By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Washington
Washington has 18 veterinary clinics, with a strong average Google rating of 4.6 from 7,360 reviews, so pet owners have plenty of well-rated options to compare. One important catch is access, none of the clinics in this set show weekend hours, which makes planning ahead especially important.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Emergency Group | 43/100 | — | — |
| Veterinary Emergency Group | 42/100 | — | 1 |
| District Veterinary Hospital Eastern Market | 41/100 | — | — |
Washington gives dog and cat owners a strong pool of vets to choose from. The overall review picture is very good, and there are enough clinics that you do not have to settle for the first name you find. That usually makes it easier to match your pet with a practice that feels right for routine checkups, ongoing conditions, and follow-up care.
The catch is that you should verify the basics yourself before booking. None of the clinic listings here are verified, so confirm hours, services, and current contact details when you call. Access also looks tight outside standard weekday times. No clinics in this set show weekend opening, late evening hours, or local emergency cover, so urgent problems may mean traveling out of area.
A good next step is to shortlist two or three vets in Washington and compare how they handle the needs you are most likely to have. Ask how soon they can see a new dog or cat, who manages urgent daytime issues, and whether they are comfortable with your pet's age, breed, or ongoing health problem. Since reviews are strong across Washington, the best choice may come down to clear communication, scheduling, and how confident you feel after the first call.
Washington also appears to have a mix that includes exotic-pet care, which is useful, but it makes it even more important to check that a clinic's regular focus fits your dog or cat. Before you need help fast, make an emergency plan now. Save an out-of-area hospital, know the route, and ask your regular vet where they send patients at night or on holidays.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Washington, District of Columbia
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (43/100)
Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary clinic located at 925 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002. It reports treating dogs, cats, and exotic pets. On Google, it has a 4.8/5 rating from 747 reviews.
Our Score (42/100)
Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary clinic located at 2311 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037. It treats dogs, cats, and exotics. Reviewers describe using the clinic for urgent situations and for phone guidance during stressful medical...
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Our Score (41/100)
District Veterinary Hospital Eastern Market is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 240 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Public feedback commonly mentions compassionate care and a...
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District Veterinary Hospital Navy Yard is a small-animal clinic in Washington, DC, located at 801 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003. It treats dogs and cats. Google reviewers frequently describe friendly staff, strong clinical care, and a...
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Livewell Animal Hospital Of Shaw is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 945 Florida Ave NW Ste 100, Washington, DC 20001. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Recent comments describe a clean facility and efficient...
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More Veterinary Practices in Washington
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (43/100)
Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary clinic located at 925 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002. It reports treating dogs, cats, and exotic pets. On Google, it has a 4.8/5 rating from 747 reviews.
Our Score (42/100)
Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary clinic located at 2311 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037. It treats dogs, cats, and exotics. Reviewers describe using the clinic for urgent situations and for phone guidance during stressful medical...
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Our Score (41/100)
District Veterinary Hospital Eastern Market is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 240 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Public feedback commonly mentions compassionate care and a...
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District Veterinary Hospital Navy Yard is a small-animal clinic in Washington, DC, located at 801 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003. It treats dogs and cats. Google reviewers frequently describe friendly staff, strong clinical care, and a...
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Livewell Animal Hospital Of Shaw is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 945 Florida Ave NW Ste 100, Washington, DC 20001. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Recent comments describe a clean facility and efficient...
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Atlasvet is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 1326 H St NE. It treats dogs and cats. Client feedback commonly describes a helpful front desk and technicians, with some comments noting quick scheduling for...
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District Veterinary Hospital Brookland is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 3748 10th St NE. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Recent reviews describe friendly staff, thorough examinations, and clear...
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Livewell Animal Hospital Of Noma is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, serving dogs and cats. Google reviewers describe a clean facility and staff who are kind, professional, and communicative. Recent reviews mention care...
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Union Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal veterinary practice in Washington, DC, located at 609 2nd St NE. The clinic treats dogs and cats. On Google, it holds a 4.5/5 rating across 301 reviews.
Livewell Animal Hospital At The Parks is a veterinary clinic located at 7150 12th St NW #201, Washington, DC 20012. Recent reviewers describe care for both cats and dogs, including support for anxious pets and guidance on digestive and...
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Adams Morgan Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC that treats dogs and cats. Recent reviews frequently mention gentle handling, clear explanations, and a friendly staff. The office is accessed by stairs.
Vca Macarthur Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located on MacArthur Blvd NW. It treats dogs and cats. Recent feedback reflects a mix of positive comments about medical care and negative comments about...
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Dupont Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in Washington, DC at 2022 P St NW that treats dogs and cats. On Google it holds a 4.3/5 rating from 197 reviews. Recent reviewers commonly describe timely appointments and a caring...
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Georgetown Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC, located at 3251 Prospect St NW Unit 100 (Courtyard). It treats dogs and cats. Recent reviewers describe a practice focused...
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Citypaws Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 1823 14th St NW. It treats dogs and cats. Public reviews describe experiences that range from kind, knowledgeable care to concerns about scheduling...
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Palisades Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Washington, DC, located on MacArthur Blvd NW. Google reviews describe care for both dogs and cats, with multiple commenters noting attentive appointments and helpful staff. Some...
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Citypaws Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Washington, DC, located at 3513 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. It treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Emergency or out-of-hours availability and opening hours are not listed.
