Fairfax Veterinary Hospital

Amazing staff here that really know what they're doing and have such a huge compassion for helping animals. We took our puppy there and she absolutely loved it. The rooms are nice and cozy with toys, beds, blankets, water bowls, and plenty of treats. Our dog took her shots like a champ and didn't even wince because she was so into licking puppy food from a lick pad. Fear free for sure. Highly recommend!

posted: 03/23/2023

We absolutely adore the team here. Dr Ranivand has become like part of our family when it comes to our dogs, and she helped us navigate an extremely upsetting and shocking diagnosis with our rescue. Lots of time taken at every visit, and every attempt is made to make our pets feel safe and comfortable. So thankful for them!

posted: 09/03/2023

Took my older cat there after recently adopting him from the animal shelter. They have a special cat room decked out with a rug and cat furniture and toys. They were very calm and quiet and respectful of my kitty. Best vet experience I've ever had! I plan to return and to switch my other cat to this vet practice when she is due for her next vet visit.

posted: 07/28/2023

Excellent attention from all the staff and the Dr. extremely attentive with the care of our pet. I recommend them, there is no better care than in this place. Lucas loves them.

posted: 06/01/2023

Highly recommend this practice for pet parents like me who struggle finding good care for their reactive/fearful pets. I have a reactive dog with anxiety & fear aggression, particularly in relation to handling & vet visits. We spent a year going to a good, traditional vet practice, that gave good, professional care, but was not equipped or trained in how to handle tough cases like my rescue pup. This resulted in more trauma, as the team resorted to pinning the dog down under a blanket to administer treatments, & the dog became more fearful & more anxious over the visits. If you have a special case like mine, then you unfortunately may have had to work really hard to find a good team of caregivers that are willing to take the time to love & understand your pet. After a recommendation from the Animal Behavior Wellness Center, I found that here at the Fairfax Veterinary Hospital. We now go an extra 20-30 minutes to visit this practice, because our first two visits proved the time investment was worth it. This "Fear Free" practice lives up to the title. My reactive dog has no concerns, & runs right in. We appreciated the calm atmosphere, the dog exam room filled with soothing music, soft blankets & bed, & toys to play with. They also allowed me to stay in the room for the exams, & I brought our own mat. Dr. Ranivand & Eva are calm, sweet, gentle, & slow. They worked at my dog's pace, sitting on the floor for nearly an hour each visit, providing warm words, lots of treats, & letting the dog approach them when he was ready. They did not rush the exam, and left lots of time for my dog to just enjoy the space & get used to it, & them. The practice fit us in quickly after my initial request, & the follow-up was easy to schedule. We never felt rushed, we were always treated kindly, & they are incredibly diligent with follow-ups. If they don't hear back, they will message you through their app & give you a call. Also, getting special care for my dog can be expensive, but I was pleasantly surprised here. I got much better value for nearly the same price as my last vet. The initial exam was about $3 more expensive, but then the follow-up was about $3 less. So really, it cost about the same, but the experience was worlds apart. The only thing I'd like to discuss in future is more affordable generic drug options, as that's where the real costs lie. Anyway, the pictures say it all, that is one happy & comfortable pup, giving this practice 4 Paws Up.

posted: 11/14/2021