Burke Forest Veterinary Clinic

When I made an appt for my dog to be vaccinated, I specifically told them I want him to get rabies, bordetella, and distemper ONLY. Then when I dropped him off in the morning for grooming and vaccines I repeated and confirmed the vaccinations again. However when I picked him up at the end of the day they had given him an extra vaccine that I did NOT want– Lyme. And all they could say was the shots were already given, too late and oops. Ridiculous! I think they’re pricey too. I’m switching vets asap.

We had our dog Lilly into see Dr Osten and Liz today to do dental work. They were passionate, they were considerate, they cared about the pain that Lilly might experience and they made us feel comfortable. Dental work for dogs is not easy as they must be sedated. The work was done well, and it was reasonably priced. You cannot go wrong with Dr Osten and this animal clinic. All I can say to them is thank you!

Dr. Osten is the best! I’d been taking both my dogs to a different vet for close to 9 years and came here on a friend’s recommendation as my other vet was getting ridiculously expensive and adding new staff I didn’t much care for.
I’m very picky and cannot say enough great things about this veterinary hospital! All the positive reviews here about Dr. Osten are right on point– he’s extremely caring, has a warm practical country doctor feel, and just really great!
He discusses all options with you; the pricing is the best I’ve found for this Northern VA area; and honestly, BOTH he and his staff are wonderful!
I’m so glad I found them!

Dr. Osten took care of my dog ever since I came to Springfield and I’m glad that he was my dog’s vet for over eight years. Vaccinations, yearly checkups, grooming and even surgery were all things my dog came here for. The staff has always been friendly and helpful for whatever my dog needed. Recently, my little buddy passed on and Dr. Osten and his staff were exemplary during this difficult experience.
I really appreciate that Dr. Osten was honest and told me that there wasn’t anything we could do, but end his suffering. I know there are many vets that try to maximize profits and recommend pointless procedures these days, but Dr. Osten is not one of them. I have not once questioned his judgment and have always believed that he made every decision with my dog’s best interest in mind. If I do get another dog, I wouldn’t hesitate to come back here as long as Dr. Osten is practicing and would gladly recommend him to my acquaintances.

Quick and friendly service for my dog!

I can’t heap enough praise on Dr. Osten and his staff. We took our very elderly dog there when she suffered a seizure. When it was discovered that her kidneys were failing, they spent over half an hour with us, talking through the various options, then left the room to allow us time to think. They then went above and beyond the call of duty to allow her to spend a couple more peaceful, pain-​free days with us, even making time for us to come in on two successive days to administer IV fluids. These people love animals and it shows.

this guy is the best vet I’ve found in n. va.

Dr. Osten and staff are very helpful and just wonderful to deal with. I brought our large orange dog in with a bunch of our children. Eventhough we filled the waiting room ourselves, the staff were friendly and Dr. Osten is very easy to talk to. Our family makes places noisy and lively, Dr. Osten is patient and kind. I recommend him to others all of the time. Because of our busy family and having moved a few times to other states, I can easily say, Dr. Osten is one of the better vets out there.

I love Dr. Osten & his staff!
The pets and I have been seeing Dr. Osten for nearly a decade, at the recommendation of a neighbor who had been seeing him even longer. He is fantastic – a country vet with city sensibilities who is not out to make a buck off of you (not to say he doesn’t cost money, but he is considerably less pricey as well – my mom comes down from Arlington, and several friends I’ve referred now drive in from Herndon/​Loudon and other parts of Fairfax because they love him, and other vets were treating them like ATMs!)
My first amazing moment with Dr. Osten was the day the puppy at the bottle of Allegra on a Sunday. I called the emergency vet who told me i was going to have to come down for thousands of dollars of dialysis etc and that i should come asap, as she was going to die any second. I called Dr Osten’s office, called his home number on the machine, got connected to his wife, who got him connected to me, who looked up the toxicity of Allegra (not Allegra-​D) and recommended I walk her A LOT the rest of the day because she’d be hyper but fine.
He’s come in late for dog nose troubles (we have allergies it seems) done surgery on one of the cats for possible tumors. His staff knew us before the animals got old and has always been terrific. I can get shots at odd hours.
There’s no place else I would want to take our dog or our cats.

My husband and I have taken all of our dogs here over the years and are completely satisfied. Dr. Osten and his staff are caring and truly love animals. He will call you after hours to give you test results and if you leave a message. Our current dog had seperation anxiety issues when we first adopted her. He spent 15 minutes on the phone (during office hours) with me discussing various remedies. When you have your appointment, you are given his full time and attention and are never rushed. The staff is mostly younger adults and they are always helpful and professional. Our dog is our child and we have every confidence in entrusting her care to Dr. Osten and his staff. Sometimes if you are lucky, and your timing is good, two completely adorable French Bulldogs, Barney and Bagel (who belong to one of the staff) will be there to greet you.