a.p.a.w. Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center is a full service, privately owned veterinary hospital specializing in the care of dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets.

Our newly renovated facility is conveniently located at 7601 Good Luck Rd in Lanham, Maryland and has been serving Prince George's County and the surrounding metro area for over thirty-five years.

Formerly known as New Carrollton Veterinary Hospital, A.P.A.W. is privately owned and operated by Dr.Patricia Peynado Boyce and Dr. Lizel Salmon who purchased the practice in 1998. Since then A.P.A.W. has grown to be recognized as a progressive veterinary center with a warm, caring, and highly skilled healthcare team that is trusted by the local and veterinary communities. A.P.A.W.’s veterinary team approaches each client and patient with compassion, warmth, and personalized attention. We continuously strive to be a source of veterinary information for our clients and the community at large.

Wellness Care :
» Preventative Care
» Puppy/Kitten Wellness
» Adult and Senior Wellness
» Nutritional Counseling

Medical Services:
» Surgery
» Dentistry
» Cardiology
» Dermatology
» Endocrinology
» Orthopedic
Additional Services :

»In-House Pharmacy
» Pet Food & Supplies
» Microchip Pet Identification
» Pet Insurance - Affording your pet's healthcare
» International Pet Health Certificates
» Rescues and Fosters
» Training and Behavioral Counseling

Emergency Veterinary Care 24 hours per day 365 days per year.

What do you do if your pet becomes ill or injured in the middle of the night or when your family veterinarian is closed ?

Waldorf Emergency Care is always available to help.

Our highly qualified emergency veterinarians have over 35 years of combined experience. They work side-by-side with a skilled staff of veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants that excel in providing prompt, cutting-edge veterinary care to even the most critical patients while using the latest technological advances.

They are fully capable of managing a wide variety of emergency cases that range from minor to life-threatening. Our goal is to ensure that pets receive compassionate professional and quality emergency care whenever the need arises, It is with this, that we aim to keep the prices reasonable and of value for the costs.

Our Mission -

Instill in our staff the necessary elements for exemplary patient care and client service. In every case our goal is to exceed your expectations in clinical and client service and to become a valuable and trusted resource for the community.

Greater South River Animal Hospital strongly feels that you and your pet deserve a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. We offer complimentary coffee and treats at every visit and will assist you with purchases right to your vehicle. Our client relations specialists are known for their hospitality and kindness. We want to build long term relationships with our clients and patients. We hope to work with them as partners in achieving the best care possible for their animals. We look forward to providing a lifetime of friendly faces, optimum treatment, and exceptional customer service for you and your loved ones.

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