Fairfax Veterinary Hospital

I have never been to such an incredible veterinary office before. Every human is caring, kind, thoughtful, and gentle. They allow your fur baby to walk in by themselves. They have soft music, treats, toys, and comfortable dog beds and blankets! You can tell that they care about the fur baby and the human experience here. There is love in this place and if you have an anxious pet, there really is not better place.

Amazing staff here that really know what they're doing and have such a huge compassion for helping animals. We took our puppy there and she absolutely loved it. The rooms are nice and cozy with toys, beds, blankets, water bowls, and plenty of treats. Our dog took her shots like a champ and didn't even wince because she was so into licking puppy food from a lick pad. Fear free for sure. Highly recommend!

This vet office goes above and beyond to make sure your pets are comfortable and relaxed throughout the visit. The technicians and doctors are also detailed and thorough, taking the time to answer any questions and help manage both acute and chronic issues. I felt like my fur-babies were in trusted hands, especially since they had their own cat room to hide, relax, and play.

I can’t say enough good things about Fairfax Veterinary Hospital. This past Monday, after finding out that my dog has hepatitis and that she would have to be on a month long regimen of antibiotics, Zoe has called at least once a day to make sure Simone was doing ok. I know that we are not the only patients of the practice, but they sure do make you feel like you are their most important client. It’s evident that they care about your fur babies as much as you do, which means everything, especially when you’re feeling so helpless and want to do everything in your power to make sure they get better.
Thank you to Dr. Randivand, Zoe and the rest of the staff for making this scary journey a little more bearable. You have no idea how much you’re appreciated.

Highly recommend this practice for pet parents like me who struggle finding good care for their reactive/fearful pets. I have a reactive dog with anxiety & fear aggression, particularly in relation to handling & vet visits. We spent a year going to a good, traditional vet practice, that gave good, professional care, but was not equipped or trained in how to handle tough cases like my rescue pup. This resulted in more trauma, as the team resorted to pinning the dog down under a blanket to administer treatments, & the dog became more fearful & more anxious over the visits. If you have a special case like mine, then you unfortunately may have had to work really hard to find a good team of caregivers that are willing to take the time to love & understand your pet. After a recommendation from the Animal Behavior Wellness Center, I found that here at the Fairfax Veterinary Hospital. We now go an extra 20-30 minutes to visit this practice, because our first two visits proved the time investment was worth it. This "Fear Free" practice lives up to the title. My reactive dog has no concerns, & runs right in. We appreciated the calm atmosphere, the dog exam room filled with soothing music, soft blankets & bed, & toys to play with. They also allowed me to stay in the room for the exams, & I brought our own mat. Dr. Ranivand & Eva are calm, sweet, gentle, & slow. They worked at my dog's pace, sitting on the floor for nearly an hour each visit, providing warm words, lots of treats, & letting the dog approach them when he was ready. They did not rush the exam, and left lots of time for my dog to just enjoy the space & get used to it, & them. The practice fit us in quickly after my initial request, & the follow-up was easy to schedule. We never felt rushed, we were always treated kindly, & they are incredibly diligent with follow-ups. If they don't hear back, they will message you through their app & give you a call. Also, getting special care for my dog can be expensive, but I was pleasantly surprised here. I got much better value for nearly the same price as my last vet. The initial exam was about $3 more expensive, but then the follow-up was about $3 less. So really, it cost about the same, but the experience was worlds apart. The only thing I'd like to discuss in future is more affordable generic drug options, as that's where the real costs lie. Anyway, the pictures say it all, that is one happy & comfortable pup, giving this practice 4 Paws Up.

I took my cats to this place for two years. Rooms are very cats friendly, they have everything cats needs in the room (toys, treats, scratching post, place for cats to hide, music help to get them relax). Doctors and technician are very gentle and patient. I would recommend this place.

We absolutely adore the team here. Dr Ranivand has become like part of our family when it comes to our dogs, and she helped us navigate an extremely upsetting and shocking diagnosis with our rescue. Lots of time taken at every visit, and every attempt is made to make our pets feel safe and comfortable. So thankful for them!

My pet of 15 years recently passed unexpectedly. My regular vet closed early, so I was in a panic as to how to handle this as this was my very 1st pet. I called Fairfax Vet Hopital and they took us, even tho I was not a current client. They treated us with great respect and helped us through the difficult process complete with private cremation services. Words cannot begin to express how supportive they were. We also got an unexpected but wonderful follow up sympathy card signed by everyone on the staff along with a remembrance gift. Fairfax Veterinarian Hospital is a place I believe stands above all others in its support to families. Thank you for being there for us.

We recently adopted a cat, and I wanted to take her to the vet to get an exam to make sure everything was looking okay. After searching around and calling a couple places, I decided this would be my best option. Boy, was that the right choice. When I first called them, the lady I had the pleasure of speaking to on the phone was informative, professional, and so kind. They promptly sent me all emails I needed and made sure that I knew what to expect when I came. I was very nervous since I couldn't come inside with my cat for the appointment due to COVID. The way the tech interacted with me when she came to my car to get my cat reassured me that my cat was in caring, loving hands. The exam went pretty quick (about 10 minutes or so since she's in good health and wasn't getting vaccines) and the doctor called me to inform me how it went. She told me everything I needed to know and really put me at ease. Payment was easy as well. I cannot express how overjoyed I am with how everything went, and with how awesome the staff was. I am so grateful for their help. They sent me pictures of my cat, Chiku, too from her appointment! This made me feel more comfortable since I couldn't be in the room with Chiku.

We’re major cat parents and this clinic is OUTSTANDING. The Cat room is so peaceful and they take great care to allow our cats to relax while they’re being seen. All the staff were gentle and very helpful.

We’re super happy with Fairfax Veterinary Hospital

Real People that really care and have a passion for what they do!!! Can't put into words what a blessing it has been to have these wonderful people in our corner for my animals. BEST in the DMV

If you are looking for a practice where everyone takes care of your pet as you would, and go out of their way to place the client and patient first - look no further.
The team at FVH is the best - I recommend them to all my clients in Fairfax and beyond!

Took my older cat there after recently adopting him from the animal shelter. They have a special cat room decked out with a rug and cat furniture and toys. They were very calm and quiet and respectful of my kitty. Best vet experience I've ever had! I plan to return and to switch my other cat to this vet practice when she is due for her next vet visit.

I can't say enough about this practice and the wonderful people who run it. Our complicated, sweet puppy was with Dr Ranivand and Dr Gosline at another vet clinic in Burke, and when they opened their own place, it was a no brainer. We were among their first patients.
They have been with us through quite a bit.
They celebrated his weight loss and his behavioral accomplishments, checked in on him throughout our move and the birth of our son... it was so clear to us that they cared deeply for our boy. Towards the end of my dog's life, we were struggling with making the decision, due to a lot of factors. Dr. Gosline made herself available every night leading up to his euthanasia, and sat on the phone with me as I struggled to make sense of it all. Both doctors were clear and compassionate. They have no idea what they did for our family during such an impossible time. Finally, when we brought him in, they treated us with such kindness and respect. Everyone who knew Mac came in to give him a kiss. This was in august.
Today, my husband's 16 year old family dog crossed the rainbow bridge with FVH's help.
They weren't her regular vet, but our experience with our own dog made FVH a very clear choice. Again, we really can't say enough about this clinic, and would recommend them again and again. Thank you guys, so so much.

We got a new “covid” puppy in August 2020 and selected Fairfax Vet after much research. I’ve been so pleased with the practice. We started out with Dr. Gosline and after a recent issue had to see Dr Ranivand. I was skeptical and worried but I can tell you there was ZERO reason. Both doctors are superb and so caring. They are now part of our family since they love Lexi as much as I do.

Yes, the vet sent me this photo after I dropped off my dog who usually doesn't like vets. We are so glad to have found this vet, especially after my dog's recent surgery (more below). There are a lot of vet options the area, but I've never felt so taken care of with my concerns as I have here.

I have a large, difficult rottweiler. He's lovely, but doesn't like vets normally, and the staff has done a fantastic job working with me to find short and long term solutions, consider budget, and always factor my dog's quality of life as he ages. They have also been extremely flexible, prompt, and my dog loves them!

During recent surgery to remove a tumor, we had xrays to confirm if he had arthritis (he does). He was extremely sore with limited mobility after all this. For a 120lb dog that can't walk well, we were concerned, and they were very quick to adjust medication and provide many suggestions while he recovers. We had a solution within the hour and he was significantly better that same day. Dr. Ranivand, and the whole team are wonderful!

Excellent attention from all the staff and the Dr. extremely attentive with the care of our pet. I recommend them, there is no better care than in this place.
Lucas loves them.

We adopted a puppy for the first time and searched for a Fairfax area vet, reading all of the reviews available and looking for recommendations from others. We decided we’d try out Fairfax Vet Hospital after seeing positive reviews and reading about their “Fear Free” practice. Since our pup is a 5M old rescue, we’re working hard to make sure she feels safe, loved, and anxiety-free after a potentially unstable first few months of life.

The folks at Fairfax Vet delivered 100%. Though we weren’t able to accompany our sweet pup inside due to COVID, they met us outside, took the time to let her get comfortable, and talked with us about concerns we had and general feedback. After the exam the Dr called us and took a ton of time answering our questions, giving us recommendations, discussing treatment for a puppy ailment, and answering even more questions we had. Dr Melissa spent more time answering our questions than I get in a human physical! She was kind, reassuring, and so helpful. She obviously cares deeply for the animals she treats, takes a holistic yet realistic approach to caring for their well being, and cares about the human-doggo relationship. She had practical advice for us, yet also a detailed plan to help get our pup’s ailment managed.

The staff sent us pictures and videos of Lilly’s first visit and she seemed to be having a ball. There’s toys available, Kong’s, lots of belly rubs, and lots of treats. The staff seemed to adore her and she was so happy when she came out.

They also have an app available to upload pet(s) info and picture into, load health history, schedule and get reminders of appts, important health reminders (shots, etc), order meds, and more. EXTREMELY useful in this day and age.

All in all, we’re life long fans and can’t wait to tour the space in whole. Our little pup seemed to love her visit and we’re so thankful for their love and attention to her. Highly recommend and looking forward to a long relationship with Fairfax Vet 😍

The staff here are trust that you know best for your pet. They provide you with all of the options as well as their recommendations, and help guide you to the appropriate plan for you and your pet. I would recommend them to anyone who treats their fur babies like real children. They just get it.

Everyone from the front desk staff to the techs and doctors are amazing. We have a 15week old puppy who is reactive to strangers but the staff is patient and does all the correct things when saying hi!

*Notice* My wife works part time here and full time at another clinic, but this did not influence my review. Bug is super happy with the staff, and so am I!