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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).

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 723 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onAmanda L.Amanda L. ★★★★★ They took wonderful care of my pup when he needed immediate surgery. They are compassionate and responsive, and were great at keeping me informed.Sharon S.Sharon S. ★★★★★ Remarkable place and remarkable people. This facility is nicer than MY Drs office. Every service needed can be treated here. Amazing!Wendy B.Wendy B. ★★★★★ This is our 2nd surgery this year, and the doctors, staff, rehab, and every single person in the practice is so warm, friendly, professional, and extremely helpful!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, Wendy! Please give extra love to your pet from us. Richard C.Richard C. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your amazing review! We love what we do and are glad to be here for you and your pet! Rebecca S.Rebecca S. ★★★★★ 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. Valerie P.Valerie P. ★★★★★ Staff very friendly and concerned about the best care for your loving pet.Response from the ownerWe're glad to hear that our staff provided friendly and caring service for your pet. Thank you for sharing your experience, Valerie. Samara S.Samara S. ★★★★★ Amazing group of vets and techs that saved my cat and took astounding care of him! They were very thoughtful, communicative, and through. Dr. Gauthier and his team, specifically, were terrific, kind, and saved my cat. I couldn’t have ask for a better experience and outcome.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Samara. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about the care your cat received from Dr. Gauthier and our team at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley. JudyJudy ★★★★★ My pet was seen on time. Dr Moore was friendly and clearly explained the surgical procedure that my pet Daisy needs. She answered my questions. I am looking forward to my dog having her CCL repairedResponse from the ownerWe genuinely admire your positive feedback, Judy! Thank you for choosing Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists for your pet's care. Michelle I.Michelle I. ★★★★★ This is my second surgery with Dr. Burgess and again I experienced superb care. I am so happy I found Dr. B as his knowledge is world class and I feel confident in his work. He is detailed and is sure to cover all my questions. Also, my pup is a 90lb pitty mix, and can appear a little scary for some -even though he is a love bug. Dr. B and his team are so good with him and can handle him well. My pup does have anxiety and the techs are kind, knowledgeable, and confident when working with him. Thank you again, so much!Response from the ownerWe're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Dr. Burgess and our team at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists. It's wonderful to know that you found Dr. Burgess's knowledge to be world-class and that you felt confident in his work. We appreciate your kind words about our team's ability to handle your 90lb pitty mix with care and confidence, especially considering his anxiety. Thank you, Michelle, for your wonderful feedback and for trusting us with your pet's surgical needs! Philip 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.Response from the ownerWe're overjoyed to hear about your positive experience at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Annapolis. Thank you for your heartfelt review, Phillip! We're so glad that our team was able to provide the compassionate care and professionalism you and your poodle needed during this emergency. It's wonderful to know that your 10-year-old poodle is doing great after the surgery. We appreciate your trust in our services and are grateful for the opportunity to help your beloved pet. 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! js_loader

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Annapolis

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808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Fax: 410.224.3988

Hospital hours

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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
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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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