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Emergency & after-hours care

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VEG ER for Pets Alexandria, VA
Open 24/7 (571) 899-4360
Pender Veterinary Centre Fairfax Fairfax, VA
Open 24/7 (703) 591-3304
Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Vienna, VA
Open 24/7 (703) 281-5121
Friendship Hospital for Animals Washington, DC
Open 24/7 (202) 363-7300
VEG – Georgetown Washington, DC
Open 24/7 (202) 524-9199
VEG – H Street Washington, DC
Open 24/7 (202) 794-8002

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18 practices across the region are welcoming new patients.

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Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian

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Understanding Your Vet Bill

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How to Choose a Veterinarian

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General Practice

I brought my dog Jackie to Suburban Animal Hospital, as her regular vet for many years through 2021. I also boarded her there often. Overall I was very happy with Suburban Animal Hospital. Thei…

Tom H

Suburban Animal Hospital

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Emergency Care

[Surgery] I went to Hope Advanced Veterinary Center for kidney surgery (removing a growth) for a Jack Russell mix. I was happy with the experience. Also the staff and vets really compared favorably…

Tom H

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

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General Practice

I brought several dogs to Ballston Animal Hospital over the years, when I lived in the Courthouse and Claremont neighborhoods. Because it's a bit outside the highrises along the Orange Line, I found …

Tom H

Ballston Animal Hospital

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Franklin Farm Veterinary Clinic

Herndon, VA

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Collins Animal Hospital

Washington, DC

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Small Door Veterinary – Navy Yard

Washington, DC

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