VCA Old Town Animal Hospital

4.5
304 reviews

About

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Welcome to VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, where we practice world class medicine and home town care. Our team is committed to listening to you about your pet's needs; after all, you know them best. Our hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). We perform thorough exams on your pet and explain the findings to you. We are excited about seeing your cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, and sugar gliders. Our team wants to assure you that you are receiving the best preventive care and treatments available.

Location

VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA
22314, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
304 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
35
3 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Quality

Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, caring, and professional, with specific mentions of individual team members who provided exceptional service.

Pricing Concerns

Numerous reviews highlighted concerns about high prices for services, with some customers feeling that costs were exorbitant compared to other veterinary clinics.

Communication Issues

Several customers reported poor communication regarding appointments, billing, and care procedures, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

Care for Pets

While many reviews noted excellent care for pets, some customers expressed disappointment with the level of attention and thoroughness during examinations.

Facility Management

Feedback indicated issues with facility management, including disorganization and maintenance problems, such as a broken front door.
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    Mariah Mobley
    5 days ago
    1.0
    I took my cats here for routine check ups and they missed obvious skin cancer on one for years and assured me it was just a wart. I should have gotten a second opinion. By the time they did a biopsy the work was sloppy and she suffered immensely. RIP Blanche.
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    Mae Bonem
    Nov 2, 2025
    1.0
    I left a review here four years ago and just remembered this incident and checked back to find that my review had been deleted. I'm reposting because people deserve to know. When my rabbit started acting strangely about using her litter box, I called ahead to ask if VCA treated rabbits. They said they did. This ended up not really being true. I paid $500 to have x-rays done for my buddy and the imaging indicated she had some abnormal masses in her abdomen. Only at this point did they tell me they couldn't follow through on her care and recommended me an exotics vet. When she and I got to the exotics vet, I had to pay for x-rays again because the imaging wasn't what they needed to operate for what they suspected was cancer. We did have the operation, but despite that my rabbit sadly passed away. A month later I got an email checkup reminder from VCA that I had not signed up for and did not want, which, as you can imagine, was awful considering it was for the beloved bun who had just died. Minus two stars for claiming to treat exotics if you're just going to send people to an actually qualified exotics vet the minute something's actually wrong, and minus two more stars for a pushy customer contact campaign that ripped open a newly healing wound. I'd subtract the final star for apparently deleting negative reviews if I could.
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    Madison Desrosiers
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    I took my 2 month old kittens here today and the staff was amazing!! Everyone was so kind and helpful especially the vet tech. The veterinarian spent a good amount of time in the room and answered all of my questions/ concerned. There was even a cat tree for the kittens to play on and treats provided as well. My kittens were comfortable and relaxed here. Highly recommend.
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    Joey Kilgore
    Oct 13, 2025
    5.0
    Wonderful services, good accessibility, and the app services are also wonderful (making for a complete pet care experience).
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    Siddhartha Vale
    Oct 6, 2025
    5.0
    Great Vet care, they are able to see and care for both my cats, one who is overzealous and the other that is an angry mean girl. Unlike the other Alexandria VCA these vets do not shy away from a hissing or growling cat.

Frequently Asked Questions About VCA Old Town Animal Hospital

What types of pets does VCA Old Town Animal Hospital care for?

VCA Old Town Animal Hospital provides care for a variety of pets including cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, sugar gliders, exotics, aviaries, and pocket pets.

What are the operating hours of VCA Old Town Animal Hospital?

The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.