Want a Fear Free Certified Practice Experience? Meet Our Sister Hospital.
Several of our veterinarians at Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center are individually Fear Free certified, bringing low-stress handling and calming techniques to every visit. But if you are looking for a veterinary practice where Fear Free certification extends across the entire team, from the front desk to the treatment room, our sister hospital in Fairfax is the right fit.
Town and Country Animal Hospital is a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice, one of only two in Fairfax County. That means every team member is Fear Free certified, every exam room is designed to reduce stress, and every appointment is built around your pet's emotional wellbeing from the moment you walk in.
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What Practice-Level Fear Free Certification Means
Individual Fear Free certification means a specific veterinarian has completed training in low-stress handling. Practice-level certification goes further: every person on the team, veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, is certified and practicing Fear Free standards every day.
At Town and Country Animal Hospital in Fairfax, Fear Free is not the approach of one or two doctors. It is how the whole hospital operates.
- Every team member is Fear Free certified, not just select doctors
- Calming pheromones and low-stress handling are used throughout every visit
- Exam rooms and lobby spaces are designed to reduce anxiety from the start
- Pre-visit guidance helps prepare your pet before they arrive
- Scheduling accommodates anxious pets with thoughtful pacing and space
Two Hospitals, One Standard of Care
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center and Town and Country Animal Hospital are sister hospitals, owned by the same family and guided by the same values. Your records follow you between locations. Our doctors know each other. And if your pet ever needs 24/7 emergency care, Columbia Pike is available around the clock with no additional emergency fee.
The two hospitals are different by design. Columbia Pike offers 24/7 emergency and urgent care alongside general practice. Town and Country is a Fear Free Certified general practice in Fairfax, built around a calmer, lower-stress experience for wellness visits and routine care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use both hospitals for my pet?
Yes. Many clients come to Town and Country for wellness visits and routine care, and rely on Columbia Pike for after-hours emergencies. Your records are shared between both locations.
Is Town and Country Fear Free for all pets, or just certain ones?
All pets. Every appointment at Town and Country is a Fear Free visit, regardless of species or reason for the visit.
What is the difference between an individually certified vet and a Fear Free Certified Practice?
An individually certified veterinarian has completed Fear Free training personally. A Fear Free Certified Practice means the entire team, every doctor, every technician, every front desk staff member, is certified and practicing Fear Free standards throughout the hospital.
Does Columbia Pike offer Fear Free care?
Yes. Several of our veterinarians at Columbia Pike are individually Fear Free certified. For clients who want care at a practice where the entire team and hospital environment are Fear Free certified, Town and Country is the right choice.
Visit Town and Country Animal Hospital in Fairfax
Town and Country Animal Hospital serves Fairfax and surrounding Northern Virginia communities with Fear Free certified veterinary care for dogs and cats.
9836 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 | (703) 273-2110 | townandcountryanimalh.com