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

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
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

Serving Fairfax, VA since the 1950s

Technology & equipment

digital radiologydigital dental radiologyon-site laboratorymobile app (PetDesk)online bookingdog genetic testing

Services in detail

Wellness examspreventive careinternal medicinedentistrygeneral surgeryholistic & alternative careboardingdoggie daycarepet bathingdiagnosticsdigital radiologyallergy & dermatologydog genetic testingpreventive dental caredigital dental radiologydental surgerypharmacypet health certificatesemergency caremicrochippingend of life carepuppy & kitten caresenior pet care

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.

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 197 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.