It is with a heavy heart that I write about Dr. Douglass Hambright's retirement at the end of this…read moremonth. Over the course of my lifetime, spanning seven beloved dogs over the past 30 years, I struggled to find the perfect veterinarian--moving from practice to practice until, over 20 years ago, I was lucky that I found Dr. Hambright and his practice. Dr. Hambright has far exceeded every expectation I ever had for "the perfect veterinarian." His unparalleled knowledge and compassionate bedside manner have been a source of comfort and trust for both me and my pets. It is difficult to imagine finding another veterinarian who matches his expertise, earns my trust so completely, and whose practice embodies such excellence. While I wish Dr. Hambright a well-deserved and joyful retirement, his absence will be deeply felt by all who have had the privilege of knowing and relying on him. He is truly a gem in his field, and his friendly demeanor and exceptional care will be sorely missed. Thank you, Dr. Hambright, for over two decades of outstanding service and dedication. Your impact on the lives of so many--both human and canine--has been immeasurable. I am forever grateful. Enjoy your retirement with good fortune, happiness, and good health.

Very busy, difficult to get a timely appointment. While I have appreciated the veterinary service…read morethey provide, the wait time for an appointment is way too long.

Great care and responsive service. Never feel rushed. They take the time to explain the situation…read moreand really get to know your pet.

I hate this place. I'm giving them one last chance to do right by my dog Gage. This is technically…read morethe 2nd bad review I've given this office and this time, I'm not taking it down until I'm completely satisfied that this office can do better. Every time I've needed something from this office, they've failed me. I've been using this vet for over a year and I *thought* Gage was covered for all his preventions. After 3 visits and nearly $2000 later I realize that--no, he wasn't. He wasn't covered for hook- or heartworms for that entire year. All because they didn't include that medication in his medication portal--even though we talked about it and I brought up his past preventions. I didn't notice this was an issue because the meds I *did* buy came with the logo of the one I apparently didn't and even the vets and doctors didn't catch it. Now my dog is in a revolving door of gastrointestinal issues and NONE of the medications this vet has prescribed seem to work. Not only this, but every time I come into this office they try to upsell me on something I've never asked for, things I've never heard of, supplements I don't need, etc. Before ever getting the meds I asked for, this vet tried to get me to pay for 2 different supplements that I've never heard of. Big surprise, on a recent trip, I forgot to bring those supplements but did bring the arthritis meds and lo and behold, the meds work and the supplements weren't necessary. Just several hundred dollars down the drain. This office literally has ONE LAST CHANCE to not completely let me down. If I don't leave my next visit 100% happy and with a noticeably healthier dog, I'm changing vets, and might even consider a lawsuit. Seriously, how do you leave my dog UNPROTECTED FROM PARASITES FOR A FULL YEAR while charging me thousands!!?

Used to be a great vet when Drs. Hambright and Foster were there. Dr. Hambright retired and sold…read moreto a corporation who runs it differently. We left the practice after three horrific visits in a row. No way this place stays in business if they keep running it like this. Sadly, Dr. Hambright's legacy will be lost.

Dr Coffee was exuberant initially but she overreacted when I brought my pup in for stomach issues…read more Wanted to do testing and to change her food which we have used for years with no problem. Said chicken was the worst thing to feed our dogs. We left with no meds and $250 lighter. Started serving boiled chicken and white rice despite her warning. My pup's problem ended. The office never called to follow up and I will not be returning. We miss Dr Hambright and Dr Carol Foster.

This was, without question, the worst experience we've ever had leaving our dog in someone else's…read morecare. We booked the Luxury Suite for our 2-year-old corgi for two nights (about $285). It was advertised to include three potty breaks a day, six hours of daycare, a complimentary bath, and 24/7 camera access. Ironically, the only thing we actually received was the camera. Instead of giving us peace of mind during our vacation, it became a live stream of our dog struggling. The first red flag came at drop-off. A young staff member immediately tried to force a thin slip lead over our dog's neck and started pulling before giving him any chance to get comfortable. He choked and panicked. Looking back, we should have trusted our instincts and walked out. Our corgi has been leash-trained since he was a puppy. He's been to groomers, veterinary hospitals, dog sitters, and other boarding facilities without anyone ever saying he couldn't be safely handled. Later, we were told the staff didn't want to leash or touch him because they were worried about getting bitten. Because of that, he wasn't taken outside for potty breaks, didn't go to daycare, and spent almost the entire two days alone in his "Luxury Suite." Our dog is fully potty trained and will hold it for as long as he can. But when no one takes him outside, eventually he has no choice. He ended up peeing and pooping in the room and was left sitting in it. Watching the camera was heartbreaking. Throughout our trip, we repeatedly checked the live feed and kept seeing him alone--standing or lying by the door for hours. Corgis are active, social dogs that need exercise and interaction. Knowing we were hundreds of miles away and couldn't help him completely ruined our vacation. When we picked him up, he had urine and feces on his legs and body. He was clearly stressed, had lost almost a pound in just two days, appeared dehydrated, and later developed stomach problems. What hurts the most is that nobody called us. If they truly believed they couldn't safely care for our dog, why didn't they tell us? We would have turned around immediately or found another place for him. Instead, they simply stopped providing the services we paid for and still charged us the full price. We were also promised a call from a supervisor on Monday. That call never came. Their website says, "We're more than just a boarding facility; we're a luxury retreat for your dog... give your pet the vacation they deserve." After what we witnessed, those words feel painfully ironic. The camera was supposed to give us peace of mind. Instead, we spent our vacation watching our dog alone in his room for hours through Canine Clubhouse's own camera system. We've preserved the complete camera footage from his stay and stand behind every statement in this review. If Canine Clubhouse believes our account is inaccurate, we welcome them to share the relevant footage or any other evidence publicly. We genuinely hope no other family has to experience what we--and more importantly, our dog--went through.

After spending $1,088 for 5 days of boarding and canine flu vaccine, my 2 small dogs, who were…read morepreviously vaccinated for kennel cough (and everything else), came home with severe respiratory distress and digestive infections, resulting in an emergency vet bill just three days later for $678 (discounted by half by the emergency vet in Falls Church). Even though I called Kenwood, they were "fully booked" and basically told me I was on my own. It is clear they neither maintain a clean facility, nor do they stand behind their services. DO NOT TRUST YOUR PETS TO THESE PEOPLE.

I was traveling from out of town and headed overseas with my pup. The staff at Per Dominion were…read moreextremely helpful in getting the paperwork needed for travel.

I took my dog Cornelia (5lb Maltese) to Pet Dominion when she couldn't stop scooting her butt on…read morethe ground. When I brought her into the cage to drive over, Cornelia wouldn't stop crying and I was very worried given this was the first time I saw this happen, and didn't know how serious this would be. However, when we walked in, Dr. Brody and his team put us and Cornelia at ease. He was extremely empathetic to the situation we were in, and his team engaged with us with a calm confidence that made me realize things were going to be okay. When I picked up Cornelia after the visit, I even saw her licking Dr. Brody's hand, which she only does when she likes someone. In a high stress situation, Dr. Brody and his team handled the situation with professionalism not just for my pet, but for me as well, and that shows me a mark of a good vet who knows how to balance all aspects of pet care. I will gladly return, knowing that Cornelia would be in both good hands and with her new friend!

Both my male and female calico got surgeries here and I can say that aside from a few…read moremiscommunications, both experiences were very smooth and supportive. The staff is very friendly and everyone genuinely seems like animal lovers. I felt my cats were in good hands and treated very well. I did both of their surgeries separately, and between both surgeries the entire process has felt consistent. Now, the only thing I will say to look out for is the quote process when doing surgeries. They may add in recommendations that are not necessarily required for what you actually came in to get done. This was the only hiccup I had, and honestly it did feel a little predatory to me. I think recommended services should be separated more clearly from what is actually mandatory for the surgery itself, especially for first-time pet owners or people paying out of pocket. Aside from that, I definitely recommend them. They treat your pets very well and both of my cats had smooth surgeries and recoveries.

This place was good until Dr. Gardsbane left. Now they seem solely profit driven. During my last…read morefew visits, I would be barraged with urgent recommendations for costly procedures. It was difficult to ask questions and get proper answers. The prices have skyrocketed. On a positive note, the majority of the staff was pleasant and professional.

Been here a couple times because we feared the worst for our pup and were desperate to find an…read moreaffordable AND good place. Within a year of visits she literally regained years onto her life and is back to being a ball full of energy. They were gentile, timely, communicative and so generous with their time. I recommend them to everyone!

Extremely extremely expensive! Not worth the money. I spent $637 for my cat who had really nothing…read morewrong with him except a rise in temperature. I was charged $100 just to walk in the door. $220 for a blood sample. The cost was outrageous. Also, a few other, very miscellaneous, unnecessary charges. I will never return!!

Overall, we had a decent experience getting a doggy check up at Wheaton Animal Hospital. Dr…read more Johnson and the vet assistant were very professional and provided great advice for our recently adopted pup. Both were very easy to speak to. Also, I really appreciated the fact that they did not try to recommend (rather force) 80 million "unnecessary" things for our pup. For the most part, making an appointment was fairly simple and we only had to wait about 1.5 weeks for routine checkup. Similar to other places, you have to provide a deposit to confirm the appointment; I think the deposit was around 88 bucks. Unfortunately, I don't believe they have an online system for making appointments so you would have to call for scheduling. I think this was fine, but since you have to pay a deposit to confirm your appointment, I prefer not giving my CC number over the phone. But, hey, it is what it is. For the most part, check in was easy. However, I have to admit that I was slightly annoyed bc the receptionist indicated that the office had not received our dog's health records from his prior vet and animal rescue. About a week prior to our appointment, I emailed the documents and even called a few days after sending these documents to confirm receipt. That said, the receptionist mentioned that the office recently switched to a new system, so I'll brush that off as a technical glitch. Also, since this was our dog's first visit, I don't think we will need to worry about this in the future because he now has a record at this animal hospital. But if you are a 1st time visit, definitely call to confirm receipt of your animal's records and maybe even bring a hard copy with you to the first visit. My experience was vets in the area is limited. However, I thought the prices here were a bit cheaper than the previous vet we visited. Oh! As of July 2025, 1st timers will receive a $50 discount.

The Wheaton Animal Hospital was a great experience and I did my research before going. I wanted to…read morefind a place that felt like a compassionate community clinic. My dogs our my friends and family. They know they are part of my life and not a number. What we found here was a fun and skilled staff with online booking and transparent pricing. The staff was so friendly to my little/big guys! literally, I have a 15 year Boss Pomeranian and a 75 pound Staffshire mix( they are such an odd couple). I felt the veterinarian Dr. Gary Schwartz and the staff were so helpful. I asked his advice on a very different topic for my older pup and I felt confident in his response. I like the atmosphere and the ambience. Would recommend!!