Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Dental care will be discussed during each physical exam, and a dental cleaning may be recommended when tartar and/or gingivitis are noted. To learn more, please click here.
• Vaccination
  Excited about the new addition to your family? We are too! Our doctors and staff are ready to assist you to develop a personalized vaccination plan, based on the lifestyle and environment of your puppy or kitten. No matter what challenges your little one may bring you, our staff are trained to provide helpful tips for common issues like house-training, crating, and socialization, as well as help you with important medical decisions, such as spay/neuter, vaccines, and parasite prevention. With a wealth of handouts for you to take home and personal stories and tips for you at your visit, we’ll ensure that those first weeks with your new pet are filled with rewarding opportunities for you to bond.
• Behavioral Counseling
  Dr. Brooks, associate veterinarian, graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Growing up in the Northern Virginia area, she went to Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C., and Sweet Briar College for her B.S. in Biology. Her special interests include fear-free handling, behavior modification/training, and anesthesia. In her free time, you’ll find her running and hiking with her dog Idgie (who she frequently refers to as her soulmate) or listening to live music. She is very passionate about service dog work and completed one of her clinical rotations with Saint Francis Service Dogs in Roanoke, VA. She currently resides in Centreville with Idgie, Jamie (calico cat), and Neytiri (corn snake).
• Nutritional Counseling
• Comprehensive Examination
  Adult pets between the ages of 1 to 6 years should be seen for wellness visits at least once annually for a comprehensive physical exam with the veterinarian, fecal testing, vaccine boosters, and ongoing flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Our online pharmacy gives you a variety of heartworm and flea and tick preventatives to choose from. So if your Caring Hands location does not carry the prevention you want for your pet, you can order the one you want.
• Pain Management
  A Licensed Veterinary Technician monitors vital signs on all surgical patients, and monitoring equipment is used to measure heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, CO2 levels, blood pressure, and temperature. Pain medication is given before and after all surgical procedures because keeping your pet comfortable is our top priority. Should you ever require a specialized service that is unavailable at our hospital, we are happy to assist with referrals to an appropriate specialist.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  VPBM has been used in human medicine for decades, and its use in veterinary care has been steadily increasing in recent years. It has been used to treat a variety of conditions in animals, including musculoskeletal injuries, skin conditions, inflammation, speed healing, improve nerve function, and chronic pain. Protective eyewear is required when operating the unit.
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
  By delicately inserting thin needles into specific points on your pet's body, this alternative medicine stimulates natural healing processes, releases endorphins, and improves blood flow. With a history spanning thousands of years, veterinary acupuncture effectively addresses various health conditions in a diverse range of animals. Dogs, cats, horses, birds, and reptiles can all benefit. From musculoskeletal and respiratory issues to gastrointestinal disorders, acupuncture provides a versatile, non-invasive, and drug free treatment option. By restoring the body's energy balance (Qi), acupuncture aids in alleviating illness or injury-related disruptions, and stands out as a safe alternative, especially for animals with medication sensitivities
• Injury Treatment
  Endorphins, decreases inflammation and edema, and it restores metabolic function. This means that your pet heals more quickly, can have fewer complications if used after surgery, and feel better! This therapy has successfully aided in the treatment of arthritis, hip dysplasia, bladder inflammation, anal gland infections, ear infections, abscesses, and muscle strains. Laser therapy is drug-free, non-invasive, and doesn’t require sedation or clipping of the hair. It can be combined with other traditional therapies, including pain medications and joint supplements. It helps your pet get back on their feet and get back to normal play faster and restores quality of life to otherwise painful pets.

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
  Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is shed in the urine of infected wildlife. Typically, it is transmitted through contaminated water sources like puddles, retention ponds, and slow moving creeks.  Your veterinarian will discuss you and your pet’s lifestyle with you to determine if your pet is at risk for contracting Leptospirosis, and if vaccinating against it is appropriate.
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
  Feline Leukemia, or FeLV, is a viral infection that is spread from cat to cat through saliva, feces, and during lactation.
• Ear Infection Treatment
• Anal Gland Infection Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  Bleeding or brusing The Lepto vaccine is given as a series of two, and then annually to adult and senior dogs.
• Heart Disease Treatment
  In severe cases, kidney and heart disease can develop Lyme vaccines are given to puppies as a series of two, and then annually to adult and senior dogs.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Every so often, a pet may become ill and require hospitalized intensive care. At Caring Hands, we can provide the care necessary to get your pet feeling well again. Some examples of illnesses that may require hospitalization include GI upset, kidney disease, diabetes, urethral obstruction, and many others. Hospitalized patients requiring intensive care are kept in our treatment area, where they are closely monitored by our licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Your pet may need a teeth cleaning. It is recommended to have yearly dental cleanings for a healthy pet. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we offer state of the art equipment to take care of your pet’s dental needs. We offer prophylactic (preventive) dental cleanings, which include full mouth charting, identifying periodontal disease through measuring the pocketing of the gums, ultrasonic scaling and polishing of the teeth, and applying a fluoride treatment/plaque retardant to the teeth.

Surgery

• Veterinary Surgery
  Dr. Siudak-Campfield, Co-Owner, is a graduate of the University Of Wisconsin School Of Veterinary Medicine. She was born and raised in Malbork, Poland. She also has a master’s degree in oceanography from studying in Poland and Denmark. Dr. Campfield’s interests include feline medicine, dermatology, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. In her free time, she enjoys travel, skiing, and hiking. She currently lives in Falls Church with her husband, a daughter and a son, and their dog Kminek.
• Laser Surgery
  As an option, Caring Hands Animal Hospital offers a state-of-the-art surgical laser that may be used in place of a traditional surgical blade in any surgery. The benefits of using the surgical laser as a cutting tool include...
• Spaying and Neutering
  Spaying or neutering dogs and cats is recommended around 6 months of age to prevent pregnancy, avoid overpopulation, and eliminate the risk of uterine and testicular cancer.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  During their hospital stay, your pet may be on IV fluids and may receive various medications throughout the day. We can also accommodate patients that may require oxygen therapy or need to be isolated due to infections or a suppressed immune system. We can do many diagnostics right here in-house, including basic blood work, x-rays, and ultrasound. This helps us figure out your pet’s underlying illness more quickly so that we can start treatment as soon as possible.
• X-Ray
• Microchipping

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Grooming
• Senior Pet Care
  Dr. Michelle Vitulli, founder, and owner of Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Inc in Centreville, Virginia, is a 1991 graduate of Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Vitulli is a co-owner of 7 other Caring Hands locations, Arlington which opened in 2002, Bristow, which opened in 2005, Ashburn which opened in 2007, Alexandria, which opened in 2012, Merrifield, which opened in 2014, Rockville which opened in 2015, Clarendon which opened in 2016, and a location in Aventura, FL in 2017. She has interests in cardiology, internal medicine and preventive care for senior pets. Dr. Vitulli, and her husband Bob have three children, Daniel, Julia and Anna, a dog named Harley, and three cats named Dewey, Little Bear, and Aslan.