VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

Fairfax, VA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center offers a full complement of specialty services in virtually all veterinary disciplines, including Emergency and Critical Care, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Rehabilitation and Surgery, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality and most comprehensive veterinary care available anywhere

At VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives since 1995. Founded in 1995 by three left-handed doctors, SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center is uniquely qualified to address major, life-threatening, challenging or difficult health problems in pets

Mission — It's our mission to help in every way possible with expertise and compassion

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

35
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Licensed technicians
20
Support staff
60
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)digital radiographyfluoroscopyhyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)Varian Halcyon for radiation therapy3D Spiral CT scannerrespiratory ventilatorsultrasonagraphic examinationsneuroelectrodiagnosticscomplete endoscopy serviceslaparoscopyCT scanningComputed Tomography

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareCardiologyDiagnostic ImagingInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologyOphthalmologyRadiation OncologyRehabilitationSurgeryDermatologyHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyNutrition ServicesPhysical Rehabilitation

Memberships

American College of Veterinary Internal MedicineAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationASPCA Animal Poison Control Center HotlineDistrict of Columbia Academy of Veterinary MedicineFETCH a CureMyVeterinarian.ComNorthern Virginia Veterinary Medical AssociationVeterinary Cancer SocietyVCA Pet Cancer Care Alliance

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center offer?+

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Rehab, End Of Life.

When was VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center established?+

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center has served the Fairfax, VA community since 1995.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 431 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides around-the-clock critical care, advanced diagnostics, and specialized medical services. The facility features dedicated departments for surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology. While billing and fees can be substantial due to the advanced level of critical care provided, the veterinary and support teams are frequently described as deeply compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough during critical health crises.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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