Best of Arlington 2016
Education & Family
Best Animal Hospital
Ballston Animal Hospital
Photo by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Local roots run deep at Ballston Animal Hospital, where six of the seven vets are Arlington residents. That’s just how veterinarian Thomas Collins, who bought the practice in 2006, likes it. While many clinics are joining corporate franchises, Collins says he prefers to run an independent, community-based practice that offers general care as well as holistic treatments such as acupuncture. The clinic works with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, offering a free first visit for any pet adopted from the shelter. In fact, Collins met one of his five rescued pets—a feisty cat named Pip—at the shelter. When Pip lost a leg to infection, he won Collins’ heart during treatment and the vet took him home for good. –Laurie McClellan
5232 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-528-2776, ballstonanimalhospital.com
Other top vote-getters:
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic
Clarendon Animal Care
McLean Animal Hospital
Northside Veterinary Clinic
NOVA Cat Clinic
Suburban Animal Hospital
