Grove Center Veterinary Hospital

I am absolutely floored by Dr. Bender’s compassion and empathy and dedication as well the professionalism of his team and the entire set up of the practice. I called the after hours line because of an emergency on thanksgiving day when my pet was throwing up and had rectal bleeding with diarrhea . The answering service listened to me patiently and asked if my pet was an existing patient. Despite the fact that we said that she wasn’t he was compassionate and said that he would relay our message . I was not expecting a call back thinking that it was a holiday and that since we weren’t an existing patient. To my surprise Dr. Bender called me back within 5 minutes and patiently heard me out patiently and assessed the situation and provided his expert advice and directed us to the Vet ER. The next morning I got a call from his office at 8.30 AM to follow up on Zambi and I was speechless. Never have I ever experienced so much compassion and empathy from a vet office and that too we aren’t an existing patient. Needless to say I am transferring my pets care to Dr. Bender . My deepest gratitude to him and his staff. I cannot thank you enough.

Friendly, professional staff who work well with pet parents. There is a professional, friendly atmosphere and questions and concerns are addressed well. It’s also very helpful to walk out with the necessary medication(s) and very clear directions. There’s a feeling that your pet is in good hands.

Dr. Bender and the entire staff at Grove is amazing.
They are kind, patient, thorough, and loving to my pets and to me! I highly recommend this practice. I am so happy to have found them.

Awesome experience with Dr Bender and his staff. My first visit to Grove Center Vet Hospital, Dr Bender took time explaining in detail information about her eyes and health. He seemed to genuinely care and enjoy what he do. Thanks to you and your staff.

Best vet ever! I was frantic when my Leo had blood in his stool! Grove Center was the closest vet ER and I called them and explained my situation and they got me in with in 30 Minutes they were so understanding, professional, and super kind! Seeing them really made me feel at ease with Leo! The team was so knowledgeable on everything!

I am a new dog mom and I was frantically searching for a vet in the area. I reached out to Grove Center Veterinary Hospital and the receptionist I spoke with was so knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and the ones she wasn't sure of she assured me that the doctor would be able to answer them. When I arrived for my appointment I met with Dr. Bender and he answered all of my questions and referred me to the library on the website as well. He was so calm with my puppy and made her feel at ease. He is definitely a breath of fresh air!

Awesome experience with Dr Bender and his staff. My first visit to Grove Center Vet Hospital, Dr Bender took time explaining in detail information about His health. The staff very kind and very help me for have paper for airline .
Thank you so much.

Dr. Bender and his staff are extraordinary in every way -- the thoroughness of a 'regular' exam to investigative work when there are issues that initially appear to be unknown -- and not giving up -- finding answers and solutions with thoughtfulness, empathy, and genuine care. They always follow-up in the days, weeks, and months with calls when there is long-term care needed and answer every question and concern. When we have said 'goodbye' to a pet, they made every resource known to us (pet bereavement groups, etc.) as we healed after the loss -- but mostly, they offered their care and support. We have been so blessed to have Dr. Bender and his staff look after our furry rescue family for many years now and have recommended them over and over again. Grove Center Veterinary Hospital is a special place.

Dr. Bender and the Grove Center team have been my vet of choice for nearly 20 years. They have helped me and my family through new puppies, kittens, health emergencies and well check-ups. I have always felt 100% confident in Dr. Bender's diagnostic skills and providing me appropriate and cost-effective options for my pets. The staff is always friendly and helpful and it feels great when they remember my pets. I would highly recommend Dr. Bender to anyone looking for a caring, thoughtful and responsive vet. Did I mention he does housecalls?! Do beware of his dry sense of humor. I've always been a fan, but it may take getting used to for some.

Our dog Riggs was adopted from a D.C. shelter. He was the last dog selected. No one wanted him.

He was 30 pounds under weight, just skin and bones. His tail was mutilated and he suffered from a bacterial infection of the skin, but my daughter loved him and wanted him. Riggs made a huge difference in her life.

After several vets failed to relieve Riggs of the constant bleeding Dr. Bender took over and nursed Riggs back to health. He prescribed antibiotics, probiotics, anti itch medication and Omega 3 fish oil. He also recommended a sensitive skin and digestive food which Riggs loves.

Dr. Benders staff includes two of the greatest Kierstin and Angelina. They are my hero's. They are truly two individuals who go above and beyond the normal level of care for your pet.

Mere words cannot do justice for the great appreciation I have for the Grove Center Veterinary Hospital.

I have officially found our new family vet. And I couldn’t be anymore happier! My request for my cat (Grace) to be seen on the same day was very impressive. The entire staff from front desk to Dr Bender were incredibly supportive, so kind and professional. Thank you, we can’t wait to come back ☺!!

We have 2 kittens that we take to Grove Center. We had also taken our previous cats there too before they passed. Dr. Bender and his staff are wonderful. They make sure you make well informed decisions and are great with our pets. I feel very safe in our decision to bring our cats there. They have an answering service and unfortunately we've had to use the them a few times when our very old cats were ill. I knew that when we had an emergency Dr. Bender was just a phone call away. I hope he gets some sleep, I know we had to get a hold of him several times in the span of a couple months there at the end but I can only imagine how many people need to as well. Another great thing about them is they don't overcharge. Pets can be EXPENSIVE and usually unexpected bills occur from having them but I am happy to say that Grove Center is very fair in their pricing.

The staff and Dr. Bender were very helpful, they explained everything we needed to know to take care of our new puppy. I asked many dog owners for recommendations for a veterinarian and feel fortunate to have found Dr. Bender.

Dr. Bender and his staff are quite literally the best in Montgomery County. We have been talking one of our dogs to a practice that closed down but was able to get seen by Dr. Bender so quickly. Takes issues with our pets one at a time and we have never felt so safe! His staff are so responsive via email or phone. I know my pet is being shown love in that office. Thank you Dr. Bender and staff!

I just got my puppy spayed by Dr. Bender on Monday and I only have great things to say! I had full trust going into the surgery, as Dr. Bender already spayed my parents dog years ago. My biggest worry was my puppy being lonely and in her crate while I wasn't there. However, the entire staff took amazing care of her and gave her more love and attention than I could have ever even asked for. I would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area who is looking for a new vet!

I am grateful I found Grove Center Vet hospital. Their staff is so kind and you can tell their dedication for animals. The receptionist was so kind and was able to give me a same day appointment. The vet tech, Angelina, was so professional and caring to my fur baby! Dr. Bender called me when he was examining my dog (since I wasn’t inside) he kept me informed and gave me clear directions on how to care for my dog’s condition. After the visit, Angelina came to car with everything prepared and already set me up with my next appointment. I am grateful for this office and I’m glad they are available in this unprecedented time. Thank you staff!

Great Vet! Have been taking my cat here for over a year, all the vet assistant and Dr. Bender are very nice and professional. They called me to check in on a stray cat that I was fostering because they care! I highly recommend them. Thank you all for being great!

My husband and I were taking our golden retriever puppy to another vet in the area until we had an emergency, and that vet didn’t have time to see him. Then we took him to Grove Center and they saw him right away (without an appointment) and took care of him. We loved the staff and Dr. Bender so much that we started taking our pup there regularly. The staff is so personable, and kind. They know us by name when we walk in the door and my dog is genuinely thrilled to go see them. We have complete confidence and trust in our dogs healthcare and truly could not ask for anything more 😊

Dr Bender has been our get for nearly 20 years. We love him and the office staff. He is very knowledgeable yet quite down to earth. They make you feel like your part of the family and take tremendous care of our pets. Currently we have three dogs and two cats and they all enjoy great treatment from Dr. B!

We are very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Bender and Grove Center. We were first time pet owners, therefore had no idea about kittens. We took Sweetie for her first vet visit to Grove center and we were pleasantly surprised by the response of Dr. Bender and his team. They are fabulous, compassionate and caring. We love them all at Grove Center.