Companion Animal Clinic

Companion Animal Clinic is consistently 5 stars! Dr. Murphy and all of the staff are caring, knowledgeable, and beyond wonderful! They have taken great care of both my older dog and all my cats for many years now. Highly recommend!

I needed to board my cat for the first time since he was diagnosed with diabetes, so was a bit nervous. I’d not been to Companion before but they had space for my cat. They were so nice when I dropped off my cat that I feel he is in good hands and I’m happy that they will be taking care of him over Christmas. Even though they are a bit of a hike from my house, they are worth the trip!

Unlike experiences with other northern Va veterinary clinics, Companion was all good. The doctors, techs, and staff were courteous, professional, and very kind to our dog. We strongly recommend this clinic with no reservations.

Though a bit of a drive, I've been taking my pets to CAC for several years now. I hold in high regard all those who work there. The docs, techs and folks at the front desk are exceptional. Thanks CAC for your outstanding care and service.

Absolutely wonderful doctors and staff! We have been clients for 20 years and have always received the highest quality care, attention, and when the situation arose, compassion. I think the world of all the people at Companion Animal Clinic.

We’ve been with CAC for a year now. The vets are great, but the best part about the clinic is their availability and the in-house dog training program.

Availability - we previously used Banfield and though they had good doctors (at the one location we went to) it was nearly impossible to get an appointment less than a month in advance, even for something urgent. CAC and their great front desk staff make every effort to ensure your fur baby is seen as quickly as possible.

Training - we just attended the in-house 5 week training with Charlotte and Elizabeth. I have attending different types of training with my previous dogs, one of which was an abused rescue who needed a LOT of work. This training was the most helpful I have had and the trainers were by far the most experienced I have seen. The basics are generally taught on the first week, and then the subsequent weeks work to challenge the training with the trainers bringing their own dogs. This is so invaluable because it gives you and your dog a chance to practice and then if you need any help with the corrections or dealing with your very anxious and therefore reactive dog (us) in real time, the trainers are right there to help you do the correct. I learned so much and I would recommend this course to anybody and everybody.

Our family has been coming here for years with all of our pets! Our two Golden’s love to visit. Staff and doctors are always friendly. At the holidays, they have fun Santa pics!

Dr Christopher and her staff can always be counted on to provide the very best care and veterinary advice. They are truly lifesavers!

I highly recommend Companion Animal Clinic for your pet’s medical needs. I have been taking my dog there for over 13 years. Staff is very knowledgeable and caring.

i have been bringing my cats and dog to this vet clinic for about 2 years, they’ve always been super professional and kind. their prices are very reasonable and all the front desk staff i’ve interacted with are super kind!
last september my cat passed away suddenly and they were super kind and gave us a room to grieve and when we were ready, talk about how i and my family would want to take care of him after his passing. they gave me resources to reach out to about how to deal with grief after the loss of a pet, i found it very useful.
another aspect of companion animal clinic i appreciate is how organized they are with going in person to pick up medicine or drop off your pet for nail trimming or others (you call the number on the sign out front or website, explain what you’re there for, then they come out and give you the medicine, or whatever steps you’re there for!)
i’m always pleased with this clinic, thank you for all you do !

Companion Animal Clinic is top notch! All 4 of our dogs (all breeds and ages) are patients at Companion and they love going to their vet! The entire staff is friendly and helpful and really look out for our fur babies. Our dogs started going here when we moved to the area in 2021, and thank goodness we did because the vets noticed a mass on one of our dogs that was immediately removed -- thankfully not cancerous but without removal it would have ruptured and put our pup's life at risk. Highly recommend Companion!

We have been going to CAC for a few years, but this was the first time I had ever been inside post pandemic. My dog is older and oftentimes sore from chasing squirrels, so I wanted CAC to do an eval. Dr. Megan Murphy did a great physical exam, talked with me about what she thought was going on and a good course of action to get my dog feeling better. She didn't try to up-sell blood work, x-rays or anything else. Dr. Murphy's demeanor was professional and caring. A big shout-out for Dr. Murphy and CAC!!

Our dog has been a client at CAC for more than a year now and we are very pleased with the service and care he receives there. Highly recommend.

Best run vet clinic in Va. always helpful always finding a way to take care of my pet when in need . thank you all the kind people at companion !!!

This was not my first time as a client at CAC, but it was the first time for my current dog and cat. Both times we saw Dr. Samantha Goodridge, who is amazing! She is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything going on and all the options in a way I could understand. Her manner is fabulous with the animals and we loved our visits with her!

CAC has taken care of our canine family members, Kilo, Annie and Roxie
over the last 30+ years. Although there have been some changes there in staff and Vets over the years, the level of care has never varied. They obviously love our canine family members as much as we do. Thank you, Companion Care Givers.

We live in Alexandria and needed to find a new vet for our dog, Maxwell. Our old vet was not cutting it out for us—expensive, and unprofessional. Came across the rave reviews for Companion Animal Clinic. Appt set up was easy. When we arrived we called to let them know we were outside (still adhering to covid protocols, which is nice). After a short wait, the vet tech called us and we gave some details of pets background, and eventually they came out and took Maxwell in for his check up. We got a call from Dr Kimberly McGrath, who I must say is amazing! She was so polite, friendly, professional, courteous and respectful. She went over Maxwells check up for 20-25 min and highlighted a few important things we may want to follow up on (teeth cleaning, which is definitely needed). We didn’t feel rushed to get off or anything. We’ve been to many vets with many moved along the east coast and this place is one of the best. We were so happy with how Maxwell was treated and will be going back soon for his teeth cleaning. I HIGHLY recommend this spot to take your pet for any needed medical reasons. We are so grateful we found Dr. McGrath and Maxwell is thankful too!

Doctor McGrath is absolutely amazing. My dog struggles with anxiety and when another local vet gave up on her (Parkway Vet) she worked with us and made a huge difference. I cannot say enough about Dr. McGrath.they are a bit more pricey but for us, totally worth every penny.

I love this place. The vets take the time to gently treat my aging puppy.

Dr's. Christopher and Goodridge are excellent and the entire staff is pleasant. Been taking our furry friends to Companion since 2006.