Friendship Hospital for Animals - Emergency and Specialty Center

Everyone I’ve encountered at this Veterinary Hospital has been incredibly kind and helpful. I have brought my cat into both the Emergency and Neurology departments, complete with an overnight stay. My 11 year old cat was diagnosed with two brain tumors, and while the news is terrible the team delivered it with an incredible amount of empathy and sensitivity. He hates the vet, but the care that he has gotten has been great. Dr. Haley has taken so much time and care on his case and always ensures my questions are answered. Highly recommend, this is some of the best vet care I’ve ever received!

posted: 10/08/2025

Friendship Heights Animal Hospital has been incredible for our dog, Oscar. He had cancer surgery and a lipoma removed from his rear leg in September, and the entire team took care of him with so much skill, compassion, and genuine kindness. When he later developed an infection (entirely our fault for using the wrong size cone), they were amazing every step of the way—responsive, reassuring, and always willing to see him immediately whenever he had a setback. You can tell everyone there truly loves what they do and cares about the animals as if they were their own. We chose Friendship Heights based on their outstanding reviews and even though we were driving 45 minutes to an hour from Alexandria each way, we would make that exact same choice again without hesitation. Oscar is doing great now, and we are so grateful to the entire team for getting him through all of this. If you’re looking for a place where your pet will be treated with expertise and heart, this is it.

posted: 12/10/2025

We are so thankful for Friendship. We were referred here by Apex Vets when our cat had sudden swelling. We brought her in through the Urgent Care and Dr. Roth was super communicative and determined to figure out next steps. She was able to get the Nephrology dept told look at our cat. They hospitalized her for 2 days and took great care of her. All the techs have been so sweet and we felt so comfortable knowing she was under their care. Ultimately, Dr. Fitzgerald diagnosed her with a rare protein-loss disorder. Dr. Fitzgerald’s expertise has saved our girl and we are lucky to have the best care . Thank you!

posted: 12/13/2025

I must say that I was thoroughly impressed with Friendship Hospital For Animals; the specialists, Dr. Kunder in Dermatology ( i can not say enough kind things) and Dr. Armour in Ortho, were so excellent with Roo. Both doctors are So nice and very caring . I knew Roo was in great hands. The staff and front desk were awesome as well very friendly and knowledgable . Additionally, having pet insurance through Trupanion proved to be highly beneficial, making the process straightforward and affordable with no complications.

posted: 11/05/2025

After my dog underwent emergency treatment at another hospital, starting with a laceration repair and a partial tail amputation due to necrosis, I moved his care to the Orthopedic & Specialty Surgery team at Friendship Hospital for Animals with the hope of preventing further tail loss. Dr. Adams and her team have been exceptional and developed a thoughtful healing plan. While the visits are not quick, I appreciate the time they dedicate to each case. My dog is still healing, but I feel more confident that his outcome will be positive due to their expertise. If your pet needs targeted care, be prepared for longer appointments—but know that it’s 100% worth it to have specialized care from experts versus general practitioners.

posted: 07/18/2025