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Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists

About Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists

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.

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★★★★★

We had an extremely positive experience recently with CVSS, and in particular, Dr. Burgess. We left another practice to come to CVSS and were not disappointed. We can highly recommend CVSS.

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The physical therapy was great

Response from the ownerThank you for your positive feedback on the physical therapy at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley.

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Response from the ownerWe genuinely admire your positive feedback. Thank you for reaching out, Dana.

★★★★★

This is an incredible place. The quality of medical care, the personal friendliness and caring attitude, it is all second to none.Human hospital care can learn a lot from this clinic. Very impressed. Just VERY IMPRESSED.

Response from the ownerWe are honored to have provided you with exceptional care,Menno. Thank you for your kind words about our medical quality and the friendliness of our staff. We strive to maintain a high standard of service and compassion for all our patients and their owners. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering the best possible care.

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Dr Wolfe and the rest of the team at CVSS were incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Our Boston terrier, s’mores, had surgery to remove a salivary gland. They were amazing at explaining the process and recovery to me. Smores is now good as new and back to his happy, crazy self. Thank you 💙

Response from the ownerWe're ecstatic to hear about S'mores' successful surgery at CVSS. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Ashley! We're glad that Dr. Wolfe and our team were able to provide clear explanations about the process and recovery. It's wonderful to know that S'mores is back to his happy, crazy self. We appreciate your kind words about our knowledge and care.

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Nimitz, our senior German Shepherd, receives consistently outstanding care at CVSS. Our surgeon, Dr. Prostredny, and the entire team are professional, kind, and trustworthy.

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!

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From start to finish, this was an excellent experience. The scheduling was efficient and responsive; I asked to be on a cancellation list to get an earlier appointment. It worked which I appreciated. The online forms were easy to access and complete. The doctor and technical team was patient, kind and knowledgeable. The facility was well appointed and immaculate.

Response from the ownerWe're pleased to hear that you found our scheduling process efficient and responsive, and that our online forms were easy to access and complete. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the patience, kindness, and knowledge of our doctor and technical team. We also take pride in maintaining a well-appointed and immaculate facility, so we're glad you noticed this aspect as well. Your feedback helps us continue to provide excellent care to all our patients. Thank you for sharing, Jane!

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Response from the ownerOur team is committed to delivering high-quality care, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us.

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I cannot say enough good things about Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists in Annapolis, MD! I was referred to this facility by my vet because my dog ruptured his ACL. This was my first time at the facilty. From the first call to make the appointment, to dropping him off for surgery, picking him up the day after, and his three week check up, the staff at this facility have been outstanding! Their compassion, patience, knowledge, and caring for my Teddy has been phenomenal! Truly I cannot thank them All enough! My boy is feeling so much better and is healing wonderfully because of their time in explaining how to care for him post surgery, instructions on all the meds, answering any, and all questions, and just their overall empathy for my dog, and frankly myself as well, they have been amazing. If your beloved furry family member needs specialized care, you may want to highly consider this facility. Look up their website for all the other specialized services they offer. Simply remarkable!

Response from the ownerWe are deeply grateful for your positive feedback regarding your experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists in Annapolis. It is truly rewarding to learn that you and Teddy received exceptional care throughout your journey, from the initial consultation to the postoperative follow-up. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about our facility and staff. We are delighted to hear that Teddy is recovering well and extend our best wishes for a complete and swift recovery.

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Despite the circumstances of needing to have a surgical consult, I had the absolute best experience. When we walked through the door, we were greeted with "Hi, this must be Duke!". The technician who took us to the room was very kind and welcoming. He explained ever step about the visit and what to expect. He even sat on the floor with Duke! The doctor was very kind, considerate, and informative about my dog's condition. He explained in a way I could understand. My experience at this office made a difficult day easier! Thank you!

Response from the ownerWe express our sincere gratitude for taking the time to share your experience with us, Danetta. We are pleased to learn that your visit with Duke at our office was positive. We are gratified to know that our team was able to provide you and Duke with support during what may have been a challenging period. We value your kind words regarding our staff's attentiveness and informative approach. Your feedback is highly valued, as it assists us in providing the best possible care to all our patients and their families. Thank you for selecting our office for Duke's care.

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Awesome place. I have had 2 of my pups there for TPLO surgery. The providers very knowledgeable and caring when it comes too your concerns. The staff very friendly and helpful.

Response from the ownerWe greatly appreciate your positive review and are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with our services for your two pups' TPLO surgeries. It's wonderful to know that you found our providers knowledgeable and caring when addressing your concerns. We're also pleased that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful throughout your visits. Thank you once again for sharing your experience and for choosing our emergency pet hospital for your pets' care.

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Wonderful, caring people. Great care.

Response from the ownerThank you for your kind compliments, Laura! We love visits from you and your family and appreciate you trusting us with your pet's care.

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Response from the ownerThank you for your generous feedback, Patricia! Our team looks forward to seeing you and your pet again soon.

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My cat, 17yr old Rocco was vomiting uncontrollably so I took him to our local animal hospital & they recommended I take him here. Staff were friendly & he obtained the care he required. The radiologist reported he had a liver hernia, & to dbl-chk, we did a CT scan that confirmed this. He was put on steroids, PRN pain & PRN anti-nausea meds. He did well.Then he caught fleas from one of our cats that escaped outside. Was taken off of steroids bc of the fleas, all 3 cats got treated for fleas.But he started losing weight so he went back to the local vet, was put back on steroids & an appetite stimulating med. Unfortunately he caught a cold from one of our cats & couldn't taste food to eat it and kept losing weight. We had to "force feed" him with a syringe kitten weaning formula made beefier and richer for him, and force feed him water!Unfortunately, he died in his sleep beside me on my Dad's birthday on Feb 22nd. He would have reached age 18 on March 14. He was well- hydrated because he pee'd on me in his sleep before he died. We are SO sorry and the other 2 cats are grieving too. We loved him so much!

Response from the ownerWe are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved cat, Rocco. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for trusting our emergency pet hospital with his care during his illness. We understand how difficult it is to lose a cherished pet, especially one who has been part of your family for so many years. Our thoughts are with you and your other cats during this time of grieving. We appreciate you taking the time to share Rocco's story with us, Anne Marie.

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Healing like a champion

Response from the ownerWe're honored to hear your pup is healing like a champion. Thank you for sharing, Josette.

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Great doctor, very knowledgeable and able to diagnose my dogs problem and how to address it.

Response from the ownerYour feedback is incredibly valuable, Vicki. Great to hear that our doctor was able to diagnose and address your dog's problem effectively. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

★★★★★

Just outstanding!! Every visit is planned out and efficient

Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words Joanne!

★★★★★

First class facility and exceptional Dr.'s and staff. We are confident in the medical care provided.

Response from the ownerWe appreciate your kind words regarding your recent experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Annapolis. Your trust in us means the world, and we look forward to continuing to provide the best possible care for your furry friend.

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Ann Arundel Emergency clinic transferred my dog Bailee’s to Chesapeake veterinary Surgical Specialist after discovering a ruptured tumor on her spleen. They didn’t even skip a beat and preformed a splenectomy right away. She is alive today because of the efficiency of this place.Dr. Prostredny did such a wonderful job communicating the situation in a way we could easily digest. This man has many years of experience as surgeon and this brought us so much peace knowing Bailee was in the right hands. The surgery was a success and only took about two hours. She was then transferred to inpatient for 3 days and was provided with 24 hour care where they monitored her vitals. I got a status update the very next day and was told she’s healing like a champ and will be released a day early. I know for a fact Bailee was cared and loved for during inpatient care. I could see she really bonded with the staff when I picked her up.Thank you Dr. Prostredny & staff for making this situation as painless as possible. You saved her life!I want to make a comment on some of the negative reviews complaining about price and claiming they were ripped off. I thought everything was extremely fair since you’re paying for quality, efficiency, and top notch expertise. Bailee was released a day early from inpatient and they issued me a refund for a portion of her expenses. The fact that Bailee was released a day early tells me this place isn’t trying to nickel and dime you. They could’ve easily kept her an extra day to hold onto that profit. These people actually care and will go above and beyond to love and comfort your pet. I am forever thankful!!

Response from the ownerWe are delighted to hear about Bailee's successful surgery and recovery at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. We're pleased that Dr. Prostredny was able to communicate the situation clearly and that you felt peace knowing Bailee was in experienced hands. It's wonderful to hear that Bailee bonded with our staff during her inpatient care, and we're glad we could provide frequent updates on her progress. Your feedback about our fair pricing and refund policy is also greatly valued. Thank you again for entrusting us with Bailee's care. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Taylor.

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They are professional and thorough.

Response from the ownerWe are glad to hear that you found us professional and thorough, David. Your trust in our services means a lot to us, and we appreciate your kind words.

Two Convenient Locations

Annapolis

808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Directions

Call our Annapolis location

Tel: 410.224.0121 Option 3
Fax: 410.224.3988

Calling Hours
M-F: 7am-7pm
Sat: 8am-12pm
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
Directions

Call our Towson Location

Tel: 410.828.0911 Option 3
Fax: 410.828.1074

Towson Location Hours

Calling Hours
M-F: 8am-6pm
Sat: 8am-12pm *
Sun: 8am - 12pm *
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*These hours are subject to change

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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