What Services Does Kentlands Veterinary Hospital Offer for Pets?

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Kentlands Veterinary Hospital in Gaithersburg, MD, offers full-service pet care that spans routine wellness and prevention, testing and diagnostics, advanced and surgical care, urgent care, and a notable set of holistic and rehabilitation services — including acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbal therapy, and shockwave therapy for dogs with lameness and pain. It also provides end-of-life care. The hospital has served the Gaithersburg community since 1997 and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), a designation held by only about 15% of animal hospitals in the United States and Canada.

Core Medical Services

The hospital describes its services as assisting with routine, preventive care for young and healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease, and complete medical and surgical care. Its published service categories are:

  • Wellness & Prevention — routine check-ups and preventive care
  • Testing & Diagnostics — early detection and treatment of disease
  • Advanced Care — higher-level medical care beyond routine visits
  • Surgical Procedures — complete surgical care
  • Urgent Care — care for pets needing prompt attention

AAHA accreditation covers nearly every aspect of the hospital, including surgery, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client service, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology — so these areas are evaluated against AAHA's standards of care.

Rehabilitation and Holistic Care

Beyond conventional medicine, Kentlands offers a rehabilitation and holistic service line:

  • Animal rehabilitation and modalities
  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic care
  • Herbal therapy
  • Shockwave therapy, which the site notes is now offered for dogs experiencing lameness and pain

This combination is the hospital's most distinctive feature. A pet owner whose dog has chronic lameness, for example, could potentially combine a diagnostic workup with rehabilitation and shockwave therapy at the same practice rather than coordinating between separate clinics.

End-of-Life Care

The hospital lists end-of-life care among its services, positioning it as a partner through the full span of a pet's healthcare — from routine care for young pets through complete medical and surgical care and, finally, end-of-life support.

Practical Details for Pet Owners

  • Location: Gaithersburg, MD
  • Phone: (301) 519-7944
  • Booking: Appointments can be booked through the hospital's Book Appointment option; a Pet Portal is also available for patient resources
  • Other resources: Patient forms, insurance and payments information, a first-visit guide, FAQs, and online ordering for food and medications
  • New patients: A dedicated New Patients section covers what to expect on a first visit

The site does not publish pricing for any of these services, so cost questions are best directed to the hospital by phone. If your pet has an urgent issue, the hospital lists Urgent Care as a service, but you should call ahead to confirm availability and how emergencies are handled.