Keeping you a part of your pet’s care

This content is sponsored by Caring Hands Animal Hospital.

At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we’re thrilled to introduce ourselves to the DMV community as WTOP’s official veterinary partner on “Pet of the Week”. With ten convenient locations across Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C., we’re proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to pets and the people who love them. 

Whether you’re in Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Bristow, Centreville, Clarendon, Merrifield, Rockville, Suffolk or Tenleytown (opening Winter 2025!)—Caring Hands Animal Hospital is here to support your pet’s health at every stage of life.

Compassionate veterinary care, rooted in transparency

What sets Caring Hands apart? We believe veterinary care should never happen behind closed doors. That’s why we’ve created one of the most open and transparent veterinary experiences in the region:

  • Open treatment areas
  • Windows into surgical suites
  • Our welcoming Open Door Policy

You are an essential part of your pet’s healthcare journey, and we’re here to help you feel empowered, informed, and confident every step of the way.

Our promise to you and your pet

We see every patient as part of our extended family. From puppy and kitten visits to senior care, we offer a wide range of services designed to support your pet’s lifelong wellness, including:

  • Wellness and preventive care
  • Vaccinations and microchipping
  • Puppy and Kitten Care
  • Senior Pet Care
  • Dental cleanings and oral health care
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Digital X-rays and advanced diagnostics
  • Pain Management
  • Nutritional counseling
  • In-house pharmacy
  • Internal Medicine (offered exclusively at our Clarendon location)
  • End-of-life care and hospice services

Many of our locations also offer Fear Free® certified visits, designed to reduce stress and anxiety for your pet. Most of our hospitals proudly provide this added level of compassionate care.

And we don’t stop at comfort—we’re also committed to excellence. Every Caring Hands Animal Hospital is AAHA-accredited, meaning we meet the highest standards in veterinary care.

Book online today

With nine (soon to be ten!) locations across the region, expert veterinary care is never far away:

Find your closest Caring Hands location here: https://caringhandsvet.com

Your pet’s health. Our life’s work.

Caring Hands Animal Hospital is more than a veterinary clinic—it’s a promise to put you and your pet at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a new pet parent or have years of experience, we’re here to be your partner in lifelong pet wellness.

Because when your pet looks at you, they see a hero. And we’re honored to help you care for them like one.

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