Pet Vaccinations in Great Falls, VA

Protection at Every Life Stage for Your Pets

Pet Vaccination Services for a Healthier Life

Preventative care for your pets starts at a young age, and the most critical step you should take to protect your pet today and long into the future is with vaccines. At Great Falls Animal Hospital, we are advocates of vaccinating your pets, as it not only protects them but can protect your family from contracting diseases as well. Our veterinarians have extensive experience and can discuss with you the appropriate shots for your pet.

Reach out to Great Falls Animal Hospital today at (703) 759-2330 to schedule an appointment for your pet’s vaccinations. We care for animals in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

What Are Vaccines?

Vaccines are deactivated viruses or bacteria that, in small doses, are delivered into your pet’s body, causing their immune system to develop antibodies that will fight off that specific illness. If your pet comes into contact with that disease in the future, they will most likely be able to fight it off without ever showing any signs of sickness. It’s important to know that not all vaccines that are available need to be administered to your pet. Our Great Falls vaccination vets will decide which vaccinations are appropriate depending on certain factors about your pet, including age, environment, and breed. We won’t give them anything just for the sake of giving them something because it’s available. We have your pet’s best interests in mind.

The most common vaccinations for dogs and cats include:

Dogs: All dogs must be vaccinated for rabies as required by Virginia State Law. We also vaccinate all dogs for distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and leptospirosis. If your dog goes to the dog park, groomers, obedience classes, or boarding kennel, etc., we recommend vaccinating against Tracheobronchitis (Bordetella) and Canine Influenza. We also have a safe and effective vaccine for Lyme disease that we are recommending for all dogs.
Cats: All cats must be vaccinated against rabies as required by Virginia State Law. All cats in our practice are vaccinated against distemper and upper respiratory viruses. The feline leukemia virus vaccine may also be recommended.

Puppy and Kitten Vaccine Schedules

If you are a parent of a newborn pet, we highly recommend you schedule their first round of vaccinations. Kittens and puppies are highly susceptible to many infectious diseases. Their mother’s milk provides a limited natural immunity that eventually wears off. We won’t give you new pet all their vaccinations at once, but will instead spread them out over approximately 12 to 16 weeks.

Don’t wait to schedule your vaccinations! Reach out to our Great Falls veterinarians today to get started!

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Karma Strydesky

Our first experience with Quakertown Veterinary Clinic was during one of the scariest moments we’ve had with our dog. He had his first seizure, and of course it happened on the Fourth of July weekend. From the very first phone call, everyone was compassionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly reassuring.Kelly was the first person we spoke with, and she was so kind and caring. She calmly talked us through everything and helped us feel less overwhelmed before we even arrived at the clinic.When we got there, we were greeted by Olivia Sullivan, who was absolutely wonderful. She listened carefully to everything we had to say, asked thoughtful questions, and immediately put us at ease. Her kindness and compassion meant so much to us.We were then seen by Dr. Ian Civco, and I truly cannot say enough great things about him. He was patient, compassionate, and wonderful with our dog, Elliott. He thoroughly explained Elliott’s blood work, his diagnosis, the medication he would be starting, what we could expect over the coming days, and all of the potential side effects. He took the time to answer every question we had and never made us feel rushed. Before we left, Dr. Civco even encouraged us to call him anytime if Elliott had another emergency, which gave us tremendous peace of mind.I was also pleasantly surprised by how fair the pricing was. During an emergency holiday visit, I honestly expected the cost to be much higher.The entire team at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic went above and beyond during one of the most stressful experiences our family has faced. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for both their patients and their families were exceptional. We are so grateful for everyone who helped Elliott, and we will absolutely be bringing all of our dogs back in the future.Thank you all so much for the incredible care you provided. We will never forget your compassion.

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Angels on earth. Doctors, techs, staff are all wonderful. We are blessed to have you care for our sweet pups. Thank you.

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This has been my vet clinic for 48 years and I absolutely love Dr. Geller. I am so lucky to have had this clinic so close to home❤️