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    3.9 (98 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

    Emergency pet hospital

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    I don't have enough words to express how grateful I am to Dr. Worn for the exceptional care she gave to my dog throughout his life, and especially during his final days. From routine visits to more complex issues, Dr. Worn always treated my dog with kindness, skill, and genuine care. She took the time to answer all my questions, explained everything clearly, and truly listened, not just to me, but to my dog's needs and comfort. When it became clear that it was time to say goodbye, Dr. Worn was incredibly gentle and compassionate. She created a calm, peaceful environment and treated the moment with the respect and tenderness it deserved. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, but her presence made it bearable. I will always be thankful for the grace and empathy she showed during such a painful time. If you're looking for a veterinarian who truly cares,not just about animals, but about the people who love them, Dr. Worn is that rare kind of doctor who brings both heart and expertise to everything she does. Thank you, Dr. Worn, for everything.

    Blu Mt.

    Blu, our beautiful Pitty was in extreme distress. You took her and her dad in quickly, Helped her through a rough time and assisted her dad at the end. Your kindness was appreciated by the whole family. In towne and out. When we picked her up to take her to her final resting place, the warmth and kindness continued. Thank you.

    Dr. Jarvinen and her entire staff are fantastic. We were unfortunately frequent visitors with our Golden Retriever Lotta. Skin issues and finally cancer. They cared for her as much as we did. We found a fantastic oncologist through them which enabled a few more positives weeks. When the final decision had to come, they were so kind and caring. We got to spend some private time with her prior. They even fixed her a tray of things to enjoy, that dogs normally cannot have. I wish there was a better way to let them know how much we appreciated the care they gave to our cherished Lotta.

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    3 years ago

    The vet is very friendly, but our dog was misdiagnosed and treated with a lack of urgency and follow up. Will not recommend.

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    I am sorry you had a negative experience. Thank you for sharing this

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    Thank you for the review!!!

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    No thorough examination , and gave different views for the 2 time I come. And the treatment is not effective

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    Thank you for the review!! And congrats on your new pup!!!

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    Thank you for the review!!! We hope your cat is on the mend now!

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    Thank you for the review!! We are happy to be here in those times.

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    I can't thank Dr Jarvinen and staff enough for saving my beloved dog when she needed urgent care.

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    A few hours after receiving her rabies vaccination, we noticed that our chihuahua, Tammy, was…read morehaving a serious reaction. Her snout began swelling rapidly. Since our dog's primary clinic had already closed for the day, we urgently needed emergency care. We started calling around but had difficulty finding a veterinarian in Alexandria who could see us right away--until we reached the Veterinary Emergency Group at 4525 Duke Street. From the moment they answered the phone, the experience was exceptional. The staff member who took our call immediately reassured us that Tammy could be treated and calmly instructed us to bring her in right away. That reassurance alone meant a great deal during what was a very stressful moment. When we arrived, Dr. Rohan Shah saw Tammy immediately and began treating her without delay. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and clear expertise were incredibly reassuring. He and the entire staff treated Tammy with urgency, compassion, and genuine care, while also taking the time to explain what was happening and what they were doing to help her. Thanks to their quick action and outstanding care, Tammy was in the best possible hands during a frightening situation. The level of professionalism, kindness, and efficiency we experienced was truly remarkable. I cannot recommend the Veterinary Emergency Group highly enough. If your pet ever needs urgent care, this is absolutely the place you want to go. Frank K.

    Early this Sunday morning I brought my 19-year-old cat, Mr. Gorgeous, to be euthanized. The…read moreveterinarian, nurse & technician could not have been more sensitive & comforting. I wish I could remember each of their names, but was just too upset to remember. The environment & private rooms are deeply calming. I very much appreciated being greeted immediately at the door when I arrived. My deepest thanks during an immensely painful time. I believe these people have some of the hardest jobs imaginable. I just want to salute & acknowledge their spiritual & emotional strength. You will always be remembered for the kindness & solace you gave me & my Mr. Gorgeous.

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    Sadly, we required end of life services for our dog. The staff were absolutely amazing. I called…read morebefore coming in, which wasn't a requirement, but the front desk sent an online registration form so that we didn't need to wait long when we arrived. Upon arrival, the staff greeted us at the door and escorted us back to a comfy room with a couch so we could sit comfortably with our fur baby. Since this was our first time going through the procedure, the entire process was explained in detail. They also gave us all the time we needed to say our goodbyes. Finally, we received a beautiful card in the mail signed by the staff which was so thoughtful and meant a lot to our family. Our hearts are still heavy but the staff at VEG ER made the process bearable. We are so thankful for their big hearts.

    I never would I have thought that I would have the experience I did at VEG when I had to bring my…read moreother dog in who had unexpectedly passed at home after his primary vet had closed for the day (Thursday 4/23/26). I regret not taking him to any other emergency animal hospital for his end of life purposes. I called the Georgetown location initially as I was in a state of panic (he was ten plus years old, I adopted him in December 2025 knowing he had a heart murmur and was also deaf. He was brought to DC by who saved him from a kill shelter and he was very loved) as he had simply collapsed on the dining room floor and passed away immediately - traumatizing to say the least. The woman who answered my call at the Georgetown location was helpful and she gave me the phone number to the closer location to me - H Street. Once we arrived, I called the phone number to let them know we were there as we needed assistance getting him inside (they were aware of this and instructed me to call upon arrival). I was outside of the door watching my phone call go unanswered as my mother, a retired vet tech, and brother-in-law waited at the car with my deceased boy. After a dozen rings, my call was answered and they informed me they would get a stretcher and meet us outside. They were prompt in getting him from the car without any further communication. I followed them into the building and they took him into a room and immediately left. I sat there with his body wrapped in a blanket on the table/stretcher until another person came in. I was handed a clipboard and told to fill out the paperwork and once complete, to ring the bell and they would come back in. There was NO introduction. No asking of his name or what had happened. No care whatsoever about who he was or how he passed. I, devastated and distraught, offered a bit of his story up and it was dismissed rather quickly. The paperwork was taken and I was told to go up front and pay. My dog was left there in a blanket on the table like a heap of garbage. Nobody, not one person, introduced themselves to us. Not a single person took the time to show any sympathy or interest in us or my dog. They never uncovered him to take a look, they never touched him, nothing. Not a single person took the time to explain anything or offer any kind of condolences. It was the most ingenuine, harsh, impersonal and downright disturbing experience I have ever been a part of. The hospital had doctors on the floor and no other animals were in sight. I am not saying that there weren't any present or that there weren't vets and/or vet techs tending to other patients - but I am saying that there was absolutely no reason whatsoever that my dog and I received little to no attention or interest. The entire thing from the moment we walked in to the minute we left was no more than 10 or so minutes. It was disgusting. Furthermore, in ALL of the times I have had to take my past dogs in for their end of life moments to various other emergency vets, I have always received, at the very least, an email or automated text offering condolences on the passing of my animals. All were always followed by a card or note of some sort. I chose the communal cremation, as I always have, and am extremely disappointed in the lack of follow up after trusting VEG with my boy at the end of his life - which was not much to expect given the horrible and disturbing experience I had when choosing VEG for my dogs end of life cremation and carry. This is not the place to go if you want someone to care. It was nothing more than a monetary gain for them and it was truly disheartening and extremely upsetting in every way. I will never recommend VEG to anyone - not for primary care nor end of life services and I can certainly guarantee that I will be in touch about my experience with the right people and organizations in an effort to prevent anyone else from having to say goodbye to their beloved pets the way I had to at VEG. I am unwell over the entire experience and I will be very vocal about it to the right people. I discourage anyone from choosing VEG.

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    Man it's so difficult to have to take your pet to an ER but if you're able to stay with your pet…read moreduring the entire experience, it's well worth it. I unfortunately had to take two pets to the ER on two separate occasions and the staff is compassionate and very very accommodating. If you have the need to go between South paws and veterinary emergency group I would pick the ladder. Still expensive, but it puts you at ease being with your pet during whatever procedure they have to have

    10 stars! I'm a helicopter dog mom, and when my dog started having an issue with her backside, I…read morepanicked a little. I called this practice and they immediately connected me with a vet to talk through her symptoms. They suggested I bring her in just to be safe. When I arrived, I was checked in right away and even offered a drink or snack. A doctor quickly came out to make sure nothing was urgent, and after about a 20-30 minute wait we did a full exam. The team was so patient and kind--consulting with each other, keeping me with my dog the whole time, and making sure she was comfortable throughout. Thankfully it ended up being full anal glands and some irritation. They took care of it and gave me guidance on meds (which I already had on hand). Checkout was the biggest surprise: only $205, which feels incredibly reasonable for Northern Virginia. The clinic was clean, organized, and calm, and it was obvious the pets there were genuinely cared for (even the ones in cones having a rough day). For a stressful night, this place made it a really good experience.

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    Just returned from such great care (9/9-9/10/24) for our older dog. He had a tremendous infection…read morein his leg and required surgery. Just brought him home. How much? $2,500. Yes, we love our dog. Now, let's get a few things straight. First, we have had great care at Waldorf Emergency Care over the last 7-8 years. This has included multiple visits with our dog and our cats during that time. Dr. Fox has a lifetime of experience caring for all types of animals and is still committed to his clinic and patients. I have had the same experience with the other vets on duty, and also with the vet techs. Second, yes, there is actually a cost to pet care. Imagine that. Notice that each of the poor ratings were people complaining about the cost. It is an EMERGENCY CLINIC! Ever seen the cost of an ER visit at your local hospital? Jesus. If you can't afford the cost of care, either get pet insurance or a CareCredit card, or do NOT get a pet at all. Third, having observed many, many people in that waiting room over these years, I am astounded at the incredible impatience and outright sense of entitlement of so many pet owners. The pets are evaluated based on their conditions and rank ordered for care...no difference than in a hospital ER. Bottomline is that the poor reviews are not at all my experience. Read through them and see if $$$ is actually the core reason. That's what I got out of them.

    This is the southern Maryland hospital for dogs , took my pet yesterday for a fall, waited 2.5…read morehours . $798 later , X-rays showed no broken bones, but yeah your pet is constipated, she needs an enema $40, worst mistake of my life , my dog has been bleeding every sense !!! What the hell !! Never again ... had to bring her to my regular vet ! Should have waited !!! $$$ another bill . They will be hearing from me ! Skip this place !!! Do not take your pet there if you care for them !!!! My dog was fine until they gave her a damn enema !!! Like fricking really ...

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