I am having trouble with the rating. I can't decide between 3 or 4 stars. What I liked: The service was exceptional. We took one of our cats in because he had cloudy eyes and we brought in our dog at the same time for her annual check-up. The vet was very knowledgeable, she explained all the possible causes for the cloudiness in the cat's eyes (blood testing would rule out a few) and gave us eye drops. When I explained that it would be easier for the blood to be drawn while we were in the room - she was more than willing to draw blood in the exam room (he acts like you are pulling toes out if he is taken to the back of any vet office). The check up was quick, easy, and the dog was cooperative. She gave us a lot of information about what kinds of vaccines are available and she did not push any unneccessary vaccinations since she explained the situations for why it would be necessary to have 'X' vaccine for a dog. (Aka - we left with only her rabies which was due at the time) What I didn't like: However, the building is rather small. I am sure the rent is less expensive to stay there or the building is paid off - but I hope that they are thinking about looking at other spaces. Employees walked through our exam room in order to leave for the day. Employees had to double park and trap each other in so that patients could park their cars in the parking lot. Those who board their pets would be dissappointed with the space for their animal. As someone who just moved from the midwest - the price is fairly expensive. We understand that being in the metro area, the price will be more - but this is a warning for those who are also new to the area. We found vet reciepts from our previous vet in the midwest for the exact same exam for the dog (rabies, blood test, stool sample, general check-up). This current exam was almost three times more than what we had paid previously. All and all - the service was amazing. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I just hope they move into a bigger space.

My mother starting using Fairfax Animal Hospital in the early 80's. Since adulthoood, I myself have brought all of my dogs there even when I moved to Woodbridge. I have tried a few Animal Hospitals near Woodbridge, but never received the personal care I get from Fairfax. I will continue to bring all of my pets, current and future.

I brought my two cats to this vet for years, but always for routine care, and there were no problems until one of my cats became sick. At that point, I felt as though I had become a personal cash cow for Dr. Goldfarb, who managed to charge me exorbitant amounts of money while never healing my sick kitten. When I would call and express my concerns about my cat's continued illness, Dr. Goldfarb would brush me off and tell me it was nothing, even when I brought him IN to the vet for follow up, because I was still concerned. I finally brought my cat to another vet (after 4 trips in a month to Dr. Goldfarb, including one over-the-weekend stay in the cat hospital which resulted in a $550 charge) who found that my cat was still as sick as ever, and in fact the the things about which I had expressed concern to Dr. Goldfarb were very important, not worth being blown off. I did not appreciate feeling as though the health of my pet was unimportant, and am horrified that a practitioner of veterinary medicine would have such little regard for the health of animals. I would stay far away from here if you ever think you will need thorough, professional care for your animals.

I've been taking my two cats here for 17 years now, and I actually adopted one from this vet. The vets are very nice and patient with your pets, and the employees are very nice and easy to talk to.Though it's a bit hard to find, tucked into a corner of Annandale, Careful research shows they have competitive prices for the area, and compassion for our four-legged friends.