Lansdowne Animal Hospital

Conditional compassion? Apparently so.
I’m happy to know that some families find empathetic consideration here. We expect nothing less from those we choose to entrust our pets’ well-​being. Our family evidently warranted rather presumptuous communication & behavior during our last visit, however.
The regrettable details are what they are; reliving the unceremonious experience is the last thing I want to do here. Just know that the appointment was an ordeal at best. It was as if the staff (particularly the primary Dr.) was bewildered by our presence and consequently, was incapable of proceeding with care. A couple and their dear companion visit a vet … strange, I know.
Bottom line is that we chose Lansdowne Animal Hospital; Lansdowne Animal Hospital staff chose their behavior. Each was a mistake. Our dog would have certainly been better off without the visit. Now we know, unfortunately. This chapter is done.

I am new to the area and new to being a puppy owner so I needed a lot of help/​education on how to make sure I’m raising a healthy, well trained dog. I just went to the closest vet to my house and I really lucked out with Lansdowne Animal Hospital. Not only do they make it so easy to stay on track with vaccines and check-​ups, but they helped me a lot with training tips and recommendations on food/​activities to do with my goldendoodle pup. They also provide such a comforting environment for your dog so they don’t associate the vet with needles and uncomfortable check-​ups. When I was growing up, my parents’ golden retriever would shake any time we were even close to the vet, but Bowie seems to love to go. They have relaxing music, plug-​in hormone scented air fresheners, and of course spoil the animals with plenty of treats (at your discretion). The 2 vets and especially the aides are super friendly and personable, so it makes for a very pleasing trip that doesn’t feel like a doctor’s visit at all. I highly recommend bringing your pet here!

After I moved to Ashburn last year, I was worried I would not be able to find a vet like our previous one. I did my research, got recommendations from friends in the area and decided that Lansdowne Animal Hospital was the right vet for my dog. The vets (Dr. Godlewski and Dr. Randall) are both great and take their time to listen and understand what is going on. All of the ladies that work in the office are so wonderful and can usually fit in an appointment to fit my schedule. They have gotten to know my dog and know how to handle her very anxious and scared behavior during a vet visit. The best part is that after any appointment that isn’t routine, they call to follow up and ask how my dog is doing, if there are any additional questions they can answer and make themselves available when needed. I have been very happy with Lansdowne Animal Hospital and would highly recommend them!

We (my husband, pug and I) love Lansdowne Animal Hospital! We found it after moving into the neighborhood and really appreciate the personalized care and follow up our pug receives. Their prices are much more reasonable than our previous vet in Reston, and we like the doctors and staff much better.

We just love Landsdowne Animal Hospital! We got our puppy in May and have been happy since day one! Everyone is very friendly and helpful ! They treat the puppies so sweetly and answer any questions you may have! I highly recommend this place!

This is the only place I will trust with my animals. They are kind, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with.

We switched to Dr. Godlewski after a bad experience at another local vet. We are so glad we made the switch! Dr. Godlewski and all her staff are wonderful! Our dog used to resist going to the vet. Now, he happily races thru the door wagging his tail to greet everyone! They are extremely compassionate and their love of animals is evident. When our 8 year old dog suddenly started having health problems, Dr. Godlewski tirelessly worked with us to find a solution to his problems. She called several times just to check in to see how he was doing. I’ve recommended them to many friends. We couldn’t ask for a better place to take our canine family member!

This is a fantastic practice. I switched from another practice that was not very patient with my very feisty Dachshund. Dr. Godlewski and her staff are very patient and caring. The office is small which gives it a more personal touch. Even if you don’t have a dog with «issues» I think Dr. Godlewski is excellent at diagnosing health issues. As a side note, Dr. Godlewski attended Cornell for Vet School which is the number one school for veterinary medicine in the country. I totally trust her!

I knew Dr. Godlewski from another veterinary clinic, and when I heard a few years ago that she’d opened her own practice in Lansdowne I was thrilled. Dr. G works patiently and gently with my out-​of-​control (and usually aggressive) hound, and her knowledge of feline medicine goes beyond what one might find in your typical general practice. This is especially important to me since I have multiple cats with special needs and chronic medical problems. She even has an exam room dedicated to just cats which is great since my cats aren’t too crazy about sharing any space-​including the house-​with any dog ! Her approach to medicine is thoughtful and above all, compassionate. I drive over 20 miles and past at least 8 other veterinary hospitals (including a cat hospital) to bring my fur-​family to Dr. G. I trust her more than I have any other veterinarian after a lifetime of having pets.

We love our vet Dr. Godlewski. Our dog was very sick as a puppy with many parasites and worms. We took her to several Vet’s that were unable to fix her, until we took her to Lansdowne Animal Hospital. She fully recovered and now is a happy healthy dog.

My wife 14 yr old cat suddenly became very ill, age had finally caught up. During the few weeks of this ordeal, they were compassionate and competent and ethical. They even personally delivered our cat’s cremated remains to our house when it returned from the crematoriam.