McLean Animal Hospital
4.6 (244) 1330 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
How to Save Money at McLean Animal Hospital
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
McLean Animal Hospital has no sense of urgency when it comes to pets. Any time I brought my pup in for an emergency there were was long wait times rude staff. Any time I call about an emergency there’s long wait times and snobby client service reps. What is this place? Do you people genuinely care about animals or are you just there to make ends meet? If you don’t like your profession seek another!
posted: 08/10/2023
This was our first appointment here after moving from overseas. We needed our dog to get updated shots and they were able to use her pet passport to determine what she was missing. The office staff were super friendly and I really liked Dr Cryder.
posted: 08/30/2023
Having frequented McLean Animal Hospital since 1989, we have had a chance to experience the facility (rebuilt/renovated some years ago) and the staff. As any business, staff have come and gone...however, some have been with this practice for almost the entire time we have been going...including DVMs, medical assistants and administrative staff. In our experience, staff retention is one mark of professional excellence. Another mark is effective,accurate, compassionate, timely care. Seven of our family (Morgan, Christy, Daisy, Luke, Grace, Sable, Moses and Auggie) have been "patients" during the last 34 years. Never once has our family received other than the best, most compassionate, discerning, kind and correctly effective care. While there have been times of our frustration of administrative tasks (slow call backs, waiting to be checked-in, being forgotten while on a call "hold", among others) , never have those occurrences been due to other than a busy office caring for other patients. Medical practice is delivered by skilled/trained professionals, wherever the practice is located. Are mistakes made, yes by all humans, including veterinary medical practitioners. Fine care can be found in many, many veterinary practices, McLean Animal Hospital is certainly at the top of any such list.
posted: 08/30/2023
Even though they are very short staffed they always go out of their way to take care of you. The receptionists handle everything with grace, even when dealing with a difficult customer they’re always courteous. All the doctors and vet staff are very professional.
posted: 06/28/2023
This animal hospital is the worst I have ever met. If you have any issues with them, they will cancel your future appointments, even if your dog is in need of treatment and without letting you know. I can't believe a hospital that claims to love dogs would behave this way. They seem to prioritize their profits over the well-being of animals. Furthermore, when calling them, they may even hang up without giving you a chance to speak. Their front desk staff, in particular, is difficult to describe in words.
posted: 04/04/2023