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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Alexandria, VA
At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we have dedicated ourselves to redefining veterinary care by placing trust and transparency at the heart of every interaction. Since our founding, we have served communities across Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, and beyond, with a mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them. Our practice is built on the belief that relationships thrive on openness, which is why we designed our facilities with visible treatment areas and surgical suites to keep pet owners informed and involved. Our team of experienced professionals brings decades of expertise in pet health, wellness, and emergency care, ensuring your companion receives the highest standard of medical attention. We prioritize continuous innovation in veterinary medicine while maintaining a compassionate, client-centric approach that values your role as a pet owner.Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as a trusted leader in the region, with multiple locations offering convenient access to critical services. Every decision we make, from our open-door policy to our community outreach initiatives, reflects our dedication to improving animal welfare. We adhere to strict ethical standards, ensuring clear communication, no hidden fees, and personalized care tailored to each pet's unique needs. With a foundation rooted in both local insight and industry expertise, we strive to be the veterinary partner you can rely on for every stage of your pet's life.
Services
Veterinary Care
Emergency Services
Wellness Exams
Surgical Procedures
Preventative Care
Pet Health Counseling
Diagnostic Testing
Pain Management
Senior Pet Care
Vaccination Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent treatment areas and surgical visibility for informed pet care decisions
- Our team maintains decades of combined experience across diverse veterinary specialties
- We operate ten convenient locations with extended weekday hours for client accessibility
- Our open-door policy promotes continuous communication between pet owners and medical staff
- We prioritize community education through wellness programs and preventative care resources
What people say
Compassionate care
Trust and transparency
Knowledgeable staff
Thorough explanations
Lifelong health programs
Services
Veterinary Care
Our comprehensive veterinary care encompasses routine checkups, diagnostic testing, and chronic condition management. Our experienced veterinarians utilize advanced medical technology to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans tailored to each animal's specific needs. From puppy/kitten wellness to senior pet care, we provide lifelong health maintenance.
Emergency Services
Critical care services operate outside regular hours to address urgent medical concerns including trauma, poisoning, and sudden illness symptoms. Our emergency teams maintain specialized equipment for immediate intervention while keeping pet owners fully informed about treatment procedures and expected outcomes.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical suites perform routine and complex procedures using aseptic techniques and advanced monitoring systems. Services include spaying/neutering, soft tissue surgery, dental extractions, and orthopedic interventions. Preoperative evaluations and post-operative care instructions ensure patient safety throughout the recovery process.
Preventative Care
Preventative programs focus on disease prevention through vaccination schedules, parasite control, and nutritional counseling. Regular wellness exams help detect potential health issues early, while personalized care plans address breed-specific and age-related concerns proactively.
Pet Health Counseling
Our staff provides guidance on behavior modification, weight management, and end-of-life care considerations. Client education sessions help owners understand pet healthcare options, treatment side effects, and home care responsibilities through clear, accessible communication methods.
People
Orlando Orantes
Veterinary Assistant
Originally from El Salvador, Orlando joined our Rockville team with a passion for animal welfare. He contributes expertise in patient handling and surgical support while pursuing advanced veterinary education. His interests include hiking and culinary experimentation.
Kaira Dimares
Veterinary Technician
Raised in Maryland, Kaira brings motorcycle maintenance skills and animal care expertise to our Clarendon location. She specializes in exotic pet handling and client communication, ensuring pet owners receive clear, actionable healthcare information.
Jaclyn Hutcherson
Veterinary Practitioner
With experience in rural Georgia and Northern Virginia, Jaclyn offers comprehensive small animal care at our Centreville facility. Her background includes emergency medicine and community pet wellness outreach programs for underserved populations.
Savannah Walck
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Native of Woodbridge VA, Savannah combines dog training expertise with clinical skills at our Bristow location. She organizes local pet owner educational events and maintains proficiency in advanced animal first aid techniques.
Cailin Almy
Veterinary Technician
A Vienna VA native, Cailin contributes tennis instruction experience and equine care knowledge to our Clarendon team. She maintains certifications in veterinary emergency response and client relationship management strategies.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, emergency treatment, and preventative care programs for dogs, cats, and select exotic pets.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
Yes, our facilities provide urgent care services outside regular hours for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and severe illness symptoms.
How can I schedule a routine appointment?
Book appointments through our website or by calling your preferred location during regular business hours.
What makes your practice different from other vet clinics?
Our open treatment areas and surgical visibility let owners observe procedures, while our transparent pricing policy ensures no hidden fees.
Do you provide care for senior pets?
Yes, we offer geriatric assessments focusing on early detection of age-related conditions and pain management strategies tailored to senior animals.
Are payment plans available for veterinary services?
We accept major credit cards and third-party financing options for qualified clients requiring extended payment terms.
Reviews (7)
Andrew Bittan
Jan 24, 2022
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My wife and I found this place to be very nice before COvid. Now they are cold and unfriendly. We brought our cat for a health concern and they told us only one person is allowed inside. Literally leaving me out in the cold. Luckily Bray and Scraf was open and let me in from the cold. No words can express how disappointed and disgusted I am with UNcaring Hands. We dont recommend them and sadly I suggested to one of my doctor friends to come here prior to this nasty and cold attitude this vet has.
Esther Yoo
Jan 19, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
The doctors and staff here are all wonderful! You can tell that they genuinely care about their patients and are great with our unfriendly dog. Theyre very careful and patient. We highly recommend Caring Hands in Rockville.
The doctors and staff here are all wonderful! You can tell that they genuinely care about their patients and are great with our unfriendly dog. Theyre very careful and patient. We highly recommend Caring Hands in Rockville.
Alyx Walker
Jan 01, 2022
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The staff and facility at the Rockville location are amazing. I imagine they deal with a lot of difficult people and do so with poise and grace. My almost 16-year-old old Boston Terrier/Pug mix has been seeing Dr. Akande for about 2 years. They go above and beyond to calm me and my dog. I needed a prescription for special food for her and they were able to get it to my incredibly fast even though they still had appointments going on. I'm so grateful for all they do for us!
Pro tip: despite it being a hospital, you don't need to be having an emergency to make Caring Hands your new vet. They are
Pro tip: despite it being a hospital, you don't need to be having an emergency to make Caring Hands your new vet. They are
Bry T.
Dec 20, 2021
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The staff at Caring Hands have been very helpful and kind to our dogs and family for the last year we have been with them. We lost our pup unexpectedly and the staff sent such kind words to my family and have helped us through the process of grieving but also through the process of caring for our other dog. The staff is always so accommodating and show so much love to our dog that we feel at ease and trust the professional opinions of the doctors. I love their system of appointments and notifications; just makes the process so easy. I recommend them to anyone whom has a pet that requires their
Andrea Campero
Dec 03, 2021
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I love the vets here. They always take the time to answer my questions and explain what's best for my pets. I have excellent service for the money I pay. They always take the time to check on my babies post any procedure. The staff is also super friendly and very accommodating. I could not recommend them more.
Larissa Johnson
Oct 28, 2021
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When I adopted two adorable kittens last year, I knew I needed to find a place that was convenient to get to but also someone I trusted and I found that place with Caring Hands Animal Hospital. They are so super helpful, responsive, and amazing with my rather skittish cats...so I am so grateful I found this animal hospital. Also they have an online system where all of your records are kept and that is super helpful. Love everything about this place!
Kelley C.
Oct 12, 2021
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I work for a rescue. Multiple times I have taken pets there, only for the vet techs to mix up dogs, forget tests, and do the wrong tests. Very rude and unprofessional front desk staff. I literally talked to 4 different techs, none of them could agree or confirm the tests today for 2 dogs. All 4 gave me different answers. Ultimately wouldnt provide service. Rarely is there ever a supervisor or vet available to supervise all the inexperienced staff. Very upsetting if you have fragile, senior dogs.
