I first was looking for a vet and this place stood out to me for its good reviews. Much better than…read moresurrounding other vets. And it was all true I discovered for myself! When booking the appointment I had called a few times with questions and the girls at the front were SO kind and friendly. Eager to help and really did well to make sure I had anything I needed answered and went above and beyond. In fact when I was driving to my appointment I realized I didn't have my previous vets paperwork for my pet and 15 mins prior to my appointment she was calling them herself to have them sent over without me even having to run home to get the copies or anything. Even though it was totally my fault I forgot. Then in the exam room Dr Drake was sooo good with my cat. It was a thorough exam and while she was doing it the whole time the other vet helping her was giving my cat a treat and it made it so easy on everyone involved. I've never seen my cat so calm at a vet visit before! They offer great insurance programs too for pets to get routine care as necessary.

I brought my dog in for a UTI check-up and was asked to arrive 15 minutes early to collect a urine…read moresample. I scheduled the appointment for first thing in the morning and intentionally didn't walk her so her bladder would be full. Despite this, we were kept waiting past our appointment time as the front desk staff seemed preoccupied chatting. My dog ended up peeing on the floor, and I had to leave her for a few hours to allow her bladder to fill again. While the vet was great with Penny, I felt that the front desk's communication was poor. One person confirmed my dog's health records had been received from her previous doctor, but when I arrived, I was told her immunization records were missing. I was also told she would look into this and follow up with me via phone, but I received no call. I have no idea where that netted out. Overall, I think my dog had a good visit and there is plenty of parking in this shopping center.

Great friendly staff, treats animals very well with the best care possible , and inexpensive great…read moretreatment with professional staff.

I took my 5-year-old mini schnauzer in for grooming. Charlie has experienced trauma and hates being…read moregroomed so I had my vet to prescribe a mild sedative to ease his anxiety during the process. I gave to him an hour before as directed and I explained Charlie's history and my concerns to both the groomer and front desk personnel upon his check-in. A few hours later I picked him and was surprised to see an additional $50 added to his $70 grooming fee for "special handling". There is absolutely no info posted in the office, on the website nor in the multiple pages of paperwork required for first timers. I feel this fee is excessive and the website/paperwork should be updated to reflect that clients may incur additional charges. I more than likely won't be returning but that may be what they wanted anyway as my sweet pup can certainly be a pain.

I have been going to hometown vet clinic since my cats were 6 weeks old, and they are now 4 years…read moreold. They have always been an amazing team to rely on to make sure my girls are safe. We currently have been having issues with one of our cats and I couldn't be more thankful for all their help and support. Dr Carlson is amazing and truly understands this trade and treats my girls as they are her own and the front desk and techs are always great. Great vet definitely take your animals here they'll be treated with so much love.

It's hard to review a vet's office until your pet (unfortunately) gets really sick. Before then, I…read morecould very easily tell you that the front desk staff are always lovely, kind, and knowledgeable. I could also tell you that the vet techs are capable and loving. The vets seemed first class but it was hard to tell when it was just loving on my sweet-until-they-see-the-needle corgis and stabbing them with vaccines while they were distracted, receiving kisses immediately after. Pemberley got really sick though. We tried everything obvious, the vets fought hard to figure out her mystery illness and gave her first rate care. I was floored that the vets discussed her symptoms and treatment even when we weren't there. We even received a phone call that our vet had been thinking/researching during her weekend and came up with what was ultimately the cause. Pem is doing great, and I wholeheartedly give credit to this wonderful practice.

Stop!!! Don't take your animals there! We just recently had our dog there for a mass removal from…read moreher hind leg. It has been a horrible experience from start to finish! Our dog was evaluated by one vet and surgery performed by another. First our dog had staples,which popped out. Then she had butterfly stiches where one stiched popped open and the rest unraveled. The third time, she had single stich. No antibiotics were given until the second time , and no wound cleaner until the forth time. They are not equipped for large dogs and need to redo their protocols. They definitely do not meet their mission statement!

This vet office is the best around. They actually care about you and your furry babies. Dr. Hurst…read moreis the best vet. I would be lost without her. She is wonderful, caring, knowledgeable, and most of all she loves animals and it shows. Gunston animal hospital should be thankful to have her as there Dr. as you don't get any better then her. Thank you Dr. Hurst for all you do.

I'm very surprised to see what appears to be such a drastic difference between the Google and Yelp…read morereviews, but I suppose Yelp has always been more encouraging for people to leave negative reviews. I'm a newer cockatiel owner. I have done a lot of research and reading about the care of these birds before rescuing a pair. I have also previously had a large breed dog for 14 years, and although we lived elsewhere in NOVA and went to a different vet, that gave me an idea of prices to expect, also considering that birds are an exotic pet, which I expect to be more pricey as it requires specialized care. I found the prices to be extremely reasonable. I was offered basic meds for the issues they were having, like us taking an Aleve, and the general care to be thorough, attentive, and very loving. We spent about 45 min on each bird during our initial visit, and about 30 each on the follow-up. Every member of the staff was beyond lovely and loving. They truly care about pets and educating owners in order to empower us to give our pets the best quality of life possible. Highly recommend using this vet.

Attentive, professional and kind. Always, willing to help. I would highly recommend this practiceread more

I have used many vets in many states, so this comes from lots of experience. I cannot think of a…read moreClinic that is more caring, thoughtful and efficient We learned of them from a referral by the PWC animal shelter when we adopted a new small senior dog. We moved our other little dog over as we were so impressed with everyone there. Prices are very reasonable, and the care comprehensive. The setting is very homey, and i think the dogs believe they are in someone's home vs a cold barren clinic. It is delightful to see how they decorate for every holiday and event. Just wonderful people. Of note we needed to put to rest our dear little boy of 17 years. The doctor and staff were so supportive and loving. The process was patient and unrushed. Cremation service items were lovely, and we will cherish the memorial items, including the card the staff sent a few days later. We cannot recommend them highly enough. They really understand how to care for a member of your family through their whole lifecycle.

They could improve by firing the receptionist. Never go there again and they charged for service I…read moredidn't receive.

After being a customer with the big box companies for years, I'm very pleased with the difference…read morein care my pets received here. Instead of waiting to check in while a stressed out tec while they juggle phone calls, I walked into a quite, calm office with a relaxed staff member at the front. The phone wasn't ringing off the hook, they had a steady but not overwhelming flow of customers and pets coming and going. There was plenty of places to sit, and a kid friendly play area. We are a family on the move every 1-3 years, so we have lots of records from multiple states and countries for two different dogs. They spent a great deal of time reviewing each and making sure they only received the vaccinations they needed. Both my dogs have health issues, they took the time to get to know both my pups, and we discussed a treatment plan for my older dog. I left feeling confident that I made a good choice for my pups.

I brought my two cats in for health certificates, and the entire visit lasted about 20 minutes. I…read morewas shocked to be charged nearly $900. While I understand veterinary care isn't cheap, this price felt completely unreasonable for the service provided. The total cost was not clearly explained beforehand, and I left feeling ripped off. I recommend asking for a detailed estimate before agreeing to any services.

We have been going to Maple Shade for years and are one of the few that have a giant breed…read more Recently, the service has gone downhill. We can't get appointments when our dog needs care and/or emergency visits. We don't get calls or emails back when they are expected and now, the office does not have Saturday openings at all. There was no notice about this but just no more weekend office hours. I understand that the staff and Dr. Learman may be tired and overworked but there are other ways. Everyone knows that in NOVA, you need weekend hours as people are busy with children, home life, PETS, and need more time to make things work not push it into a work week. I called the office about this and they didn't even care :( Update-I called over to my new vet 3x's and MapleShade has still not sent over the records to them. This is a perfect example of why I am leaving.

I am deeply concerned about my experience during my dog's euthanasia. As a pet owner, I expected…read morethe procedure to be handled with care, transparency, and adherence to standard veterinary practices. During the process, my dog began to vocalize in a way that was distressing to witness. When I raised concern, I was told that this was normal and "just the way this goes." However, my understanding is that euthanasia is typically performed in a staged manner, with appropriate sedation administered beforehand to ensure the animal is calm and not experiencing distress. This experience was extremely upsetting, and the lack of clear communication or reassurance only added to that distress. I strongly encourage the clinic to review its procedures and prioritize clearer communication with pet owners during such sensitive moments. I hope this feedback is taken seriously to help ensure that pet owners never use this clinic again.