Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital

I can't say enough about Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital. I have been taking my 14 year old dog Sabrina there for the majority of her life. The staff and Dr. Adams are wonderful. I have worked with just about every vet there and they are all exceptional. Each one going out of their way and caring for my dog as if she were one of their own. We are currently working with Dr. Nelson and she has been amazing and such a blessing!! So very grateful for them!! Read Less

Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital has been such a blessing to my pup Denali! From routine yearly visits to emergency paw wounds & eye surgery Dr Adams & Dr Gross along with the rest of the staff have been so helpful and caring for my pup. I highly recommend to anyone in the DMV looking for a quality Vet!! Read Less

I realize my review is somewhat at odds with the other reviews and everyone seems to give Dr. Adams great marks-- and maybe I would feel differently had I seen Dr. Adams - but I didn't and here was my experience-- Unclean, poorly trained staff and vet.  I am new in town and took my cat in to establish care and evaluate her teeth since she has had issues in the past.  First, the place smells of mold. Now look-- I don't expect a vet clinic to be odor free given the patients, but mold has no place in a medical facility.  The front desk staff acted like it was too much work to copy my cat's medical records.  Also-- they don't have email so I couldn't send medical records or X-rays before the appointment.  But the worst was yet to come. The vet - Dr. Gross I believe is what she mumbled when she came in --spent no time establishing a relationship with the cat and appeared apprehensive.  The vet assistant came in and elbowed me out of the way to hold my cat down so the vet could examine her. First- the cat is docile --I'm not saying that because it's "my cat"-- I'm saying it because I have years of experience with animals.  She did not need to be aggressively held down. That type of over-aggressive handling makes an animal even more anxious and more likely to bite or scratch. Second, I was a vet tech for years in college and I know how to hold an animal-- and this assistant was man handling my 10 pound cat completely unnecessarily.  There were times as a vet tech that I had to be fairly firm with animal holds for the safety of both the vet and the animal-- but this was not that type of situation.  I told the vet I had been a vet tech and would prefer to hold the cat but the assistant refused to relinquish the death grip she had on the cat and the vet was unassertive and appeared uneasy and frightened of the cat and kept repeating over and over that she has been bitten before. In the four years I was a vet tech- I never was bitten by an animal.  I attribute 80% of that to basic skill in treating animals and reading their body language and the remaining 20% to luck-- cause if you work with animals long enough-- you will probably get bitten and scratched-- it's the nature of the business.  However, this cat is very docile, was being aggressively and too tightly held by the assistant and the vet was visibly scared of getting near the cats mouth or correcting the assistant.  To say she did a cursory exam of the cat's teeth, would be an overstatement.  She barely looked in the mouth because she didn't want to get near the cat to open the mouth or pull the lips back and then said everything looked fine.  Having participated in at least a hundred animal dental exams-- I can definitively say there was no way she could have competently evaluates the cats teeth, nor had she seen the palate or roof of the mouth or tongue before declaring the cat all well.  Having examined the cat at home, I know the cat likely is due for a cleaning to prevent further tooth loss and has some gingavitis starting.  At this point I had had enough of the frightened vet and overly aggressive assistant and told them to stop.  I grabbed my traumatized cat and left.  That was a total exercise in incompetence, in my opinion.  I would not recommend taking your animal here. Read Less

It's a rare pleasure to find as competent, capable, knowledgeable, and caring a veterinarian as Dr. Adams in family pet practice. As one might expect, her associates and staff adhere to the same commendably high standards of care, concern, and cooperation for pet and owner alike . Dr. Adams experience and attention to individual patient detail, coupled with highly-focused diagnostic skills, treatment alternatives analysis and explanation, polished surgical skills, and patient advocacy during referrals has provided my English Setter Rudy a new lease on life on more than one occasion. While a dog may not get the 9 lives of a cat, Dr. Adams has already afforded Rudy a few more than nature intended. She is, in few words, "Simply the Best." Read Less

We love Dr. Adams and her staff. You won't find a more compassionate and dedicated group of people. After each of our pets passed away, we received a handwritten sympathy note from Dr. Adams personally. How many vets do that these days? We need more like her! Read Less

We are new to the area and had to make a quick semi emergency vet appointment! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They made our dog feel right at home and welcomed! I feel so comfortable and confident that he is in good care and will get better soon! I am so happy we found them and will go back for his annual checkups. Read Less

We have taken our pets to Dr. Adams for 30 years now!  She is truly the best of the best!!!  Her team is absolutely outstanding in offering the finest care for your pets.  I love when the staff greets each of our dogs and cats by name.  What I admire most is how compassionate they are especially when there are serious health issues.  The doctors call to check on our pets to make sure they are doing well on their medications.  They truly care about each and every animal that walks through their doors.  We are so lucky to have Adams Mill in our community!  Thank you, Dr. Adams, and your wonderful team for taking such great care of Fred, Coco, Pepper, Molly and Harry!!! Read Less

Found our vet for life! These people are as good as it gets! They have truly taken on our boy as if he were one of their own. The amount of time they spend with him is incredibly heart-warming. We live in the heart of Dupont Circle. There are any number of vets within less than 2 miles of us. So, that we drive the 30-45 minutes to Adams Mill should speak volumes for how much we believe in them. Don't make the mistake of letting one bad review sway you considering 14 of the 15 reviews are 5 stars. I'd give em 6 if I could! Read Less

20 years, four dogs, consistent, high quality, compassionate care.  They listen, they diagnose accurately, they call with updates and advice.  They are patient. Their staff is kind and competent.  I single out no one vet, no one tech--they are a superb team.  There is simply no finer service. Read Less

NONE BETTER...PERIOD!Dr. Adams is absolutely the most competent, caring, and compassionate veterinarian I have ever met. She is truly amazing.My only criticism...she does not charge enough for what she does. Read Less

This practice has been exceptional since the day we arrived with our lab pup at death's door. Dr Adams saved his life not once, but twice after another clinic made some poor choices with his care. It's been 8 years since and I can not say enough about Dr Adams and her group. They will get to know your pet and take their time to make them feel safe, visits are thorough and followed up with caring phone calls. I cannot say enough about this group of passionate, animal loving group of doctors and staff. Read Less

My family have brought both of our dogs here for many years. Dr. Adams is the best when our first dog brandy passed she made the process so easy and even followed up with the nicest handwritten note. I cannot speak highly enough about these veterinarians. Caring, professional, knowledgeable and helpful! Read Less

I cannot say enough good things about Adams Mill!  The entire staff is excellent and Dr Adams is absolutely the best vet I have ever had.  She is thorough, kind, gentle and loving and ALWAYS has the animals best interest at heart.  She and her staff have been with me through serious illnesses with my dogs and she has been absolutely excellent in her care, recommendations and wisdom. Read Less

Adams Mill is simply the best!  All of the vets are top notch, caring and compasionate.  The vets and the staff are very friendly, caring and kind. I would not go anywhere else. Very unhappy with my  vet, I was referred to Adams Mill when our pet was up in years. I wish I had known about them sooner. When our beloved Sammy passed away, Dr. Adams sent us a sypmathy card. As long as I have pets, I will gladly take them to Adams Mill.cathy Read Less

There is a reason that Dr. Adam's has a reputation all around the DC metro area - she is exceptional and dedicated.  She really cares so be prepared to answer questions about all areas of your pet's lifestyle and such. Read Less

Five stars for sure!  We've been coming here for 10+ years.  Dr. Adams is a gem.  She's been there with us through cancer with one dog, losing another to a great, long life, and we still love having her look after our two current dogs.You shouldn't go wrong with Dr. Adams. Read Less

Dogs, dogs, dogs.  Like most area vets Adams Mill Vet Hospital seems to cater to dogs.  95% of the wall art in the waiting area was dogs and I should have figured it out and left while we waited there 20 min after our appointment, or while we waited another 15 in the exam room.  Telling myself to be patient, I regrettably ended up watching the most difficult vet exam my cat has ever had.  Vets here are still using glass thermometers that go you-know-where and require about a minute to get a reading, which makes no sense considering what they charge for appointments.  Techs were shy about restraining the cat, and after an hour the cat was hissing (hey, I was pissed too) so they tried to muzzle him... unsuccessfully.  That's where I cut it off.  I don't recommend taking cats here-- worst vet experience mine has ever had, after seeing vets in several states for 10 years.  Really hope they use the exam fee I paid to buy faster digital thermometers so my visit wasn't a total waste.  I can not recommend taking conscious cats to this veterinary hospital outside of a desperate emergency, and if such a need should arise Clocktower Animal Hospital about 8 mi away has better hours.  Good luck finding a vet in the suburbs, cat people. Read Less

and I give that rating very lightly(I wish I could give more stars) - I had a 10 Vet in Maine - I am so happy to be learning and working for this practice.  If you want a "Jiffy Lube" than go elsewhere, if you want the full "at your dealer or reputable mechanic" than go here....I wish my Labby's were here with me - but I rejoice in seeing the ones I do and no second thoughts on where they would be!  There is not another place that you will get such an exam and not such a place that will work above and beyond for your family furry(ies), and no they did not pay me.  :) Read Less

Best vet in the DC area - without a shadow of a doubt. I have known Dr. Adams and Dr. Nelson for over 15 years, and they have always been compassionate, thorough, and nothing short of amazing. I originally found them after a friend recommended them when my parents Golden had "hot spots" that their vet couldn't seem to get treated after 3-4 weeks...within 5 minutes with Dr. Adams it was determined that these "hot spots" were actually mange!  Since then I've taken my own dog (my avatar) there from when I adopted him at 4 months to when they diagnosed him with cancer 2 years ago (at the age of 12), and I had to put him to sleep. I could not have made it through is cancer diagnosis without them. They were so patient and kind, and I knew that they cared about my dog and me as well. They made a very difficult situation much more comfortable.Over the years I've had to call them at all times of the day or night, and I've always received a fast response. They are always thorough and never rush through an appointment. They always take the time to explain things to you. They do this because they genuinely care about the well being of animals.I can't recommend them enough! Read Less

Moving to the area from D.C. (we were clients at Union Vet Clinic on Capitol Hill), we needed a new doc for our darling dog.Enter Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Nelson. I called on Wednesday and got an appointment on Saturday (weekend and evening hours are a major plus). Dr. Nelson spent a good half hour with Goldie. It was the most extensive examination she's ever had. We learned things about our dog that we never knew: she has a mild heart murmur, a misaligned bite, and is likely a year or two younger than her shelter rap-sheet indicates. We talked weight, diet, dental care, coat, and behavior. She was beyond thorough.She asked lots of questions and made sure all of ours were answered. My only criticism is that we had to wait past our appointment time to be seen. But witnessing first hand the time and care they give each animal, it's understandable. I don't mind waiting if I know I'm not going to be rushed out the door.Kudos to Dr. Nelson and the AMVH team. Read Less

My dog, Missy, met the Adams Mill team at what turned out to be the end of her life. After dealing with ""so-so"" vets for decades, I moved to Reston and chose these folk, based on reviews and price comparisons. I found them to be highly skilled, very compassionate, and more supportive than I could ever have imagined. Missy was diagnosed quickly and accurately, I was referred to equally skilled specialists for testing and consultation, and they made many follow-up calls to me, asking how she was doing, if I had questions, and offering support in any way they could. In the aggregate, they were on the phone with me for hours. No money involved, just a genuine concern for Missy...and me. Pursued options with specialists, but the cancer was too advanced, and Adams Mill administered the final shot. Well...business dealings over, right? Not quite, they followed-up afterwards to ask how I was doing and see if I had any unanswered questions. These are remarkably dedicated professionals, and my dog could not possibly have had better care. I highly recommend them. Read Less

Adams Mill is the gold standard. Dr. Adams, Dr. Davis, and Dr. Ball are amazing veterinarians that truly care for your companion. (This seems to be the trend with Dr. G and Dr. Hirsch too) The will take all the time you need to talk to you about issues and concerns. (probably why you sometimes have to wait forever to be seen!). They are competent, compassionate, current on available options for various illnesses, recommend alternative therapies (not performed there) like acupuncture. They do not recommend or push unnecessary treatments or medicines. They have been available by phone at various hours with questions. I've never waited more than a few hours for a call from one of the doctors (for a non emergency). We've been going here 15 years. I cannot imagine finding anyone else I could so thoroughly trust with my babies.I've also found their pricing to be quite fair. I used to think it was high until I did a lot of comparisons for things like blood panels and stim tests (I had a cush pup). They are NOT doing this for just the $$. They also will take leftover medications after your companion passes. I recently brought in some cushings treatment drugs, and supplements for cancer. I was happy to hear it was put to good use. I got a personal call from Dr. Ball to give me the story. Just wonderful. Read Less

Adams Mill is the gold standard. Dr. Adams, Dr. Davis, and Dr. Ball are amazing veterinarians that truly care for your companion. (This seems to be the trend with Dr. G and Dr. Hirsch too) The will take all the time you need to talk to you about issues and concerns. (probably why you sometimes have to wait forever to be seen!). They are competent, compassionate, current on available options for various illnesses, recommend alternative therapies (not performed there) like acupuncture. They do not recommend or push unnecessary treatments or medicines. They have been available by phone at various hours with questions. I've never waited more than a few hours for a call from one of the doctors (for a non emergency). We've been going here 15 years. I cannot imagine finding anyone else I could so thoroughly trust with my babies.I've also found their pricing to be quite fair. I used to think it was high until I did a lot of comparisons for things like blood panels and stim tests (I had a cush pup). They are NOT doing this for just the $$. They also will take leftover medications after your companion passes. I recently brought in some cushings treatment drugs, and supplements for cancer. I was happy to hear it was put to good use. I got a personal call from Dr. Ball to give me the story. Just wonderful. Read Less

Like many others we spent the last few years looking for a decent vet in the area.  Often felt that many vets just wanted to bill you for lots of exams and tests without understanding the root problem for your pet.  My experience at Adams mill was a refreshing change, the folks were very nice, and timely (was not kept waiting for 30 min for a change). The nurse and doctor were knowledgeable without being arrogant and provide me options on the care of my pet vs. dictating to me what needed to be done. Read Less

After much internet-searching, and many word-of-mouth recommendations, I finally found my animals new home.Adams Mill understood the necessity of getting my dog in quickly, because he had an ear infection that would not go away. He was a new dog, so Dr. Nelson took the time on Saturday to sit down with Remington and I, and allow Remi to feel secure. Two hours later, Remington (a large GSD) had allowed us to get a swab of his very sensitive ears, and was relaxed in Dr. Nelson's presence. The sheer volume of time Dr Nelson took in order to make Remington feel safe made me realize how much they care for their patients. He was not held down, muzzled, or backed into a corner. Instead he was petted, belly rubbed, and treated to a couple snacks. Despite having a very stubborn infection, Remington is happy to visit Adams Mill. The staff are all very caring, happy to see the animals, and willing to work with those of us who have unpredictable and hard to work with schedules.Adams Mill offers to clip your animals nails for free with each visit, and encourages "social visits" - where your animal comes into the Vet, gets petted, gets treats, and leaves. The "social visits" encourage a safe-haven feeling for your animals, rather than the "this is where scary things happen!" feeling.I highly recommend Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital to anyone with animals, because having a good vet means happy and healthy animals. Read Less