Mt Vernon Animal Hospital of Mount Vernon

Mt Vernon Animal Hospital of Mount Vernon is an animal hospital in Mount Vernon, VA, located at 8623 Richmond Hwy. It serves the pet owners of South Alexandria, Mount Vernon, and Fort Belvoir, providing traditional and complementary veterinary care. The practice has been operating in the area since 1972 and is currently accepting new clients. Services include preventive care, routine blood and urine testing, x-rays, soft tissue surgeries, and consultations in behavior, nutrition, and training. The hospital offers a full range of canine and feline vaccines, including Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper for dogs, and Rabies and PRC for cats, while explicitly not carrying Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza, or Lyme vaccinations. Staff members are available to discuss care plans by phone or email, and the practice speaks Spanish during most office hours.

The hospital operates as an integrative practice, blending Western medicine and surgery with complementary and alternative treatments such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and therapeutic cold laser therapy. This approach aims to address the whole patient, including diet, nutritional concerns, and behavioral or social issues. Dr. Myra S. Miller, who has been with the practice since 1996, received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Michigan State University in 1990. She holds advanced training in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine from the Chi Institute in Florida. Dr. Miller is a general practitioner who also engages in competitive dog sports, including obedience, flyball, agility, and herding, and she serves clients from the sports world. She became Office Manager in 2019. The practice also addresses specific health concerns, such as providing advice on flea and tick product alternatives and monitoring FDA warnings regarding grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy.

The business holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews. It was recognized in a Washington Consumer Checkbook as one of only two animal hospitals in Fairfax County to receive a check for quality and value. Office hours vary by day, with Monday and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm, and Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. The hospital focuses on personalized service, aiming to provide the level of care that fits each family's situation while maintaining a personal touch in its medical approach.

Mt Vernon Animal Hospital of Mount Vernon combines long-standing local presence with integrative veterinary medicine, offering a distinct blend of traditional and alternative care for pets in the Alexandria and Fort Belvoir communities.