Rock Creek Home Veterinary Care

I have used Rock Creek for shots and checkups of my pup since I got her a few years ago. I decided to go with a home visit vet because I felt my dog would do better and be more comfortable in a familiar setting.
They do a great job with everything, and are very understanding of my puppy’s anxieties. The costs for services and appointments are spelled out clearly for you and emailed to you ahead of time. I would recommend them if you are looking for a service like this.

Absolutely LOVE Rock Creek Home Vets! Our dog Moe is a medical problem-​prone English bulldog and he has really taken to Dr. Duffy and Dr. Velling. He especially loves Dr. Duffy and will come over right away to say hello when she arrives. He has been seen about a half dozen times and has truly been cared for with the utmost respect, experience and a little humor thrown in too! We don’t have a car here so we absolutely LOVE Rock Creek Home Vet for their convenience and wonderful staff (Ileana is incredible with scheduling!)

Dr’s Tanouye and Duffy have been a lifesaver for me. Taking my cat to the vet has always been a traumatic experience for him, but when they visit at home he hardly realizes he’s being examined at all! They are responsive, keep good records, and getting appointments is fairly easy. I can’t say enough good things.

Rock Creek Home Vet is awesome. Not having to put your pet through the stress of going to the vet is really great and doesn’t cost much more. The house call portion was 46 $ for me but their other prices are extremely reasonable so it evens out. I have a senior cat so doing this is a no brainer. Dr. Duffy and her assistant Jess were so great with my cat. They fixed an ingrown claw, took blood and urine samples, all without freaking my cat out at all. They have been very prompt and provided lots of information via email about both the appointment scheduling and the results of the tests performed.

Dr. Tanouye has built an amazing practice with an equally excellent Veterinarian partner, Dr. Duffy, and well-​trained and experienced technicians. She has been our Vet for many years and I know she cares for my dogs like she would her own. The convenience of the house calls is icing on the cake.

I never even knew that home veterinary care existed but I found out at a great time.
My 13 year old Lab, named Blue was struggling and in a lot of pain, despite being on a high dosage of pain killers as well as other steroids. I knew it was time to let him go but I wanted him to transition in the comfort of his own home.
Thank heavens, I was referred to Dr. Duffy, who was able to come to our house with a wonderful technician. She sat and talked with me about Blue and was supportive, helpful and warm. Who knew veterinary care could be so personal.
Both were AMAZING as they walked me through the steps of the euthanasia and then lovingly and patiently helped Blue move on to his next life… where he is now chasing squirrels and searching for steak. :)
Thank you both. You helped ease some of the pain of a very sad and difficult situation. I plan to continue using this wonderful service with my 2 Yorkies and any future dogs.
I HIGHLY recommend them. Veterinary Care doesn’t (and can’t) get much better than this. My only wish… is that I had known about it sooner, so that Blue could have avoided several stressful trips in the car, to the vet.
I cannot speak highly enough of this service and the professionals within it. You are «mobile angels» in my mind. THANK YOU!

Fabulous dynamic duo — Dr Duffy and Dr Tanouye! I have one severely traumatized rescued cat that goes in hiding after seeing a vet but she immediately took to Dr. Duffy and didn’t hide after the visit. She has experienced years of pulling her fur out and daily vomiting — not anymore. I also have a geriatric Doberman who has a severe neck injury who cannot handle being driven to a vet. Dr. Duffy and her assistant responded to my home and gave her fantastic care, before they left she was so comfortable that she was eating their treats — something she would never do at a vet’s office. Their practice allows you and your neighbors to schedule joint appointments, splitting the office visit — which is very reasonable to begin with. The staff provide you with an estimate prior to the visit and whichever vet sees your pet immediately sends you an email with your pet care information along with many follow-​up contacts to check on your furry family member. I highly recommend their practice to every pet owner, it is fast, convenient and reduces the stress for both the pet and the owner!

We started using Dr. Duffy with a new kitten we got and found her and her assistant to be wonderful! We then switched over to her for our dog and older cat and have had nothing but poistive experiences with her.
They are very quick to get back to you when you call or email with questions or for appointments. When schedukled, they are on time and very thorough during appointments. Dr. Duffy is extremely knowledgeable and comes across very professional yet personable.
I highly recommend them to anyone who wants the best care for their pets.

What could be more soothing and tranquil for your pet than in-​home health care? Daphne Tanouye, VMD, is hands-​down one of the best veterinarians in the region – and her practice is entirely house-​call based. Daphne has tremendous respect and compassion for her patients. She took her time with our dog as well as with us – updating patient history, getting a sense of our daily routine, and offering suggestions to sustain our dog’s good health. She provides a very thorough exam and is extremely knowledgeable. No question was left unanswered nor were any of our concerns about making our elder dog’s remaining years dismissed. As Daphne prepared to head out to her next appointment, our dog even walked her to the door, tail wagging. That seems to be the highest praise possible!

We’ve never tried a home vet, but couldn’t get out to our normal vet in Gaithersburg. A friend referred Dr. Tanouye. Can’t say enough good things about her bedside manner. She was relaxed and, as a result, so were our dogs. Setting up an appointment was easy — just filled out the web form and they got back to us within an hour with an appointment. Fairly priced (lower than our vet, but I think he might be on the more expensive side). And they come to your house! She and her assistant were efficient, friendly, and cleaned up after themselves. Great visit — no reason for us to go back to our old vet. Highly recommended.