Reviews

My parents took our pets to Fairland Animal Hospital when I was a young girl and I remember my Dad always saying how much he respected Dr. Whall and team for the tender love and care given to our dogs. Now at 63 years of age, I'm taking my pets to the BEST EVER Veterian Hospital around. Recently, my 8 year old Yorkie needed dental surgery and Dr. Andrew Gough was the vet who cleaned and extracted quite a few teeth. When I took her in I was very nervous but after speaking with Dr. Gough he told me exactly what to expect and to not worry. He said, if anything changed he would call me so, prior to surgery he called and explained further .. I was relieved and assured things would be fine. A few hours later I was called to come and pick her up and that she did fine. Let me just say "AMAZING" she was more than fine.. you would never have known she had surgery. I went home with meds and was really thinking she would in pain.. NOT... she was up running around and even ate a little food ( if I let her she would have eaten more).. I can't THANK Dr. Gough and the great team of folks who looked after my fur baby. I'm so pleased, never in the many, many, many years have I or my family been disappointed with the service, care and love. THANK YOU FAIRLAND... THANK YOU DR. GOUGH !!! THANK YOU DR. WHALL FOR HAVING SUCH A GREAT TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS ON BOARD.. WE LOVE YOU ALL...

Sweetie, Spice baby, and Sugar 🙂

Dr. Gough has saved me from leaving Fairland Animal Hospital. I was just about to leave for a myriad of reasons but I brought my 15.5 year old pup in out of desperation. He was amazing. Sadly, the appointment ended w/a cancer diagnosis but he was so awesome about everything. Even took a call from me(well, my best friend)the next day within a minute of holding. She has since passed on and he called to leave a very kind message. He'd only met me and my girl once. Bravo, Dr.Gough.

I love the vets and staff here. Everyone was so welcoming. My dog loves coming to them. He's always welcomed with lots of love.

I have been bringing my animals here since I moved to the area about 7 years ago. Recently, I had to put my beloved pet of 16 years down and I couldn't be more grateful for how they handled the process. I was directed to a room on the side of the building where I was able to be with and console my pet throughout the gut-wrenching process. While they don't currently have the lobby open because of COVID, I was happy that I didn't have to walk through the main lobby to go to this room as I was in tears and wanted privacy. They handled the entire process with compassion, understanding, and delicate care. I'm forever grateful. Highly recommend Dr. Whall and his staff.

We've been taking our dog here for awhile and all the staff are always incredibly friendly and helpful. They were a little bogged down for awhile during the pandemic, but I appreciate the protocols they have in place for everyone's protection and they have been very communicative through this whole thing. I always completely trust them to give amazing care to my pets when they are in the clinic with them. The vet techs are so lovely, as is the admin staff, and the vets are always very attentive. I really appreciate that they've always been transparent with our options regarding our pets' health and potential costs. Plus, even my dog ADORES them -- she get so excited whenever we pull up! Anyway, I definitely recommend them!

I had such a great experience here today. We moved back to the area a few months before COVID and finally I was able to get my dogs in for their yearly exams. Due to COVID they are taking extra precautions. When I arrived there was a sign on the front door stating to stay in your car and call their office to let them know you are outside. They came out in a timely manner to get my dog. It took them about 10 minutes to complete the exam and then the doctor called me to discuss her findings and ask if I have any questions or concerns. They took my payment over the phone and they brought my dog back out to me. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. Will definitely be coming back!

Let me just start of by saying search no further because this animal hospital is for you! Every time I bring my cat they treat her with nothing but kindness and always know how to treat her when she's sick. I searched many vets over the years and finally I found the perfect one!! I highly highly recommend bringing your pet her!!

Took my long hair dachshund here for a visit and the veterinarian and staff were wonderful. They made her (my Dog) very comfortably and she did not bark one bit. the facility was clean and the checkout out desk staff was friendly and knowledgeable! We are making this out new clinic and looking forward to working them again.

Dr. Whall and his staff are the best ever !!! I have taken my dogs to Fairland Animal Hospital for about 30 years. They are the most wonderful people that i ever met. They always go out of their way to make me feel welcomed and they really do treat my dogs are if they were their own pets. Even when i was going through a hard time financially Fairland Hospital worked with me to make sure my pet was taken care of and i could manage my vet bills. I really see they cared for me and my dogs.

I'm very lucky I found Fairland Animal Hospital. 🙂

Fairland has been my vet for 25 years. I would not take my pets anywhere else and have recommended them numerous times to friends and relatives. Through, professional, always friendly. Great doctors and great support staff. You can just tell they really like animals. My kinda people!

I've been going to this vet for a couple of years now and they've always been great, BUT the addition of Dr. Ngwira has been absolutely amazing. Last week I had to make the gut wrenching decision to let my beautiful Tiger cub go. This was only our 2nd visit with Dr. Ngwira, but it drove home just how wonderful she is. Her kindness and true compassion showed during both visits, but absolutely shined through this experience. Having to let both of my babies go this year has wrecked me, but I have to say that her kindness and true compassion helped in ways I can't explain.

We also want to send a huge shout out to Anthony as well. He was there for the passing of both of our babies and he was absolutely amazing as well. So gentle, caring, and compassionate.

Our experiences with this vet have always been good - even under the worst of circumstances. The office is very clean and calm. The cost is a bit high compared to what I was used to, but Kentucky costs are much less overall. I think for the area the costs are pretty average. All of the employees we have encountered have been great. We really love the office kitties too!

I adopted my cat, Deku, from a shelter about a month ago and gave him a few weeks to get used to me before taking him into a vet to be poked and prodded. I set an appointment up about a week in advance by recommendation of my brother and his wife, who have brought all three of their cats here.

Carolyn checked me in and was awesome. The tech, Pharece, was awesome. The vet, Dr. Ngwira, was awesome. Gretchen checked me out and she was awesome, and even the other owners in the lobby with me were awesome. Literally every single person I interacted with here was fantastic.

I was brought back about a half hour after my appointment time and was apologized to profusely and sincerely by Pharece, Dr. Ngwira, and later by Gretchen at the front desk. They explained that the appointment before mine went from routine to very much not routine so it took longer than anticipated. I honestly had such a positive experience otherwise that it hadn't impacted my opinion of the visit - things happen and they rolled with it perfectly.

My cat, who does NOT like being held or picked up, was hissing and snarling at Pharece and Dr. Ngwira while they were holding him in place to check him out, and they were still so kind and affectionate to him while he was getting an attitude. They stuck around and chatted with me about Dr. Ngwira's cats for a few minutes after the appointment was over, congratulating me on my first pet and giving me general cat ownership tips.

Deku's name is a reference to an anime, and the icing on the cake was Gretchen recognizing the name when I was paying my bill.

I was so nervous about Deku going to the vet for his first time with me, but it honestly couldn't have gone much better than it did thanks to everyone at Fairland.

Excellent animal hospital. We came here when our elderly cat was close to her end of life and the staff was incredibly compassionate. The location is also really beautiful for a vet office.

I have been there sometimes with my dog Boo. They treated her very well. Very nice workers and good vets. The price is normal for the area.

We take our two pugs here about once a month to get nails trimmed and obviously whenever needed for check-ups. We have been going for three years. The pugs are 10 years old and I have never had a better veterinary office treat them! They clearly love and care about animals. The vet techs are all supportive. Yesterday as I was paying one of them offered to take them for a walk so I didn't have to wrangle them myself. They always remember our boys and know their history. The office is cozy and doesn't feel like a clinic or smell like animals. I totally recommend this place!

Unfortunately my poor puppy has had a few positive fecal tests so we went through 2 rounds of treatment for parasites and he is now negative. Through the return visits, Rxs, test results- this all meant more phone calls. Each time, no matter who answered I was always responded to with extreme professionalism and helpful nature putting my worries at ease. I was only ever put on the briefest of holds to retrieve a record. Those of you who have made calls to receive a hold message or getting lost in an endless phone tree of options or worse, hung up on by accident after a long hold- you know how valuable and important it is to have your call answered by a live person and your concerns taken seriously and answered when you need an answer. The team at FAH have been so fabulous! Now my sister has gone there and another sister who recently adopted a rescue has also gone there. Although it is nice to receive the referral, I am just happy that their experiences have also been positive and that they trust FAH with our canine cousins as well!

I couldn't be happier with my experience at Fairland Animal Hospital! The facility is fresh, clean & inviting. The entire staff is warm & friendly. The prices for their services are less than expected as well. Finding a vet for my pets is always a challenge when I move to a new town. But I really felt like I hit the jackpot first time out here in the Silver Spring/Burtonsville area!

I have been going to Fairland Animal Hospital for over 30 years -- back when it was owned by Dr. Hollander. Dr. Whall has been my 9 dogs primary care physician over the years after Dr. Hollander retired. I would not take my pups any place else. The entire staff is helpful, friendly, compassionate and all have been there through the good visits and the very sad visits. I absolutely love the new facility -- it is spacious, clean, and plenty of parking :o)

We've been visiting Fairland for three years. First with our dog and now with our two kittens. We love how enthusiastic staff are about our pets. When our kittens were spayed and neutered a few weeks ago, staff were very attentive to our kittens very different personalities. We've seen all of the different veterinarians over the course of three years, from routine checkups to concerning health problems and have been equally impressed by each one. If your looking for a veterinarian in the Silver Spring area for your cats or dogs, I highly recommend Fairland!

Our dog just had eye surgery on a benign tumor and teeth cleaning with Dr. Spencer. I can't say enough about how much I like this doctor. He seems to enjoy his work, is easy to talk to and so reasonably priced. The staff there is equally friendly and professional. I trust two beloved standard poodles to their care!

Finally found a good veterinarian! I can't believe I suffered through Bainfield for so long. This place is clean, reasonably priced, and the dr's are not trying to make you broke. Mainly the dr Was smart and knew what he was doing.

Great Vet! Dr. Spencer is so friendly and great with our dog. We moved to SS two years ago after living in DC with our pup and definitely prefer this vet to our old one. The staff is very friendly and the prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend this place to any dog owner. We definitely don't dread the vet and our dog doesn't either!

I rescued a dog and called 11 local vets to find the best one that was most affordable, this being it. Every time I come, they welcome my dog with lots of cuddles and love making him feel comfortable. They don't charge an office fee which is an added bonus - they just charge for why you came in! Definitely happy with my choice to come here. 🙂

We have been clients of Fairland Animal Hospital for close to 20 years. Over those years Dr. Whall and his wonderful staff have cared for all six of our dogs. Whether it be a sick visit or an annual well checkup we know that our fur babies are in good hands. This year we lost three of our remaining four recused dogs. As you can imagine this was a very difficult time for our family but the Dr's and staff at Fairland showed us again how much they care for their clients.... two and four legged.

The motto of the hospital is "WE TREAT YOUR PET LIKE ONE OF OUR OWN" still stands true in our eyes.

The facility is kept very clean, odor-free. I really like Dr. Spencer and his 'bedside' manner. He even took time with my granddaughters who love to come along, by letting them listen to my cat's heartbeat and their own! His manner prevents them from developing any fears of animal hospitals, etc.

We have been bringing our 15 year-old dog Bella in to Fairland Animal Hospital ever since we moved to MD almost 10 years ago. Dr. Whall has always been great, and the staff is fantastic. The new location is also gorgeous, easy to get to, easy to park in, and even has a little play area so that if I have my daughter with me she has some toys and books to occupy her. We will continue at Fairland for as long as our little dog is with us. 🙂

I cannot say enough good things! So clean! SO CLEAN! Does not smell like a vets office, which I think made my cat much more at ease. The staff were so kind - the office has a child's corner - THANK YOU!! and the doctor and assistant were great - relaxed, thorough and QUICK! Outstanding! Such a great find!

I took my pooch here for her first vet visit. I came due to the fact they had awesome reviews & I do not regret bringing her here. First off the set up is adorable & cozy feeling . The staff were super attentive/friendly towards me & my pooch which I loved. I had to wait a bit bc the doctor had an emergency in which I understood (I also hope the pooch is okay). The doctor & his assistant were extremely friendly & made me feel welcomed & my pooch was not scared at all. I also asked about dental cleaning & he said to save my money, it's not needed right now. That made me feel he's not interested in the money. But just the well being of our pets. He also answered all my questions in regards to my pooch. What I was amazed by was that my pooch usually fusses when she's being examined& she didn't fuss at all. I definitely recommend this establishment you will not regret it!!

I recently adopted a dog and needed to find a vet in the Silver Spring area. There are a few vets very close to where I live, but they didn't get the best reviews and it looked like parking would have been an issue. I decided it would be worth it to drive a little further to check out Fairland Animal Hospital.

I called on a Monday afternoon and was able to get an appointment the next day. At Fairland Animal Hospital, there is plenty of parking and the facility is very clean and spacious. All of the employees seem friendly and knowledgeable. My dog saw Dr. Spencer and he was wonderful. After my dog's exam, vaccine, and nail clipping, I was surprised the final bill for the visit wasn't too expensive. I would highly recommend this vet facility.

My pup Chewbie has been seeing Dr. Whall for a little under four years. He is the only vet she doesn't give a hard time to. When we first visited this hospital, it was the old location which I wasn't very fond of. Parking was limited and a tad of a pain. This new location is wonderful. It's spacious, clean, and SO EASY TO PARK! I LOVE the new location.

We've actually moved out of the area and drive 45 minutes each way to bring our pup here, that's how much we love it here. Dr. Whall and all his staff are so great. You can see they genuinely love animals and what they do. I have no doubt that they would do anything they could to help your family member. They are always willing to accommodate me with scheduling and treatments.

The only reason Chewbie will ever stop coming here is if we move out of state, otherwise she'll grow old coming to this hospital.

I love these guys. They have been a great blessing to us and our furry family. Dr Whall is great. The whole staff is terrific. They are crazy busy, but that's to be expected. We've had to see other vets for some specialty care, but I'm much, much happier with the care we get from the team here. They work very hard, and I really appreciate it. My brother is a vet, but I'd rather take my pets to see Dr Whall. We need more vets like them!

This is an excellent animal hospital. Every single person I've encountered there is kind, caring, and focused on your pet. My dog Winnie has seen all of the vets there, and I have no hesitation about bringing her to any of them. Beyond the fantastic care, I'm also impressed that they don't recommend superfluous treatments, and will often give you advice over the phone for minor cases. Great customer service, but much more importantly, a caring vet for my dog.

Thank you Dr. Spencer for the wonderful care you have given to Minnie and most recently Buster for his dental surgery. The staff is very courteous and welcoming! Thank you again for love you show to our fur babies! We love Dr. Spencer...

This is a beautiful facility with a pleasant staff. It was easy, on the two occasions I've taken my dog there, to schedule an appointment at a time that was convenient. Dr Wenzel is knowledgable and has a friendly manner. She and her assistant were very gentle with my elderly cocker. I used to drive 80 miles to my old vet because I had been unable to find a vet that approximated the care the dogs got in Culpeper. I am so happy to have found this veterinarian right here in Silver Spring.

This is a beautiful facility with a pleasant staff. It was easy, on the two occasions I've taken my dog there, to schedule an appointment at a time that was convenient. The veterinarian is knowledgable and has a friendly manner. Her assistant was very gentle with my elderly cocker. I used to drive 80 miles to my old vet because I had been unable to find a vet that approximated the care the dogs got in Culpeper. I am so happy to have found this vetinary practice right here in Silver Spring.

Dr Whall and staff are so kind and friendly. My small doxie actually looks forward to the visit to the vets. The whole team will go out of their way to make sure you have the right medicine and shots-- I no longer have to keep records-- I have access to their electronic system for due dates for shots and exams. I can not say enough nice things and PSS if you travel with your pets--this group has an expertise in european paperwork needed for travel abroad. (very complicated-- but they know what to do)

I took my Persian cat here to have her excessively goopy/runny eyes looked at.

Not only did Dr. Whall give me the proper treatments for her eyes, but also went beyond expectations by cleaning my cats ears and giving her a small, quick, customary grooming session. I brush my cats fur everyday, but she won't ever let me brush her back-side and behind her ears, where she has mats. Dr. Whall took out his clippers and quickly and gently trimmed away the dirty matted fur around her butt and clipped off the mats behind her ears.

I didn't even ask him to! I just mentioned that she wouldn't let me groom her there and he took the initiative to do it for me. So nice.

This is by far, the best vet to visit in Montgomery County. I tried three different vets before finding Fairland, and I've been taking my pets there for seven years now. The staff is fabulous. They're kind and patient and helpful. They try to keep me out of the office when possible, offering advice for common dog/cat maladies. And Dr. Whall is excellent. He tries to keep costs down and treatment simple whenever he can. However, he shares information about advanced treatments and specialty animal doctors when it's relevant.

I have recommended this vet time and again to my colleagues and neighbors. I'll recommend them to you too.

Annie, my cocker spaniel, is treated like a family member. Dr. Whall is most knowledgeable and compassionate. I have recommended him to many friends and neighbors and they all share my sentiments. Also, the services are reasonably priced and there is never any pressure to buy anything. Finally, the new facility is beautiful, bright and clean. I can't imagine taking Annie anywhere else.

Dr. Whall is the BEST! My family has been bringing our pets here since I was a child and now as an adult I bring my furry friend. Can't ask for much better, great Vets, great staff, affordable care. Also this summer my dog got her first tick and instead of scaring me into coming in and spending money, they suggested things I could do at home first. Truly in the business for the animals and not the money. Will never take my pets anywhere else.

This place is the best veterinary clinic that we've tried in the DMV. They get you in and out quickly, which is great for stressed out pets. We've never had trouble getting appointments, and each vet we've seen has been thorough, kind, and not dismissive of crazy pet owner concerns. They never try to add superfluous services. Thus, the costs are reasonable, especially for the quality of the service.
The new location is very nice - clean, well laid out, and comfortable. In short, as long as we live in the area, we'll be taking our pets here. There's nothing like the peace of mind that having a dependable vet gives to a pet owner.

This place is SO amazing. Our dog had what looked to be a bite on his neck, so we called to see if there was ANY possibility of walking in to see a vet on such short notice. They said 'No problem, you can even come now if you'd like.' They have a SUPER friendly staff that made us feel very welcome and made the check-in process really easy. And Dr. Wenzel was amazing. She was in the room with us within minutes to meet our dog and check out his issue. She was very knowledgeable and friendly, while also being quick and efficient with treatment. They left such a great impression that after our visit, we decided to make Fairland Animal Hospital our permanent veterinarian. Thanks for being so great, Fairland!! 😀

I can't say enough good things about Fairland Animal Hospital. I came to Fairland after my previous vet refused to treat my new puppy for an emergency because they had not examined him before. Fairland was able to see him on short notice, so we visited, fell in love, and promptly switched veterinarians.

The staff at Fairland are knowledgeable, friendly, and very obviously love animals. I am an overbearing and hysterical pet parent... and they handle me very well 🙂

I had to bring my cat in for her usual checkup. I made my appointment, and was seen exactly at my time by Dr. Wenzel. She was quick and efficient with my cat, and explained the different vaccines, and the risks and benefits with 3-year vaccines and 1-year vaccines.

What really struck me about Fairland Animal Hospital, though, was how friendly everyone was. From the time I called to make the appointment, to the appointment itself, and even after when they sent me a follow up card the very next day, I felt as though they actually cared about me and my pet.

I will definitely be coming back to Fairland Animal Hospital and I highly recommend them.

LOVE Fairland!!! Dr. Wahl and company have taken care of my 3 year old cat and my 6 month old corgi ever since my wife and I moved to Maryland. The staff here is incredibly friendly and welcoming; for clients they are happy to give advice over the phone if the issue isn't too pressing; everyone is obviously very passionate about what they do.

I drive ~30 minutes to get to Fairland - in the DC area that means I drive past a half dozen or more vet clinics but I'd never consider anything but Fairland!

My dog had a severe eye infection and my vet was on vacation. They referred me to Fairland Animal Hospital. When I called Fairland they told me to come right over and put me in a room when I walked in the door to prevent and contamination in the waiting room.

I saw Dr. Wenzel and she was fantastic. She was so sweet to my dog and diagnosed her eye infection right away. Dr. Wenzel was fast and efficient. I came away from the appointment feeling that everyone at the office really loved animals, cared about their owners, and did their best to make the appointment as stress free as possible. The entire staff was very nice.

I am really thinking about changing vets. I felt like I was in such good hands with Dr. Wenzel and her staff.

My two kitties saw Dr. Wenzel. She was gentle and quick with them and took the time after they got their shots to go over the other issues I've been having with them. I didn't feel like I was being rushed at all, even though we were a bit late. The vet tech who helped wrangle the cats was fantastic - so sweet to my wriggling little beasts and super nice to the other pets in the waiting area both before & after my visit. Prices were reasonable, too. The only negative about this place is the limited parking - everything else was great.

Lots of good things to say here: First it all starts with Dr. Wahl, who we feel very comfortable around and tells us his opinion in plain words unlike other Vets we've encountered. Next we like the other Vets just the same - Dr. Blanchard and Dr. Press - again they converse with us easily and make our pets feel like one of their own. Finally, the staff there are also incredibly kind and friendly. Prices are much more reasonable (compared to other Vets we have used around DC). Only negative I can say is I wish they had better parking, but it's a minor complaint.

What a great place to bring your sick pet. The front desk was very kind and professional. The service was great, I was told exactly what probably made my dog sick, what I could do to prevent it from happening in the future, and the liklihood my dog would recover. The doctors there have technical expertise if you prefer to hear a technical explanation. Thanks a lot!

Since I was a child, we have always brought our dog to Dr. Whall and his associates. He is a caring doctor that loves the pets he helps. I remember growing up and my childhood dog was very sick. He gave us his home phone number and told us to call if we need ANYTHING. It showed how much he cared. I bought my mom a new dog a short time later and we brought her there. Now my wife and I bring our dog there regularly and they love him there. I'd recommend it!

Although I only went once, since I lived in the area for a brief amount of time, it was a very pleasant trip (aside from my cat's earmites).

The staff was SO sweet, had a nice conversation with both techs while we waited for the doctor.

The doctor was great, quick without being pushy and very helpful. And all so wonderful with my slightly stubborn (but endlessly loving) kitty.

If you are in the area and need a vet, this is the best for your fur babies!

I've taken my animals to many different vet clinics all over the U.S. This was my favorite by far! Everyone was so nice and great with the animals; the Vet, the techs, and the ladies at the front desk. My dog was actually happy to go to her appointments. I recommend this clinic to anyone who loves their animal and cares about who sees them as their vet.

I have never experienced kinder Vets than at this Animal Hospital. I adopted 2 ferals and was scared stiff how they might react. Both Dr. Wall and his assistant were so kind and patient with them that they were able to perform all tests, give injections, check temperature (!) and oh yes, the most incredible thing: cut their toe nails. I have never been able to do that and they have become cuddlebugs.

In addition, their fees are lower than my previous Vet who treated all my cats before. There, I always felt as if I was taking in a car for service where parts needed to be replaced. When I took in another feral who was tame by that time to an emergency clinic, they anesthezied her to be able to treat her. I could not get her to Fairland's because this was at night. I am sure that either Drs there could have treated her without anesthesia.

I am so grateful for their care and I don't know how much more praise I can heap on them except to say that you will never find a better Animal Hospital. Unfortunately, we are moving away and I don't know if I well ever find vets who come even close.

My pets have all been patients of Dr. Whall and Dr. Blanchard at Fairland Animal Hospital. It's a small local practice and I have been pleased with their services and care through the years. I particularly like Dr. Blanchard, but either doctor provides exceptional care and expertise.

The staff is also great and many have been there a long time - they know you and your pet and it's nice to return to a business with familiar faces, especially when the time comes to say goodbye. It's hard, but part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing when to say goodbye and it's nice to be around a caring staff when doing so.

RIP Marmalade and Mocha - gone, but never forgotten!