Shirlington Animal Hospital

Dr. Gunter and the SAH staff are the best! They are so knowledgeable and good with our pup. They always provide a calming enviroment and go out of their way to provide the best possible care. Unlike huge vet chains and businesses, SAH genuinely wants to treat your animal with the best treatment plan, not necessarily just subjecting them to every test and every cost possible. They are pragmatic with their treatments and talk through every step with the owners. Dr. Bryfonski was also super helpful in suggesting a great food change for our pup when he was having dietary issues. Her recommendations helped clear up his gut issues almost immediately. Unrelated to the awesome vet care but the staff there make us feel like a family and community. Each month they take print out pictures of pets gettign their annual check up and display all their pets for a month. A month later I received a hand written note with the picture to keep. You just don't get this kind of care and personable experience at huge vet chains. SAH is the best vet we have visited and look foward to continue bringing our boy!

I’ve been bringing my blue heeler, Champagne, to this hospital since she was just a tiny, wiggly pup. She’s almost 4 now and I can honestly say this last visit was one of our absolute best! Dr. Gunter and his team were beyond wonderful — so kind, so patient, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. Now, Champagne is the bestest girl at home… but let’s just say the vet is not her favorite social outing. 😅 Despite her dramatic opinions about appointments, the care and attention she received made all the difference. Dr. Gunter and his team took their time, paid close attention to every detail, and handled her with such calm patience that even my vet-skeptical heeler seemed to relax a bit more than usual (which is a small miracle!). They never made us feel rushed and made sure both of us felt comfortable every step of the way. I appreciate them more than I can say and feel so grateful knowing my girl is in such capable, compassionate hands. Champagne may not love going to the vet — but I sure love bringing her here!

The best vet in the area! The vets and vet techs are always so kind and do a great job making our cats feel comfortable. Dr. Nick Gunter was so helpful, he answered all of our questions and was so passionate talking about how to best care for our pets. Can’t recommend them enough.

Thought I had already written this review, but maybe I left it on Yelp! we have been coming to Shirlington Animal Hospital, at least for five years. I’ve been bringing all of my animals to Shirlington and they continue to be extremely caring, thorough and attentive! Request requests for appointments, sir always fulfilled quickly as our medicine callbacks. Some other requests I have seen all three of their vets interacted with all of their vet, techs, and staff and it is always a pleasure to go there just ask my dog. !❤️!

Highly recommend!! I have moved often with my pup and have not received this level of care anywhere else. Dr. Cullen was wonderful treating my senior dog through end of life care. A few weeks later I received a card from their office signed from their staff with notes about her which was very thoughtful. I have since adopted another dog and continue to go there even though I’ve moved farther away

This place really is wonderful. The staff is great at answering the questions we have. Our puppy has been healthier as a result of this care. And there is a dog store next door we always stop at. Prices seem fair - I don't have anything to compare it to.

We had a fantastic first visit at Shirlington Animal Hospital on April 25th! It was a seamless experience—easy parking, no waiting, and they even had a custom welcome sign for my cat. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, the checkup was reasonably priced, and we left with a thoughtful goodie bag full of helpful information.