Dog & Cat Vets in Alexandria

## Summary McKenzie Vets is set up for routine preventative care as well as more involved medical and pain-management cases. The clinic website lists vaccinations, neutering, senior pet care, surgery and dentistry, and it states they see cats, dogs and several small pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters). In reviews, owners describe both planned care (e.g., puppy visits, consultations) and higher-stakes situations (a dog injured by another dog, and ongoing treatment for Addison’s disease requiring vet-administered medication). Multiple reviewers also mention dogs being noticeably comfortable coming into the practice, and one describes being fit in for medication to help a dog cope with travel anxiety. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - **Vaccinations** - **Neutering** - **Senior pet care** - **Surgery** - **Dentistry** - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in clinic data as “24/7 or extended hours”; no further detail provided) - **Pain management and mobility work-ups**, including: - **Acupuncture** (used alongside medication for hind-limb discomfort) - **X-rays** (done to assess hip joints) - **Referral to hydrotherapy** (mentioned as part of an ongoing plan after imaging) - **Ongoing medical management**, including **vet-administered medication** for **Addison’s disease** - **Supportive medication for situational anxiety** (meds provided for a dog’s long journey) Species the clinic states it treats: **cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters**. ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Nadia (vet)** – credited by one owner with helping save their dog’s life after a serious dog attack; described as “adored” by the family. - **Marjorie (front of house)** – singled out for “always a warm welcome.” - **Alison (vet)** – praised for clear communication and a step-by-step plan for hind-limb discomfort (starting with pain relief medication and acupuncture, progressing to x-rays, then adjusting the plan and arranging hydrotherapy referral once the extent of hip problems was known). ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 323 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Pets being comfortable at the clinic:** several owners comment that their dogs happily enter and are “excited” to arrive, suggesting calm handling during visits. - **Help with urgent or complex situations:** examples include life-saving care after a dog attack and ongoing support for a dog with Addison’s disease needing regular vet-administered medication. - **Clear planning and communication:** one review describes a structured approach to mobility issues—medication and acupuncture first, then x-rays to confirm severity, followed by further medication and hydrotherapy referral. - **Being accommodated when needed:** one visitor reports being fit in for a consultation to obtain medication to ease a dog’s anxiety for a long journey.