Fairfax Veterinary Hospital
Fairfax Veterinary Hospital is a general practice practice in Fairfax, VA. Procedures include Laser therapy, Cleanings, Acupuncture, and Behavioral consults.
About
Fairfax Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned, women-led general practice that provides a complete range of medical, surgical, and integrative services. The hospital emphasizes a low-stress environment for pets, utilizing innovative therapies and thoughtful amenities such as non-slip floors, plush lounges, and fear-free cottages for dogs, as well as separate cat rooms with specific comforts like cat trees and hidey boxes.
Services include preventive and routine care, sick and urgent care, advanced diagnostics, and surgery. The hospital offers comprehensive wellness exams for all life stages, vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutritional counseling, and behavioral consults. Diagnostic capabilities include digital radiology, ultrasound, biopsies, cytology, and in-house laboratory testing, alongside soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, joint injections, and integrative therapies like Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation and acupuncture.
Surgical team
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Eva
LVT
She is deeply committed to her profession and really enjoys helping both pets and people thrive.
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Natalie
Growing up in Colorado, Natalie developed a deep passion for helping animals.
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Maggie
She previously worked as a farm hand caring for large animals, and her passion for veterinary medicine has been lifelong.
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Alexis
She began her veterinary journey as a pet care associate at a large pet resort, and later gained additional experience working at an emergency hospital before joining FVH in September 2022.
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Zoey
Known as the one to call for any animal in need, she volunteered with local dog and cat rescues, helping socialize dogs, care for sick or hospitalized pets, and support community feral cats through feeding and spay/neuter efforts.
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Brody
He is beginning his career in veterinary medicine as a veterinary assistant, bringing two years of experience from working in an animal shelter.
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Lindsay
She has been working in veterinary medicine for three years and serves as a veterinary assistant with a strong passion for compassionate, high-quality care.
Procedures
- Laser therapy
- Cleanings
- Acupuncture
- Behavioral consults
- Nutritional counseling
- Diagnostic evaluation for sick pets
- Vaccinations
- tPEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy)
- Parasite prevention
- Dentistry
- Orthopedic surgery
- Joint injections
- Comprehensive wellness exams
- Biopsies
- Cytology
- Extractions
- In-house laboratory testing
- Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM)
- Same-day urgent care appointments
Equipment
- Ultrasound imaging
- Digital radiology
Photos
Photos via Google · Denise St. Peter, Fairfax Veterinary Hospital
Frequently asked questions
- What preventive and routine care services are available at Fairfax Veterinary Hospital?
- Fairfax Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive wellness exams for pets of all ages, including puppies, kittens, adults, and seniors. Their preventive care includes vaccinations, booster programs, parasite prevention and management, nutritional counseling, and weight management. The hospital also provides laboratory testing, health screenings, behavioral consults, and Calm at the Vet desensitization programs to support lifelong pet health.
- Does Fairfax Veterinary Hospital offer urgent care for pets?
- Yes, Fairfax Veterinary Hospital provides urgent care for pets experiencing unexpected illness or injury. They offer same-day urgent care appointments and treatment, along with diagnostic evaluations for sick pets, which include lab work, imaging, and cultures. The team also handles case workups and management for chronic conditions.
- What diagnostic tools and technology are available at Fairfax Veterinary Hospital?
- Fairfax Veterinary Hospital utilizes several diagnostic tools and technologies to assess pet health. These include digital radiology for X-rays, ultrasound imaging, and the ability to perform biopsies and cytology. They also have in-house laboratory testing capabilities, which allow for rapid results.
- What surgical services does Fairfax Veterinary Hospital provide?
- Fairfax Veterinary Hospital offers both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Their surgical services also include dentistry, which encompasses cleanings, extractions, and comprehensive oral health care. Anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care are provided to ensure a smooth procedure and recovery for pets.
- How does Fairfax Veterinary Hospital prioritize pet comfort during visits?
- Fairfax Veterinary Hospital prioritizes pet comfort by reducing stress through innovative therapies and thoughtful amenities. For dogs, they offer non-slip floors, plush lounges, toys, treats, water, fear-free cottages, calming music, and pheromones. For cats, amenities include separate cat rooms and wards, cat trees, tunnels, hidey boxes, soft bedding, toys, treats, litter boxes, warming tables, gentle sounds, pheromones, and fear-free cottages.