Benson Animal Hospital

Bethesda, MD

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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 Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parkingPaid parking garagePaid parking lotPaid street parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A family-run small animal hospital proudly serving Bethesda and the DC area since 1953

Founded by Dr. Albert Benson in 1953 and now run by his son Dr. Randy Benson. The practice was originally on the opposite corner of Old Georgetown Road and Cordell Avenue and moved to its current location in 1988

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
9
Support staff
14
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital x-rayultrasoundendoscopy

Services in detail

Yearly wellness visitspreventative check-upsdisease diagnosis and managementemergencies during business hoursdigital x-rayultrasoundendoscopyroutine spays and neuterssoft-tissue surgeryorthopedicswound repairemergency surgeryend of life carecomprehensive in-house bloodwork including CBC, chemistry, blood gas analyses, clotting factors, thyroid testinghealth certificatesroutine preventative cleaningsdental x-raystooth extractionsoral surgeries

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday : 8AM - 5PM Saturday : 8AM - 11AM Sunday : Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Benson Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Benson Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Benson Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Benson Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Benson Animal Hospital offer?+

Benson Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Benson Animal Hospital established?+

Benson Animal Hospital has served the Bethesda, MD community since 1953.

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