Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center
Annapolis, Maryland
General Info
Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital has been providing comprehensive quality veterinary care for pets since 1973. Through the years, we have constantly expanded and modernized our facility to reflect our commitment to providing the highest quality veterinary care possible. We are continuing this tradition of excellence every day by consistently exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Our hospital is one of the few veterinary hospitals in the Annapolis area that is fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In fact, only 14% of the small animal hospitals in the United States and Canada have this accreditation. AAHA is a voluntary organization of veterinary hospitals that is committed to providing a high quality of veterinary care.
Member hospitals are held to a significantly higher standard of care than the state of Maryland requires. Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital has been accredited by AAHA since 1976. We maintain a staff of approximately 75 dedicated caregivers to ensure state-of-the-art professional, technical, nursing, administrative, and housekeeping services to benefit our patients and clients. We continuously try to live up to our motto: Always exceed client expectations!
Team
James Camilliere
Veterinarian
Melinda Spaar
Veterinarian
Karen Anderson
Veterinarian
Melanie Hasson
Veterinarian
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Reviews
Kal B.
29 Mar 2016
REPORT
We were referred here by our regular vet Greater Annapolis Vets and I couldn't be more pleased with the caring, kind service we received from the entire staff and Dr. Prostredny. He is very calming, n...
We were referred here by our regular vet Greater Annapolis Vets and I couldn't be more pleased with the caring, kind service we received from the entire staff and Dr. Prostredny. He is very calming, no nonsense and caring and kept us in the loop the entire time before/during and after surgery. He was always open and available to me when our Dora had major exploratory surgery there last fall. They were open to listening to any/all input, more than receptive to our coming in and spending time with Dora post surgery and just overall seem to put the needs of the dog and her owners as a priority. Not at all arrogant or dismissive of our needs/concerns. Each time we have been in I have been reassured that this is the place to go for our dogs when/if they need surgical care.
Shannon Kobus
1 Jul 2015
REPORT
The staff are rude and have no consideration for the pet owners who most of are distraught waiting in the waiting area. We sat in a room for at least 45 min until we put up a fuss that no one had come...
The staff are rude and have no consideration for the pet owners who most of are distraught waiting in the waiting area. We sat in a room for at least 45 min until we put up a fuss that no one had come to even acknowledge that we were there.
Our dog had JUST had surgery and was clearly in pain and dehydrated. We sat around and sat around.
Local Art
8 Apr 2015
REPORT
My little dog was deathly ill with necrotizing pacreatitis, in acute pain. We were afraid that nothing would save him. Not only did the great internist, Dr. Paola, jump in with a quick ultrasound an...
My little dog was deathly ill with necrotizing pacreatitis, in acute pain. We were afraid that nothing would save him. Not only did the great internist, Dr. Paola, jump in with a quick ultrasound and confirm the diagnosis, but the fabulous Dr Burgess was able to not only get him through the surgery, but managed the tricky after care. They were kind, compassionate and very, very thorough. I cannot say enough good things about the place.
Medicine is not an exact science... that is why it is called practice... good doctors are constantly learning. These guys stay right on top of everything.
I know that to some, asking for payment up front is perceived that this place is all about money, but believe me, that cannot be further from the truth. With no government or institutional subsidies, CVRC is able to deliver the best in veterinary care.
MrsKyna Arby
19 Mar 2015
REPORT
Mid visit review.....
So far so good! We needed an ortho consult for our 8 pound Chihuahua girl for patella luxation and cruciate repair. The surgeon was good to explain things to me at the consult, ...
Mid visit review.....
So far so good! We needed an ortho consult for our 8 pound Chihuahua girl for patella luxation and cruciate repair. The surgeon was good to explain things to me at the consult, her diagnosis and surgical options. (We knew she NEEDED surgery so CVSS was one option for treatment.) This facility has more surgical options available than the first surgeon we consulted with.
So although the price was a little higher than a family VET who has a orthopedist surgeon who works with them, the range of services available is larger here, which is why we chose CVSS.
While we could have saved 10-15% at another facility, so far we are very happy with the personal care we & our Daisy are receiving!
I will update after her stay has ended.....
Mindy M.
25 Jun 2014
REPORT
We were referred here by our vet, Dr T at Light Street Animal Hospital after it was confirmed our boxer had torn her ACLs. She was only a year old at the time and while ACL surgery for a large dog is...
We were referred here by our vet, Dr T at Light Street Animal Hospital after it was confirmed our boxer had torn her ACLs. She was only a year old at the time and while ACL surgery for a large dog is $$$, we didn't want her to limp or be in pain her whole life. Dr. Joseph Prostredny was a calming, authoritative force in a very scary, sad time for us. He helped us weigh the pros and cons of surgery so we could decide what was right for our family. He is a very calm, holistic doctor, with a slight hint of hippy in him! We decided to go with the TPLO surgery (both knees, one at a time). I was worried about the anesthesia (boxers are very sensitive to certain types of anesthesia), the recovery, pain, all of it. He listened to my worries and answered each question fully; I never felt rushed. He showed us her xrays and explained in great detail our options and how each surgery option would be performed as well as the expected outcomes of each. After her surgery he called us right away to let us know how it went and how she was doing. Recovery from TPLO surgery was a long and arduous 16 weeks but our puppy (now 5yrs) is a running fool! Each time we see her happily bounding away, we smile and think of how Dr. Prostredny helped it all be so.I can't say enough about Dr Prostredny and how he was so caring with our dog and how he was always available to answer questions, before, during, and after the surgeries.
David Reamer
29 Jul 2013
REPORT
We brought our dog here requesting an MRI on her leg. She has been struggling to get up. My wife was talked into getting an MRI on her spine, which yielded no answer. They then told my wife that th...
We brought our dog here requesting an MRI on her leg. She has been struggling to get up. My wife was talked into getting an MRI on her spine, which yielded no answer. They then told my wife that they wanted to do a second MRI on our dog's neck. The only thing we have received thus far is a bill for $3500. We received a report via email basically stating that the specialist can't find any problem with her spine or neck. My wife has tried to get this specialist to cal her back for a week now... Nothing. Besides the $3500 we are now left with wonder what to do next; clearly this place has no idea.... Maybe if they had done the MRI on our dog's leg as initially requested.
I am clearly not impressed with this doctor; the front of the house seemed great and there may be other vets that know what they are doing or are willing to call you back.
A Google User
26 Jul 2010
REPORT
Under no circumstances would I take my pet to this facility without the direct instruction from our primary vet. Even than, I would do everything possible to avoid them. This comes from a person who w...
Under no circumstances would I take my pet to this facility without the direct instruction from our primary vet. Even than, I would do everything possible to avoid them. This comes from a person who will (and has) paid any amount of money for the care of a beloved pet. However, this place lacks basic compassion and common decency towards its customers and its patients. The professional Veterinarians have been OK to deal with (once you are able to navigate past the thugs at the front desk).
I can confirm what others have said who have experienced the extortion tactics of demanding huge deposits while withholding care. They did it to me as well while I held my gravely sick dog in my arms. I completely understand that this is a business and they need to be compensated for the job they do, however, the apparent assumption that every customer is a dead-beat (and treated as such) really turns me off to the place.
What really gets me is they know what they are doing and they just don't care. I attempted to contact the owner/facility manager to discuss my experience and was met with contempt, arrogance and outright disdain. I don't think they provide very good service, the staff is not very nice or compassionate to the customers or patients and as best as I can tell, they have no interest in changing the way they do business.
The best thing that can happen is they get some basic competition who just does it better (which would be pretty easy).
After our horrible experience and swearing to never go back, we spoke to our Vet did some advanced planning so that if an emergency came up - we knew what to do. I would recommend others do the same so you do not have to be subjected to additional trauma when trying to care for a beloved pet.
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Tuesday
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Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center
Annapolis, Maryland
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General Info
Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital has been providing comprehensive quality veterinary care for pets since 1973. Through the years, we have constantly expanded and modernized our facility to reflect our commitment to providing the highest quality veterinary care possible. We are continuing this tradition of excellence every day by consistently exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Our hospital is one of the few veterinary hospitals in the Annapolis area that is fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In fact, only 14% of the small animal hospitals in the United States and Canada have this accreditation. AAHA is a voluntary organization of veterinary hospitals that is committed to providing a high quality of veterinary care.
Member hospitals are held to a significantly higher standard of care than the state of Maryland requires. Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital has been accredited by AAHA since 1976. We maintain a staff of approximately 75 dedicated caregivers to ensure state-of-the-art professional, technical, nursing, administrative, and housekeeping services to benefit our patients and clients. We continuously try to live up to our motto: Always exceed client expectations!
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Team
James Camilliere
Veterinarian
Melinda Spaar
Veterinarian
Karen Anderson
Veterinarian
Melanie Hasson
Veterinarian
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Reviews
Kal B.
29 Mar 2016
We were referred here by our regular vet Greater Annapolis Vets and I couldn't be more pleased with the caring, kind service we received from the entire staff and Dr. Prostredny. He is very calming, n...
We were referred here by our regular vet Greater Annapolis Vets and I couldn't be more pleased with the caring, kind service we received from the entire staff and Dr. Prostredny. He is very calming, no nonsense and caring and kept us in the loop the entire time before/during and after surgery. He was always open and available to me when our Dora had major exploratory surgery there last fall. They were open to listening to any/all input, more than receptive to our coming in and spending time with Dora post surgery and just overall seem to put the needs of the dog and her owners as a priority. Not at all arrogant or dismissive of our needs/concerns. Each time we have been in I have been reassured that this is the place to go for our dogs when/if they need surgical care.
Shannon Kobus
1 Jul 2015
The staff are rude and have no consideration for the pet owners who most of are distraught waiting in the waiting area. We sat in a room for at least 45 min until we put up a fuss that no one had come...
The staff are rude and have no consideration for the pet owners who most of are distraught waiting in the waiting area. We sat in a room for at least 45 min until we put up a fuss that no one had come to even acknowledge that we were there.
Our dog had JUST had surgery and was clearly in pain and dehydrated. We sat around and sat around.
Local Art
8 Apr 2015
My little dog was deathly ill with necrotizing pacreatitis, in acute pain. We were afraid that nothing would save him. Not only did the great internist, Dr. Paola, jump in with a quick ultrasound an...
My little dog was deathly ill with necrotizing pacreatitis, in acute pain. We were afraid that nothing would save him. Not only did the great internist, Dr. Paola, jump in with a quick ultrasound and confirm the diagnosis, but the fabulous Dr Burgess was able to not only get him through the surgery, but managed the tricky after care. They were kind, compassionate and very, very thorough. I cannot say enough good things about the place.
Medicine is not an exact science... that is why it is called practice... good doctors are constantly learning. These guys stay right on top of everything.
I know that to some, asking for payment up front is perceived that this place is all about money, but believe me, that cannot be further from the truth. With no government or institutional subsidies, CVRC is able to deliver the best in veterinary care.
MrsKyna Arby
19 Mar 2015
Mid visit review.....
So far so good! We needed an ortho consult for our 8 pound Chihuahua girl for patella luxation and cruciate repair. The surgeon was good to explain things to me at the consult, ...
Mid visit review.....
So far so good! We needed an ortho consult for our 8 pound Chihuahua girl for patella luxation and cruciate repair. The surgeon was good to explain things to me at the consult, her diagnosis and surgical options. (We knew she NEEDED surgery so CVSS was one option for treatment.) This facility has more surgical options available than the first surgeon we consulted with.
So although the price was a little higher than a family VET who has a orthopedist surgeon who works with them, the range of services available is larger here, which is why we chose CVSS.
While we could have saved 10-15% at another facility, so far we are very happy with the personal care we & our Daisy are receiving!
I will update after her stay has ended.....
Mindy M.
25 Jun 2014
We were referred here by our vet, Dr T at Light Street Animal Hospital after it was confirmed our boxer had torn her ACLs. She was only a year old at the time and while ACL surgery for a large dog is...
We were referred here by our vet, Dr T at Light Street Animal Hospital after it was confirmed our boxer had torn her ACLs. She was only a year old at the time and while ACL surgery for a large dog is $$$, we didn't want her to limp or be in pain her whole life. Dr. Joseph Prostredny was a calming, authoritative force in a very scary, sad time for us. He helped us weigh the pros and cons of surgery so we could decide what was right for our family. He is a very calm, holistic doctor, with a slight hint of hippy in him! We decided to go with the TPLO surgery (both knees, one at a time). I was worried about the anesthesia (boxers are very sensitive to certain types of anesthesia), the recovery, pain, all of it. He listened to my worries and answered each question fully; I never felt rushed. He showed us her xrays and explained in great detail our options and how each surgery option would be performed as well as the expected outcomes of each. After her surgery he called us right away to let us know how it went and how she was doing. Recovery from TPLO surgery was a long and arduous 16 weeks but our puppy (now 5yrs) is a running fool! Each time we see her happily bounding away, we smile and think of how Dr. Prostredny helped it all be so.I can't say enough about Dr Prostredny and how he was so caring with our dog and how he was always available to answer questions, before, during, and after the surgeries.
David Reamer
29 Jul 2013
We brought our dog here requesting an MRI on her leg. She has been struggling to get up. My wife was talked into getting an MRI on her spine, which yielded no answer. They then told my wife that th...
We brought our dog here requesting an MRI on her leg. She has been struggling to get up. My wife was talked into getting an MRI on her spine, which yielded no answer. They then told my wife that they wanted to do a second MRI on our dog's neck. The only thing we have received thus far is a bill for $3500. We received a report via email basically stating that the specialist can't find any problem with her spine or neck. My wife has tried to get this specialist to cal her back for a week now... Nothing. Besides the $3500 we are now left with wonder what to do next; clearly this place has no idea.... Maybe if they had done the MRI on our dog's leg as initially requested.
I am clearly not impressed with this doctor; the front of the house seemed great and there may be other vets that know what they are doing or are willing to call you back.
A Google User
26 Jul 2010
Under no circumstances would I take my pet to this facility without the direct instruction from our primary vet. Even than, I would do everything possible to avoid them. This comes from a person who w...
Under no circumstances would I take my pet to this facility without the direct instruction from our primary vet. Even than, I would do everything possible to avoid them. This comes from a person who will (and has) paid any amount of money for the care of a beloved pet. However, this place lacks basic compassion and common decency towards its customers and its patients. The professional Veterinarians have been OK to deal with (once you are able to navigate past the thugs at the front desk).
I can confirm what others have said who have experienced the extortion tactics of demanding huge deposits while withholding care. They did it to me as well while I held my gravely sick dog in my arms. I completely understand that this is a business and they need to be compensated for the job they do, however, the apparent assumption that every customer is a dead-beat (and treated as such) really turns me off to the place.
What really gets me is they know what they are doing and they just don't care. I attempted to contact the owner/facility manager to discuss my experience and was met with contempt, arrogance and outright disdain. I don't think they provide very good service, the staff is not very nice or compassionate to the customers or patients and as best as I can tell, they have no interest in changing the way they do business.
The best thing that can happen is they get some basic competition who just does it better (which would be pretty easy).
After our horrible experience and swearing to never go back, we spoke to our Vet did some advanced planning so that if an emergency came up - we knew what to do. I would recommend others do the same so you do not have to be subjected to additional trauma when trying to care for a beloved pet.
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