The Cat Hospital Of Fairfax initiates feline care through sensory calibration instead of medical chart reviews. The objective demands pet owners in Virginia to prevent overstimulation while recognizing tolerance indicators early and facilitating pets' gradual adaptation. The first interactions between individuals frequently occur without spoken communication. Before attempting a hands-on exam the team observes tail position spatial hesitation and micro-responses. Each room's lighting and scent parameters can be independently adjusted to prevent startle reflex activation. The scheduling of appointments follows each pet's unique internal timeline system. Depending on initial tension pattern visibility some practitioners initiate with orthopedic evaluations while others start with basic observational scanning. The Cat Hospital Of Fairfax provides diagnostic services along with laboratory work and illness intervention while offering orthopedic support and dermatological care together with oral health treatments across species. Examinations might bypass or rearrange procedures when detecting signs such as lip licking, paw withdrawal, or shifting gaze. Pain indicators rely on posture and breath instead of vocalization which proves vital for evaluating stoic breeds and prey-species animals. Post-treatment processes support re-acclimation. Families receive detailed briefings on persistent behavioral responses, secondary stress indicators, and situations where decompression takes precedence over immediate activities. Home care plans consider a pet’s sensory threshold instead of solely focusing on physical recovery benchmarks. The Cat Hospital Of Fairfax delivers veterinary care to Virginia households that transcends clinical approaches by engaging in a conversational manner while maintaining a quiet environment deeply attuned to animal signals of comfort confusion and calm.
Reviews
Collin Rosenbluth
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Dr. Ellison is one of the best in the area.
Jill Taylor
16 Mar 2018
REPORT
Dr Ellison is so great with cats. You can tell she really loves all cats. This is a cats only place so no barking dogs. I think it's a little expensive but most vet care is. I go here because of the c... Read More
Dr Ellison is so great with cats. You can tell she really loves all cats. This is a cats only place so no barking dogs. I think it's a little expensive but most vet care is. I go here because of the care. Read Less
Kathy Newsom
1 Mar 2018
REPORT
Love this vet. Perfect environment for my difficult cat. She received wonderful care.
Kathy Allgier
25 Aug 2016
REPORT
We've been bringing our various cats to Dr. Ellison nearly 25 years. She and her staff are always kind, helpful and focused on making our cats feel well, not on any kind of extra/over treatment. I l... Read More
We've been bringing our various cats to Dr. Ellison nearly 25 years. She and her staff are always kind, helpful and focused on making our cats feel well, not on any kind of extra/over treatment. I love how Dr. Ellison explains different options and potential outcomes. She's also available for follow up by email if needed, which is a comfort. I travel all the way out from Arlington to Fairfax just to see her and the team at The Cat Hospital of Fairfax. Thank you all for being there! Read Less
Mary Farkosh
1 Jul 2016
REPORT
Dr. Ellison and her entire staff are competent, dependable, knowledgeable, kind, helpful and caring. There simply cannot be a finer place to trust that the health of your cat is in good hands. Dr. Ell... Read More
Dr. Ellison and her entire staff are competent, dependable, knowledgeable, kind, helpful and caring. There simply cannot be a finer place to trust that the health of your cat is in good hands. Dr. Ellison actually saved my cat's life twice by her perceptive care. Her catside manner is superb...I believe my cat likes her best! Read Less
Carol Thompson
11 Jul 2015
REPORT
We've been using Dr. Ellison and the Cat Hospital since 1992. Superb care, up-to-date extensive knowledge, caring and compassionate people -- best possible care for all our cats!
Payton Smith
16 Apr 2015
REPORT
Dr. Ellison is the most knowledgeable and caring veterinarian I've ever met. I've taken six cats to her over the course of 20 years, and they've all received world class care from someone who really ... Read More
Dr. Ellison is the most knowledgeable and caring veterinarian I've ever met. I've taken six cats to her over the course of 20 years, and they've all received world class care from someone who really GETS cats and clearly puts in a lot of time to stay on the cutting edge of feline veterinary practices. Highly recommended. Read Less
Julie Reed
21 Nov 2014
REPORT
Gary Robinette
25 Nov 2013
REPORT
We have been bringing our cats here almost since they opened and have been working with Dr. Ellison since we met her working at Town and Country. She has always provided compassionate and high quality... Read More
We have been bringing our cats here almost since they opened and have been working with Dr. Ellison since we met her working at Town and Country. She has always provided compassionate and high quality medical care for our feline family members. Read Less
A Google User
11 Oct 2007
REPORT
By far the best vet my cats have ever seen. Dr. Ellison and her staff are caring, competent, and compassionate. I didn't know there was such a difference in providers until I met Dr. Ellison. I am ... Read More
By far the best vet my cats have ever seen. Dr. Ellison and her staff are caring, competent, and compassionate. I didn't know there was such a difference in providers until I met Dr. Ellison. I am so glad I found her--and so are my cats! :) Read Less
The Cat Hospital Of Fairfax initiates feline care through sensory calibration instead of medical chart reviews. The objective demands pet owners in Virginia to prevent overstimulation while recognizing tolerance indicators early and facilitating pets' gradual adaptation. The first interactions between individuals frequently occur without spoken communication. Before attempting a hands-on exam the team observes tail position spatial hesitation and micro-responses. Each room's lighting and scent parameters can be independently adjusted to prevent startle reflex activation. The scheduling of appointments follows each pet's unique internal timeline system. Depending on initial tension pattern visibility some practitioners initiate with orthopedic evaluations while others start with basic observational scanning. The Cat Hospital Of Fairfax provides diagnostic services along with laboratory work and illness intervention while offering orthopedic support and dermatological care together with oral health treatments across species. Examinations might bypass or rearrange procedures when detecting signs such as lip licking, paw withdrawal, or shifting gaze. Pain indicators rely on posture and breath instead of vocalization which proves vital for evaluating stoic breeds and prey-species animals. Post-treatment processes support re-acclimation. Families receive detailed briefings on persistent behavioral responses, secondary stress indicators, and situations where decompression takes precedence over immediate activities. Home care plans consider a pet’s sensory threshold instead of solely focusing on physical recovery benchmarks. The Cat Hospital Of Fairfax delivers veterinary care to Virginia households that transcends clinical approaches by engaging in a conversational manner while maintaining a quiet environment deeply attuned to animal signals of comfort confusion and calm.
Business Hours
Monday
07:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
07:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
07:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
07:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
07:00AM-18:00PM
Reviews
Collin Rosenbluth
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Ellison is one of the best in the area.
Jill Taylor
16 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr Ellison is so great with cats. You can tell she really loves all cats. This is a cats only place so no barking dogs. I think it's a little expensive but most vet care is. I go here because of the c... Read More
Dr Ellison is so great with cats. You can tell she really loves all cats. This is a cats only place so no barking dogs. I think it's a little expensive but most vet care is. I go here because of the care. Read Less
Kathy Newsom
1 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Love this vet. Perfect environment for my difficult cat. She received wonderful care.
Kathy Allgier
25 Aug 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We've been bringing our various cats to Dr. Ellison nearly 25 years. She and her staff are always kind, helpful and focused on making our cats feel well, not on any kind of extra/over treatment. I l... Read More
We've been bringing our various cats to Dr. Ellison nearly 25 years. She and her staff are always kind, helpful and focused on making our cats feel well, not on any kind of extra/over treatment. I love how Dr. Ellison explains different options and potential outcomes. She's also available for follow up by email if needed, which is a comfort. I travel all the way out from Arlington to Fairfax just to see her and the team at The Cat Hospital of Fairfax. Thank you all for being there! Read Less
Mary Farkosh
1 Jul 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Ellison and her entire staff are competent, dependable, knowledgeable, kind, helpful and caring. There simply cannot be a finer place to trust that the health of your cat is in good hands. Dr. Ell... Read More
Dr. Ellison and her entire staff are competent, dependable, knowledgeable, kind, helpful and caring. There simply cannot be a finer place to trust that the health of your cat is in good hands. Dr. Ellison actually saved my cat's life twice by her perceptive care. Her catside manner is superb...I believe my cat likes her best! Read Less
Carol Thompson
11 Jul 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We've been using Dr. Ellison and the Cat Hospital since 1992. Superb care, up-to-date extensive knowledge, caring and compassionate people -- best possible care for all our cats!
Payton Smith
16 Apr 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Ellison is the most knowledgeable and caring veterinarian I've ever met. I've taken six cats to her over the course of 20 years, and they've all received world class care from someone who really ... Read More
Dr. Ellison is the most knowledgeable and caring veterinarian I've ever met. I've taken six cats to her over the course of 20 years, and they've all received world class care from someone who really GETS cats and clearly puts in a lot of time to stay on the cutting edge of feline veterinary practices. Highly recommended. Read Less
Julie Reed
21 Nov 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Gary Robinette
25 Nov 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We have been bringing our cats here almost since they opened and have been working with Dr. Ellison since we met her working at Town and Country. She has always provided compassionate and high quality... Read More
We have been bringing our cats here almost since they opened and have been working with Dr. Ellison since we met her working at Town and Country. She has always provided compassionate and high quality medical care for our feline family members. Read Less
A Google User
11 Oct 2007
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
By far the best vet my cats have ever seen. Dr. Ellison and her staff are caring, competent, and compassionate. I didn't know there was such a difference in providers until I met Dr. Ellison. I am ... Read More
By far the best vet my cats have ever seen. Dr. Ellison and her staff are caring, competent, and compassionate. I didn't know there was such a difference in providers until I met Dr. Ellison. I am so glad I found her--and so are my cats! :) Read Less