Business Details
11 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Top-Rated Veterinary Care in Arlington, VA
At Clarendon Animal Care, we are dedicated to providing top-tier personalized veterinary care while fostering the unique bond between pets and their owners. Founded in 2015 by Drs. Kayleen Gloor and Natasha Ungerer, our mission has always centered on the mental and physical well-being of pets and people alike. With two locations in Arlington, VA, we offer comprehensive services ranging from preventative wellness exams to urgent care, all delivered in a low-stress environment. Our team of 15 veterinarians and support staff is committed to Fear Free certified practices, ensuring every visit is as comfortable as possible for anxious pets.Over nearly a decade, we've built a reputation for compassionate care, leveraging advanced diagnostics and treatment options like Class IV laser therapy. We emphasize open communication, spending quality time with each client to address concerns thoroughly. As active community partners supporting local shelters and the James Hunter Dog Park, our approach combines technical expertise with genuine empathy. This philosophy has earned us consistent praise for our attentive service, from routine checkups to complex medical cases.
Services
Pet Wellness Exams
Emergency Care
Laser Therapy
Dental Services
Telemedicine
Vaccinations
Parasite Prevention
Chronic Condition Management
Surgical Procedures
Health Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Our Fear Free certified approach creates low-stress veterinary experiences
- 15 experienced veterinarians across two convenient Arlington locations
- Comprehensive care from wellness exams to urgent treatment
- Personalized communication with ample time for client questions
- Advanced diagnostic capabilities including digital radiology and in-house labs
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free Certified
What people say
Exceptional care for anxious pets
Thorough explanations of treatment
Gentle handling techniques
Prompt emergency service
Personalized follow-up care
Services
Pet Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams assess your pet's overall health while building lasting relationships. Through nose-to-tail evaluations, we detect early signs of disease while creating personalized prevention plans for parasites, dental issues, and chronic conditions. With annual screenings tailored to life stages, we help extend your pet's healthy lifespan through proactive care.
Emergency Care
Urgent care services address acute medical issues during evenings and weekends. Our experienced team handles emergencies like trauma, poisoning, and respiratory distress while offering rapid diagnostics. We stabilize critical cases and coordinate transfers to 24/7 facilities when needed, ensuring immediate attention for life-threatening conditions through our low-stress approach.
Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy treats chronic pain and inflammation without medication. This non-invasive treatment accelerates healing for surgical incisions, arthritis, and soft tissue injuries by stimulating cellular regeneration. Sessions typically last 2-8 minutes with noticeable improvement often seen after initial treatments, providing drug-free pain relief through targeted light wavelengths.
Telemedicine
Telehealth services offer convenient follow-up care from home for established patients. Through video consultations, we manage chronic conditions, behavior issues, and post-op recovery while reviewing medical records. This digital option supplements in-person visits, maintaining continuity of care while accommodating scheduling challenges for follow-up questions and treatment adjustments.
Dental Services
Comprehensive dental care prevents and treats periodontal disease through professional cleanings and advanced diagnostics. Using digital x-rays, we detect hidden dental issues like root disease while performing full oral exams under anesthesia. Our dental procedures include scaling, polishing, and extractions when necessary, maintaining oral health through specialized equipment and monitoring.
People
Dr. Kayleen Gloor
Co-Founder
Dr. Gloor has dedicated her veterinary career to creating low-stress medical environments. As co-founder, she established Clarendon Animal Care's Fear Free philosophy, drawing from years of shelter medicine experience to prioritize pet comfort during exams. Her focus on community outreach extends to local animal welfare organizations.
Dr. Natasha Ungerer
Co-Founder
Dr. Ungerer co-founded Clarendon Animal Care with a vision for compassionate veterinary medicine. Her background in shelter medicine and community engagement drives the practice's commitment to accessible care. She actively participates in local pet adoption initiatives, building bridges between the clinic and regional animal welfare networks.
Questions
What pets do you treat?
We specialize in feline and canine veterinary care, including routine exams, dental services, urgent treatment, and chronic condition management.
Do you offer grooming services?
We focus exclusively on medical care and do not provide pet grooming or bathing services at our facilities.
What are your emergency hours?
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-7:30 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM-12:30 PM. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend VCA SouthPaws and Friendship Hospital.
Can I request a specific veterinarian?
We maintain consistent doctor-patient relationships and allow appointment requests when scheduling through our online system.
Do you offer telemedicine?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations for established patients with conditions requiring follow-up care or behavior management support.
How do you handle anxious pets?
Our Fear Free certified staff uses specialized techniques including calming environments, alternative handling methods, and gradual desensitization for stressed animals.
