UPDATE 5/29/2021 I felt the need to update my review. Dr. Y…read morepotentially saved my dogs life. During my dogs yearly bloodwork, some of his levels came back outside of the recommended ranges. Dr. Y suggested doing an ultrasound on his spleen to make sure nothing more serious was occurring. Well, he found a mass on his spleen that was potentially bleeding. I was able to get my dog in for emergency surgery the next day and was able to have his spleen removed BEFORE it ruptured. Dr. Y's thoroughness saved my dog from a potential horrendous emergency situation. I've said below, but he truly cares about the animals. The staff at Padonia is extremely incredible and they always give so much love to my boy. ******************* I moved into the area about 6 months ago and was lucky to find Dr. Youssef at Padonia Veterinary Hospital. He's helped me NUMEROUS times. I rescued a kitten who was misdiagnosed at Banfield Hospital and almost passed away (his weight went from 2.2lbs down to 1.2lbs). Dr. Youssef put him on medication and provided guidance that helped me save this little dude. He's now a healthy, happy, 5mo kitten. If it wasn't for Dr. Youssef, I'm sure he wouldn't have made it. In addition, my 150lb dog has been to Padonia multiple times from limping, to thyroid medication refills, to an ulcer on his eye. Padonia is always there for me. They've fit me in last minute on multiple occasions, they've been available to answer my thousand questions, and they've stuck around late to make sure I had medication. I can't speak highly enough about Padonia. I left an incredible vet and was worried I'd never find the same thing again. I was wrong. Padonia has been beyond incredible. The assistants that work here are incredible, they'll love your animals as much as you do and they'll remember you by name. Their prices are some of the fairest that I've seen. Padonia is also the type of vet that will not ask you to do unnecessary procedures or give your animals unnecessary vaccines/medicine. I'd also like to mention that Padonia has some of the fairest prices that I've seen. I highly recommend Padonia Veterinary Hospital to those of us that love our animals more than we can even explain.

They take great care of my cats but sometimes communication regarding pricing of things like lab…read morework or additional test testing is unclear. I've been surprised by charges. Dr. Fritz is great

They killed my dog. Never never let them put a fentanyl patch on your dog after surgery. They gave…read moreme directions to remove the patch that were almost a page long. If it's that dangerous don't use it. There are traditional pain pills that work.

This is a great place for dog check-ups, though it can get expensive. The doctor's check-up fee is…read morearound $65. Appointments can take up to two weeks of waiting. For emergency check-ups, there is an additional fee. The doctors are all very nice, and the technicians are friendly. My dog doesn't like going to the doctor (just like humans), but we go when we need to.

We absolutely love Renee and her staff. They are all compassionate, loving, and caring. They have…read moretaken care of all of our many dogs and cats throughout the years through good times and sad. I love that I can ask Renee what she would do if this was her animal and she always answers honestly and thoughtfully. She and her techs are the BEST and I hope she never retires!

Dr. Chrest is awesome. She has taken care of our three dogs June, Rita, and Lucy for years. She is…read moretruly compassionate and a brilliant doctor. She diagnosed June with lymphoma a few years ago and I am forever grateful. June has passed her 2 year diagnosis thanks to Dr. Chrest's early diagnosis and referral to oncology. I work in the medical field and I know how stressful it is to see patients back to back, along with the charting and phone calls. Dr. Chrest and her staff never seem as though they are rushing through the exam. The staff is very astute and follow up with phone calls. Pups and I absolutely love her and I hope she never retires!

My daughter had to take her newly adopted cat, Duey, for upper respiratory infection. The staff…read morewas and is fantastic, even though I was not present. Duey is doing well and thanks ALL of you for your help!!!! Jennifer Elkins

My poor fur baby ripped his nail clean off while running around in the yard, and we were panicked…read more We rushed him to Urgent Vet Care, and they got him in immediately--no hesitation. The staff was so friendly and comforting, which made a stressful situation feel a little easier.The doctor and nurse took their time explaining everything and letting us know what to expect. The space was clean, calm, and welcoming. They even offered us water or soft drinks while we waited, which honestly meant a lot in the moment. I'm so grateful for how they cared for him and how they treated us. They really showed compassion from start to finish. Highly recommend.

We had a great experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. We came in with our dog…read moreAmber, who has been suffering from front paw lameness for a while now. Dr. Middlestead was very thorough with her exam and her explanation of what was going on with Amber. Unfortunately, we need to have an MRI done to narrow down the problem. We were able to get information on what would happen after an MRI, if the problem required surgery and in the meantime we were given prescriptions for Amber to keep her comfortable until we could decide on getting the MRI ($3 - 5K). We had also seen Dr. Mannix in neurology a few weeks prior, who suggested we get an orthopedic consultation before getting an MRI. I would highly recommend this practice. The waiting room was quite full too, which makes me believe a lot of people like them.

My husband and I brought our yorkie in to see Dr J for an evalutation…read more After a very thorough examination and x rays , Dr. J diagnosed that our little guy will need TPLO surgery along with MPL repair on both hind legs, and she also discussed using Nocita for extended pain control after surgery. While hearing that your dog needs multiple procedures is overwhelming, Dr. J explained everything so clearly and patiently that we left feeling informed and reassured. She took the time to walk us through the diagnosis, why these procedures are necessary, what the surgical process will involve, and what recovery will look like. She answered every question thoughtfully and never made us feel rushed. What really stood out was her compassion and expertise. She clearly cares deeply about the animals she treats and understands how emotional these decisions can be for pet owners. Our Yorkie was treated with such kindness during the visit. Although facing surgery on both hind legs is scary, we feel confident knowing our dog will be in the hands of such a knowledgeable and caring surgeon. I'm incredibly grateful to Dr. J , Erin and the team at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists and would highly recommend them to anyone whose pet needs specialized orthopedic care.

I chose this Animal health provider when momo was diagnosed with diabetes. We started at Falls road…read moreAnimal Hospital but the prices proved too steep. Then our little momo started to have allergies. It was very frightening and the staff and doctors have been wonderful to us. Unfortunately, we don't have pet insurance so $100 for a few allergy pills to prevent him from scratching his face and biting his paws until he bleeds is what it is. We have always felt MOMO is in good hands here-the doctors have every resource available and seem to be informed of current research. Fortunately, the billing department will consult with you prior to major things (like an overnight stay) so you have an idea of what you're getting into. I could probably find a vet for a little less money but we are very happy and we know to expect the best possible care for our pet and support for us as pawrents.

A very smooth operation with kind knowledge staff. The…read morelocation is perfect for Baltimore dwellers

A quality operation! We like all the Veterinarians, their Techicians and the Administrative staff…read moreare superb too! We're long term customers, currently have multiple dogs and cats. We typically see either Dr. Beavers or Dr. Anderson. Both very knowledgeable, through and personable. Recently met Dr. Phillips and he's great too. We never feel like they're hurrying us through. Best Vets we've ever been too. (We miss being able to board our pets with them though.)

Knowledgeable and caring doctors and staff! Everyone is so welcoming. We have been coming x 20+…read moreyears both in the older and the newer locations. Loved both. Top notch care.

Dr. Mindy and the staff have been caring for my dogs/cats for many years, even after I moved to…read moretake a faculty position in Colorado. I reached out when my elderly cat was having a significant issue and she was there, via phone, and text, talking me through, and ordering meds to help my beloved "Bebe." Later Dr. Mindy kept in contact to follow up and was supportive, kind, and caring in making the decision to end her suffering.

Great staff, very helpful and professional. The vet pays Attention to detail and friendly! I have…read morefound a new vet!