Pender Veterinary Centre

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Pender Veterinary Centre & 24-Hour Emergency (703) 591-3304
Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre (703) 654-3100
Pet Retreat (703) 631-9590

General Veterinary Services
Pender Veterinary Centre is a full-service animal care center that offers a broad spectrum of advanced care for domestic pets. With a staff of 27 veterinarians offering highly specialized surgical skills and the best in veterinary services, Pender provides a higher standard of care for your pet and seeks to be the best general veterinary practice in the country.

Exotic Veterinary Services
Formerly known as Eastern Exotic Veterinary Center, Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre is where our veterinarians specialize in the care and treatment of birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, snakes, ferrets and other exotic companion animals. From its informative nutritional consultations to its exceptional exotic veterinary procedures, Pender Exotics is a trusted source for quality veterinary care.

Emergency Veterinary Services
Our emergency veterinary technicians, nurses and veterinarians are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Pender’s emergency veterinary centre treats both domestic and exotic companion animals when they require immediate attention, and provides a number of urgent procedures ranging from emergency veterinary surgeries to treatments for minor cuts and lacerations.

Pet Retreat Getaways
With morning play school, afternoon nature hikes and accommodations that max out on comfort, your pet will enjoy your time out of town as much as you will when they stay at the Pender Pet Retreat. Located near Dulles Airport, the Pender Pet Retreat is your pet’s home away from home while you’re away from yours!

Animal Care Programs
The Pender Pet Caring Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization focusing on improving veterinary care through research and extending animal care to pets in need. Through supporting medical research, pet adoption programs and the treatment of sick or injured strays and indigent animals, the Pender Pet Caring Foundation seeks to improve and expand upon developments in animal care.

Veterinary Training Program
The Pender Development Institute is where veterinarians, practice managers, technicians and nurses can receive additional online or in-house training and support for their careers in veterinary medicine. The mission of the Pender Development Institute is to improve standards in pet care through its training for veterinarians and other veterinary professionals.

We are dedicated to being a caring companion animal hospital, providing quality veterinary care, pet support services and education delivered with compassion and integrity.

*Serving the Northern Virginia Area for over 20 years*

What Sets Pender Apart from other Animal Care Centers:

Renowned veterinarians and nursing staff specializing in numerous procedures and veterinary services, from preventative care to pet ophthalmology and more
24/7 emergency veterinary care for domestic and exotic pets throughout Fairfax County
A commitment to raising standards in quality animal care through extensive veterinary training programs and the support of medical research, pet adoption and pet therapy programs
Convenient, comfortable and affordable drop-off and temporary accommodation amenities for your pets

Quality Medicine, Compassion and Integrity: The Best Veterinary Services for Pets from Pender
Here at Pender, it's our privilege to care for your pets and we're dedicated to improving the lives of your canine, feline, feathered and finned friends through our exceptional veterinary services and resources.

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November Puppy Kindergarten Class
Trainer Michelle Jackson will teach you the secrets to having a well-behaved pet in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

November Puppy Primer Program
This is a free class for owners of new puppies, just like you. Dr. Cory Kleinman will be going over useful information, such as nutrition, training, and housebreaking, that will help make your relationship with your puppy a rewarding and successful experience.