Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City
Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City is an emergency & critical care practice in Ellicott City, MD. Procedures include Emergency Surgery, Isolation Care, and Veterinary Acupuncture.
About
Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City is a dedicated emergency veterinary facility providing 24/7 care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The hospital is equipped with in-house diagnostics, including ultrasound and imaging, to facilitate rapid assessment and treatment of injuries, toxicities, and sudden illnesses. In addition to emergency stabilization and critical care, the team offers surgical services, hospitalization, blood and plasma transfusions, and isolation care for contagious conditions.
Serving the Ellicott City, Columbia, and greater Baltimore region, the clinic provides round-the-clock monitoring for pets requiring extended care. The practice also offers integrative services such as veterinary acupuncture for pain management and mobility support. While the facility operates 24/7, owners of exotic pets are encouraged to call ahead to confirm the availability of an exotic-trained veterinarian on the current shift.
Surgical team
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Dr. Taylor Frey
Dr. Frey graduated from The Ohio State for undergrad with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and got her DVM from the University of Tennessee.
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Dr. Rachel Hughes
Dr. Hughes earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College.
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Dr. Jennifer Kelleher
Dr. Jennifer Kelleher holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Dr. Melissa Reidy
Dr. Melissa Reidy attended veterinary school in Dublin, Ireland, graduating in 2004.
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Dr. Destiny Simmons
Dr. Destiny Simmons earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Towson University before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Procedures
- Emergency Surgery
- Isolation Care
- Veterinary Acupuncture
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- Does the hospital provide care for exotic pets?
- Yes, the hospital provides emergency, surgical, hospitalization, and wellness care for a variety of exotic species, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals like rabbits, ferrets, and rodents. Because exotic doctor availability varies by shift, owners are advised to call ahead before arriving to ensure a qualified veterinarian is on duty.
- What types of emergency conditions can the hospital treat?
- The hospital is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent conditions, including trauma, toxicities, breathing difficulties, and sudden illnesses. They provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and emergency surgery for cases such as foreign body removal or trauma repair, as well as blood and plasma transfusions for critical patients.
- Is veterinary acupuncture available for pets?
- Yes, the hospital offers veterinary acupuncture as a holistic, integrative approach to support healing and pain management. This service is available by appointment for dogs, cats, and exotic pets to assist with conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, and intervertebral disc disease.
- What imaging services are available for diagnostics?
- The hospital utilizes advanced in-house imaging, including ultrasound, to diagnose a pet's condition quickly. This allows the medical team to begin necessary treatments without delay when every second matters during an emergency.