Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital

Welcome to Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital, established in 2002 by Dr. Scott Andersen. Our veterinary center in Gambrills, Maryland has served over eleven thousand households, providing exceptional veterinary medicine with compassion. We specialize in wellness visits, surgical procedures, diagnostics, dental care, and alternative therapies like acupuncture. Our mission emphasizes quality healthcare, owner participation, and animal welfare. Recognized as the Best Veterinary Clinic in 2013 by Whats Up West County and recipient of the Angie's List Super Service Award in 2011, we maintain rigorous standards in veterinary ethics and continuous professional development. Through strategic location in The Village at Waugh Chapel, we prioritize accessible, comprehensive care for pets while fostering strong community relationships. Our team combines 30+ years of experience with state-of-the-art equipment to address complex medical cases.

We emphasize preventive care through annual wellness visits and vaccinations, including mandatory rabies administration by licensed veterinarians. Pain management and pre-anesthetic blood testing are integral to our surgical protocols, ensuring patient safety across routine and emergency procedures. Our diagnostic capabilities include radiology, in-house laboratory testing, and ultrasonography, enabling accurate, timely treatment decisions. Dental services focus on preventing systemic diseases caused by oral bacteria, requiring general anesthesia for thorough cleaning. Acupuncture and laser therapy options expand our holistic treatment approaches, evaluated individually for efficacy after initial sessions. We maintain transparent communication about medication backorders and require advance notice for prescription refills.