Vote for Fairfax County's Best Veterinarian in Readers' Choice
From the common mutt to the exotic chinchilla, our pets are part of the family.
Veterinarians across Fairfax County are giving our pets all they deserve and more. Which vet is the best in Fairfax County? Cast your vote and let us know.
From unique and innovative treatments to those rabies booster shots, veterinarians are tasked with keeping our loved ones healthy for years.
Which veterinarian in the county do you take your pet to for tender loving care?
Nominations were accepted on Patch through July 9. If your vet was nominated but you do not see it here, it's possible it was not included because it is not located in Fairfax County. The nominees are:
- Alpha Animal Hospital
- Caring Hands Animal Hospital
- Clocktower Animal Hospital
- Crosspointe Animal Hospital
- Feline Veterinary Clinic
- Great Falls Animal Hospital
- Herndon Animal Medical Center
- Hollin Hall Animal Hospital
- Hometown Veterinary Clinic
- Hybla Valley Veterinary Hospital
- The Kingstowne Cat Clinic
- McLean Animal Hospital
- Old Dominion Animal Health Center
Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.
The nomination period for this contest is over. Voting will begin on July 23, 2012.
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Jenn G
10:10 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Herndon's Clocktower Animal Hospital
Cynthia
7:32 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012
TOTALLY agree!
Carol Bruce
11:48 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Clocktower, without a doubt!
Rebecca
7:05 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Feline Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Rosen is the best!
Michelle
9:42 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Clocktower Animal Hospital. They love our cats like they are their own!
Elayne
11:42 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Crosspointe Animal hospital Fairfax station They have a wonderful staff and they give our active Duty military a discount.
and my tally comes home from boarding feeling very well.
morgan
1:09 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Hometown Veterinary Clinic- Dr. Smith and team are wonderful, caring and the BEST!
Laura Cruz
6:21 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Herndon Animal Medical Center is the best. They take a modern approach to care, and really pay attention to me and my dog. I never feel like they are rushed.
Lois
1:11 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Feline Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Rosen and his staff provide excellent and thorough care.
Karen Francis
3:31 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic. Were wonderful with my older cat with his thyroid/seizure and the final cancer - listened to me and were so very kind when his time came. They put up with my younger, cranky cat and are unfailingly kind and professional.
Laura F.
4:10 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic and Dr. Boos. They are caring, provide excellent care and are always there when I need them.
MB Mount
4:41 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Definitely Kingstowne Cat Clinic! Our cats see Dr. Gulledge and have for many years - she is by far the best in every way!!
Donna smith
9:23 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
You are correct!! LOVE them!!!
Scott
4:57 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Old Dominion Animal Health Center - Dr. Robinson in McLean simply the best of the best!!
Linda Schwab
6:15 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic - Dr. Lynn Gulledge
Donna smith
9:22 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
You are right on!!!
Tina Kopilchack
7:33 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic - all the way!!
Donna smith
9:21 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
The best!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle W.
8:01 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic- My cats get such good and thoughtful care. Seeing how thoughtful the doctors are here convinced me to find a new doctor for myself because my cats were getting better health care than I was!
Donna smith
9:21 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
LOVE them!!!
Andrea Hammack
9:16 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic - All the doctors are great and the entire staff helpful & caring. We have had the privilege of dealing mostly with Dr. Lynn Gulledge, she has seen us and our many cats through the routine as well as the trying and sad times. You will not find a more compassionate vet, she's the best!
Donna smith
9:22 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
The best!!!
Theresa Stanley
9:09 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Kingstowne Cat Clinic!!! I love Dr. Boos and Dr. Gulledge. They gave me a few extra years with my boys with their excellent care and were there at there with me at the end with both of them. They now take care of my two boys who are now almost 5.
Jessica
11:24 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
Great Falls Animal Clinic is my favorite.
Jody Frisch
1:16 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Not in Fairfax County, but I live in McLean and take my dog to Alpine Vet in Cabin John, ten minutes away and Dr. Tom is the absolute best!
Theresa White
2:49 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Caring Hands Animal Hospital provides exceptional care. You can tell that Dr. Vitulli takes significant effort to make sure that every vet, tech, assistant, and receptionist who works for Caring Hands has the same philosophy of customer service and empathetic care. They also provide significant support to the rescue community. Two paws up for CHAH!
Ashley Reilly Kappatos
2:53 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Caring Hands Animal Hospital always makes me feel comfortable when I take my cats there. I know that their staff truly cares about them. My cat got caught in some blinds and I knew that she was being taken care of completely and they did what they needed to do to help her. They also work very closely with rescue societies and help animals in need receive the care they deserve as well.
Mary Alice Koeneke
5:23 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Mac and Tilly Love the vets and staff at Caring hands Animal Hospital - for our cats, they have been our "go to" place since 2001
Anja s Mom
6:11 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hands down, it's Caring Hands AH. They go above and beyond for all 6 of my critters. They have been dentists, ear cleaners, nail trimmers, neurologists, pharmacists, dermatologists, oncologists, ophthalmologists, hospice care and gp's. The staff is always super friendly. They remember my name and my son's name. They ask how my other pets are doing. They almost always have an appointment the same day. The doctors, not the technicians, call you with blood test results. When my dog needed very expensive medicine the doctor told me the best (ie least expensive) place to buy it rather than pushing me to buy it through them. I can't say enough nice things about Dr. Glasser and Dr. Murphy and all the other doctors!
Carolyn
7:38 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Dr. Amy Krazner at Hollin Hall Animal Hospital takes the best care of us especially when we don't feel good! Tiffany & Katie Hreczuck
Laura Burkett
4:26 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Hylba Valley Animal Hospital! They have always taken good care of my dogs. Don't charge unnecessary fees and have the common sense so many doctors lack. Years of experience make them knowledgable in what they need to know.
Ginger
11:47 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
McLean Animal Hospital- THE BEST !
Angela Elizabeth Melito
11:29 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Alpha Animal Hospital!! Dr. Segl is AMAZING! They are fabulous over there, I wouldn't go anywhere else with our three pets and we recommend her to people all the time!
Nancy Melito
10:13 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Also Alpha Animal Hospital--Dr. Segl and her staff are Fantastic! They treat you like family and the place is immaculately clean. The best!
Annette Linn
8:49 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Caring Hands Animal Hospital is great! They provide exceptional care, and extraordinary customer service. I can't tell you how many times I've said I wish they could be MY doctor! We've been taking our dogs to CHAH for 11+ years. We love CHAH, and our dogs love going there. The front staff is always welcoming and helpful, the vet assistants and techs are the best and the vets, I can't say enough good things about the doctors we've seen, including in the most recent years: Dr. Campfield, Dr. Dillon, Dr. Streck, Dr. Vitulli. We would not consider going elsewhere.
Maria E Rudolph
3:59 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Caring Hands-- Centreville and Ashburn. We've been clients since we moved from DC, but last summer the staff were especially wonderful in treating our cocker spaniel who had been attacked at Dulles Exec Pet Center by a mastiff 4x her size! I'm sure our dog would have died had we let the vet (partner owner associated with the kennel) continue to treat her! Love Dr. Streck!
Alison Sohmer
5:24 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Clocktower, Dr. Karscadden.
Lisa Chang
11:40 am on Saturday, August 11, 2012
My vote for Clocktower Animal Hospital and Dr. Mazur! He's my dog Speedy's new doctor and she's seen him only once, though, I think we've found the one who will take good care of her for the rest of her life.
sandy mcleish
12:29 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Caring Hands without a doubt is the most caring practice. They saved my dog's life when he needed surgery for an obstruction. I know he would have died. Dr. Campfield is the best and truly loves her little fur patients. Dr. Streck and Dr.Vitolli are wonderful and such great Docs.
Cosette
1:30 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Caring Hands without a doubt!
Maggie A.
1:31 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Caring Hands is #1! Dr. Vitulli & team/staff are amazing! I have been fortunate enough to be taking my pets there for 13 years and have watched the practice grow & expand without compromising the level of care, individual attention and true love for what they do. Thank you Caring Hands!
db
3:22 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Caring Hands is by far the BEST!!! Dr. Campfield is awesome, so caring and loving to all her fur patients.
Shelby Montgomery
5:34 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Absolutely love Caring Hands. Won't take my pups anywhere else. Moved to Culpeper and still go there. Doctors and Staff are top of the line. Always friendly, helpful, and professional.
Judy Moore
8:25 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Caring Hands Animal Hosp - Centreville
Dr Streck & staff are my heros. Been taking my dogs & cats there for over 10yrs
Judy
Sue Gilbert
9:35 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
All the vets and staff at Caring Hands are top notch! very caring to both the patient and the "pet parent". Very compassionate and generous with rescue groups.
Pharoan Johnson
8:45 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Caring Hands Animal Hospital is kind to our pet & very nice to our family as a whole. Everyone working there seems to have a positive & friendly attitude. This talented group of professionals has kept our feline family member in excellent health since we moved here from AZ over a year ago. For these reasons & more they are Fairfax County's best!
Maureen Clum
9:15 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Caring hands animal hospital is the BEST. There staff is warm and welcoming. There doctors are knowledgable, and caring. I can't say enough about Dr. Campfield. She is the most hard working compassionate vet I have ever known. She is always willing to do whatever it takes to make sure my two dogs get the best care they need. I feel very fortunate to have caring hands staff and Dr. Campfield in our lives. She is an angel. Thank you
Jean Davis
10:23 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Caring Hands is amazing. I can not believe how caring and sweet they are to my nervous pooch. They always let me keep her close while they examine her to make her the most comfortable.
Christina Perez Bass
5:41 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012
Hands down Town and Country and Columbia Pike animal hospital. I did a price comparison a few years ago and they were outstanding.
lisa A
2:24 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012
Hands down, its Caring Hands Animal Hospital. All 4 of my babies (chihuahuas) are patients here. I will never forget the day we had to put one of our dogs down due to old age, and when we arrived we were immediately taken back to a room that they had set up for us prior to our arrival. The room was very dim, lit with candles, the chairs were removed and the floor was covered with blankets and pillows and very soft instrumental music was playing. They made it very comfortable and peaceful for all of us and allowed us to stay with her for as long as we wanted during ans after the procedure was done. They then took her away, bundled her up and gave her back to us so that we could bury her ourselves they also gave us a cement plaque of her paw prints along with a rainbow bridge prayer for dogs. They are an amazing group of people who not only care for animals but care for the owners as well.