Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Herndon
Since 1967, Dominion Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for the Herndon community. Our experienced team provides comprehensive veterinary care, combining state-of-the-art medical technology with compassionate, personalized service. We prioritize preventative care through wellness exams while offering advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and emergency treatment options. Our staff treats every pet as their own, ensuring comfort during boarding and grooming services while maintaining open communication with pet owners.With decades of combined experience, our veterinarians deliver specialized care across internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics. We uphold strict professional standards through continuous education and modern anesthetic protocols, ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. As active community members, we support local businesses and believe in transparent communication about treatment options and costs.
Services
Pet Wellness
Surgical Procedures
Emergency Care
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- Veterinarians with decades of combined experience in pet care
- 24/7 emergency services handled by trained staff
- Full-service facility with state-of-the-art medical equipment
- Compassionate team treating pets with individual attention
- Community-focused practice supporting local businesses
What people say
Excellent staff
Treated like family
Professional and friendly
Boarded pets safely
Prompt emergency guidance
Services
Pet Wellness
Our comprehensive wellness programs focus on preventative care through regular check-ups and age-specific assessments. We provide vaccinations, dental care, microchipping, and nutritional counseling tailored to each pet's needs. Our preventive approach helps identify health issues early, ensuring longer, healthier lives for pets through nose-to-tail examinations.
Surgical Procedures
We offer both routine and advanced surgical treatments using state-of-the-art equipment and modern anesthetic protocols. Our services include soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic procedures, and specialized laser techniques. Each surgery includes pre-operative assessments, intraoperative monitoring, and comprehensive post-operative care to ensure optimal recovery outcomes for pets.
Emergency Care
Critical care services are available during business hours for pets experiencing trauma, severe illness, or sudden health crises. Our team handles diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment for conditions like fractures, toxic ingestions, and respiratory distress. After-hours emergencies receive immediate triage guidance and referral assistance to dedicated 24-hour facilities.
Pet Boarding
Our secure boarding facilities provide comfortable accommodations for pets when owners travel. Trained staff delivers daily care, exercise, and monitoring while maintaining medical routines. The environment prioritizes animal comfort with climate control and separate housing options to reduce stress during stays.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, coat trimming, and styling performed by experienced specialists. We accommodate various breed-specific requirements while maintaining safety standards. Services help maintain coat health, hygiene, and can identify skin issues during routine groomings.
People
Catherine Wehle
Veterinarian
Dr. Catherine Wehle provides compassionate veterinary care with focus on preventive medicine and internal medicine for companion animals.
Joseph Bourke III
Veterinarian
Dr. Joseph Bourke III delivers comprehensive veterinary services with particular interest in surgical procedures and pet wellness programs.
Kelly Short
Veterinarian
Dr. Kelly Short specializes in diagnostic imaging and advanced care solutions while maintaining a commitment to patient comfort and client education.
Questions
How often should my pet have an exam?
We recommend yearly exams for most pets, with senior pets needing bi-annual check-ups. Puppies and kittens require more frequent visits during their first year.
Why does my pet need dental cleaning?
Professional cleanings prevent oral disease, reduce systemic bacteria, and help identify dental issues early while minimizing anesthesia time through regular maintenance.
When should pets get spayed or neutered?
We recommend spaying/neutering at approximately 6 months old, though your veterinarian will consider breed and health factors before scheduling the procedure.
How safe are veterinary surgical procedures?
We implement pre-anesthetic blood testing, modern monitoring equipment, and multi-modal pain management to ensure maximum safety during all surgical treatments.
What constitutes a pet emergency?
Emergencies include trauma, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, and poisoning. Call our clinic immediately if your pet shows these critical symptoms.
