
Ballston Quarter
Your Full-Service Family Veterinarian in Arlington, VA
At Heart + Paw, our veterinarians and staff have one goal: to provide everything your pet needs in one full-service space. Along with general medicine including routine wellness care, surgery, radiology, and dental care, we also conveniently offer dog daycare and grooming. We’re committed to ensuring quality veterinary services for your pet in an elevated, low-stress environment.
We’re here to be your partners in pet parenthood and treat your cherished companions like they’re our own. Heart + Paw empowers you to care for your pet so they can live their healthiest, happiest life.
Get to Know Your Ballston Quarter Heart + Paw Team
Meet your Arlington veterinarian Dr. Puentes and her wonderful team! They treat every pet as their own, and provide ongoing education and support for pet owners so they can give their companions the best care for a lifetime.
See Our Core Veterinary Services in Arlington, VA
Preventing illness and keeping pets healthy is our top priority, but we also go a step further by offering services to enhance quality of life and increase longevity. Our goal is to deliver a full spectrum of veterinary services in one convenient location here in Arlington, VA with compassion and expert skill.
Learn more about some of our primary veterinary care services below.
Our Featured Services

Need a Walk-In Appointment?
Ballston Quarter Heart + Paw can do walk-in appointments for certain situations. If your pet has an urgent, but not life-threatening medical issue, you are welcome to walk in to see one of our veterinarians. Please note that certain types of visits, such as routine wellness visits, should be made by appointment only, to allow for more time with your vet. Wait times for walk-in appointments will vary depending on the nature of the visit and we see patients in order of arrival and urgency.
Follow the link below to learn more about walk-ins.
Dog Grooming Services in Arlington, VA
Ballston Quarter Heart + Paw is lucky to have an incredible pet groomer on staff to pamper your pet and make them look and feel amazing. Brianna will treat you pup like her own in a grooming environment that includes:
- Large windows so you can see your pet being groomed
- Low-stress hand drying techniques to keep your pet relaxed
- An easily accessible walk-in tub with a non-slip surface
- Quiet lift tables that will help your pet stay calm


Dog Daycare
Playing and socializing are as important to dogs as a balanced diet and routine checkups. Ballston Quarter Heart + Paw is home to a dog daycare center dedicated to bringing pets out of their shell and engaging in healthy activity while their owners are away.
Our spacious play area includes:
- Full windows for pet owners to watch their pets
- Full drainage system
- Daily sterilization to maintain a clean, healthy space
- Doggie toilets
- Exit baths available (so your pup is clean and refreshed when they get home)
Take a Tour
If you are driving
Parking is encouraged at the “Ballston Parking Garage” (700 N RANDOLPH ST) – once parked, enter into the mall and go down to M1 (in the mall). Turn right at the Capital One bank to go outside. Once outside, walk down the corridor to the very end, we are on the right! Parking is $1 for the first 3 hours.
Please call us if you need help.
We look forward to meeting you!