CityPaws Animal Hospital

Washington, DC

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry End Of Life House Call Telehealth

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Overview

We are a full service veterinary hospital, providing a complete list of comprehensive medical, dental and surgical care for dogs and cats

CityPaws Animal Hospital – 14th Street officially opened its doors in April 2006 by Drs. Wendy Knight and Sarah Bowman. Over the past several years, they have worked hard to assemble a team of caring, compassionate, and highly skilled veterinary professionals who share the same dedication to delivering the highest quality veterinary care while building solid and lasting client relationships

Mission — It is our mission to partner with our clients to nurture and preserve the human-animal bond by providing compassionate, expert, and affordable veterinary care from your pet’s first adventure throughout a long and healthy life

Care capabilities

Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
10
Total team

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

Services in detail

Wellness examsVaccinationsDiagnosticsSurgerySpays and neutersDental careMedical careHealth certificatesInterventional medicineSpecialty services

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does CityPaws Animal Hospital offer?+

CityPaws Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, End Of Life, House Call, and more.

When was CityPaws Animal Hospital established?+

CityPaws Animal Hospital has served the Washington, DC community since 2006.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 283 reviews

The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and particularly skilled at handling anxious pets with thorough explanations. However, administrative communication and front desk professionalism present frequent challenges, alongside extended wait times, difficulty scheduling timely appointments, and pricing that many find on the higher side. The facility does not handle emergency cases, requiring clients to seek alternative care during urgent situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood 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.