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.

10 + years of visits and love from this wonderful collective of pet lovers, docs and techs. They…read moretook excellent care of both of my dogs until the end. The service and compassion front desk to examination room and beyond is stellar. Thanks for the years! If you have a fur baby, they will love it here!

Great vets and excellent care. The doctors are very patient, knowledgeable, and are wonderful with…read morethe pets. The staff is also amazing. I have been using Union Veterinary Clinic for more than 10 years and would not trust my animals care (5 cats) with anyone else.

One of the best vets I ever had for my cats. When my other vet passed away, Dr. Thornburgh was…read morerecommended by a neighbor. He has taken care of all of my cats throughout the years. I was sad to find out that he had retired and left Petworth.

Known Dr Thornburgh since childhood. Has taken care of many of my family pets over the years. Would…read morecare for peoples pets who couldn't afford other vet prices, including low cost spay and neuter. Recently heard he retired. Finding another vet like him will be difficult in this area.. Dr D.T ., if you read this, reach out to me. VH

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've had mixed experiences here. On the plus side, they were able to see my pet on short notice for…read morean eye infection, and again for a follow-up when it hadn't resolved. But the pricing was outrageous and it felt like the vet was receiving a commission for each test performed. I left the second visit with a $700 bill that included bloodwork ($300), an eye test ($120), and a third antibiotic ($50). I declined the $400 respiratory panel and several other tests that would have pushed my bill over $1,000. Subsequently, I took my pet to a veterinary ophthalmologist at Veterinary Referral Associates who - for $250 including the eye test - immediately diagnosed the infection as viral and prescribed a different treatment. The specialist was 1/3 the cost of Bond Vet.

Had a fantastic experience at Bond Vet - Cathedral Heights. I called in the morning and booked an…read moreappointment the same day. The entire team is great and truly works with you to find the best solutions for your pet while also factoring in budget. Dr. Lawrence was wonderful; she explained everything in detail and walked me through all the options so I felt confident in our plan. A huge thank you to Samuel the receptionist/coordinator as well--he was so kind and helpful throughout the process. My pup and I had a great experience.

I recently moved into the area hoping that this clinic would be a good one for my dog. I went in…read morethere asking for a checkup on my healthy puppy just to feel things out. The doctor did do a thorough checking out my dog... but then decided that my dog had a joint issue... and needed x-rays. I asked him if they were necessary because those things are not cheap, and he looked at me like I was an idiot for even considering not getting x-rays. I had them done... not once but twice (the doctor apparently needed a second look) which cost me an extra 125.00. Then, he decided that his colon was swollen and needed to be rushed to the hospital. Skeptical, I never brought my dog to the hospital, and she is fine. I will never take my dog here again - I feel that the Vet was simply trying to get as much dough out of my pocket as possible by taking a very conservative approach at examining my dog. Beware.

Dr. Murphy has assisted in getting our puppy through her first year by quickly identifying the…read moreparasite she had; he knew even before testing. Testing just confirmed. He also provided some shots, preventative care and has followed up at each step. Our other dog is quite difficult to deal with and he and his staff have dealt very kindly and deftly with her when she needed to be groomed; she had to be sedated. He and has staff have also been very available when we've needed them. I highly recommend Capital Hill Animal Clinic.

I went to GoodVets location in City Vista because my cat was sick and ultimately had to be put…read moredown. Scheduling appointments was really easy - online scheduling with next day availability. The clinic is really clean and Dr. Nafisi and the staff was very professional, giving me an upfront assessment of costs before proceeding with any procedure or medication, and they provided all the medication I needed on site. Dr. Nafisi in particular was very calm, clear, and helpful in his explanations of what was going on. Unfortunately the medication did not work and Dr. Nafisi recommended euthanasia once it became clear the cat was suffering and options for treatment were limited. Although I considered going to the DC animal shelter to put down the cat as it was less expensive, I ultimately decided to pay extra and go to GoodVets given my good prior experiences there. I'm glad I did - it was difficult saying goodbye to my diminutive family member of over a decade, but the staff there went the extra mile to make my cat comfortable, to give me time to say my goodbyes, and to extend their kindness and sympathies for the final gutwrenching moments and after. Although it was difficult I have nothing but good things to say about the doctor and the staff there, particularly the compassion and care they showed for my pet and for me.

I'm so incredibly grateful to Lap of Love for supporting us in every way possible during a…read moreheartbreaking time for me and my family. My 12 year old dog had been battling nasal cancer for 10 months, so I knew that the time I had left with him was winding down. I had been researching end of life care since the moment of his diagnosis, so I was familiar with Lap of Love's services through the recommendation of different vets, as well as from the what I researched online. What appealed to me the most about Lap of Love is that their services can take place in your home. If I were to have the option, I always knew that I would want my dog's end of life care and/or euthanasia to take place in the comfort of my home if possible. So as my dog's health continued to decline during that final week, I knew it was time to make the call. Luckily, I was able to book an appointment online in the middle of the night for a vet to come out the following afternoon. At that point, my dog had stopped eating and I could tell that his breathing patterns were starting to change. Although I felt it was time, I booked for a hospice visit just in case I woke up in the morning and he had signs of vitality. With that service, the vet would come out to our home, evaluate my dog and either provide further care or help us make the call that it was time. Either way, it took some pressure off knowing that I would have a professional evaluation or emergency care on deck no matter what. However, as the morning went on, it was clear that my dog's life was coming to an end. I took the day off to spend the rest of the day loving on my dog with my family. When Dr. Karen arrived, it was like we were blessed with an angel in human form. Dr. Karen was so gentle, kind, loving, patient and professional. She took time to read through my dog's lengthy medical history, reflect about my dog's life, looked at old pictures we shared with her and walk us through what to expect. It felt as though in that moment, she was a part of our family. She genuinely took the time to ensure that we felt comforted and supported. Everything went as smoothly and peacefully as possible. I was able to pray over my dog as he passed, pet him and hold his paws throughout the process. She took the care to tuck him into his sweet little basket with bedding after the process was over. He just looked like he was tucked in, peacefully sleeping. She also took a mold of his paws for us to keep and left us with some resources about grief. The next day she also followed up via email to offer additional support and share resources about support groups and grief counseling services that the business offered. I actually joined their free, virtual support group session two nights after my dog passed away and found some of the perspectives shared from the grief counselor to be helpful and comforting. Although, I likely will never have to go through this again if I had to I would do it all the same again with the support of Lap of Love. If you find yourself in this difficult position, I couldn't possibly give a stronger recommendation based on our perfect experience.

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice was a Godsend for my family! We got a same day appointment to help…read moreour sweet baby across the rainbow bridge after a rapid unexpected health decline and multiple vet visits. My initial call was taken with care and patience as I cried the whole way thru it to make the appointment. I answered a series of questions, and the intake representative was sensitive to my emotions. One thing I noted was that they asked if we would mind the vet coming early if she was free earlier than our appointment time. I thought that was very considerate! We were originally scheduled with a different doctor but got reassigned to Dr. Kamilah who turned out to be perfect for us. She came right on time (to the minute, I think), and her manner was so calming. She took the time to let us talk about Duke so she could get to know him a bit before doing anything. She gave us space when we needed it and she was kind, understanding, and patient with us because we struggled A LOT preparing for the time to start the process. She talked us through everything and made sure we were ready to proceed before moving forward each step of the way. She was so gentle and caring. Even after the procedure was finished, she was so gentle when taking Duke's paw print, shaving some fur for us to keep, and moving him. Another thing I'll never forget is how she was so considerate when letting us know Duke was no longer with us. She said, "he's at peace." and I thought that was very kind rather than "he's gone" or something less delicate. Dr. Kamilah acknowledged how hard it was and made us feel comfortable being so emotional. She let us cry and love on Duke for as long as we wanted. She was absolutely wonderful and I can't express enough how grateful I am for the support she showed our family on one of the hardest days of our lives. I am forever thankful for Lap of Love and Dr. Kamilah.