hospital philosophy, I'm relieved to have found a place I can trust. The owner, Dr. Vitulli, genuinely cares for both the owners and the animals, and it's reflected in the doctors and staff she hires.

We love the team at Hollin Hall Animal Hospital, and sing their praises. http://www.hollinhallanimalhospital.com/

[Southpaws](http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/southpaws), hands (paws?) down. They are wonderful.

I've had good experiences with Pender. People say they are expensive, but i don't think so. They've got an emergency department that does not charge for phone calls like some do. I've had my cat there for surgery as well.

Not only is Dr. Knode a great vet with reasonable pricing, she comes to YOU. Check out HousePaws.

We've been going to Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital since the 1990 s. Dr. Sandy Christmus especially is wonderful, but all the vets there are great. Experienced, personal care.

Aldie Veterinary Hospital is a good vet if you don't mind a drive. Full disclaimer I did work there not long ago however having said that they're also where I'd bring my animals if I still lived in the area. Their staff is really well educated and the vets are top notch. I think they also have a really well reasoned approach to preventative medicine. They also have a decent online presence so you can get their vaccine history without having to call or drop by and you can schedule appointments online as well. If your dog does get sick or hurt they are able to do a lot of stuff in the clinic that you ordinarily wouldn't find outside a specialist or emergency clinic. They have a free emergency line you can call for advice after hours and they even have a vet that does holistic medicine if that's what floats your boat. www.aldievet.com

I've been going to [Sully Animal Hospital](http://www.sullyanimalhospital.com/) in Centreville since I adopted my dog. They've been ridiculously helpful and kind. They have a few vets there now, but we usually see Dr. Taddeo, who owns it. They've fit us in last-minute if we had an emergency (and they were open). They try to only do what's necessary and within their ability to do. For example, when we just went in for my dog's shots, they took her back and gave her the shots, so we wouldn't be charged the full exam charge as well. They are also reasonably priced, at least comparing it to the vet my parents go to in NY.

Burke Animal Clinic on Lee Chapel Road. I drive a ways to get to this one, I really like the doctors.

My roommate takes his 2 English Bulldogs to [Town and Country Animal Hosptial](http://www.townandcountryanimalh.com/) in Fairfax City. They are very good, and have a very nice facility.

As a breeder and trainer, the best, most inexpensive and full service vet in the area is Blue Ridge Vet in Purcellville. Do not go to any vet in fairfax or Arlington county unless you want to be gouged. I've been living in this area since 94 and have been a pet owner the whole time. I breed and my neighbor runs a large scale rescue. We both go to Blue Ridge.

It's not a replacement for regular check ups, but we use [http://www.vetcoclinics.com/](http://www.vetcoclinics.com/) at PetCo for vaccinations and heartworm preventative. It sounds sketchy (the whole "take your dog into the white van to get shots" thing) but they're legit veterinarians and only charge for the materials, not the labor. For example, a rabies shot is $19. We already go to the vet at least once a year because of random freakouts ("what is that lump???") so this saves us hundreds of dollars a year.

I love all the Drs at Colonial Animal Hospital, they take such good care of my little girl :-) Also they just opened a new vet in Shirlington, haven't been there before but seen pictures it looks nice inside!

I've gotten nothing but excellent service from the Clifton-Centreville Animal Clinic in Centreville. Dr. Netscert is a good man.

Sunshine animal hospital in Annandale is affordable and the vet there is very nice. He presents you with options and doesn't try to upsell anything.

What's wrong with Banfield pet hospital at Petsmart?

I drive down the Woodbridge Animal Hospital since it is cheaper than than all the vets in Arlington. I also like that it is 24 hours and open for emergencies. I've read some bad reviews, but I have had all good experiences with them and thought the prices were good. They always went over different options for treatment with me, including costs of each and gave me the option of which course to take.

I took my cat to the VCA in Alexandria (near the Range Rover dealership), and they have a free first exam offer. Just present the coupon, and you're good to go. We saw Dr. Chiang and she was super sweet.

We've used [Pet Lovers](http://www.petloversvet.com) for our pug over the past four years. The prices seem reasonable for Fairfax - they'll also do a $99/yr thing where any visit is then "free." They've often thrown in a free service or reduced a charge here and there just because we're "regulars." They might suggest services but they've never been pushy about it.

If you are in the Sterling area, I would suggest Animal Medical Center of Cascades. I do work there, however we keep our prices in check with the other clinics around us. I absolutely love working as a vet tech there. If you want come on by and say hello! I can give you a tour too! :)

Hybla Valley Vet in Alexandria (Groveton) is very affordable (http://www.hyblavalleyvet.com/). It doesn't have the nicest facilities, but the prices are fair and the vets are great. They have a good automatic discount for multiple pets (some places you have to ask for it) and a lot of times, they do not charge a visit fee for follow-ups. With our discounts it is cheaper to buy meds through them than any online/discount stores. For instance, our ~16 Frontline applications for our dogs was almost $20 cheaper than Petmeds or Costco. Another good one is: http://www.lastchanceanimalrescue.org/wellness.html. We adopted a kitten through them and the prices are pretty unbeatable, but I've never been there.

We really liked Caring Hands Animal Hospital, and my wife is a previous vet tech - she approved. For major things, Southpaws is amazing, but pricey.

I've used Franklin Farm Veterinary Clinic for 20+ years. http://franklinfarmvet.com/

We have had very good luck with Centreville Square Animal Hospital. http://centrevillesquareanimalhospitalva.com/

I take my dog to Sully Animal Hospital, right off Stone Rd and 28 in Centreville. They're comparatively new to other local vets, but they've been more affordable than expected and overall really good.

I use VCA in Herndon and especially love Dr. Toscana. She's warm, friendly and great with our dog. As a bonus, she's a younger doctor and definitely understands that people have budgets. She's really good about telling us what we REALLY need versus what would be nice but isn't super necessary.

Was using Woodbridge animal hospital for years until we adopted a cat and the shelter had her spayed at River Oaks Vet Clinic (near the NOVA Campus in Woodbridge) We decided to switch and try them and they have been AWESOME so far. They offer vaccine clinics too so if you have a couple animals (like I do) then it wont cost a fortune to get them vaccinated

Dr, Corcoran is the best. www.vetvisionofva.com

I second Cindy - Kelly Corcoran is the best. I spent almost a decade in vet internal medicine and emergency critical care and that's who I referred to.

His specialty. Dr. Eric Smith ( eye doc) number is 301-990-6373. Yes not too far but eyes are his specialty.

Eye Care for Animals in Leesburg is very good and very caring!

I second Dr Smith in Gaithersburg! He's the best!

I have used Eye Care place in Leesburg for eye exams on breeding stock and also for eye injuries, most recently a dog with a badly swollen eye that had a seed embedded under her 3 rd eyelid. They've done a good job. .

Eye Care in Leesburg. My shih-tzu puppy just had eye surgery, and I loved the people there! Great care and expertise

Dr. Michael Blair in Midlothian, VA. Board certified and an awesome vet, very caring. Worth the trip.

Animal Eye Care at TLC. Great group of people:-)

Eye Care for Animals in Leesburg

Belle Haven Animal Hospital. Dr. Shutte.

Fairfax Animal Hospital which is not far from Alexandria, has been a good friend and supporter of LRCP!

Atlas Vet in DC! Dr. Chris Miller used to work at Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Alexandria. We followed him to DC and love his new practice!

Heard good things about Belle Haven Vet, just south of Old Town. We use Hybla Valley Vet near Mount Vernon.

I use Dr. Suzy Cooke ( www.vetwagon.com ). She is a mobile vet. My seniors love her. (which is highly unusual for any vet).

Also Hometown Veterinary Clinic Hometown Veterinary Clinic . 6137 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 703-922-9861 -- a 15 minute ride from Olde Towne.

I used VCA in Old Town when we first moved. I wasn't displeased but didn't get a great feeling either...I agree with. Steve who comments earlier. I had THE BEST experience with Burke Animal Cinic...but it is a ways from OT. I have heard good things about a Hometown, Belle Haven, Hayfield and Hybla Valley.

We went to the Alexandria Animal Hospital at 2660 Duke St. for many years.

A little out of your immediate area, but I really like Colonial Animal Hospital in Springfield. Very nice staff, three vets with a good mix of special services and they always give you options on treatments.

Ft Hunt in Alexandria is where both our labs go

Alexandria Animal Hospital....

My dogs have been going to [Pender Vet.](https://pendervet.com/) for +15 years. Always been a positive experience, but on the expensive side of vets fees.

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My wife, her mom, and her grandma have been going to see Dr. Hall and his son (Dr. Hall as well obviously) at Town and Country Animal Hospital for literally 3 generations. My wife's friends also have used both of them for generations. Dr. Hall Jr.s first patient out of vet school was my wife's childhood Doberman pincher, who had cut himself and almost bled out after being left alone at home while everyone was at work/school. Dr. Hall literally slept in the kennel with the dog for 2 nights he was so scared he was going to lose him. Great guy, great vet, I know he has personally kept my wife's friends and families pets alive in other situations.

For those that are OK with a bit of a drive, [Anicira](http://manassas.anicira.org/) in Manassas WAY undercuts a ton of the ridiculously expensive Fairfax vets. I used to do our dogs' basic shots at Clocktower in Herndon until Anicira undercut them by like $200 for a basic re-up of all shots for our 3 x dogs.

I really like Fairfax Animal Hospital. They're one of the vets my rescue uses regularly and I've been taking my beast there since Ballston raised their rates ridiculously. Fairfax is near Bailey's Crossroads and is a little off the beaten path, which makes me way more comfortable than some of the vets that are on big heavily trafficked roads.

Pet Lovers' Vet in Fairfax by Petco and Tango Vet in the shopping center where Chuy's is are both small practices and the doctors are really nice.

What type of animal do you have? I've read a lot of good things about several of the recommended vets on here, and while I'm certain they're wonderful for dogs and cats, SEAVS is your best bet for exotics.

blue ridge vets in purcellville.... your wallet and your pet will thank you. vets in the fairfax area are horrible and overpriced. blue ridge is amazing. 24 hours too

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We have been going to Towne and country. The staff is super friendly, and easy to contact. They even have a companion app so you can reach out for a contact or look up medical files on your pet. In fact we had just had labs done on one of our beagles and they called us the next day with results. They didn't subscribe to the "no news is good news" philosophy. They actually let us know that his labs came back clear as soon as they knew.

I was about to link my favorite vegetarian restaurant. Dyslexia keeps you on your toes.

I just got a recommendation for Deepwood vet from someone in the rescue community that I really respect. One of the doctors there does acupuncture, which is important to me. It has helped several of my animals.

If you're willing to drive. McLean Animal Hospital is amazing, I've been using them for years and they've always been great to me

I'm very happy with the Vienna Animal Hospital, though we haven't had too many crazy things to deal with beyond dealing with heartworm.

Alpha Animal Hospital has some great staff, been going there for about 8 years now for our dog and cats.

Companion Animal Clinic in Burke. We've been going there since we adopted our pup, and they have been nothing short of great. Plus it's not very far from Fairfax (right off 123) near the interchange with FFX county parkway.

LOVE my vet in Centreville! Caring Hands Animal Hospital on Stone Rd. http://caringhandsvet.com/site/view/184819_Centreville.pml

Dr. Simpkins at Pender is amazing!

Deepwoods Vet on Ordway Rd, right off of 28 close to Braddock Rd. We drive almost an hour from Alexandria because we love them!

Ohana vet clinic in Bristow. A little bit of a drive but they give great service and their prices are great!

There's a good vet off stone road in Centreville called Caring Hands Vet

Check out [VCA Alexandria](https://vcahospitals.com/alexandria/contact-us) -- they have a free first visit and we love the vet we see (Dr. Chang). They have appointments that you can make for things like shots and whatnot, and also are open 24 hours for emergencies. :) We've only done the after-hours visit once, and maybe waited 20 or 25 minutes.

The Burke Petco is having their clinic on Thursday and Sunday this week, that's probably going to be your most cost effective option. Thursday hours are 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, and Sunday hours are 2:00 pm-3:30 pm. Their phone number is 703-455-2007, I'm not sure if you need to sign up in advance.

Value Vet in either McLean or Falls Church. Low cost and good availability without having to wait in long lines.

Look at village vet Burke

I like Dr. Chun at Pet Lover's Animal Hospital in Fairfax City.

Town & country on fairfax blvd

Town & country on fairfax blvd

Referral. Dr. Stahl, Dr. Crum, and Dr. Costanzo are terrific!

Internet research. SEAVS: http://seavs.com/

Reputation, referral. 'Respect your knowledge Dr. Dahlhausen.

I checked the Fin an Avian Vet page at AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians)

,I have a great aviary vet in south Florida. If as anyone needs one in my area. Dr. Bacchus is the best.

Dr. Norman Lohr in Bakersfield, CA is simply the most loving Avian vet ever! He's taken care of all my birds, cats, dogs and rabbits! He rocks!!!

Did an online search for avian certified vets. He was one of a few in the state and closer to us. Our first vet was too far away and our goffin had blood feather plucking issues that required a knowledgeable vet closer. People from Oregon bring their birds to Dr Onorati in Washington State.

Pender exotics in Fairfax! Edit: We take all our rats there and they are fantastic. They also have two box turtles that are the office pets.

The very best vet I've ever known is in Newport News at Warwick animal hospital. April Dove Dvm. See her! You won't regret it.