Dog & Cat Vets in Virginia

## Summary Virginia Veterinary Hospital is part of **Clerkin Veterinary Hospitals** (as stated on the clinic website) and offers care for **small animals, large animals, equine, and some exotic animals**. The website also highlights that the practice supplies **multiple types of animal dosing** (oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets **explaining problems and next steps clearly** (including a dog treated for a **yeast ear infection**) and one review describes the clinic **accommodating a last‑minute appointment** for a cat. Feedback is mixed on front-desk experience: one reviewer reports **rude receptionists** while also saying the vet was excellent. ## Services Based on the website summary and the written reviews available: - **Small animal veterinary care** (e.g., ear/skin-type issue referenced: treatment and explanation for a **yeast infection in a dog’s ear**). - **Large animal services** (listed on the clinic website). - **Equine services** (listed on the clinic website). - **Exotic animal services (some exotics)** (listed on the clinic website). - **Animal dosing products available through the practice**, including **oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections** (website text). - **Same-day/last-minute accommodation** is mentioned in one review (a cat brought in last minute was seen). ## People Named in reviews: - **James Clerkin (vet)** — described by multiple reviewers as taking time to **explain everything** and being **knowledgeable** (one review explicitly calls him “a wonderful vet”). - **Dr Lydia (vet)** — thanked alongside Dr James in a detailed account involving a dog with a **serious case** that previous vets reportedly did not treat as an emergency; the reviewer credits the doctors’ handling as life-changing for the pet. - **Nurses/assistants** — mentioned as **friendly and kind** in one review; another review notes a “super nice assistant.” - **Reception/front desk** — one reviewer reports **rude receptionists**, contrasting with their view that the vet was excellent. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 152 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners frequently mention **clear explanations** of conditions and what to do next (e.g., guidance around a dog’s **yeast ear infection**). - Several reviews describe staff as **helpful/friendly**, including **accommodating a last-minute visit**. - One review reports a **poor experience with reception staff**, while still saying the **vet was excellent**. - A longer account credits **Dr James and Dr Lydia** (and the nursing team) with managing a **serious case** after another clinic had said it wasn’t an emergency.