Across Washington DC, of the 41 vet clinics we list, 40 give a phone number, 6 publish opening hours and 35 have a website. 7 are branches of national chains — Banfield Pet Hospital (2), Bond Vet (2), GoodVets (2); the remaining 34 are independent. By what they offer: 12 offer dental care, 9 offer emergency care, 8 offer urgent care. The longest-running is Collins Hospital for Animals, in business since 1917. 3 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 vet clinics in Washington DC
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Palisades Veterinary ClinicWashington
Mon–Fri 7:30am–7pm, Sat 9am–3pm
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2Armour Veterinary OphthalmologyWashington
Mon–Thu 8:00am–4:00pm, Fri 8:00am–12:00pm
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3AtlasvetWashington
Mon–Thu 8:00am–8:00pm, Fri 8:00am–6:00pm, Sat 8:00am–4:00pm
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4Collins Hospital for AnimalsWashington
Mon–Tue 8:00am–7:00pm, Wed 9:00am–3:00pm, Thu–Fri 8:00am–7:00pm
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5Dupont Veterinary ClinicWashington
Mon–Thu 7:00am–8:00pm, Fri 7:00am–6:00pm, Sat 9:00am–4:00pm
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6VEG ER for PetsWashington
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7Adams Morgan Animal HospitalWashington
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8Banfield Pet HospitalWashington
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-2pm
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9Bond VetWashington
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10District Veterinary HospitalWashington
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single vet clinic are listed further down this page.
BEFORE YOU GO
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Prepare for the first visit
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Check the practice’s services
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Plan time for your appointment
Ask about check-in, the booked consultation and any additional waiting or collection time.
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