Tysons Corner Animal Hospital
8496 Tyco Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
Overview
Tysons Corner Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital that also offers boarding and grooming services. Their boarding facilities feature newly renovated indoor runs for large dogs and a playroom, with separate cat condos. They have on-call veterinarians available during stays and require specific vaccinations including Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Heartworm Test, and Flea Preventative for dogs.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Heartworm Test, Fecal Test, Flea Preventative
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What Reviews Say
111 reviews analyzedTysons Corner Animal Hospital receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (approximately 80% 5-star) with Dr. Clifton and staff praised for exceptional veterinary care, compassion, and thoroughness. However, several serious red flags emerge: a highly controversial disabled parking confrontation where the owner used defensive language, disputed dog death allegations, and multiple complaints about appointment scheduling difficulties and pricing. The owner responds to every review but often in a defensive or combative tone, particularly to negative reviews, which itself has become a recurring complaint. The clinic excels in clinical care and facility quality but struggles with communication, wait times, and managing client relationships.
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Worth noting
Dog death allegation
“MY DOG DIED. TERRIBLE SERVICE AND NO COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS.”
Disabled parking confrontation
“He proceeded to engage in an entirely inappropriate and offensive dialogue, openly ridiculing those who make use of designated parking spaces”
Owner called parking incident victim 'lazy' and 'entitled'
“Laziness, entitlement, and rudeness are not qualifying disabilities.”
Accusations of overcharging
“thanks for charging me 75$ same bottle for 25$ medicine at a local PetSmart”
Appointment scheduling issues(4 mentions)
“Every appointment is months away, every prescription takes weeks to write”
Communication problems(3 mentions)
“he failed to explain what he was prescribing exactly and didn't even ask me if i had a CONE”
Perceived overcharging(3 mentions)
“Why are you charging me a 1 grand for a small bump removal”
Dr. Clifton's bedside manner/attitude(4 mentions)
“He criticized the groomer I take my dog to and the dog food I give my dog and treated me with such disrespect”
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