Merrifield Animal Hospital

Fairfax, VA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Grooming Daycare End Of Life

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Merrifield Animal Hospital provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Fairfax, Virginia, and the surrounding communities. Our warm and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that is dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. We are a full-service animal hospital emphasizing preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, general surgery, holistic & alternative care, and care for sick and injured animals. For your convenience, we also offer boarding for dogs and cats and doggie daycare as well as pet bathing. We serve the Fairfax, Virginia area including Arlington, Vienna, Annandale, Falls Church, McLean, and the Mosaic District as well as Washington, DC

Merrifield Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, small animal practice serving Fairfax, VA since the 1950s. About the Practice: We serve 100% small animal (dogs & cats). Standalone hospital with 3 exam rooms. Recently renovated surgical, dental, and

Mission — At Merrifield Animal Hospital, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
14
Support staff
16
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital x-rayson-site laboratoryonline pharmacymobile app through PetDeskonline booking via desktop or mobile device

Services in detail

Cat & Dog CareDiagnosticsPet Dental CareSurgical ProceduresHolistic & Alternative CarePet Health CertificatesPharmacy & Pet ProductsEmergency Pet CareBoarding & DaycarePreventive Care for DogsPreventive Care for CatsPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet MicrochippingEnd of Life Pet CarePet Digital RadiologyPet Allergy & DermatologyDog Genetic Testingon-site laboratorydog and cat boardingdoggie daycarepet bathing

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 7:00am - 7:30pm; Tuesday: 7:00am - 7:30pm; Wednesday: 7:00am - 7:30pm; Thursday: 7:00am - 7:30pm; Friday: 7:00am - 7:30pm; Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Merrifield Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Merrifield Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Merrifield Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Merrifield Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

Is Merrifield Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Merrifield Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Merrifield Animal Hospital offer?+

Merrifield Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 198 reviews

The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly attentive to pets and their owners. The facility is consistently described as clean, cozy, and welcoming, with efficient appointment scheduling and minimal wait times. Staff members excel at handling anxious or reactive animals with patience, gentleness, and plenty of treats. Doctors take the time to provide thorough examinations, explain medical conditions clearly, and maintain strong follow-up care. While appointment availability can occasionally be tight due to high demand, the practice remains a trusted destination for comprehensive primary and routine animal care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.