Clarendon Animal Care South Arlington

4.8 (161 reviews)
948 S George Mason Dr #101, Arlington, VA 22204, USA

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 7:30 PM Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Clarendon Animal Care South Arlington

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

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Looking for information about Clarendon Animal Care South Arlington? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.8

161 reviews

We LOVE Dr. Taylor and the whole Clarendon animal care team! I’ve been taking Benny here since his very first puppy visit. He’s almost a year old. Dr. Taylor and the team treat him as they would their own dog- they are so caring, attentive and thorough. Even with my (sometimes excessive) new dog mom questions. I have had only positive interactions with all of the staff here. Everyone is SO friendly, warm, and kind. I would recommend this location endlessly (my neighbors recently got a sweet new pup and she’s a Dr. Taylor patient now too). 10/10! Benny & Andie

Mar 20, 2025

From my first call, I was impressed! The technicians, staff, and veterinarians are knowledgeable, obviously love their clients, and are so gentle. My kitty got 5 star treatment and we are very lucky to have Dr. Lockhart and all the staff available!

Jan 16, 2025

We love CAC! They have seen us through heartworm treatment and annual sedated visits for my reactive dog. The whole team goes above and beyond to make sure Poppy is comfortable and safe 🩷 Special thank you to Dr. Gloor for all you’ve done for Poppy and all the other nervous animals (and humans).

Apr 9, 2025

We absolutely loved our time with Clarendon Animal Care! Dr. Fitzgerel is so attentive and understanding of every question we had, and was VERY happy to get on the floor and play with our sweet Pearl :) every interaction there has been wonderful, I always recommend CAC to anyone in the area when they ask!!! We love you Dr. Fitzgerel!!!!

Feb 7, 2025

Clarendon Animal Care South, specially Dr. Lockhart are AMAZING!!!! A few years ago when I lived in NoVA Dr. Lockhart took care of my sweet baby bulldog (english) Gunny! Bulldogs come with many issues but Dr. Lockhart was well verse in every issue and took care of him. I lost my sweet boy Gunny last year around Easter but I took some time then decided to rescue another sweet baby bulldog...Dexter. We'll as is with English Bully's, he had issues and had not yet been neutered. Since the rescue was in NoVA, I contacted Dr. Lockhart and ask if she could see Dexter, give me a rundown, and neuter him. She did not hesitate, we were on a short timeline as I was meeting the foster Mom in a week and a half to pick him up. They got him in for both the appointment to check him out and the surgery. We did a video call so I could see and understand any issues...it was amazing. I now have my sweet baby home with me and I can't thank Clarendon Animal Care South and Dr. Lockhart enough for taking care of him. I highly recommend them for any and all of you pet care needs, they are awesome!!!

Mar 20, 2025