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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).

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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Expensive? Yes - but also great at what they do. I've had my pup here a couple times for surgery and they are always great to deal with and have sent my pup home happy.

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Wonderful Caring people.Joseph Prostredny saved the life of my Little French Bull dog.I am forever greatful to him and the hole caring staff. Can't say enough Great things about the caring staff and Joseph Prostredny.They treat the animals like family just like the owner's do.

Response from the ownerWe are honored to have been able to help your Little French Bulldog. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Donna. We're pleased to hear that Dr. Joseph Prostredny and our entire staff provided such compassionate care for your pet. It's always our goal to treat each animal as if they were our own family members, and we're glad that this was evident during your visit.

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Cash is 6 months post op and is living his best beach life! Thank you so much for taking great care of our boy!

Response from the ownerWe're grateful for the update on Cash's recovery! Thank you for sharing your experience, Jacqueline.

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Front office efficient and friendly. Dr. Buirkle is great!

Response from the owner Our team is committed to providing both efficient front office operations and exceptional service from Dr. Buirkle. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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Our 10 yr old Scottie, Piper, needed a large mass attached to her spleen removed. The doctors & staff were caring & thorough. They told us what to expect and updated us throughout the process. This helped to alleviate our anxiety & reassured us that Piper was getting the best care possible.

Response from the ownerWe're so glad to hear that Piper received great care during her procedure. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us, Melissa. It's always our goal to provide the best possible care for our patients and support for their owners.

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Your staff is friendly and compassionate. The doctor was so pleasant and explained everything thoroughly.

Response from the ownerWe genuinely admire your kind words about our staff and doctor. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Donna.

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Dr Boszko was so great on my Brody boy! He had to get a lump removed off his rump. She was so incredibly friendly which made a huge difference when going through issues with our fur babies! She was very knowledgeable and stayed in touch with me! Thank you Dr Boszko!

Response from the ownerWe are ecstatic to hear that Dr. Boszko was able to help Brody boy with removing the lump! It's wonderful to know that her friendly demeanor made such a positive difference during this potentially stressful time. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, Kristina. Thank you for entrusting us with Brody's health!

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THIS IS THE PLACE!!! Lets start with Keyona … AMAZEBALLS! So attentive , kind and helpful and this is even before we got through the door . She heard our concerns and adapted the environment to best suit our very picky baby. She was truly a delight and a joy to be the first interaction within such a hectic moment. Next, Between Tiffany and Kaitlyn , the compassion and understanding was truly unmatched as they eased us through a very difficult time on this very scary journey with our baby Elephant. Lastly , Dr. Middlestead … you are one of one and we are so blessed to know and see how caring you were with such a hard surgery and keeping us (moms & doggie) informed throughout the entire process. If your furbaby is facing a new and tough surgery this is the team and place to be!!! Thank you all again as we venture on the road to recovery with our geriatric puppy and her huge personality 😉

Response from the ownerWe're incredibly grateful for your kind words and so glad to hear about your positive experience with our team. It's wonderful to know that Keyona, Tiffany, Kaitlyn, and Dr. Middlestead were able to provide such compassionate care for your geriatric puppy during this difficult time. We understand how stressful these situations can be, and we're pleased that our staff was able to ease your concerns throughout the process. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your visit, Mel. We wish your furry friend a smooth recovery and hope to see that huge personality shine through again soon!

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We were referred to Chesapeake Veterinary office by our vet. And from the first call to the first visit, we were absolutely amazed at the level of care and concern of our dog, Ella. While we are on an unknown journey at this point, I feel very confident that the doctor and staff will do all they can for Ella. I HIGHLY recommend taking your pet to their office. So far, we’ve had a wonderful experience.

Response from the ownerWe're overjoyed to hear about your wonderful experience with Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kelly! We're glad that you felt the level of care and concern for Ella was amazing from your very first interaction with us. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and are committed to providing the best possible care for your pet.

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The staff helped us finally find out what was wrong with our sweet baby after 2 other vets had no answers. We are finally get her the care she needs. We can’t wait to see our baby back to her normal self. This place maybe pricey but they are worth it and I’d spend what I can/ will make it happen to make sure my dog is healthy and happy

Response from the ownerWe're honored to have been able to help your sweet baby and provide the answers you were seeking, Katie. It's wonderful to hear that we could assist in getting her the care she needs. Thank you for trusting us with your pet's health and for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see your furry friend back to her normal, happy self soon.

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The entire staff is so welcoming and professional. The doctor was thorough in his exam of my dog. The tech made sure I understood the cost of treatment prior to proceeding with any testing or exam. Above all, they were kind toy dog who can be rather anxious. A total class act. I'm very grateful for the excellent care they provided.

Response from the ownerWe greatly appreciate your positive feedback and are glad to hear about the excellent care provided to your dog. It's wonderful to know that our staff was welcoming and professional, and that the doctor conducted a thorough examination. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for trusting us with your pet's care.

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Staff is amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. Brought bowser here for an mri and other test for his seizures and he wasn't scared or anything

Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your experience with us, Shawn. We are glad to hear that Bowser felt comfortable during his visit for an MRI and other tests.

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Compassion, care, professionalism! All one could hope for in caring for our pet!

Response from the ownerFrankie, we’re honored to be your trusted partner in your pet’s healthcare. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. We’re committed to always going above and beyond for our clients, and your satisfaction is our top priority!

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Response from the ownerWe are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star rating.

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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.

Response from the ownerWe're delighted to learn of your auspicious encounter with Dr. Burgess at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. Your kind words are sincerely appreciated.

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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.

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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!

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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