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About Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists

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Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, formerly Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Surgery (CVRS), was founded in Annapolis in 1992 as a component of the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC), and opened a second location in Towson in 1998.

The medical staff of Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists is composed of nine staff surgeons, three surgical residents, surgical interns, Registered Veterinary Technicians, technician assistants, and ICU technicians. All of our staff surgeons are boarded or board-eligible by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists is associated with emergency care facilities that have 24 hour doctor care in our intensive care units at all of our locations:  AAVEC in Annapolis and Pet+E.R. in Hunt Valley.  Our two locations have doctors on premises 24 hours a day to ensure that all of our patients receive the highest quality care.

If you would like to learn more about our practice, see our surgical informational brochure or our pet rehabilitation brochure.

Collaboration with Referral Specialists

Our direct access to a multitude of other veterinary specialists in all three of our locations means that we are able to offer cross-specialty care for the most complex cases. Our practice is co-located within the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center, a coalition of board-certified veterinary specialists in the disciplines of emergency medicine and critical care, surgery, canine rehabilitation, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, eye care, neurology and advanced imaging.

We regularly collaborate with:

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Excellent4.7★★★★☆ Based on 610 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onJennifer M.Jennifer M. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your review Jennifer! We appreciate your positive feedback! Sue F.Sue F. ★★★★★ Dr. McClain and her staff are wonderful. A year ago my dog, Mickey, refused to go on walks and did very little due to pain; despite being on meds. Our vet recommended physical therapy. Thankfully we found this facility. Now Mickey looks forward to his short walks and doing his pt exercises at home, with treats of couse. I truly believe that they not only saved his life, but also increased the quality of his life. I am most grateful for their skill, personal attention and kindness.Response from the ownerSue, thank you for entrusting your pet to our care. Our goal is always to provide the best care possible for our furry patients, and we're so glad we could make a positive difference for Mickey. We understand how important it is to improve not just the health but also the quality of life for our patients. Danielle M.Danielle M. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your review, Danielle! We appreciate your positive feedback! Paul F.Paul F. ★★★★★ Great professional staff.Response from the ownerPaul, thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with others. We appreciate your compliments about our staff and facility! Chelsey F.Chelsey F. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your review Chelsey! We appreciate your positive feedback! melissa G.melissa G. ★★★★★ Grace always has a good experience with the surgeons here. She’s been here twice for 2 different things, and both times she’s recovered quickly and the doctors have been so nice. The team is great with her also!! Very accommodating!! Thank you everyone!!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing Melissa! We are delighted to hear about Grace's positive experiences with our surgeons and team. It's wonderful to know that she has recovered quickly from both of her visits and that our doctors have been so nice. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for trusting us with Grace's care. Kathy E.Kathy E. ★★★★★ From my first call, to the warm greeting when we arrived and to the amazing staff and surgeon( Dr. J) that took care of our little girl I cannot thank you enough. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Response from the ownerKathy, we are truly grateful for your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to have been able to help your little girl and provide the care she needed. Our team, including Dr. J and the rest of our staff, strives to offer warm, compassionate service from the first phone call through the entire treatment process. We're happy to hear that our efforts made a positive difference for you and your pet. Dara A S.Dara A S. ★★★★★ CVSS is a top-rate operation. I contacted them on Monday and was offered a choice of Wednesday appointments that same week for a surgical consult. The pre-visit instructions and forms were clear and easy to complete online. The in-person consult was thorough and my 17-year-old cat remained at the facility for pre-surgery screening and a next-day procedure. He was released Friday morning and is doing very well. Every staff member we had contact with was helpful and this (otherwise stressful) experience could not have been better for us. Highly recommended from someone who fostered for rescue for two decades and has had a LOT of experience with veterinary practices. This one is top-notch in every way.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your wonderful review, Dara. The qualities you described are the goals we strive to achieve for all of our clients. We're so happy to hear your kitty is feeling better! On behalf of the staff, thank you for entrusting us with his care! mark M.mark M. ★★★★★ Every is happy and kind to my cat and me.Response from the ownerHi Mark, we loved meeting you and your kitty and are happy to provide care to your furry family whenever they need it. Thank you for your visit and your kind words! Patricia D.Patricia D. ★★★★★ Referred by my primary vet to have a mass under my dogs front leg removed. Consult on Monday & they were able to schedule surgery Tuesday. Everything was explained in detail and he was discharged Wednesday. Great surgeon, staff and faculty. I would definitely recommend them.Response from the ownerWe sincerely value your recommendation Patricia and are glad we could help your dog. We're pleased to hear that everything was explained in detail and that you had a positive experience with our surgeon, staff, and facility. Robert H.Robert H. ★★★★★ Everyone was totally awesomeResponse from the ownerThank you, Robert! We truly appreciate your support! markella P.markella P. ★★★★★ Top quality facility. Organized and professional.Response from the ownerThank you for the outstanding review, Markella! The qualities you described are the goals we strive to achieve for all of our clients. Carolyn B.Carolyn B. ★★★★★ At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, everyone I have dealt with has been very professional, kind, and understanding in person and on the phone. Dr. Prostredny communicates clearly and listens attentively, which is crucial to me. I was anxious and chatty during my consult and he appeared to be very understanding of this! I trust his knowledge and experience. I feel confident that my dog is in great hands.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your wonderful review, Carolyn. The qualities you described are the goals we strive to achieve for all of our clients. On behalf of Dr. Prostredny and the staff, thank you for trusting us with your pup's care! K DK D ★★★★★ Excellent all around. Always fantastic, caring professionals.Response from the ownerWow, KD , your review just made our day! We’re so glad to hear that our team provided such exceptional service during your visit. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to see you and your pet again soon! Jean H.Jean H. ★★★★★ very happy with the attention, kindness, and professionalism of all at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists.eResponse from the ownerThank you for sharing your wonderful review, Jean. The qualities you described are the goals we strive to achieve for all of our clients. On behalf of the staff, thank you for entrusting us with your pet's care! John M.John M. ★★★★★ Excellent. Would recommend CVSS to any pet owner who needs surgery for their dog. Professional, informative and compassionate. Keyana, Alex, Dr J and entire staff are there to help you.Thanks,JohnResponse from the ownerThank you for your kind words, John! Please give extra love to your pup from Dr. J and the rest of the staff! Charles B.Charles B. ★★★★★ Kind and compassionate careResponse from the ownerThanks for your kind words, Charles. We greatly appreciate your feedback. Tracey S.Tracey S. ★★★★★ The staff at CVSS are amazing. They treat their clients like they are their own pets. I'm always confident that my baby is being treated with the best care when he's there.Response from the ownerHi Tracey, thank you for your kind review. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your pet had such a positive experience at our practice! Your trust in us means the world to our staff, we appreciate you for taking the time to share your experience. Clark L.Clark L. ★★★★★ Very efficient and thorough. Felt like my pup was always in very good hands.Response from the ownerThank you for your amazing review, Clark! We love what we do and are glad to be here for you and your pup! Katie H.Katie H. ★★★★★ We can’t say enough good things about CVSS. Keyana at the front desk is an angel. She is so helpful and you can tell she really loves both people and animals. And Dr. Gauthier is wonderful. He has spent more time with us, explaining things and answering questions, etc. than any human doctor ever has! He is great at what he does and he saved our pup!!! We are very happy and grateful to CVSS!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words, Katie! We’re delighted to know that Dr. Gauthier, Keyana exceeded your expectations! We love what we do and are glad to be here for you and your pet. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your pet had such a positive experience at our practice! js_loader

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Annapolis

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808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Tel: 410.224.0121 Option 3
Fax: 410.224.3988

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M-F: 7am-7pm
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Sun: 8am - 11am
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Annapolis Online Reviews on Google

“I appreciate Brianna’s compassion and patience. She answered my questions and handled my dog very well, who is known for being spicy. I appreciate Dr. Chiu for keeping me updated on Jazzy’s status. I felt at peace since I didn’t have to call and wait on hold for someone to update me. I also appreciate Dr. Moore for taking the time to sit with me and explain the diagnosis, recommendation, procedure and recovery.”
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Hunt Valley

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10626 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
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Tel: 410.828.0911 Option 3
Fax: 410.828.1074

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M-F: 8am-6pm
Sat: 8am-12pm *
Sun: 8am - 12pm *
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Online Reviews at our Hunt Valley Location

“Dr. J took wonderful care of my little girl and she is now on the road to recovery. I am so thankful I was referred to them and Dr. J…”
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Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists (CVSS) is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most experienced and advanced teams of board-certified veterinary surgeons serving Hunt Valley, Annapolis, Columbia and surrounding towns.

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