Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital
Williamsburg, Virginia
General Info
Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital delivers behavior-first evaluations to Williamsburg pet families while offering local guidance to establish structured routines that mirror household dynamics and state trends across Virginia. The visit commences with discussions on daily rhythms including fluctuating energy levels and dietary habits alongside social behaviors and sleep quality affected by environmental stressors. The examination proceeds to a complete bodily assessment which incorporates evaluations of joint function oral health checks dermatological screenings and posture analysis. Through touch and pressure assessments the vet records animal reactions to identify potential pain, muscle tension, or movement restrictions. Researchers examine historical data to identify patterns suggesting metabolic shifts musculoskeletal stress or behavioral adjustments. Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital delivers a range of services including diagnostic screenings and vaccination programs along with blood and fecal tests and nutritional consults plus pain management plans. The patterns of visit pacing serve as indicators of local climate conditions including spring allergy seasons summer parasite peaks and arthritis-related reviews during colder months. Breeds with inherent anxiety tendencies or long-term health issues may benefit from staggered milestone veterinary visits to enhance monitoring. Pet owners receive detailed summaries alongside habit logs and follow-up care intervals while also having access to optional digital check-in options. Senior pet caregivers and multi-animal managers may seek adaptive scheduling along with telehealth services and behavior-related recheck systems to maintain manageable care routines. Through structured observation combined with seasonal alignment, Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital provides Williamsburg and Virginia pet owners with anticipatory tools that transform veterinary visits into a proactive care rhythm.
Services
Boarding
Vaccinations
Reviews
Melissa Gatti
2 Jun 2018
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The physicians treat you pets like family. The staff treats your fur babies with the repect and love any patient and parent need.
Tim K
15 May 2018
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The staff at Jolly Pond are excellent. We have been going here with our two dogs for the past 3 years. We find them to be very experienced and understanding of our pets. They are also very reasonably ...
The staff at Jolly Pond are excellent. We have been going here with our two dogs for the past 3 years. We find them to be very experienced and understanding of our pets. They are also very reasonably priced. We recently had to put down our oldest furry family member last week and the staff and Dr Hill was incredibly sympathetic, they comfort us in this deeply emotional time. I just can't say enough about they're professionalism. Thank you to all of Jolly Pond staff and doctors!
Ellen Gajda
13 May 2018
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I have been taking my yellow lab, Noah to Dr. Bonnie Brown for the past 10 years. Dr. Brown was instrumental in saving Noah's life recently by quickly diagnosing him with squamous cell carcinoma. I ...
I have been taking my yellow lab, Noah to Dr. Bonnie Brown for the past 10 years. Dr. Brown was instrumental in saving Noah's life recently by quickly diagnosing him with squamous cell carcinoma. I am so impressed with Dr. Brown and her entire friendly, caring, and competent staff. Dr. Brown cares about Noah as if he were her own. Dr. Brown is the best Vet in Williamsburg.
Amy Adams
5 May 2018
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The staff is always courteous and helpful! I love my vet!
Josh Moore
3 May 2018
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Dr. Gussman is very good and they take very good care of our cats
Karen Watkins
22 Apr 2018
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Jolly Pond has always given my cats great care and shown wonderful compassion.
Jill Sizemore
13 Feb 2018
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I take all of my 4 legged family members to Jolly Pond. They offer exceptional care. Dr. Brown does outstanding work, whether it be for typical checks or emergency work.
Michael Patterson
31 Dec 2017
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Dr.B Brown and her staff are outstanding. They competent ,caring and compassionate. They always demonstrate the highest regards to their patients and owners.
Bella Roberts
19 Dec 2017
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They care for my dogs like they're their own.
Roger Palys
15 Dec 2017
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I've found this four-doctor veterinary practice very competent and compassionate in their treatment approach, at least in my first two interfaces with them.
Transferring my pet's vet records from th...
I've found this four-doctor veterinary practice very competent and compassionate in their treatment approach, at least in my first two interfaces with them.
Transferring my pet's vet records from the previous practice was seamless. Dr Hill, the vet techs, and the front office we're all professional and welcoming. Intake and evaluation was as scheduled and painless.
Jolly Pond Veterinary also has a boarding facility, which is only available to their veterinary patients. Meaning, their boarders are somewhat vetted (no pun intended). Sounds good to me, but haven't actually used it personally.
We appreciate having such a great resource so close to home!
Dean Hosmer
23 Oct 2017
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Great, compassionate staff that helped my wife and I thru saying good-bye to our 14 year-old lab. From the receptionist thru the vets, all are top-notch. Thank you Jolly Pond Staff. Dean
Caryn Smith Long
11 Jul 2017
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I love these folks. They always greet me and my fur babies by name and when I had to help two cross the rainbow bridge the amount of compassion they showed was above and beyond what I could expect. ...
I love these folks. They always greet me and my fur babies by name and when I had to help two cross the rainbow bridge the amount of compassion they showed was above and beyond what I could expect. Their advice is always focused on what is best for my pets and for my budget. I love Dr. Gussman and all of the vets and staff! Best vets in the 'burg.
Susan F.
23 Apr 2017
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I took my cat to the Jolly Pond Vegetarian for a routine blood check up My Cat saw Dr. Hill, my cat was doing fine health wise. Dr. Hill took my cat to the back room where I could not see to get the ...
I took my cat to the Jolly Pond Vegetarian for a routine blood check up My Cat saw Dr. Hill, my cat was doing fine health wise. Dr. Hill took my cat to the back room where I could not see to get the blood work and when I got my Cat home, she was throwing up all over the place. I just took my cat there for a regular check up and my cat was dead with in a week. I don't know what Dr. Hill did to her, but she died with in a week after seeing Dr. Hill. Before my cat died, Dr. Hill called my residence and left a message, it sounded like he was saying AWWW that's too bad, in his tone. I personally think and believe that Dr. Hill done something to my cat when he took her in the back where I could not see him. I read another review on the internet where another patient had a very similar experience with Dr. Hill, only their pet died the next day. I think all people should be aware of Mr. Hill at Jolly Pond veterinarian when two pets die almost immediately after he sees them. Dr. Guzman is not much better, when my cat was meowing one day, Mrs. guzman said to me, that my cat was just "bitching". I don't think people should take a chance with the Dr. Hill. In addition Mr. Hill tried to jack up the price on me for an emergency visit, when I confronted him with it, he blamed his mistake on Dr. Fiddler's coffee.
Angel Simmons
25 Mar 2017
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Willing to work with you
Caryn Long
1 Mar 2017
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Compassionate caring staff that knows me and my animals by name.
Skip Ferebee
11 Feb 2017
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I have been going here for years and HIGHLY recommend the. Everyone is nice and they love their patients!
Michael Terry
1 Feb 2017
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I don't take my dog ANYWHERE else. The professional and clerical staff are awesome. Dr.Brown saved my dog's leg by removing a nasty recurring spindle cell tumor. Other Vets attempted to remove the tu...
I don't take my dog ANYWHERE else. The professional and clerical staff are awesome. Dr.Brown saved my dog's leg by removing a nasty recurring spindle cell tumor. Other Vets attempted to remove the tumor, but it continued to grow back. Their solution was leg amputation. Thanks to Dr. Brown, it's been at least 5 years, and there is no sign of spindle cell tumor growth.
Crystal Collins
29 Jan 2017
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i miss working there - i miss all of my ponder pals!!!! DrB & DrF are still my vets - i now drive 3 & 1/2 hours for them to treat my boys & dont think twice about it!!
Rachel M.
26 Jan 2017
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We followed Dr. Brown to Jolly Pond when they opened in 2003. Dr. Brown has always taken such good care of our pets. I believe she saw my childhood dog for all 15 years she was with us. Luckily we onl...
We followed Dr. Brown to Jolly Pond when they opened in 2003. Dr. Brown has always taken such good care of our pets. I believe she saw my childhood dog for all 15 years she was with us. Luckily we only had one emergency visit with the dog and she took such good care of her. When it was time to say goodbye, she was extremely understanding and comforting, while still being informative and upfront about what would happen. She also treated my hamster when I was younger. She explained the treatment process and even made it simple so I could do it myself at ~12 yo (with adult supervision of course.) Dr. Brown now takes care of my cat. The cat unfortunately has some unexpected health issues, but she has kept open conversation and has been very knowledgeable about the symptoms and possible causes. Her treatment plan so far has been very effective and we (and the cat!) couldn't be happier. We have also seen Dr. Gussman once, when Dr. Brown wasn't available for a last minute appointment. She was also very knowledgeable about the symptoms and possible causes. Like Dr Brown, she was very thorough with her explanations, and treatment options, and why she recommended starting with certain treatments first. Unfortunately our situation is very much trial by error for treatments - which we have had verified by a third outside vet during a nighttime emergency trip. I have complete trust in their knowledge and abilities. Jolly Pond also has very friendly and efficient staff. Everyone is human, and yes, on a rare occasion there has been a small mistake with billing or maybe grabbing the wrong size bag of food. But they always double check themselves and have always caught the mistake before I even have a chance to see it. For the regular/long time patients they seem to remember names and needs. That's pretty impressive to me! They make each client feel very important. I would recommend Jolly Pond to anyone.
Maggie L.
6 Jan 2017
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My family has taken our pets here for as long as I can remember. Everyone is kind and professional, and makes the pets feel as comfortable as possible! I recently adopted a kitten from an affiliated f...
My family has taken our pets here for as long as I can remember. Everyone is kind and professional, and makes the pets feel as comfortable as possible! I recently adopted a kitten from an affiliated foster agency who got her leg amputated by Dr. Brown and she is doing very well. Thank you to Dr. Gussman for introducing me to this little angel!
Kimberly Gagliano
30 Dec 2016
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Love dr. Fiddler and dr. Brown. They have taken Amazing care of my animals. We moved to Yorktown and we still use them. Amazing vet practice.
WK Miller
22 Dec 2016
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Merry Christmas Dr B and thanks for 20 years of excellent care to all the kitties in my family who came before me! We'll see you in the New Year! Love, Winnie Kitchen Miller and Sharron
Karin Spencer
13 Oct 2016
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Have been years ago a customer at Jolly Pond right when they opened up, moved away, came back in the area and right back to them. Always had great experience. Today however was different from the usua...
Have been years ago a customer at Jolly Pond right when they opened up, moved away, came back in the area and right back to them. Always had great experience. Today however was different from the usual visits. I rescued a dog 6 weeks ago in Mississippi, had her spayed and vaccinated down there. Today I called in because her incision after 6 weeks had opened back up a little and was a bit swollen. Dr.Hill checked it out after hearing her story and treated her. After checkout I found out that he only charged me for the meds nothing else. I'm so grateful for his generosity and his kindness with my wild, young puppy.
Caitlin Mowry Piephoff
30 Sep 2016
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Love this place! The staff here is amazing. My bulldog Margo is always happy to be there to see everyone and they take such amazing care of her from eye surgery to fractured bones.
Lanie G.
27 Sep 2016
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Started using Jolly Pond when I moved to the area. My two golden retrievers have received excellent care. Teeth cleaning, operation for removal of a lipoma and routine care have all been handled with ...
Started using Jolly Pond when I moved to the area. My two golden retrievers have received excellent care. Teeth cleaning, operation for removal of a lipoma and routine care have all been handled with care and compassion.
Barbara G.
22 Sep 2016
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I took my wonderful sixteen year old Himalayan cat to Dr. Brown at Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital after she was diagnosed with hypertensive retinopathy and kidney disease. Dr. Brown was thorough in he...
I took my wonderful sixteen year old Himalayan cat to Dr. Brown at Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital after she was diagnosed with hypertensive retinopathy and kidney disease. Dr. Brown was thorough in her examination of my cat's condition and advised treatments at each stage of her illness. My tenacious little cat held on through all the tests and procedures as well as prescribed medications meant to address her sickness. I'm grateful for the time this veterinary hospital's care afforded me to spend with my beloved cat before she passed away.
Gay Bessen
19 Sep 2016
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We LOVE Dr. Brown! We have bringing our kitties to her for many years, and always highly recommend her to others. She is absolutely wonderful at discussing treatment options that are reasonable, and...
We LOVE Dr. Brown! We have bringing our kitties to her for many years, and always highly recommend her to others. She is absolutely wonderful at discussing treatment options that are reasonable, and most likely to provide your pet with a good quality of life. When we recently had to have one of our kitties euthanized, she was so compassionate, kind, and went out of her way to be the one to help us when his time came. I can't say enough good things about the entire practice, but especially Dr. Brown
Lisa Conde Rodriguez
31 Aug 2016
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I am sooo thankful for Jolly Pond and the great care they have provided to my pets and to me and my family over the past 13 years. I have taken my very spoiled pets here for YEARS and since moving aw...
I am sooo thankful for Jolly Pond and the great care they have provided to my pets and to me and my family over the past 13 years. I have taken my very spoiled pets here for YEARS and since moving away from Williamsburg to Suffolk, it is worth it to me to drive an hour and change in traffic to see Dr. Brown and the wonderdul team for routine check ups, meds, issues, etc. Highly recommended!
Brenda Leek
21 Jul 2016
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These people are all saints! My dachshund Suz, has had two surgeries with Dr. Brown, and they have all just been excellent, and saved me a lot of money. I would have had to put her down if it hadn't...
These people are all saints! My dachshund Suz, has had two surgeries with Dr. Brown, and they have all just been excellent, and saved me a lot of money. I would have had to put her down if it hadn't been for them, and she is the love of my life. She rescued me more than I rescued her. Love you Dr. Brown and Gussman!
Bronwen W.
29 Apr 2016
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This is by far my favorite vet clinic of anywhere I've lived. I initially started bringing my dog to Dr. Brown, and she is an excellent vet. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at what she d...
This is by far my favorite vet clinic of anywhere I've lived. I initially started bringing my dog to Dr. Brown, and she is an excellent vet. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at what she does. Due to schedules, we ended up seeing Dr. Gussman more and she is also wonderful. She is kind and caring, and truly looks after the best interest of the pet as well as the owner. She helped us through some very difficult times with one of our dogs, and showed more compassion than I'm sure most vets ever do.I have not seen either of the other doctors, but I am sure they are also good given the experiences we've had at Jolly Pond. When we moved to Fredericksburg, we struggled to find a good vet, and so for routine care we continued bringing our dogs to Jolly Pond. Sadly, we no longer live in Virginia so I can't take my dogs here anymore. However, I have continued to reach out to both Dr. Brown and Dr. Gussman for their advice because I trust them. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Brown or Dr. Gussman!
Lynne Hastings
8 Apr 2016
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Dr. Ruth Gussman is WONDERFUL! Knowledgeable and personable, she was very thorough and gentle when treating my new cat, who has been through a lot of life-threatening medical trauma in her short life...
Dr. Ruth Gussman is WONDERFUL! Knowledgeable and personable, she was very thorough and gentle when treating my new cat, who has been through a lot of life-threatening medical trauma in her short life. An abandoned kittie who was rescued by Pawsitively Precious and had to undergo multiple surgeries to save her, the staff at Jolly Pond was already very familiar with and invested in her health. Cheerleaders for her, the staff, and particularly Dr. Gussman, celebrated her miraculous recovery and hopefully will be there for her in her new life for years to come.
Tyson Tucker
12 Feb 2016
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My wife and I are new to the area. Our dog has been experiencing some difficulties and so I called jolly pond and ask if they could see them anytime after 5 because we work. She said NO. She Never tri...
My wife and I are new to the area. Our dog has been experiencing some difficulties and so I called jolly pond and ask if they could see them anytime after 5 because we work. She said NO. She Never tried to acomidate us by suggesting a Saturday or anything. Just No.. And that's it. Well it's on to the next vet....
Valerie Murray
12 Feb 2016
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I must say that before my most recent experience I was pretty happy with the treatment for out animals, however, yesterday I was very unhappy., our cat had been diagnosed with cancer in July , and...
I must say that before my most recent experience I was pretty happy with the treatment for out animals, however, yesterday I was very unhappy., our cat had been diagnosed with cancer in July , and, I knew yesterday it was time to put her to rest. I had a 2;45pm appt. I was willing to wait for another day, but this was the time I was given, we arrived on time, did not see the vet for 35mins, she gave the cat a sedative, told us she would be back in 10 mins, 20mins later I was upset and had to ask for someone to see to our cat. It is hard enough to put your animals down without sitting there for nearly an hour, when you know what's coming. I f you are so busy that you cannot see a patient on time, do not give me the appt. This procedure takes approx. 5 mins we where there for over an hour. I am seriously thinking of finding another vet.
Bina Fenn
15 Jan 2016
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Our pets love coming here. Compassionate care by doctors and staff, they know them by name.
Catherine Millar
12 Dec 2015
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Rabbits have a real friend in Dr. Brown. Very few vets know how to treat bunnies whose needs are quite different from small cats and dogs. She has given such wonderful and compassionate care to our ra...
Rabbits have a real friend in Dr. Brown. Very few vets know how to treat bunnies whose needs are quite different from small cats and dogs. She has given such wonderful and compassionate care to our rabbits over the years. Our current bunny, Empress Josephine Bunnyparts endorses these sentiments.
Candyce M.
25 Jun 2014
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Absolutely love this place and is worth the drive! I live in Newport News and don't mind at all taking my rabbit to Dr. Brown. She's an amazing vet to my rabbit and is very knowledgable. Had quiet a s...
Absolutely love this place and is worth the drive! I live in Newport News and don't mind at all taking my rabbit to Dr. Brown. She's an amazing vet to my rabbit and is very knowledgable. Had quiet a scare with my rabbit last year and she took very great care of him and called me with updates which I appreciate because it was rough! She's a great doctor and I will only go here!
Liz B.
14 Mar 2013
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Dr. Brown is a wonderful and compassionate vet. I will always grateful for you help when I came to you with my precious yorkie, Madison.Your patience, understanding and willing to help when I needed ...
Dr. Brown is a wonderful and compassionate vet. I will always grateful for you help when I came to you with my precious yorkie, Madison.Your patience, understanding and willing to help when I needed it most was and is greatly appreciated. You and your staff were very highly recommended by Martha P. Martha was correct, you are great!
Ajes M.
11 Feb 2013
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Because of the 5-Star review I saw already posted, we decided to get a second opinion on our mastiff's skin condition from Jolly Pond. Boy were we glad we did! We met with Dr Brown and upon bringing o...
Because of the 5-Star review I saw already posted, we decided to get a second opinion on our mastiff's skin condition from Jolly Pond. Boy were we glad we did! We met with Dr Brown and upon bringing our very large dog through the front door, Dr Brown was already running down the list of symptoms. This was our first visit at this vet clinic and the 1st time diagnosis was right-on! Talk about impressive. Dr Brown at Jolly Pond advised a basic blood test to scan thyroid levels and behold, our dog's thyroid level was very very low on the scale. She immediately treated with thyroid meds and we saw extreme changes in our dog's behavior and activity. Her skin is healing and she is wagging her tail again. She is already 99% better from the one-time treatment.We had been seeing another vet hospital and for nearly 2 years (near Anderson's corner); not once did they mention a possible case of thyroid which was throwing off our dog's metabolism with skin infections, loss of hair, and overweight. They were leading down the path of allergies and wanted us to pay for many expensive tests. This went on for nearly 2 years!!!I was immediately impressed with this Vet hospital that I have permanently changed care of our pet to be under the watch of Jolly Ponds, which is why we give this Vet Hospital 5 STARS across the board! Excellent service from the front desk to the doctor!
C C.
18 Jun 2012
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Dr. Brown and staff are amazing. They are all so caring and warm. I love taking my dog here and I know he's in good hands. Dr. Brown is an amazing and practical vet; she doesn't go overboard and doesn...
Dr. Brown and staff are amazing. They are all so caring and warm. I love taking my dog here and I know he's in good hands. Dr. Brown is an amazing and practical vet; she doesn't go overboard and doesn't get caught up in hype or trends just to make a profit. Any animal that goes here is lucky to get such great care.
Susan P.
11 Jan 2012
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Absolutely a WONDERFUL veterinary hospital. First and foremost, the vets and staff are incredibly caring and competent. I have great confidence that they will go above and beyond to treat any proble...
Absolutely a WONDERFUL veterinary hospital. First and foremost, the vets and staff are incredibly caring and competent. I have great confidence that they will go above and beyond to treat any problems that my cats have (and they seem to have a lot of medical problems!) This includes squeezing me in anytime for last-minute appointments, providing off-hours personal contact information for urgent questions, etc... They provide very personal service and are honest and straightforward with their options for treatment, not trying to up-sell unnecessary tests or medications. I highly recommend Dr. Gussman, but I know that all of the vets there are equally as good. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital
Williamsburg, Virginia
General Info
Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital delivers behavior-first evaluations to Williamsburg pet families while offering local guidance to establish structured routines that mirror household dynamics and state trends across Virginia. The visit commences with discussions on daily rhythms including fluctuating energy levels and dietary habits alongside social behaviors and sleep quality affected by environmental stressors. The examination proceeds to a complete bodily assessment which incorporates evaluations of joint function oral health checks dermatological screenings and posture analysis. Through touch and pressure assessments the vet records animal reactions to identify potential pain, muscle tension, or movement restrictions. Researchers examine historical data to identify patterns suggesting metabolic shifts musculoskeletal stress or behavioral adjustments. Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital delivers a range of services including diagnostic screenings and vaccination programs along with blood and fecal tests and nutritional consults plus pain management plans. The patterns of visit pacing serve as indicators of local climate conditions including spring allergy seasons summer parasite peaks and arthritis-related reviews during colder months. Breeds with inherent anxiety tendencies or long-term health issues may benefit from staggered milestone veterinary visits to enhance monitoring. Pet owners receive detailed summaries alongside habit logs and follow-up care intervals while also having access to optional digital check-in options. Senior pet caregivers and multi-animal managers may seek adaptive scheduling along with telehealth services and behavior-related recheck systems to maintain manageable care routines. Through structured observation combined with seasonal alignment, Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital provides Williamsburg and Virginia pet owners with anticipatory tools that transform veterinary visits into a proactive care rhythm.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-12:00PM
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Reviews
Melissa Gatti
2 Jun 2018
The physicians treat you pets like family. The staff treats your fur babies with the repect and love any patient and parent need.
Tim K
15 May 2018
The staff at Jolly Pond are excellent. We have been going here with our two dogs for the past 3 years. We find them to be very experienced and understanding of our pets. They are also very reasonably ...
The staff at Jolly Pond are excellent. We have been going here with our two dogs for the past 3 years. We find them to be very experienced and understanding of our pets. They are also very reasonably priced. We recently had to put down our oldest furry family member last week and the staff and Dr Hill was incredibly sympathetic, they comfort us in this deeply emotional time. I just can't say enough about they're professionalism. Thank you to all of Jolly Pond staff and doctors!
Ellen Gajda
13 May 2018
I have been taking my yellow lab, Noah to Dr. Bonnie Brown for the past 10 years. Dr. Brown was instrumental in saving Noah's life recently by quickly diagnosing him with squamous cell carcinoma. I ...
I have been taking my yellow lab, Noah to Dr. Bonnie Brown for the past 10 years. Dr. Brown was instrumental in saving Noah's life recently by quickly diagnosing him with squamous cell carcinoma. I am so impressed with Dr. Brown and her entire friendly, caring, and competent staff. Dr. Brown cares about Noah as if he were her own. Dr. Brown is the best Vet in Williamsburg.
Amy Adams
5 May 2018
The staff is always courteous and helpful! I love my vet!
Josh Moore
3 May 2018
Dr. Gussman is very good and they take very good care of our cats
Karen Watkins
22 Apr 2018
Jolly Pond has always given my cats great care and shown wonderful compassion.
Jill Sizemore
13 Feb 2018
I take all of my 4 legged family members to Jolly Pond. They offer exceptional care. Dr. Brown does outstanding work, whether it be for typical checks or emergency work.
Michael Patterson
31 Dec 2017
Dr.B Brown and her staff are outstanding. They competent ,caring and compassionate. They always demonstrate the highest regards to their patients and owners.
Bella Roberts
19 Dec 2017
They care for my dogs like they're their own.
Roger Palys
15 Dec 2017
I've found this four-doctor veterinary practice very competent and compassionate in their treatment approach, at least in my first two interfaces with them.
Transferring my pet's vet records from th...
I've found this four-doctor veterinary practice very competent and compassionate in their treatment approach, at least in my first two interfaces with them.
Transferring my pet's vet records from the previous practice was seamless. Dr Hill, the vet techs, and the front office we're all professional and welcoming. Intake and evaluation was as scheduled and painless.
Jolly Pond Veterinary also has a boarding facility, which is only available to their veterinary patients. Meaning, their boarders are somewhat vetted (no pun intended). Sounds good to me, but haven't actually used it personally.
We appreciate having such a great resource so close to home!
Dean Hosmer
23 Oct 2017
Great, compassionate staff that helped my wife and I thru saying good-bye to our 14 year-old lab. From the receptionist thru the vets, all are top-notch. Thank you Jolly Pond Staff. Dean
Caryn Smith Long
11 Jul 2017
I love these folks. They always greet me and my fur babies by name and when I had to help two cross the rainbow bridge the amount of compassion they showed was above and beyond what I could expect. ...
I love these folks. They always greet me and my fur babies by name and when I had to help two cross the rainbow bridge the amount of compassion they showed was above and beyond what I could expect. Their advice is always focused on what is best for my pets and for my budget. I love Dr. Gussman and all of the vets and staff! Best vets in the 'burg.
Susan F.
23 Apr 2017
I took my cat to the Jolly Pond Vegetarian for a routine blood check up My Cat saw Dr. Hill, my cat was doing fine health wise. Dr. Hill took my cat to the back room where I could not see to get the ...
I took my cat to the Jolly Pond Vegetarian for a routine blood check up My Cat saw Dr. Hill, my cat was doing fine health wise. Dr. Hill took my cat to the back room where I could not see to get the blood work and when I got my Cat home, she was throwing up all over the place. I just took my cat there for a regular check up and my cat was dead with in a week. I don't know what Dr. Hill did to her, but she died with in a week after seeing Dr. Hill. Before my cat died, Dr. Hill called my residence and left a message, it sounded like he was saying AWWW that's too bad, in his tone. I personally think and believe that Dr. Hill done something to my cat when he took her in the back where I could not see him. I read another review on the internet where another patient had a very similar experience with Dr. Hill, only their pet died the next day. I think all people should be aware of Mr. Hill at Jolly Pond veterinarian when two pets die almost immediately after he sees them. Dr. Guzman is not much better, when my cat was meowing one day, Mrs. guzman said to me, that my cat was just "bitching". I don't think people should take a chance with the Dr. Hill. In addition Mr. Hill tried to jack up the price on me for an emergency visit, when I confronted him with it, he blamed his mistake on Dr. Fiddler's coffee.
Angel Simmons
25 Mar 2017
Willing to work with you
Caryn Long
1 Mar 2017
Compassionate caring staff that knows me and my animals by name.
Skip Ferebee
11 Feb 2017
I have been going here for years and HIGHLY recommend the. Everyone is nice and they love their patients!
Michael Terry
1 Feb 2017
I don't take my dog ANYWHERE else. The professional and clerical staff are awesome. Dr.Brown saved my dog's leg by removing a nasty recurring spindle cell tumor. Other Vets attempted to remove the tu...
I don't take my dog ANYWHERE else. The professional and clerical staff are awesome. Dr.Brown saved my dog's leg by removing a nasty recurring spindle cell tumor. Other Vets attempted to remove the tumor, but it continued to grow back. Their solution was leg amputation. Thanks to Dr. Brown, it's been at least 5 years, and there is no sign of spindle cell tumor growth.
Crystal Collins
29 Jan 2017
i miss working there - i miss all of my ponder pals!!!! DrB & DrF are still my vets - i now drive 3 & 1/2 hours for them to treat my boys & dont think twice about it!!
Rachel M.
26 Jan 2017
We followed Dr. Brown to Jolly Pond when they opened in 2003. Dr. Brown has always taken such good care of our pets. I believe she saw my childhood dog for all 15 years she was with us. Luckily we onl...
We followed Dr. Brown to Jolly Pond when they opened in 2003. Dr. Brown has always taken such good care of our pets. I believe she saw my childhood dog for all 15 years she was with us. Luckily we only had one emergency visit with the dog and she took such good care of her. When it was time to say goodbye, she was extremely understanding and comforting, while still being informative and upfront about what would happen. She also treated my hamster when I was younger. She explained the treatment process and even made it simple so I could do it myself at ~12 yo (with adult supervision of course.) Dr. Brown now takes care of my cat. The cat unfortunately has some unexpected health issues, but she has kept open conversation and has been very knowledgeable about the symptoms and possible causes. Her treatment plan so far has been very effective and we (and the cat!) couldn't be happier. We have also seen Dr. Gussman once, when Dr. Brown wasn't available for a last minute appointment. She was also very knowledgeable about the symptoms and possible causes. Like Dr Brown, she was very thorough with her explanations, and treatment options, and why she recommended starting with certain treatments first. Unfortunately our situation is very much trial by error for treatments - which we have had verified by a third outside vet during a nighttime emergency trip. I have complete trust in their knowledge and abilities. Jolly Pond also has very friendly and efficient staff. Everyone is human, and yes, on a rare occasion there has been a small mistake with billing or maybe grabbing the wrong size bag of food. But they always double check themselves and have always caught the mistake before I even have a chance to see it. For the regular/long time patients they seem to remember names and needs. That's pretty impressive to me! They make each client feel very important. I would recommend Jolly Pond to anyone.
Maggie L.
6 Jan 2017
My family has taken our pets here for as long as I can remember. Everyone is kind and professional, and makes the pets feel as comfortable as possible! I recently adopted a kitten from an affiliated f...
My family has taken our pets here for as long as I can remember. Everyone is kind and professional, and makes the pets feel as comfortable as possible! I recently adopted a kitten from an affiliated foster agency who got her leg amputated by Dr. Brown and she is doing very well. Thank you to Dr. Gussman for introducing me to this little angel!
Kimberly Gagliano
30 Dec 2016
Love dr. Fiddler and dr. Brown. They have taken Amazing care of my animals. We moved to Yorktown and we still use them. Amazing vet practice.
WK Miller
22 Dec 2016
Merry Christmas Dr B and thanks for 20 years of excellent care to all the kitties in my family who came before me! We'll see you in the New Year! Love, Winnie Kitchen Miller and Sharron
Karin Spencer
13 Oct 2016
Have been years ago a customer at Jolly Pond right when they opened up, moved away, came back in the area and right back to them. Always had great experience. Today however was different from the usua...
Have been years ago a customer at Jolly Pond right when they opened up, moved away, came back in the area and right back to them. Always had great experience. Today however was different from the usual visits. I rescued a dog 6 weeks ago in Mississippi, had her spayed and vaccinated down there. Today I called in because her incision after 6 weeks had opened back up a little and was a bit swollen. Dr.Hill checked it out after hearing her story and treated her. After checkout I found out that he only charged me for the meds nothing else. I'm so grateful for his generosity and his kindness with my wild, young puppy.
Caitlin Mowry Piephoff
30 Sep 2016
Love this place! The staff here is amazing. My bulldog Margo is always happy to be there to see everyone and they take such amazing care of her from eye surgery to fractured bones.
Lanie G.
27 Sep 2016
Started using Jolly Pond when I moved to the area. My two golden retrievers have received excellent care. Teeth cleaning, operation for removal of a lipoma and routine care have all been handled with ...
Started using Jolly Pond when I moved to the area. My two golden retrievers have received excellent care. Teeth cleaning, operation for removal of a lipoma and routine care have all been handled with care and compassion.
Barbara G.
22 Sep 2016
I took my wonderful sixteen year old Himalayan cat to Dr. Brown at Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital after she was diagnosed with hypertensive retinopathy and kidney disease. Dr. Brown was thorough in he...
I took my wonderful sixteen year old Himalayan cat to Dr. Brown at Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital after she was diagnosed with hypertensive retinopathy and kidney disease. Dr. Brown was thorough in her examination of my cat's condition and advised treatments at each stage of her illness. My tenacious little cat held on through all the tests and procedures as well as prescribed medications meant to address her sickness. I'm grateful for the time this veterinary hospital's care afforded me to spend with my beloved cat before she passed away.
Gay Bessen
19 Sep 2016
We LOVE Dr. Brown! We have bringing our kitties to her for many years, and always highly recommend her to others. She is absolutely wonderful at discussing treatment options that are reasonable, and...
We LOVE Dr. Brown! We have bringing our kitties to her for many years, and always highly recommend her to others. She is absolutely wonderful at discussing treatment options that are reasonable, and most likely to provide your pet with a good quality of life. When we recently had to have one of our kitties euthanized, she was so compassionate, kind, and went out of her way to be the one to help us when his time came. I can't say enough good things about the entire practice, but especially Dr. Brown
Lisa Conde Rodriguez
31 Aug 2016
I am sooo thankful for Jolly Pond and the great care they have provided to my pets and to me and my family over the past 13 years. I have taken my very spoiled pets here for YEARS and since moving aw...
I am sooo thankful for Jolly Pond and the great care they have provided to my pets and to me and my family over the past 13 years. I have taken my very spoiled pets here for YEARS and since moving away from Williamsburg to Suffolk, it is worth it to me to drive an hour and change in traffic to see Dr. Brown and the wonderdul team for routine check ups, meds, issues, etc. Highly recommended!
Brenda Leek
21 Jul 2016
These people are all saints! My dachshund Suz, has had two surgeries with Dr. Brown, and they have all just been excellent, and saved me a lot of money. I would have had to put her down if it hadn't...
These people are all saints! My dachshund Suz, has had two surgeries with Dr. Brown, and they have all just been excellent, and saved me a lot of money. I would have had to put her down if it hadn't been for them, and she is the love of my life. She rescued me more than I rescued her. Love you Dr. Brown and Gussman!
Bronwen W.
29 Apr 2016
This is by far my favorite vet clinic of anywhere I've lived. I initially started bringing my dog to Dr. Brown, and she is an excellent vet. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at what she d...
This is by far my favorite vet clinic of anywhere I've lived. I initially started bringing my dog to Dr. Brown, and she is an excellent vet. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at what she does. Due to schedules, we ended up seeing Dr. Gussman more and she is also wonderful. She is kind and caring, and truly looks after the best interest of the pet as well as the owner. She helped us through some very difficult times with one of our dogs, and showed more compassion than I'm sure most vets ever do.I have not seen either of the other doctors, but I am sure they are also good given the experiences we've had at Jolly Pond. When we moved to Fredericksburg, we struggled to find a good vet, and so for routine care we continued bringing our dogs to Jolly Pond. Sadly, we no longer live in Virginia so I can't take my dogs here anymore. However, I have continued to reach out to both Dr. Brown and Dr. Gussman for their advice because I trust them. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Brown or Dr. Gussman!
Lynne Hastings
8 Apr 2016
Dr. Ruth Gussman is WONDERFUL! Knowledgeable and personable, she was very thorough and gentle when treating my new cat, who has been through a lot of life-threatening medical trauma in her short life...
Dr. Ruth Gussman is WONDERFUL! Knowledgeable and personable, she was very thorough and gentle when treating my new cat, who has been through a lot of life-threatening medical trauma in her short life. An abandoned kittie who was rescued by Pawsitively Precious and had to undergo multiple surgeries to save her, the staff at Jolly Pond was already very familiar with and invested in her health. Cheerleaders for her, the staff, and particularly Dr. Gussman, celebrated her miraculous recovery and hopefully will be there for her in her new life for years to come.
Tyson Tucker
12 Feb 2016
My wife and I are new to the area. Our dog has been experiencing some difficulties and so I called jolly pond and ask if they could see them anytime after 5 because we work. She said NO. She Never tri...
My wife and I are new to the area. Our dog has been experiencing some difficulties and so I called jolly pond and ask if they could see them anytime after 5 because we work. She said NO. She Never tried to acomidate us by suggesting a Saturday or anything. Just No.. And that's it. Well it's on to the next vet....
Valerie Murray
12 Feb 2016
I must say that before my most recent experience I was pretty happy with the treatment for out animals, however, yesterday I was very unhappy., our cat had been diagnosed with cancer in July , and...
I must say that before my most recent experience I was pretty happy with the treatment for out animals, however, yesterday I was very unhappy., our cat had been diagnosed with cancer in July , and, I knew yesterday it was time to put her to rest. I had a 2;45pm appt. I was willing to wait for another day, but this was the time I was given, we arrived on time, did not see the vet for 35mins, she gave the cat a sedative, told us she would be back in 10 mins, 20mins later I was upset and had to ask for someone to see to our cat. It is hard enough to put your animals down without sitting there for nearly an hour, when you know what's coming. I f you are so busy that you cannot see a patient on time, do not give me the appt. This procedure takes approx. 5 mins we where there for over an hour. I am seriously thinking of finding another vet.
Bina Fenn
15 Jan 2016
Our pets love coming here. Compassionate care by doctors and staff, they know them by name.
Catherine Millar
12 Dec 2015
Rabbits have a real friend in Dr. Brown. Very few vets know how to treat bunnies whose needs are quite different from small cats and dogs. She has given such wonderful and compassionate care to our ra...
Rabbits have a real friend in Dr. Brown. Very few vets know how to treat bunnies whose needs are quite different from small cats and dogs. She has given such wonderful and compassionate care to our rabbits over the years. Our current bunny, Empress Josephine Bunnyparts endorses these sentiments.
Candyce M.
25 Jun 2014
Absolutely love this place and is worth the drive! I live in Newport News and don't mind at all taking my rabbit to Dr. Brown. She's an amazing vet to my rabbit and is very knowledgable. Had quiet a s...
Absolutely love this place and is worth the drive! I live in Newport News and don't mind at all taking my rabbit to Dr. Brown. She's an amazing vet to my rabbit and is very knowledgable. Had quiet a scare with my rabbit last year and she took very great care of him and called me with updates which I appreciate because it was rough! She's a great doctor and I will only go here!
Liz B.
14 Mar 2013
Dr. Brown is a wonderful and compassionate vet. I will always grateful for you help when I came to you with my precious yorkie, Madison.Your patience, understanding and willing to help when I needed ...
Dr. Brown is a wonderful and compassionate vet. I will always grateful for you help when I came to you with my precious yorkie, Madison.Your patience, understanding and willing to help when I needed it most was and is greatly appreciated. You and your staff were very highly recommended by Martha P. Martha was correct, you are great!
Ajes M.
11 Feb 2013
Because of the 5-Star review I saw already posted, we decided to get a second opinion on our mastiff's skin condition from Jolly Pond. Boy were we glad we did! We met with Dr Brown and upon bringing o...
Because of the 5-Star review I saw already posted, we decided to get a second opinion on our mastiff's skin condition from Jolly Pond. Boy were we glad we did! We met with Dr Brown and upon bringing our very large dog through the front door, Dr Brown was already running down the list of symptoms. This was our first visit at this vet clinic and the 1st time diagnosis was right-on! Talk about impressive. Dr Brown at Jolly Pond advised a basic blood test to scan thyroid levels and behold, our dog's thyroid level was very very low on the scale. She immediately treated with thyroid meds and we saw extreme changes in our dog's behavior and activity. Her skin is healing and she is wagging her tail again. She is already 99% better from the one-time treatment.We had been seeing another vet hospital and for nearly 2 years (near Anderson's corner); not once did they mention a possible case of thyroid which was throwing off our dog's metabolism with skin infections, loss of hair, and overweight. They were leading down the path of allergies and wanted us to pay for many expensive tests. This went on for nearly 2 years!!!I was immediately impressed with this Vet hospital that I have permanently changed care of our pet to be under the watch of Jolly Ponds, which is why we give this Vet Hospital 5 STARS across the board! Excellent service from the front desk to the doctor!
C C.
18 Jun 2012
Dr. Brown and staff are amazing. They are all so caring and warm. I love taking my dog here and I know he's in good hands. Dr. Brown is an amazing and practical vet; she doesn't go overboard and doesn...
Dr. Brown and staff are amazing. They are all so caring and warm. I love taking my dog here and I know he's in good hands. Dr. Brown is an amazing and practical vet; she doesn't go overboard and doesn't get caught up in hype or trends just to make a profit. Any animal that goes here is lucky to get such great care.
Susan P.
11 Jan 2012
Absolutely a WONDERFUL veterinary hospital. First and foremost, the vets and staff are incredibly caring and competent. I have great confidence that they will go above and beyond to treat any proble...
Absolutely a WONDERFUL veterinary hospital. First and foremost, the vets and staff are incredibly caring and competent. I have great confidence that they will go above and beyond to treat any problems that my cats have (and they seem to have a lot of medical problems!) This includes squeezing me in anytime for last-minute appointments, providing off-hours personal contact information for urgent questions, etc... They provide very personal service and are honest and straightforward with their options for treatment, not trying to up-sell unnecessary tests or medications. I highly recommend Dr. Gussman, but I know that all of the vets there are equally as good. I cannot recommend them enough.
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