Insider Pages Reviews for Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre

5 Stars: Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre is excellent! (by Sharon P.)

Sharon P. — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:23:00 GMT

I have been going to Belle Haven since they opened having followed them from Old Town vet hospital. They are consistently excellent, I would never complain about an office visit at a vet for under $100 considering the amount of education the veterinarians have...most of them did internships as well! The service and care is excellent, I wouldn't trust my dogs and cat to anyone else. If you want the "McDonalds" of vet care, stick to Banfield.

5 Stars: TOP NOTCH VETERINARY CARE!! (by Beth G.)

Beth G. — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:24:00 GMT

I LOVE Belle Haven and all the vets there! I have been a client for 8 years and absolutely love it there. Our regular vet is Dr. Terri Donohue, and she is so down to earth and caring. She always recommends giving OTC meds instead of prescription, which can be quite pricey. Recently my oldest dog injured her leg while playing. In examining Sasha's leg, Dr. Katz noticed that all of her lymph nodes were swollen and recommended a needle aspirate and blood test. The diagnosis came back: lymphona, and we took her to a veterinary oncologist several days later, where she started chemotherapy. Her cancer would never have been discovered if Dr. Katz hadn't been as thourough in a routine injured leg exam. I would (and DO!) recommend them to everyone I know, I just can't say enough good things about them. :-)

5 Stars: Outstanding (by Julie B.)

Julie B. — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:55:00 GMT

I spent over $1100 at a 'chain' vet center to find out why my dog had cyst on his nose and to have it removed and sent to pathology. There was no diagnosis and I felt the care was inadequate. The next step was a "$750.00" diagnostic. I then went to BHAMC. What a terrific experience. While the pathology remained uncertain - I was completely satisfied with the diagnosis and treatment regime. In Nov my dog was diagnosed with lymphoma. Dr. Melberger is our vet and immediately explained everything to me, did some preliminary blood work and referred me to a fabulous veterinary oncologist. There was no pressure nor judgments - just honest facts and true compassion from both the oncologist and BHAMC. While some folks may have the misperception that they are 'more expensive' than a chain - I strongly disagree. One visit alone resolved what multiple visits and tests could not. I highly recommend BHAMC. Plentiful parking, friendly staff and easy access from Rt 1 or GW Parkway.

5 Stars: Warm, friendly staff makes you feel at ease (by K S.)

K S. — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:15:00 GMT

I chose Belle Haven after reading about them in Washingtonian mag -- I was very pleased with my choice for my new puppy. The staff is very friendly and attentive. My vet, Dr. Donohue, is very easy to talk with and good with my pup. She is knowledgeable without being preachy. She even recommended checking pricing for heartworm meds instead of "selling" theirs.

PROS: Everything is A+
CONS: Location could be a con - Belle Meade/Mount Vernon area...