Located in the heart of historic Fells Point, DocSide provides compassionate and loving care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

Our services range from annual wellness exams, dentistry, digital radiology, oral and general surgery to minimally invasive procedures that offer less pain and faster recovery.

It is a privilege to care for your loved ones and we welcome the opportunity to have you join our family

Welcome to the Alpha Veterinary Center!

Choosing a healthcare provider for your pet is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible. Someone willing to take the time to go over all of your options and treat your pet with the utmost concern.

At our practice, we pride ourselves on our patient service. We offer a knowledgeable staff, safe and proven procedures, and the latest in medical technology.

Dr. Cox and the A.V.C Team look forward to assisting you with your pet's medical & surgical needs as well as general welfare.

Carrolltown Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas.
At Carrolltown Veterinary Hospital we strive to offer not only medical advice, but also we can provide some behavioral advice and at home care. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.
Serving Carroll County and the Eldersburg area for over 30 years!
Congratulations to our sister hospital, Cat and Dog in Columbia, for Winning Best Hospital Of the year 2010!

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination and twice a year for the older pets. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.

Surgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures from soft tissue to orthopedics.

Anesthesia: We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.

Internal medicine consults: We offer in-hospital ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures that can help us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Radiology Services: Our on-site, new digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

Electrocardiography Services: We provide E C G services on-site that can help determine if a consultation with a cardiologist is necessary.

Dentistry: Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery. February Dental month! 20% off all dental procedures and bloodwork!

Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

Permanent identification: We offer Homeagain microchip identification.

Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.

Individualized Flea Control Programs: We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling: We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling: We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression. (Mark McCabe)

Boarding: We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.

Bathing: Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available.

Emergency Care: Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies.

Our Veterinary Hospital is fitted with exam rooms, treatment area, radiology room, surgery suite, and a dedicated team of doctors, Technicians and receptionists. N.A.V.B.R is one of the few clinics in the area that offers innovative rehabilitation and therapy programs such as laser therapy treatment that is proven to help with the healing of incisions after surgery, and muscle and joint pains. All of our current services, boarding, pet grooming, doggie daycare, training, do-it-yourself dog wash, and all-natural pet foods and supplements have been integrated to make us the one stop quality pet care facility in Maryland! Although calls are received during normal business hours, the hospital hours are by appointment only.

Call 24/7 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced veterinarians.