Keyboard Accessible Menu

Annapolis
410.224.0121

Hunt Valley
410.828.0911

Scroll to top

About Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists

about-chesapeake-veterinary-surgical-specialists-maryland

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.

We regularly collaborate with:

aavec
avimo-oncology
acva-cardiac-pet-specialist
eye-specialist-veterinarian
pet-emergency-maryland
veterinary-imaging-partners
veterinary-neurology-specialist
radiology-oncology
Excellent4.7★★★★☆ Based on 715 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onPhilip S.Philip S. ★★★★★ I cannot say enough good things about our experience!!! When we needed the best possible medical care, we were referred here and we are beyond grateful and thankful for everyone’s compassion and professionalism. Our 10 year old poodle is doing great after emergency surgery.Ned G.Ned G. ★★★★★ Wonderful kind expert folks !Response from the ownerWe're grateful for your kind words, Ned! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Jim E.Jim E. ★★★★★ Check in & out was easy our tech was excellent & our surgeon was fantastic direct & to the pointResponse from the ownerWe value your review and are pleased to learn of your positive experience. Thank you for your valuable feedback, Jim. Phyllis S.Phyllis S. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerWe're utterly delighted to hear about your experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! Debbie W.Debbie W. ★★★★★ The entire staff from check in to check out were extremely kind and helpful. My dog's orthopedic and nurse were great. They take all the time and questions you need to make the right decision, they don't just run tell you what's going on and run out. I feel very confident with my baby's up coming surgery.. I suggest if your fur baby needs surgery or rehab you come to Chesapeake ❤️❤️Response from the ownerWe genuinely admire your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. Thank you for sharing your feedback! Daniel D.Daniel D. ★★★★★ Staff is very professional and personable. They made me feel comfortable that my pet was in good hands during a stressful time.Response from the ownerWe're thrilled to hear that our staff made you feel comfortable during a stressful time. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Daniel! Stacy H.Stacy H. ★★★★★ CVSS recently performed surgery on our husky-shepherd mix to remove a lesion from his parathyroid and 3 lipomas in other areas of his body. Dr. Chiu was extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and very detailed when explaining all aspects of surgery and recovery. We never felt rushed when asking our thousand questions prior to surgery or post surgery. The surgery has been a total success, reversing our dog's hypercalcemia to date. We are extremely grateful for Dr. Chui and CVSS!Response from the ownerWe sincerely value your positive feedback on the successful surgery performed by Dr. Chiu at CVSS. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that Dr. Chiu was able to address all your questions and concerns before and after the surgery, providing detailed explanations throughout the process. It's wonderful to know that the surgery has been successful in reversing your dog's hypercalcemia. We appreciate your trust in our team and are grateful for the opportunity to care for your husky-shepherd mix. Danielle G.Danielle G. ★★★★★ Was able to call and schedule a consult, and get my dog into surgery all within 3 days!Response from the ownerYour feedback is incredibly valuable, Danielle. We're glad we could assist you and your dog promptly. Thank you for choosing Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Annapolis. Leanne M.Leanne M. ★★★★★ Chesapeake Vet ER in Annapolis saved my Gracie as they performed emergency herniated disc surgery.My doggie was there 3 nights and received phenomenal care! I highly recommend this practice for any kind of pet Emergency as they are open 24-7! Dr Boszko and staff were top notch! Thank you!!!Response from the ownerYour review is appreciated, Leanne! We are thrilled to hear about Gracie's successful surgery and the exceptional care provided by Dr. Boszko and our staff at Chesapeake Vet ER in Annapolis. Thank you for sharing your experience. Rebecca R.Rebecca R. ★★★★★ We are so very thankful to CVSS, they saved our fur baby! ❤️ The staff is so friendly and helpful! Very beautiful and clean facility! If your fur baby is ever in need of anything surgical, we highly recommend them!Response from the ownerWe're delighted to hear about your positive experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley! We're so glad we were able to help your fur baby and that you found our staff friendly and helpful. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the cleanliness of our facility as well. We're truly grateful for your recommendation and kind words about our surgical services. Your trust in us means a lot, and we're honored to have been able to assist your pet in their time of need. LL ★★★★★ The staff, everyone from the vet to the receptionists were so kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Jeyakumar discussed Ruby's CCL tear and the TPLO surgery. She put me at ease, which made me feel so much better. Ruby will be having her surgery on the 18th and I feel that she's in very good hands with the knowledge and expertise of the entire staff. Again thank you so much!!Response from the ownerIt's wonderful to know that everyone, from our receptionists to our veterinarians, provided you with kind, friendly, and knowledgeable service. We understand how important it is to feel at ease when discussing your pet's health concerns, and we're glad Dr. Jeyakumar was able to thoroughly explain Ruby's CCL tear and the TPLO surgery. Rest assured, Ruby is in good hands for her upcoming surgery on the 18th. Our entire team is committed to providing the best care possible. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and trusting us with Ruby's care! Melinda P.Melinda P. ★★★★★ Saved our pups life. Took the time to find vet who developed less invasive surgery for liver shunt although this Vet could have done . Very thankful.Response from the ownerThank you immensely for sharing your positive feedback, Melinda. We are thrilled to hear that we could help save your pup's life. Nanc P.Nanc P. ★★★★★ I appreciated the time that was taken to listen to my questions and to give me clear responsesResponse from the ownerWe are delighted to hear you valued our attentive listening and clear communication. Your appreciation means a lot to our team. Christopher K.Christopher K. ★★★★★ We are so pleased to have our miniature schnauzer dog Alfie being treated with physical therapy and rehabilitation from our rehab vet Dr. McClain and her physical therapist assistant, Kendallynn, at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. They are very patient and thorough in treating our little guy Alfie with his injured leg.We recommend them highly!--Chris and Claudia KResponse from the ownerWe are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our rehabilitation team, particularly Dr. McClain and Kendallynn. It's wonderful to know that they have been patient and thorough in treating Alfie's injured leg. We understand how important your miniature schnauzer is to you, and we're honored that you've entrusted his care to us. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for trusting us with your pet's care. SusieSusie ★★★★★ Kind, caring, compassionate, considerate and going there was the best referral I have ever received. Our Gus received top quality care and we will be forever grateful ♥️Response from the ownerWe're ecstatic to hear about the top quality care Gus received at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Annapolis. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Susie! Diane G.Diane G. ★★★★★ Orange was diagnosed, but required a CT scan for the decision about how extreme the mass blocking the ear opening had invaded the left outer/mid/inner ear canals. This was a shock, and was handled politely & professionally. We were given all the answers & time we needed to get a full grasp of Orange’s situation. The scan & planned biopsy were scheduled & the extensive surgery was done the same day. Giving us every consideration possible.Response from the ownerDiane, we’re delighted to know that our team exceeded your expectations! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to share your compliments with our staff. Amy T.Amy T. ★★★★★ Very clean, efficient friendly staff. The examination of my dog and the explanation was thorough. They made sure I understood everything. I would highly recommend this practice.Response from the ownerThanks for recommending Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Annapolis! We are happy to hear about your positive experience with our clean and efficient staff. Victoria S.Victoria S. ★★★★★ We had to visit ER on Easter and they were wonderful! Very a ton of and took great care of our little French bulldog. The doctor on-call recommended we see our local vet about getting him the BOAS Procedure so he would not have additional lack of oxygen issues in the future. I've had agreed and we came to Chesapeake for surgery. Everyone from scheduling to following up after the procedure was top-notch! Very thorough, kept us in the loop every step away and so far it appears everything is working out wonderfully and he is on the road to recovery. We are very happy with the care he received and thankful for the genuinely concerned people working there.Can't wait for a little boy to be able to run and play to his hearts content without worry of him, not getting enough oxygenResponse from the ownerVictoria, thank you for entrusting your pet to our care. We understand how difficult emergencies can be and are so glad to have been able to provide the necessary care and comfort to your family. Wishing the best to your baby! Jacqueline H.Jacqueline H. ★★★★★ I love the kindness that they showed myself and my pet and the speed of the service we receiveResponse from the ownerWe are gratified to learn of your positive experience regarding the service and responsiveness provided during your recent visit to our emergency veterinary facility. Our team is committed to delivering empathetic care to both animals and their guardians, particularly in high-stress circumstances. We recognize the critical nature of immediate attention when a pet requires urgent medical intervention. We appreciate you taking the time to convey your feedback regarding your favorable interaction with our staff. Your acknowledgement is highly valued by our committed professionals. Thomas B.Thomas B. ★★★★★ Excellent experience all the way around. We were greeted in a friendly and professional manner by the receptionist staff upon arrival.Gracie was seen quickly and the staff was so sweet and friendly to our dog, they genuinely love animals and it shows.In my experience a lot of places seem to do unnecessary test and procedures to maximize profit.Gracie was there to see if she was going to need hip surgery, and after exam and X-Rays we were told that Gracie would not need surgery.Kaitlyn was just absolutely fantastic, she took great care of Gracie and emailed us information on some of the stuff the Vet recommended for us and even sent us links to the best priced sites to purchase from.Thank you to the entire staff for taking such great care of our dear Gracie and a special shout out to Kaitlyn.Response from the ownerYour feedback is incredibly valuable, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear about your excellent experience with Gracie at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley. We're glad our team's genuine love for animals shone through in their interactions with your dog. We're also pleased that we were able to provide an accurate assessment of Gracie's condition without unnecessary tests or procedures. It's great to hear that Kaitlyn went above and beyond by emailing you information and links to help with the vet's recommendations. We'll be sure to pass along your special shout-out to Kaitlyn and commend the entire staff for their exceptional care. Thank you again for choosing our facility and for your kind words about our team's dedication to animal care. js_loader

Two Convenient Locations

Annapolis

annapolis-location-2019
View our map

808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Directions

Call our Annapolis location

Tel: 410.224.0121 Option 3
Fax: 410.224.3988

Hospital hours

Calling Hours
M-F: 7am-7pm
Sat: 8am-12pm
Sun: 8am - 11am
Call to schedule an appointment


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.”
View More Reviews


Annapolis rVetlink

Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley Location - View Map

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 *
Call to schedule an appointment
*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…”
View More Reviews


Hunt Valley rVetlink
Take Our Client Survey
facebook
instagram
youtube

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, and surrounding towns.

cvss-bbb-accredited-business
veterinarian-chesapeake-va

Web Accessibility Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

Hospital Tour

View our hospital tour on YouTube
Accessibility by WAH