Business Details
42 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Pet Care in Edgewater Maryland
Greater South River Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Edgewater, Maryland since 1984. Our practice combines modern medical technology with personalized attention to ensure your pets receive comprehensive, compassionate care. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of animal health through preventative care, advanced diagnostics, and emergency services. We prioritize client education to help pet owners make informed decisions about their animals' well-being.Our commitment to the community is reflected in our welcoming environment, flexible scheduling, and focus on building long-term relationships with clients and their pets. With over four decades of service, we continue to offer customized treatment plans while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere that prioritizes both pet and owner comfort.
Services
Preventative Care
Cold Laser Therapy
Emergency Treatment
Veterinary Dentistry
Medical Boarding
Diagnostics
Geriatric Care
Pet Vaccinations
Microchipping
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Locally owned and operating since 1984 with experienced veterinary professionals
- 24/7 emergency care available during regular business hours
- Offering advanced treatments like Cold Laser Therapy
- Personalized wellness plans tailored to each pet's needs
- Dedicated client relations specialists ensuring smooth communication
What people say
Wonderful staff
Compassionate care
Excellent service
Prompt emergency treatment
Knowledgeable veterinarians
Services
Preventative Care
Our comprehensive preventative care program includes annual wellness exams, vaccinations tailored to individual risk factors, dental evaluations, and early disease detection through lab work. This proactive approach helps maintain pet health while reducing long-term medical costs. Our veterinarians develop customized wellness plans considering each pet's age, breed, and lifestyle.
Cold Laser Therapy
This non-invasive therapy uses specific light wavelengths to stimulate cellular regeneration and reduce inflammation. Effective for treating arthritis, soft tissue injuries, and post-surgical recovery, our certified technicians deliver precise treatments in 3-6 minute sessions. Most conditions show improvement within 4-8 sessions, with maintenance schedules tailored to each patient's needs.
Emergency Care
We provide immediate veterinary attention for critical conditions six days weekly during regular hours. Our emergency team handles trauma cases, toxin ingestion, and other life-threatening situations with priority triage. Clients receive immediate support through pre-arrival consultation to stabilize pets before reaching our facility.
Medical Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facility accommodates pets requiring medical supervision during owner absence. Competent staff administers medications and treatments while maintaining strict vaccination protocols. Boarding clients must have recent wellness exams, ensuring our team can properly manage each animal's specific healthcare requirements throughout their stay.
Veterinary Dentistry
Comprehensive oral health services include routine cleanings, periodontal disease management, and dental diagnostics. Our team emphasizes home care education alongside professional treatments, using specialized equipment to maintain pets' dental health. Regular dental exams help prevent systemic health issues originating from oral infections.
People
Catherine Gately-Dean
Veterinarian
Dr. Catherine Gately-Dean graduated from Virginia-Maryland School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She specializes in small animal care with particular interest in exotic pets and has served the community since joining the practice in 1997.
Daniel L. Doherty
Veterinarian
With veterinary experience since 1988, Dr. Doherty combines legal expertise from his 50-year career with animal care. A graduate of Annapolis High School, he brings decades of experience treating various animal health conditions.
Natalie Bonney
Veterinary Practice Manager
Natalie has managed veterinary operations since 2014, bringing expertise from general practice, dental specialties, and emergency medicine. Her leadership ensures smooth clinic operations while maintaining high care standards for all patients.
Alayna R
Veterinary Technician Manager
As lead technician since 2020, Alayna combines lifelong animal experience with professional expertise. Her background in competitive dog sports and equine showing enhances her understanding of animal behavior and care requirements.
Linda Hammond
Senior Client Relations Specialist
With over 30 years serving the practice, Linda provides exceptional client support. Her commitment to making clients feel part of our family ensures warm, welcoming interactions that reflect our core values during every client engagement.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide emergency care six days weekly during regular hours for critical conditions like trauma, toxin ingestion, and severe illness.
What types of pets do you treat?
We treat dogs, cats, and select small animals like rabbits and ferrets. Specific availability is determined by individual veterinarian expertise.
Do you offer preventative care programs?
Yes, our wellness programs include annual exams, vaccinations, parasite screening, and dental evaluations tailored to each pet's life stage and needs.
Are there boarding options for pets with medical needs?
Our medical boarding accommodates pets requiring treatment during owner absence. Prior wellness exams and current vaccinations are required for all boarding clients.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be made via phone through our computerized system, with accommodations for urgent cases and emergency walk-ins prioritized by medical necessity.
What payment options are available?
Payment details were not explicitly listed in the text, so we recommend contacting our office directly for current payment policy information.
