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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Essex, MD
Essex Middle River Veterinary Center has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Baltimore since 1950. Our state-of-the-art facility is staffed by a team of experienced veterinarians, licensed technicians, and compassionate support personnel dedicated to delivering comprehensive care for cats and dogs. We offer a wide range of services including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency care, supported by advanced medical technologies and a commitment to continuing education.Our practice emphasizes preventive care, pain management, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs. We actively partner with animal welfare organizations and provide discounts for military personnel, seniors, and first responders. With over 70 years of service, we remain committed to strengthening the human-animal bond through exceptional veterinary medicine.
Services
General Wellness Care
Emergency Services
Dental Care
Spay/Neuter
International Health Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of veterinary expertise serving Baltimore communities
- State-of-the-art facility with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
- 24/7 emergency services during regular business hours
- Specialized care for senior pets and preventive wellness programs
- Partnerships with animal welfare organizations and military discounts
What people say
Amazing experience
Great petside manner
Thorough examinations
Excellent emergency care
Knowledgeable staff
Services
General Wellness Care
Our comprehensive wellness programs include annual exams, vaccinations, and health screenings tailored to your pet's life stage. We offer specialized care for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and seniors. Our preventive approach helps detect potential health issues early through blood work, parasite testing, and physical examinations.
Emergency Services
We provide immediate veterinary attention for critical conditions during regular business hours. Our team handles trauma cases, poisoning incidents, and acute medical emergencies. For after-hours emergencies, we maintain partnerships with local 24-hour veterinary hospitals to ensure continuous care.
Dental Care
Our dental services include professional cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery. We emphasize preventive care to avoid periodontal disease through regular checkups and teeth cleaning. Our 10% discount on recommended dental procedures encourages timely treatment for optimal oral health.
Spay/Neuter
We perform spay and neuter procedures using modern surgical techniques and anesthesia protocols. Our services include pre-surgical evaluations, pain management, and post-operative care instructions. These procedures help prevent unwanted litters and improve long-term pet health.
International Health Certificates
We assist with all requirements for international pet travel including health certificates, vaccinations, and microchipping. Our team guides clients through country-specific regulations and documentation processes that can take up to six months to complete for global destinations.
People
Joseph C. Zulty
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Zulty has practiced veterinary medicine for 32 years, graduating Cum Laude from The Ohio State University. He specializes in comparative medicine and has volunteered with GeoVeterinary International. He leads our medical team with extensive surgical and emergency care experience.
Lauren Nail
Practice Manager
With over 15 years at EMRVC, Lauren combines veterinary technology expertise with leadership skills. Her specializations include anesthesia, emergency care, and nutrition. She manages daily operations while maintaining hands-on patient care involvement.
Anne Hicks
Veterinarian
Dr. Hicks brings 29 years of experience in small animal practice. A graduate of Virginia Tech, she focuses on preventive care and geriatric medicine. She maintains active involvement in continuing education to provide up-to-date treatment options.
Questions
What types of pets do you treat?
We specialize in cats and dogs. For exotic animals, we recommend Chadwell Animal Hospital in Abingdon for specialized care.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we accept CareCredit financing with 6-month no-interest options for veterinary services and treatments.
What emergency services are available?
We handle emergencies during regular hours. For after-hours critical care, we refer to Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City and Animal Emergency Hospital in Bel Air.
How do international health certificates work?
Process varies by destination country. Allow 6 months for completion. We assist with vaccinations, microchipping, and required documentation for pet travel.
What wellness programs exist for senior pets?
Our senior wellness program includes bi-annual exams, blood work, urine tests, and blood pressure checks for pets over eight years old.
Are there discounts available?
We offer 10% discounts for military personnel, veterans, seniors, police, and firefighters. Additional savings on dental care and preventive medications.
Reviews (7)
Jose Santiago
Jun 20, 2022
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This place has given my dog great care for 9 years. From the free puppy play class they offered to them fitting me on their very busy schedule to get my dog a vaccine he needed so he could be boarded, they are all just awesome all the way around.
LaLa P.
Jun 18, 2022
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Unfortunately I never took my dog here b/c I never travel on the other side of Eastern Blvd, so I never noticed it. However, my furry best friend passed away last week, and they were able to take care of Chico's final remains which was TOUGH for me. First time losing a pet in my life. I chose the paw print and hair clipping. I have to say that I was very happy (although sad at the same time) that they were thoughtful in the process and gave me clippings of all 3 colors of his hair since he was a Tri-colored dog.
I was scared I'd only get the black, but the fact that they thought that through was very thoughtful. If I get another pet, I will come here. Everyone was very nice and sympathetic even though my pet was not a patient there.
I was scared I'd only get the black, but the fact that they thought that through was very thoughtful. If I get another pet, I will come here. Everyone was very nice and sympathetic even though my pet was not a patient there.
Barbara Perry
May 18, 2022
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We brought our Little Bit in for an evaluation for dental and spaying. She is a recent rescue. I couldn't be happier with our visit. I would highly recommend Dr. Hicks.
Janet Ramirez
May 08, 2022
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I love Dr. Hicks. Her & I have been through 2 sickly dogs who have since passed. I now have a cat who has seizures whom we have adjusted his phenobarbital and are monitoring the effect on his system. Whatever Dr. Hicks recommends is in the best interest of the pet.
Kim Meyers
Apr 23, 2022
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Absolutely fantastic. Dr. Hicks is the absolute best. She has been our vet since my dogs were 6 and 8 days old. When we lost our oldest dog she cried right with us. She felt like he was one of her own since she had him at 8 weeks and he passed away at 13 1/2. Absolutely love her and her compassion and care goes above and beyond.
Jennifer Rogers
Apr 11, 2022
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I have been coming to Essex Middle River Veterinary Center for about 14 years, and never had a problem until this last year and a half. Impossible to get an appointment! I have had to use the Emergency vet. My senior cats just can't wait for two to three months for an appointment all the time. Looking for another vet. Clearly you just don't care.
Lila Pniewski
Mar 22, 2022
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I sincerely want to thank the team of Essex Middle River Veterinary Center who really came through for my pet who required surgery. Dr. K and Dr. Beizavi are AWESOME! I felt so reassured by their care, treatment. The staff are excellent as well. Always quick to get you in to see doctors, helpful, giving guidance and support in the care of my pet. My only two criticisms would be to give more education/demonstration to owner of pet on how to administer pet medications to pet.
I felt very uncomfortable with this and clearly not successful with this as I would have liked to be. I really struggled with getting my sick pet to take the oral medications prescribed. The pricing is a little high but all vet centers are also pricey. Wish there was some type of insurance for pets. But the TEAM at EMRVC are really caring about animals! Thank you EMRVC Team for everything you did to help my sick pet get better! I LOVE YOU ALL!
I felt very uncomfortable with this and clearly not successful with this as I would have liked to be. I really struggled with getting my sick pet to take the oral medications prescribed. The pricing is a little high but all vet centers are also pricey. Wish there was some type of insurance for pets. But the TEAM at EMRVC are really caring about animals! Thank you EMRVC Team for everything you did to help my sick pet get better! I LOVE YOU ALL!
