Union Veterinary Clinic
Union Veterinary Clinic is a general practice in Washington, DC. Procedures include Laparoscopic surgery, Spay and neuter, and Microchipping.
About
Union Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned general practice serving the Capitol Hill community in Washington, DC. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care, including routine wellness examinations, vaccinations, dental services, and geriatric health programs. Their medical team performs a variety of elective and routine surgeries, such as spays, neuters, mass removals, and gastropexies, utilizing modern anesthetic monitoring equipment and offering minimally invasive laparoscopic options for specific procedures.
The practice maintains an in-house laboratory equipped with IDEXX analyzers for hematology and chemistry, alongside digital radiology capabilities. While the clinic provides urgent care services during regular business hours, they operate on a limited daily capacity and may recommend 24-hour emergency facilities for after-hours or complex critical care needs. The clinic is also USDA-accredited to perform health exams for international and domestic pet travel.
Surgical team
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Dr. Allison Gross
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Dr. David Massre
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Dr. Boris Yim
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Dr. Sidney Slottje
Procedures
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Spay and neuter
- Microchipping
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What surgical options are available at Union Veterinary Clinic?
- The clinic performs a range of routine and elective surgeries, including spays, neuters, mass removals, biopsies, exploratory procedures, cystotomies, and gastropexies. They also offer minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, which utilizes a camera and specialized instruments to perform procedures such as spays, liver biopsies, and prophylactic gastropexies. All surgical patients undergo pre-anesthetic blood testing to ensure internal organ function, and vital signs are monitored by veterinarians and surgical technicians throughout the procedure.
- Does the clinic provide diagnostic testing in-house?
- Yes, the clinic operates an onsite laboratory featuring state-of-the-art IDEXX VetLab Station equipment, including Procyte DX and Catalyst One analyzers for hematology and chemistry analysis. In-house testing capabilities also include heartworm, feline leukemia, feline AIDS, and parvovirus testing, as well as fecal flotations, urinalysis, and various cytologies. Additionally, the clinic offers high-definition digital radiology, with the option to send images to a board-certified radiologist for professional analysis.
- Can Union Veterinary Clinic assist with international pet travel?
- Yes, the clinic employs USDA-accredited veterinarians who are authorized to perform the necessary health examinations and documentation required for both international and domestic pet travel. Pet owners are advised to schedule these travel-related appointments within 10 days of their planned departure to ensure compliance with current USDA regulations.
- How does the clinic handle urgent care needs?
- The clinic offers a limited number of urgent care appointments during regular business hours. Because capacity is restricted, pet owners are required to call the office to check for availability before arriving. For urgent care needs that occur outside of the clinic's regular operating hours, the staff refers clients to several 24-hour emergency veterinary hospitals in the Washington, DC, and surrounding areas.