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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. In the Fall of 2016, CVSS joined CVRC in opening a third location in Columbia.

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 and Columbia. Our three 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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This pet hospital is amazing! They were great with my dog. She had surgery and everything went well.

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I was so impressed with this place. It runs like a well oiled machine. Staff was very courteous, professional, and sharp. We dealt with Dr. Prostredny, who spent time with us explaining the procedure he was going to do, and answered all of our questions - no rush. He called us for an update both after the surgery, and the next day to give up updates. I would highly recommend this hospital for surgical specialists.

★★★★★

Instead of jumping right into surgery, the Vet recognized that something more systemic was going on a did a full battery of tests. They really are working with us to help heal our Lab.

Response from the ownerThank you for the kind review. Our surgeons and staff take pride in providing the best care for your furry family members. Do not hesitate to call CVSS-Annapolis if you have any questions.

★★★★★

The staff in rehabilitation go above and beyond, they are wonderful.

Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words about our rehabilitation staff at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley.

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Dr. Roa left, (my pup's first surgeon) so I was a bit nervous about my Stanley being surgically treated by any other doctor. But this team is "one". They're all great. I can tell by my pup's reaction when I picked him up after surgery and his follow-up visit when he jumped into the face of a number of staff ready to give intense kisses.Whatever you folks do for these dogs when in your extended care, thank you!

Response from the ownerThank you for trusting us with Stanley's care! Our team truly loves what they do and we are glad that you were able to appreciate that. We hope he is feeling so much better!

★★★★★

My little one had major surgery on her back leg, and her recovery is coming along just fine thanks to Dr. Moore and the wonderful staff who attended to her at CVSS. Thank you!

Response from the ownerYour positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We're honored to have been able to help your little one with her surgery. Thank you! Also, if you need anything else, please call CVSS-Annapolis.

★★★★★

Staff friendly. Vet on site was helpful and empathetic to my dog and to me as a stressed guardian. Upfront about costs prior to giving care.

Response from the ownerThanks for sharing your experience, Tracia. We're glad to hear that our staff and vet were helpful and empathetic during your visit. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us.

★★★★★

Highly recommend their professional and skilled services. The entire team displays remarkable care and compassion, treating animals as if they were their own.

Response from the ownerThank you, Christine, for your kind words and recommendation. We take pride in providing professional and skilled services while also showing care and compassion to all animals. We appreciate your support and trust in our team. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

★★★★★

I have been able to get fast care and all the staff has been extremely kind.

Response from the ownerYour review is appreciated. We're glad to hear you received fast care and experienced kindness from our staff. Thank you for sharing.

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I had to take my K9 partner here for rehabilitation services after her surgery. I got good vibes from the young ladies working on my partner and they took great care of her while she was there. They took her to the back and examined her, then came out promptly to keep me updated. Then they moved along to the next exercise, which was water therapy on the treadmill. It was a pleasant experience and my pooch had fun with them. Very professional and knowledgeable atmosphere. She will be returning weekly for her appointments. Thanks guys!

Response from the ownerWe're delighted to hear about your positive experience with our rehabilitation services for your K9 partner. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

★★★★★

Staff from front desk to physical therapy/rehab staff were friendly!

Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your positive feedback! We strive to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for all our patients and their owners.

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Response from the ownerWe are happy to hear about your positive feedback. Thank you for choosing Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley.

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Response from the ownerThank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you had a positive experience with us. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at (410) 224-0121.

★★★★★

Always great service and people

Response from the ownerWe are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review.

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The surgical staff was professional and caring. Dr. Gauthier relayed information with compassion and thoughtfulness. Above all, he gave comfort to my ailing cat and provided us with more time to spend with our beloved pet, having created an atmosphere of hope rather than despair without compromising truth.

Response from the ownerThank you for your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to hear that Dr. Gauthier and our surgical staff provided compassionate care for your cat. We strive to create an atmosphere of hope for all our patients.

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Response from the ownerWe're overjoyed to hear you had a positive experience with us! Thank you for choosing Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley.

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Dr. Middlestead and her staff were awesome! The moment we signed in at the veterinary clinic, the receptionist, Ms. Kenaya Gates greeted us with a smile, and heart felt welcome. Dr. Middlestead explained the TPLO procedure in detail as well as the recovery. My husband and I knew our English Bulldog Quette Cookie was in good hands. There were no concerns, and the surgery went great. I recommend Dr. Middlestead to all dog parents, especially if you have a special breed (English Bulldog).Dr. Middlestead and her team! This is one Happy Dog, Mom. Thank you for taking good care of our heart, Quette Cookie Bennett 🐾💜If we could have 100 🌟 🤩 we would have❤️🙏🏾.

Response from the ownerWe deeply respect your kind words and are thrilled to hear that Quette Cookie had a successful surgery with us. Thank you for entrusting Dr. Middlestead and our team with your beloved pet's care. We appreciate your recommendation.

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★★★★★

Amazing staff and very organized!

Response from the ownerYour positive feedback is greatly appreciated! We're excited to hear that you had a great experience with our amazing staff and found our clinic to be very organized. Thank you for choosing Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Annapolis.

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Response from the ownerThank you for your wonderful feedback! We appreciate your support.

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Response from the ownerWe greatly appreciate your 5-star review! Thank you for choosing Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists - Hunt Valley.

Three 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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Columbia

Columbia Location Map and Directions

10000 Old Columbia Rd. Ste E
Columbia, MD 21046
Directions

Call our Columbia location

Tel: 410.441.3304 Option 3
Fax: 410.423.2288

Columbia Location Hours

Please Call Annapolis or Towson if you need surgical service, we are currently only offering rehabilitation on Wednesday at this location. Please call the Annapolis location to schedule rehab appointments for this location.

Columbia Location Online Reviews by Google

“Dr K was very thorough, explained everything and followed up with several calls. A truly gifted and professional surgeon… “
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