Reviews

Since they opened (10 years ago?) SAH has been there regardless of everything financial and medical (my pets and MY health) and as caring and thoughtful guides and guardians for all five of my pets in that time!

We had a fantastic first visit at Shirlington Animal Hospital on April 25th! It was a seamless experience—easy parking, no waiting, and they even had a custom welcome sign for my cat. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, the checkup was reasonably priced, and we left with a thoughtful goodie bag full of helpful information.

The staff is so personable & knowledgeable. Tater Tot is a very anxious dog but the love they give him makes his trip to the vet a lot easier.

Dr. Gunter and the SAH staff are the best! They are so knowledgeable and good with our pup. They always provide a calming enviroment and go out of their way to provide the best possible care. Unlike huge vet chains and businesses, SAH genuinely wants to treat your animal with the best treatment plan, not necessarily just subjecting them to every test and every cost possible. They are pragmatic with their treatments and talk through every step with the owners. Dr. Bryfonski was also super helpful in suggesting a great food change for our pup when he was having dietary issues. Her recommendations helped clear up his gut issues almost immediately. Unrelated to the awesome vet care but the staff there make us feel like a family and community. Each month they take print out pictures of pets gettign their annual check up and display all their pets for a month. A month later I received a hand written note with the picture to keep. You just don't get this kind of care and personable experience at huge vet chains. SAH is the best vet we have visited and look foward to continue bringing our boy!

We were seen very quickly and care felt personalized (my dog's name was written on the chalk-board inside the examination room) and thorough. I also like the staff. They're friendly and communicate well with both me and my baby.

Excellent service, They know how to treat pets the best way possible. 100% recommended.

I’ve been bringing my blue heeler, Champagne, to this hospital since she was just a tiny, wiggly pup. She’s almost 4 now and I can honestly say this last visit was one of our absolute best! Dr. Gunter and his team were beyond wonderful — so kind, so patient, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. Now, Champagne is the bestest girl at home… but let’s just say the vet is not her favorite social outing. 😅 Despite her dramatic opinions about appointments, the care and attention she received made all the difference. Dr. Gunter and his team took their time, paid close attention to every detail, and handled her with such calm patience that even my vet-skeptical heeler seemed to relax a bit more than usual (which is a small miracle!). They never made us feel rushed and made sure both of us felt comfortable every step of the way. I appreciate them more than I can say and feel so grateful knowing my girl is in such capable, compassionate hands. Champagne may not love going to the vet — but I sure love bringing her here!

The staff are so friendly and always treat my dog as if she’s their own! She had been dealing with a concerning cough, and her care team did a thorough check up to make sure that it was nothing more extreme, rather than throwing antibiotics at her and calling it a day.