This is our vet! It is so easy to schedule prompt appointments for routine or acute care. They treat all three of our pups with love and respect and are skillful and conservative in their treatment protocols. The send out reminders for vaccinations and I really love that they make follow-up calls 24 hours after any treatment just to check on how the pet is doing. The go the extra mile to really make my pups feel comfortable, safe and happy. I highly recommend them! Read Less

I've been seeing Dr. Alt for many years now and he is simply the best. He is very knowledgable and never tries to push anything unnecessary that your pets won't need. My one cat had kidney failure (rest in peace my sweet boy!) and Dr. Alt was very realistic informing us about different treatment options. Apart from the routine checkup, he also have performed a tooth extraction and cleaning for my other cat (always scary when pets go under anesthesia) and everything went smoothly. You're in good hands with Dr. Alt!The office staff is always friendly and helpful over the phone. I couldn't get my cat out from under the bed one time and had to reschedule my appointment last minute and they were very accommodating. They also give you a follow up call the next day just to see if your pet is doing okay, which i think is very thoughtful. Also, they send out very cute reminder postcards when your pet is due for their routine checkups/shots! Read Less

I just moved to the area and have been looking for a vet for my kitty. I brought him in today with a weird cough and Dr. Wilson took me very seriously and walked me through all of the possibilities the cough could be. She walked me through the prices of all tests and everything else before doing them and also helped recommend different options for helping my baby. They treated my kitty so well and gave him so much love. I can tell they really love what they do and want the best for our animals. I highly recommend them! Read Less

I bring my two cats here and love the place. I usually see Dr. Alt but I've seen other staff members and have absolutely no complaints. While I usually come for routine visits, one of my cats recently had some health problems. Dr. Alt carefully and clearly explained my options including the cost and benefits of the different choices. Happy to say my cat is doing fine with the help of some medication. When the local pharmacy wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars for the prescription, Burke Veterinary Clinic was happy to fill it for me for a much more reasonable price. The email reminders about routine appointments are great and they answer phones and return calls promptly as well. Read Less

We recently switch to this vet for our puppy because I had heard good things. It's a small quaint shop that has clearly withheld the test of time. The staff is attentive and well spoken over the phone and in person. We have seen two different vets so far and they were both personable and listened to our advice on how to handle our deaf puppy. She needs a little extra focus before you start to examine her, but I was very impressed that they took the time to learn how she prefers to be approached instead of just assuming they were the experts. Read Less

I have known many fine vets over the years, but none better than Dr. Alt at Burke Veterinary. He is always kind and sensitive, and takes plenty of time to examine your pet and explain everything. And then, a few days later, he calls you to see how your pet is doing. Highest recommendation. Read Less

Awesome place for man's best friend. Both Dr. Alt and Dr. Monahan have done and amazing job caring for my dog. They have figured stuff out early, and have been able to help stabilize many different conditions my dog has faced. Thank you!!! Read Less

One of the best Veterinary services I have had in over 10 years!  The friendly staff who also call back to check in on you has by far the best customer service I have ever experienced. Dr. Alt's calm demeanor and approach to issues and concerns are a direct reflection of his passion and expertise. He even calls up on Sunday when they are closed if the issue warrants. And when it is time for your beloved pet to be put to peace, no matter how busy or booked the schedule they will make time for you. But then again, they make time for your pet when they are well. Simply exceptional personnel and I would not want to go elsewhere! Read Less

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Monahan and the staff at Burke. Today was a difficult day for our family as we said goodbye to our 15 year old Silky Terrier. The care we received was excellent—Dr. Monahan took the time to listen and explained all the procedures with compassion. It is difficult to lose a pet and we appreciate the wonderful care we received during his final moments. Read Less

I can't say I'm a huge cat fan, but I do like to make sure my feline cohabitant is trimmed and groomed. They do a really nice job - I might even say I'm jealous of my cat's hair cut! My granddaughter took her cat there too for a trim and it turned out well (although there's a quite understandable $5 charge for bitey cats! Sorry Burke Vet!). Read Less

All of the staff and vets at Burke Vet Clinic are so wonderful! We especially love Dr Alt, but everyone here is terrific and take the time to really listen to what you have to say as well as offer caring advice. The prices are very fair, too!  They helped us through the loss of 2 pets with utmost compassion, and listened carefully when I outlined my plan for one of my dogs who has some special dietary needs, and offered encouragement instead of waving me off.  We've moved away and are going to miss them terribly! Read Less

The staff and all the vets - especially Dr. Alt - are amazing at Burke Vet Clinic! I have been taking my 2 dogs and cat there for over 10 years. It is the one place - besides PetSmart - where my dogs actually pull me TOWARDS the door :-) The staff is friendly and professional, dedicating time to every person and pet that walks through the door, answering any questions that the people have, making the pets feel comfortable and never making me feel rushed or like any of my pet parent questions are silly. The vets are patient and talk to you about options for caring for your pets, not immediately jumping to medications or drugs. If your pet is sick, they explain what is going on, what the different paths for treatment are, the pros/cons for each and recommend how to proceed. Additionally, after every visit someone from the office calls me the next day to check up on my pet, making sure they aren't having any reactions to any vaccines, verifying I didn't think of any new questions and just being personable. It takes so much weight off my shoulders to know that my vet and his staff care about my pets just as much as I do. Additionally, since Yelp doesn't allow you to 'fact check' another person's review, I saw a negative comment that I'd like to provide some clarifying information for as I was there in the office for the entire exchange and witnessed it first-hand. This is simply to ensure pet parents searching for a responsible vet have all relevant information when choosing a clinic. This is in regards to Tracy I.'s post from 6/16/2017. I have tried to keep my personal opinions out of this and just recapped the facts of the exchange:I was at the office when this individual arrived, 15 minutes late for her appointment (which she admitted to and I overheard). She was already flustered when arriving and became belligerent (yelling and cursing at the staff) when she was told that the vet had moved on to their next appointment. She demanded that she still be seen because her dog needed his rabies vaccine. She indicated that it was not her fault she was late, that she took the wrong exit getting to the vet, and it wasn't fair that the vet moved on to the next appointment. After yelling at the two vet techs sitting at the front desk, who were still helping other customers while very patiently telling this upset woman that they would be right with her, a third vet tech pulled her aside to offer to reschedule her appointment for another day, explaining that the rest of the appointments for today were full. Tracy I. then yelled at the third vet tech, saying again that it was not her fault and she shouldn't be penalized for being late. She also implied that the office shouldn't book all of their appointments for the day and instead should leave open time in the schedule in the event of patient tardiness. The third vet tech apologized that she was inconvenienced by the vet moving on to the next scheduled appointment and asked if she would like to reschedule. Tracy I. indicated that she was not interested in rescheduling, she would finding a new vet and stormed out. A few minutes later, she returned slightly calmer and asked if the vet could just give her dog his rabies vaccine. The third vet tech who had been speaking with her went to the back to confirm with the vet, then said that they would be happy to do that for her; however, she would have to wait until the vet was done with the patients who had arrived on time for their appointments. At this point, Tracy I. sat down in the waiting area and I was called in to the vet's office for my appointment.This entire exchange lasted less than 10 minutes. It was incredibly difficult for me to hold my tongue while the vet techs were being verbally abused by this woman. I would also like to point out that, during this exchange, two small children were sitting 10 feet away watching Zootopia while they waited for their mother to finish checking out. As I stated at the beginning of this, I simply want to ensure that an objective account of the facts was listed, especially since this person took the time to write a negative review. The staff at Burke Vet Clinic never once lost their professionalism while being yelled and cursed at. They continued to smile, offer suggestions for resolving the problem and, in my opinion, went above and beyond to help a customer who really didn't deserve the customer service. Being an outside observer, this situation was incredibly uncomfortable, but I want to praise the staff for handling it better than I could have and further solidifying my opinion that Burke Vet Clinic is a wonderful place. Read Less

Everything in response to my comment is false or misleading:1. I did not say it was the vet's fault I was late. That would be ridiculous. I distinctly said I missed my exit and had to get turned around, which was why I was late and apologized.    Side note: didn't realize my appointment was only 20 minutes. Had the person told me when scheduling, I would have asked whether that was enough time for blood work, multiple vaccines, and a physical for a dog with multiple chronic health issues. But hey, this just helps prove my point of an overbooked schedule.2. No one offered for me to stay for the next appointment (which I asked if I could and would have accepted) only that I would have to reschedule because they were completely full. They also had taken the next appointment in before my appointment slot was even over. So there must be some overlap in your appointments (more hints of an overbooked schedule)3. I didn't come in the wrong day for a previous appointment, the office assistant scheduled it for the wrong day and/or told me the wrong day that she had put me in the calendar.4. When my dog developed kennel cough after seeing the groomer, she developed kennel cough literally the day after she went to the groomer. Do the symptoms​ of kennel cough appear within 12 hours of exposure? Or is it more likely they develop within 3 days of going to the vet?I'm honestly surprised to even get a response to my review. Normally a business would just say something about we apologise if there was any inconvenience and we strive to do the best we can, blah blah blah. I know you're not required to be HIPAA compliant or anything, but Dr. Alt, taking a defensive posture by discussing a client's history in an online forum just seems....unethical?Take this however you want. But with the response from Burke to my review, I have no doubt that I made the right decision to find another veterinary clinic. So for that, thank you.They have made repeated mistakes scheduling appointments and clearly overbook their schedules. If you show up for an appointment on time, you wait 20-30 minutes to be seen, but when you're 10 minutes late, they make you reschedule.They scheduled my appointment for the wrong day to get my dog's kennel cough vaccine. When I showed up they wouldn't see me and made me come back a week later. When we came back, the waiting room (which is very small) was full of dogs (obviously because they overbooked) and my dog ended up getting kennel cough!!Nothing wrong with the vets, but getting to actually see the vet is necessary for me to take into account their quality. They didn't used to have these problems. Been going there 10 years, so they must have had a change in office manager.Bottom line, if you want to go to a veterinary clinic that values your pet's well being and your time over profits by trying to pack in as many appointments as possible, Burke Veterinary clinic is not for you. Read Less

We took our 11 year old cat here for the first time yesterday. Since our cat was an indoor cat, we never considered getting her vaccinated but when she started to gain weight too fast and lose hair, we decided it was time to get her checked out. The receptionist was very nice and informative . I was worried that because my cat hasn't been seen in years, I would be overwhelmed with vaccines and medicine, but the doctor didn't pressure me at all into getting what wasn't need for our cat. He thoroughly looked our cat over and answered any questions that I had. The atmosphere of this clinic is extremely friendly too. Since our cat hasn't been seen in a long time, she was pretty scared when we arrived and even had an accident on herself - while embarrassing, the staff helped reassure me that it was normal for new comers and helped me clean her up. Overall, the process was very welcoming and a relief of anything troublesome as our cat is just overweight and had full anal glands. We will return for sure! Read Less

We took our 11 year old cat here for the first time yesterday. Since our cat was an indoor cat, we never considered getting her vaccinated but when she started to gain weight too fast and lose hair, we decided it was time to get her checked out. The receptionist was very nice and informative . I was worried that because my cat hasn't been seen in years, I would be overwhelmed with vaccines and medicine, but the doctor didn't pressure me at all into getting what wasn't need for our cat. He thoroughly looked our cat over and answered any questions that I had. The atmosphere of this clinic is extremely friendly too. Since our cat hasn't been seen in a long time, she was pretty scared when we arrived and even had an accident on herself - while embarrassing, the staff helped reassure me that it was normal for new comers and helped me clean her up. Overall, the process was very welcoming and a relief of anything troublesome as our cat is just overweight and had full anal glands. We will return for sure! Read Less

I have been bringing my dog to Burke Veterinary Clinic since 2015, and our experience has been great.  The staff is friendly and responsive.  Their records are easy to understand and digitized.  They call you with results very quickly and follow up with you after emergency vet visits at other veterinary locations.  We have had no complaints, but all of our visits and interactions had been routine and did not require any explanation or in depth conversations...until recently.Dr. Alt and his staff were advising me that a specific examination was necessary for our treatment plan.  However, when I made it clear that I did not agree, nor wanted the suggested examination for my dog, the problems began.  Dr. Alt and his staff refused to proceed with the treatment plan unless I submitted to the examination.  I asked Dr. Alt and his staff multiple times why the exam was medically necessary, but all they would tell me is that it was required by state law.  I asked Dr. Alt to please explain why it was medically necessary (i.e. why it was so medically important that they had to put it into law), but Dr. Alt was unwilling to provide any medical explanation other than, "it is what the law requires."  I also asked Dr. Alt what findings the "medically necessary exam" could possibly reveal that might impact the treatment plan in any way.  Again, Dr. Alt was either unwilling or unable to provide a single possible scenario where he could discover something from the examination that would impact the treatment plan.  Dr. Alt also refused to provide me with basic information about a prescription medication for my dog that my dog has been taking for years and must continue to take.  I simply asked him to provide the contraindications (specific situations in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient), but Dr. Alt refused to provide a single one, or take them time to look them up and get back to me.  When I looked up the state law to which Dr. Alt and his staff had been referring, I found that the examination they were requiring was in fact not required by state law.  I presented Dr. Alt with the exact language (verbatim) from the Virginia state code he had referenced, but he refused to acknowledge the discrepancy.Additionally, every other veterinarian I contacted in the area confirmed that Dr. Alt was incorrect and that the examination was not required by law, nor medically necessary.  Fortunately, I was able to proceed with the treatment plan without Dr. Alt's "mandatory examination," using another veterinarian, saving both my dog stress as well as me time and money (which appears to have been Dr. Alt's primary motivation when pushing the unnecessary examination).  I simply cannot trust my dog to veterinarian who is unwilling and/or unable to explain why something is "medically necessary" and/or "required by law," or detail how and when a drug should be avoided.  Being able to clearly articulate such things to an owner when asked, or when the owner presents conflicting information is vital to the trust I place in my dog's vet. Read Less

Small, privately owned and run, take their time with you, ethical primary care practice that will take care of a lot in house but still refers you out for what deserves a referral. Didn't ask for excessive diagnostics or testing even though I told them I was more than willing to pay for any diagnostics the doctor might want...and were still spot on diagnostically. Calm and controlled environment. Lots of staff for a small office and they're all great. I moved several times throughout Northern Virginia but I still kept coming back here despite the drive. Now I've moved out of state and am very sad to have to find a new vet. Reasonable prices and great hours too. My dogs were only ever seen by Dr. Alt but because I like continuity of care and staff was very accommodating of making that happen for me. Great follow up calls and communication in general from both the staff and Dr. Alt. Read Less

This is the best vet! My boxer is a little 'difficult' - and everyone there is great! Dr. Alt is fantastic, and follows up after visits. He is thorough and kind. On top of everything, their fees are extremely reasonable. I can't say enough good things about Burke Veterinary Clinic! Read Less

Dr. Alt and the whole staff here are great! Dr. Alt was able to properly diagnose my German Shepherd and prescribe the best medicine. I know this because my new vet here in Chicago confirmed it. Dr. Alt always listed to what I had to say and was always patient with me. He made sure to be available by phone whenever we needed him. I never had to reach him after hours for emergencies or anything but it was nice to know that he was a phone call away. My dog and cat loved it here and we did too. The waiting room was always clean and welcoming and had coffee for us while we waited. I'm so glad we found this vet clinic in the time we lived in Springfield. Read Less

Dr. Alt is a lovely, compassionate veterinarian. He is calm, patient, and bribes my spoiled 2 year-old Goldendoodle with meat flavored baby food. Frequenting this clinic has been stress free.  Like many Yelpers have mentioned, there is no up selling, minimal wait time.  Dr. Alt calls patients to check in after procedures, and the office staff is responsive and friendly. Gretchen's positive Yelp review brought us here, but the positive experience has kept us coming. Read Less

Everyone in my family has been taking their pets to Burke Veterinary Clinic for many years (maybe even decades). I drive all the way from DC to make sure my cats get their primary care from Dr. Alt. There is a large, well-respected veterinary hospital just a few blocks from my home in DC, but they charge about twice as much for the same services that I can get from Dr. Alt, and they don't provide me with the same patient, thorough and compassionate service that Dr. Alt does. I hope he continues to run his practice this way for many years to come. He is the best! Read Less

I've been taking my toy Yorkie here for the last two years and have been pretty happy with my experience so far. He gets really scared every time he goes to the vet and they do there best to try to calm him down which I really appreciate. Read Less

Great location, great service, great staff. They were incredibly nice when making the first appointment over the phone and continued to be when I went to the clinic. Their vets were great, just like the rest of the staff. Something I appreciated was the follow up phone calls, that continued until I called them back and let them know how my pet was doing. :) Read Less

Burke Vet is the best place to bring your beloved pet for anything. Dr. Alt has treated with us the most professionalism around. He is soft spoken and concerned about each and every animal that comes into the office. Our CC (cat) came to be put down as I knew he was very ill. Dr. Alt gave him sedative to fall sleep and then they would give him the last shot. We didn't' stay for that. His ashes are home gaihn. Feel weird NO it does. He is home again. Read Less

I'm happy with my experience here.  Dr. Alt is my preferred choice here.  He gives options of tests and is conservative in his recommendations.   He probably thinks I overreact about possible ailments my dog has but is respectful and doesn't laugh at me.  He is quite chill and gives sound advice.  My dog is always nervous at the vet but is on his best behavior with Dr Alt and I think it's his calmness that helps. Read Less

I'll preface this by saying that Dr. Alt - who has seen one of my cats - is a good veterinarian.  I have been pleased in the past with his professionalism and ability.  If you're not in a rare emergency situation, go ahead to BVC.However, if you're in dire straits, go somewhere else.  While I understand that this is a business, and that doctors set policies for a reason, the last visit I had with BVC turned me off forever.My cat was acting listless:  wouldn't eat, hardly drank water, pale gums, very much unlike his normal rowdy behavior.  He occasionally tries to eat leftovers before we get them put away, and I was concerned that he might have eaten something with allium (garlic, onion, shallot) in it, which is toxic to cats and causes anemia.I made an appointment with BVC, and when I got there, I explained right away that we were unable to pay for services for a few days due to a recent financial emergency.  If this had occurred at literally any other time, it would not have been an issue, but misfortune occurs in clusters.  I assured them that I could make payment in full by the end of the week.  I was an existing client, not some random person off the street, and was willing to give them whatever financial information they required in order to be secure in my ability to pay.  They informed me that I would have to pay half that day.  I asked for a ballpark estimate of what that might be, and they refused to give me one, saying that an office visit was $82 (fine, OK), but that it might be "a lot more" if tests had to be done (which, as I was worried about anemia, I assumed they would be).  I said, very honestly, that I couldn't promise to be able to pay 50% that day if I didn't know what the rough amount might be.They said I would have to bring back the cat when I was able to pay, and offered to make an appointment for that time.  I asked if he would survive a few more days if he really had eaten allium; they said they didn't know, and sent me off with a "good luck."I couldn't believe that a veterinarian's office would turn aside an animal with a possibly serious condition over a 72-hour delay in payment.  As I said, it's a business, but it's also a medical provider for animals.I found another vet who was willing to examine and treat my cat, thankfully.  They put a possibly poisoned animal's health first, and trusted that I would make good on my promise to pay.From this, I learned one thing:  Burke Veterinary Clinic has a very specific price tag on whether your pet lives or dies in an emergency situation, so make sure your pet never gets sick at a financially inopportune time (or, if they do, take them somewhere else).Thanks for the stress and tears.  I know where I'm taking my business from now on. Read Less

A fellow Yelper did such an amazing review of this clinic that I had to check it out for myself. :-)My cat has IBD and as our vet is a bit far way for another few weeks, I needed a local vet to look at why she's recently flaring. From the initial phone call to the through visit with the friendly and compassionate Dr. Wilson, to the follow-up call yesterday from Dr. Alt, I couldn't have asked for better service and care. Our pets are our "fur babies," so giving them the best possible care is key. I can understand why they've been named one of the best vets in Washingtonian Magazine. Read Less

Excellent care. Available whenever we have needed them. We have not had to wait and the vets always take as much time as necessary to discuss options and work with us. All the staff treat the animals gently. The environment is as low stress as I have seen for a vet, without a lot of noise. It is hard to imagine a better treatment or care facility for loved pets. Read Less

I've been taking my dog to this practice ever since she was a puppy and I love both Dr. Alt and Dr. Wilson. They are both so knowledgable and caring. I love how they always follow up after a visit to see how my dog is doing and to make sure she didn't have any allergic reactions to any of the meds or vaccines. Really like all of the staff too. The front desk is friendly and well organized. It's easy to schedule appointments, and I never feel like I have to wait that long or that the waiting room is too crowded. Read Less

Let me say I adore Dr. Alt.  He has always been there for our pups, and now in the geriatric stage, I know he will take care of them and me.  He always lets me site the internet and discusses the concerns I have, no matter how crazy I get. He is honest, knowledgeable about new studies and I would trust him with my animals no matter what.  I just wish he would drive down the street for a checkup with my old shepherd. ha  I can't ask for everything:) Read Less

We've been clients of Burke Vet for over 6 years and they have been excellent with our dogs and cat. We have a Labrador that routinely eats stuff she shouldn't and has gi challenges. Dr. Alt and Dr. Wilson do an awesome job of recommending practical treatment like a bland diet and probiotics, and the issues have always resolved. Our elderly cat also had a very painful problem with his eyelids and chronically scratched corneas a few years ago. They pointed us to an excellent veterinary eye specialist in Fairfax, and the cat is now 100 percent better and enjoying his golden years. Read Less

I cannot recommend Dr. Alt & his staff enough. My friends, family, and I have paraded through Burke Veterinary Clinic with a variety of beloved animals. All, owners included, have been treated with calm, dignity, and excellent care. Read Less

We've been going to Burke Veterinary Clinic with our present golden retriever puppy and our previous goldens for about 25 years. Dr. Alt is very gentle and has a soothing way with animals. Always answers questions and/or concerns and then personally calls to follow-up after hours. The staff is courteous on the phone and in person! Thanks for all you do!! Read Less

This clinic has been my go to for pet care for 7 years now. I've only seen Dr. Alt thus far and I've been very happy. He is patient, caring, and friendly - with my animal and with me! I love that he always calls me to follow up after any sick visits. The front staff are always nice as well, and it's easy to get an appointment last minute. Love it here! Read Less

Going on 15+ years at Burke Veterinary Clinic. Four MinPins and a Beagle/Dachshund mix later, we've had everything from anaphylaxis, mammory tumors, epilepsy to run of the mill dental cleanings and common infections. We won't go anywhere else. Dr. Alt is the best- gentle, caring, knowledgeable and capable. Front desk staff is great. Read Less

I have been taking my dog here for the past 5 years and it's been excellent. Dr Alt is extremely patient and always calm. He explains things thoroughly and you know your pet is in good hands. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this clinic. Read Less

We all know the type: spends outrageous amounts of money on holistic dog food, obsessed with her pets, spoils them more than most people spoil their actual progeny, perhaps she even refers to them, upon occasion, as her "fur children" -- you know, the crazy dog lady type.And we all know that I am totally, thoroughly, 100% one of those types.So sue me, I love my dogs! Harry and Daxter are the miniature schnauzer counterpoints to my very soul, and I tell them so (maybe not in as many words) every day. And so for the longest time, I thought that the ridiculous bills I was racking up from my previous vet's office meant that I was paying for the best of care for them. Until, of course, I stopped thinking that. And instead started thinking about how maybe it doesn't have to be that expensive.I mean, c'mon. When the pet insurance wellness plan that I get for them (which, to be fair, is something that ALL pet owners really should consider getting, not just us crazy ones) doesn't even cover the entirety of their standard, annual checkups, something's gotta be amiss, right? Enter my search for a new vet to take care of my precious pups, and enter the Burke Veterinary Clinic.I seriously feel like I've won the jackpot. Never before in my life as an obsessive, neurotic dog owner have I ever felt more at ease at the vet's office. From Shelley, who booked my next-day appointment and checked me in (and who proactively informed me of a $10 off new client form they have on their website!), to Dr. Alt himself, officially the Greatest Vet in the World (TM), I had a 5-star experience the entire way around.First up, let's talk about Dr. Alt's bedside manner. What a nice guy! He seems like he's still relatively young, so maybe he's just not as jaded from dealing with both negligent pet owners and people like me for so long. Regardless, he seemed to genuinely enjoy meeting my boys, handling them with so much care it made my heart swell. He let them sniff and inspect every instrument he used on them, from the ear speculum thing to the eye flashlight thing (I'm pretty sure these are the technical terms), and even my constantly frightened, crybaby Daxter didn't make a peep when he got his booster shot.Dr. Alt was equally nice and caring when dealing with me. Never once did he try to upsell me on a shot, procedure, medicine, or the like. In fact, unlike the majority of my past vet experiences, he proactively informed me of whether certain shots and procedures were even necessary (they are SO honest about what is and isn't!), and let me make the decision on whether I wanted to move forward! He really seemed to understand that, while obviously I'd pay thousands of dollars for my pets' health if the situation demanded it (and it has, and I have!), I prefer not to have to break the bank on a routine basis. Dr. Alt didn't even bat an eye that the flea/heartworm preventative that I was asking about wasn't one that they had in stock. He simply said I could order it online -- something that A) I probably would have done anyway, but B) no vet has EVER suggested, since normally they'd "recommend" me switching to something they DO carry so that I could buy it right then and there. It was just so... refreshing. Honestly, it caught me a little off guard! And when it came time to pay the bill, even for two dogs it seemed really reasonable (especially for this area, and especially in comparison to the exorbitant amounts that I've paid in the past). PLUS, they even filed my pet insurance claims FOR me!I honestly cannot stress enough how great my first experience at Burke Veterinary Clinic was. Harry, Daxter, and I all feel thoroughly taken care of, and while I obviously don't hope to have to go back to the vet on more than an annual basis, I know that the next time I walk through those doors I will have nothing to dread. Read Less

Your pets deserve personal service and compassion as much as you do! I hate to begin a review with such a cheesy slogan, but I wanted to catch your attention in case the five stars aren't enough.We've tried a few veterinary clinics in the area, and as far as I'm concerned we've found THE veterinary office for Lu, my handsome, senior bich-poo. Fifteen and not-as-strong, he needs the tender loving care more than ever now, and while I love him so dearly and spend hundreds and even thousands on him like it's nothing, it's good to know my money is well-spent.From my multiple visits to the office, I can honestly say that not one single aspect of these experiences has been unsatisfactory. Exemplary service starts when you call to make an appointment and continues way after your friend's visit is over. The front-desk staff are patient and personable. They are detailed whether scheduling appointments or providing discharge instructions.Burke Veterinary clinic staff are wonderful about following up. From rescheduling appointments to seeing how Lu is responding to treatment, they call promptly and are always a pleasure to deal with. Over the course of the year, Lu has seen three vets, but most often, he sees Dr. Wilson. She's amazing! Lu seems to know exactly what's going to happen once he walks into the vet's office, but Dr. Wilson always knows how to put him at ease, stooping down to pet him/play with him so he feels more comfortable. She is very gentle and reassuring throughout the exams. What I also love about her is that she really takes the time to understand him-his environment, his temperament, his health concerns, etc. She doesn't just take one look at him and hone in on the symptom that would require the most expensive treatments. She also provided me with a few treatment/exam options so that I could do as my budget and time allowed instead of mandating only one treatment plan. As I mentioned earlier, pet medical expenses can be quite damaging to the wallet, and you have no way to avoid it unless you can ignore your friend's discomfort. However, this veterinary clinic is pretty affordable compared to other veterinary offices in the area, and they don't push for lab tests unless they feel it's really necessary. For many years, I unwisely went to a vet whose staff would always try to get a urine sample or bloodwork done to fatten their own wallets. No more of that!For respectful and caring medical service for your beloved companion at an affordable price, in a relaxing and clean environment, look no further than Burke Veterinary Clinic. This probably seems like a paid ad. However, let me assure you, not only am I not getting paid to say all this, I'm paying to take my dog here and happy enough at the end of the day to write a stellar review. Burke Veterinary Clinic deserves it. Read Less