Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic

They were great about seeing my dog, who was attacked by another, about 10 minutes before closing. Thank you!
The vet was great, great bedside manners about my fears and was super doting to my puppy – but the good ends there…
Her supporting staff was just the WORST.
Whoever was at the front desk didn’t listen to anything I said… Just spaced out, not like I was basically having a panic attack. I had to repeat everything for her – she didn’t seem concerned at all.
But the vet assistant, he was the worst! He manhandled her injury! He made her wince. I couldn’t believe how unprofessional, rude, and inconsiderate it was. He basically asked «is this where she was bit?» I said yes… Then he grabbed and squeezed at it — um, excuse me? That’s NOT the gentle behavior I expect from someone working with animals… I even said something to him about the way he was handling her, and he looked at me and didn’t say a word! Own up, dude! You were being lazy and spaced out because it was 9 o’clock and closing time on a Friday!
DON’T make this your go-​to vet. only go if you have to (they have extended hours compared to others in Arlington, and open on Sunday’s) and be prepared… You’ve been warned…

This place is a scam, the staff is rude, and the parking is a nightmare. They quoted me over $ 900 for a teeth cleaning. I got it done in DC where you’d assume it would cost more for $ 350. Took my dogs in for a nail trim. The cost was over $ 80 ($ 42 per dog) and they told me I had to join their loyalty program to get the nail trimmings which cost $ 75 per dog per year and all of this after I had the nail trims done. I was upset and called back the next day and talked to another staff who said that joining the loyalty program wasn’t required to get the nail trims but when I asked them to refund the $ 75 because the other woman made me join she said that they don’t do refunds. Also, the facility is ran down and junky for the prices they charge.

This review is not about the quality of care at Cherrydale Vets, but rather their prices. Be very careful!
We recently adopted an 8-​month old puppy from the Arlington shelter. They told us we should have her seem by a vet within 10 days for a routine checkup, and gave us a voucher for a free office visit.
The routine visit ended up costing us $ 570!
I realized a few days later that one reason was the extraordinary markup on meds. The puppy had fleas and instead of suggesting that we get the Frontline over the counter somewhere, they charged $ 149 for a 6-​month supply. I found the exact same product at Costco a week later for $ 75. They prescribed some heart worm meds that I feel sure we could have gotten cheaper elsewhere.
This vet is highly rated on our neighborhood listserv, but I don’t think we’ll go back. I shudder to think what they would charge for something serious.

Our dog Marley goes to Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic for his typical vet visits, along with boarding and acupuncture with Dr. Catbagan.
Acupuncture has done wonders for Marley and has helped him recover from a compressed nerve in his spine, which was paralyzing his rear limbs. After acupuncture, Marley has more range of motion and more feeling than before the spinal compression. I highly recommend Dr. Catbagan’s services.

This Clinic is by far the best Vet that ever helped us with our dog/​Frenchie/​troublemaker Bow Wow, even compared to our home state’s vets. We just moved to the area and got recommendation from pretty much from every Frienchie/​English bulldogs owners that we encounter on the streets around our place. No wonder. The place is just top notch. Great care with great doctors and assistants. They follow up with us on dog’s issues and not letting any problem unresolved. Thanks Cherrydale Vet Clinic!

Dr. House and the staff at Cherrydale have been wonderful, dedicated, consummate professionals and treated our dog with great care and skill during most of his 16 years. We navigated allergies, run-​of-​the-​mill illnesses and the aging process as successfully as possible as a result of the care provided by Cherrydale’s staff.
Dr. House’s compassion was particularly appreciated as our beloved companion was reaching his final days. She gently but clearly discussed end-​of-​life issues, and on the terribly sad day acted not just as a doctor but as a thoughtful, caring human being.
They go the extra mile at Cherrydale, both during appointments as well as discussing issues over the phone and more. There are places that are more affordable, but Cherrydale was always worth the cost as far as I was concerned. I recommend them highly.

This clinic is really wonderful. They treat my cats with great care and respect.
In particular, they were caring and comforting when the time had come for one of my cats. The vet was terrific in dealing with us at such a delicate time, all through the process.
I highly recommend them.

I am so happy to have found Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic thanks to the assistance of all their positive Unilocal reviews when I moved to the area in late 2014! They have taken care of two of my kitties with regular check-​ups, allergies, and unfortunately, also one with a serious heart issue. It has always been very easy to make an appointment, we’ve been seen right away, and everyone at the clinic, staff and veterinaries alike, have been so kind and thoughtful. I have appreciated their willingness to talk through different medical options with me for my kitties, and they do so without pressuring you to make any one specific decision. For one of my kitties, they were able to help him with allergies, and he is doing much better now. For the other with a heart issue, they helped us through the extremely difficult time of sending her to heaven. They are so caring, follow-​up via e-​mail or phone call after every appointment, and make all processes, no matter the circumstance, as easy as possible. We highly recommend Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic!

We’ve been taking our cats to Cherrydale for almost 6 years now and I don’t know what we would do without Dr. House. We had to make a terrible decision recently to let our 15-​year old cat with aggressive cancer go and it was a nightmare — I don’t think we could have made it through without Dr. House there every step of the way. Cherrydale’s prices are worth every penny for Dr. House alone and I can’t imagine taking my cats anywhere else.

Wow — they are so great.
I took my two cats in for a regular checkup, but also because I was pretty sure one of them had developed asthma. They confirmed the asthma with x-​ray right there, and even double checked with a radiologist that was on call to look at the scans.
The doctors here are friendly and smart, and I feel like the whole staff, doctors included, were conscientious of the fact that vet visits are *expensive* and that owners are constantly weighing the pros and cons of every treatment and service. There was zero pressure from the staff at Cherrydale.
While it was more expensive than a simple checkup with vaccines, my bill at the end of the day was not outrageous and totally within range of what I would have expected.
The next day one of my cats was lethargic and not eating, and I was worried about him since he just got vaccines, and when I called Cherrydale I was able to talk to a doctor about it which really put me at ease, and (of course) my cat is feeling much better now.
Bottom line is I was really impressed with Cherrydale Vet Clinic, and I definitely trust them to take care of my pets.

Every vet in this place knew me and my cat. Unfortunately, he was constantly struggling, so we were there often over the 2+ years we lived in the area. It’s a bit pricey, but so worth it. Even after I moved, I still brought my cat 35 minutes to this vet because they were so familiar with him and treated him wonderfully. They always made time, I never had to wait days or weeks for an appointment, they always explained exactly what was being done and the treatment plan. Every doctor was able to get up to date by reading the chart, so I never had to re-​explain the situation. When our cat stayed overnight once, I know the entire staff including the receptionist gave him so much attention, he never felt alone.
When it was time to put him down, I knew it was worth driving up to them. They were respectful and emotional, and reassured me of my decision. Six months later I received a personalized collector plate with a poem and my cat’s name on it. It was so unexpected, and truly appreciated.
I recommend them for anyone who wants personalized care for their furry family members.

Unfortunately, I’m a regular at Cherrydale Vet. My french bulldog puppy, Stella, has been dealing with relentless allergies for the better part of a year. Dr. Meko has been instrumental in helping us get the symptoms under control. She is so caring, and my puppy just loves her. What I like most is that Dr. Meko always takes the most conservative approach to treating Stella. Rather than prescribing a million expensive, redundant, or risky meds, we try the easiest options before gradually moving up to more aggressive treatments.
Dr. Meko also looks out for my pocketbook. She admits that I can buy many of the medications online for a much cheaper price, so she writes me a prescription and sends me home with just a small supply of medication for immediate use. I know that they are trying to run a business, and their prices in general are very high (note previous reviews), but I don’t feel like Dr. Meko trying to take advantage of me. I will say that another doctor at the practice did Stella’s spay surgery, and while the procedure went very well, there was a comma in the final price — ouch.
Last but not least, it is very easy to get an appointment due to their very generous hours that cater to working professionals. I’m almost always able to get a same-​day appointment at a time that works with my schedule. Good luck finding that kind of availability at the dentist, doctor, or hair salon. Overall, I highly recommend Cherrydale and look forward to their office expansion later this year.

I took my 7-​month-​old puppy to Cherrydale after he had had diarrhea on and off for about 3 months. During that time I had taken him multiple times to another vet in Arlington, but nothing they did seemed to fix the problem. Out of frustration I decided to bring my puppy elsewhere and decided on Cherrydale based on Unilocal reviews. Dr. Zyga was lovely. She was incredibly sweet, asked lots of questions, and really listened to me. She prescribed my puppy a new antibiotic and walked me through the process of really ridding him of this diarrhea. That was about a month ago, and so far he’s been great. No more diarrhea, loves the food she recommended, and is happy and healthy. Cherrydale is a bit pricier than the other vets we’ve visited, but it’s completely worth it for the great care they provide. I will continue to bring him to Dr. Zyga.

I’ve been taking my rescue dog to see Dr. Zyga for about 7 months, and she (and the whole practice) are wonderful! They are great with her, put her at ease, and genuinely take an interest in getting to know their clients (both human and otherwise).
Most importantly, they are VERY responsive (especially to a nervous new dog mom) and have been super helpful handling a few unexpected medical issues. I truly love them! There isn’t a better veterinarian out there. I’d give them 100 stars if I could!

I’ve been taking my dog to Cherrydale for about 2 years, since I adopted her. She’s been for both her regular appointments and a few non-​routine appointments.
I’m not going to lie and say she loves going to the vet, but the entire staff makes it as least traumatic as they can. Little things, like not making her get up on table, and instead sitting with her on the floor to examine her (she’s a medium sized dog). In general, just their attitude and approach towards the dogs is very kind and compassionate. They don’t just talk to me, they talk to her, reassure her, etc.
For the non-​routine visits, neither was an emergency, but definitely needed to get in quickly to make sure it wasn’t serious. The receptionist was great both times and got me an appointment on the same day. For the first time, she specifically found a slot where someone had cancelled so I wouldn’t be charged and «emergency» fee. For the second time, I was just charged the normal fees. Maybe «emergency» is more if you just come in and need to see someone without an appointment, but I know lots of places will charge you for a same day/​next day non-​routine request, and I have never been charged here.

GREAT PLACE if you like getting ripped off and don’t mind your dear pet going through life-​changing and unnecessary, EXPENSIVE treatment.
My cat was not eating or drinking for 3 days after he returned home one day with some blood on his face. So we took him to Cherrydale Vet as it was near our house. Dr Zyga looked at my cat’s tongue for 20 seconds or so and said he it could have cancer! She recommended a referral to an oncologist and CHEMO TREATMENT. She said if she performs the procedure, it is not guaranteed. An oncologist would perform the surgery for about $ 5,000−6,000. Part of his tongue may be removed and he would not be eating normally again. By this time, my daughter was crying uncontrollably and I was in shock. The scare tactic worked! That initial visit cost $ 495, $ 250 of it was for blood work. A biopsy procedure was scheduled for the next day with estimated costs of $ 1,200.
I told my friend about it and the next day, he took my cat to another vet. The vet looked at my cat and said he probably had an infection from eating something outdoors, gave him an antibiotic and within 6 hours, my cat was eating and drinking normally. Cost: $ 70.
When I confronted Dr Zyga with her wrong diagnosis, I was not surprised she denied wrong doing. She explained there was misunderstanding with communicating the costs to me and next time she would make me MORE aware of the costs as customers in this area (North Arlington) KNOW what to expect on their pet bills. So, if you are prepared for OVER-​PRICED charges, this place is perfect.

A stray preemie kitten landed in our home. Called CVC and got same day appt. Dr. House was awesome, as was rest of staff. Lucy was in good hands.
Didn’t hesitate to do the if loyalty program to help cover the first year expenses.

We have had our dog as a patient at Cherrydale for over 4 years. We have boarded him at least a dozen times over that duration. Previously, when boarding rates changed, we were told at the time of making an appointment. This time, however, when rates changed from a flat $ 50/​day rate to a graduated system where we pay more than $ 70/​day, no one said a word until it was time for pick-​up (and a bill more than $ 200 over what we expected).
Based on this experience we are not only discontinuing use of Cherrydale for boarding, but also for veterinary services. While the veterinary staff are friendly and we have had no complaints with the care, gouging long-​time customers by increasing rates more than 50 percent, without notice, is unconscionable.

Dr. House was our cat’s vet for the last five years of her life. She was able to handle our «feisty» little girl when nobody else could. (Even I rarely picked our kitty up.) All with no fussing — by the cat OR the doctor. Two things I particularly appreciated:
(1) If Dr. House didn’t know something, she just said so. She’s not a doctor on a power trip, but an adviser who tries to help you make the best decision for your animal. We brought all kinds of issues — the oddest being that, at 14 years old, our little girl started «dating» a stray boy, and we needed to know the risks — and Dr. House helped us figure out what to do.
(2) The clinic was wonderful about phone consultations. Some things are better handled over the phone. We always got the time and attention we needed, and we weren’t billed for the calls.
On our cat’s last day, Dr. House eased her from this world to the next with patience kindness. We will always be grateful to her and to the clinic.

Our original vet was in bethesda, so when we moved to Arlington we decided to change vet’s. Found this place on Unilocal.They had excellent reviews so I thought i’d be in for a treat, but unfortunately the total opposite happened. First and foremost, the parking situation here is awful. There are maybe 2 – 3 spots available in the front reserved for the vet and the other’s are for the other store next to them.
The ladies at the front desk are very nice but they maybe overworked. My gf brought our english bulldog puppy in when he had some stomach problems. The vet prescribed some med’s before we left. The lady at the front desk handed my gf the meds before she left and just to make sure they were the right med’s, my gf checked the bag. Unfortunately, they were the wrong meds! When my gf called her out on it she tried to brush her off initially but when she realized she was worn, g she did not apologize and gave us the right meds. If my gf hadn’t double checked the meds that were given to her, it could have turned into a really bad situation.
They also do pet boarding here. One weekend we left our puppy with them and picked him up 3 days later. The ladies at the front desk apologized to us that he was so dirty. They said he kept peeing on himself, which has never happened in the past. When he came out he had pee marks all over him. They didn’t even bother to wipe him off! They also said they walked him that morning, so he was good to go. When we returned home, he crapped 3x’s!!! If they had «walked» him, he wouldn’t have to doo doo 3x’s! I don’t think the front desk told us the real story.
The doctors here are very nice but the front desk cannot be trusted. We will not be bringing our dog back here.