About Us

We are a full service veterinary clinic.  Our doctors and staff provide the utmost care for our clients and those that stay in our pet resort.

Our Services include:

• Spay

• Neuter

• Declaw

• Mass Removal

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Ultrasound

• Digital Xrays

• Dental work such as cleaning and polishing, NEW Digital Xrays, Extractions, Root Canals etc.,

• In House: Heartworm, Lyme and Ehrlicia test, Felv, Feluk and Feline heartworm tests, CBC, General Health Profiles, Pre-Operative Blood Profiles, Ear Cytology, Skin Cytology, Urine Cytology, Fungal Cultures, Fine Needle Aspirates, Giardia, Parvo test, etc.,

• Wellness Profiles

• Vaccinations

• Holistic Medicine

• Boarding

• Pet Day Care

• Bathing

• Nail Clip

• Ear Cleaning

• Microchipping

• Behavior Consultation

• Diet Consultation

• Dental Consultation

• Euthanasia

• Mass/Private Cremations

• EkG

• Blood Pressure and Pulse

• Oxygen Therapy

• OFA Radiographs

• Glaucoma Testing

• Canine Vaccine Titers

• Hospice Care

Staff

Dr. Dianna Beavers came to the clinic in 1996 looking for a job as a kennel technician.  She then went on to become an undergraduate at Virginia Tech & Villa Julie for 3 years.  Afterwards dedicating 4 years to Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  She is the owner of the Animal Care Center and resides with her husband, Brian, 2 great danes, and 2 children. 

Dr. Rebecca (Smoot) Anderson completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at the University of Delaware in 1999. She then received her degree in Veterinary Medicine from Virginia - Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She has been living in Harford county since moving to Maryland with her husband, Brian, 4 cats and 1 dog.

Dr. Carvel Tiekert attended Cornell University in 1963.  Acquired his Certification in Acupuncture in 1984 followed by a Certification in Veterinary Chiropractic care.  He is also the founder and past president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.  Currently he is a member of many national and international veterinary associations.

Pat Kocur does not necessarily work in the reception area or in the back with the technicians.  She does it all.  Starting out over 20 years ago before there was a full staff to help keep the clinic running, she was the glue that held it all together and still does.

Toni Caron has been with the clinic for many many years. She has quite a few dogs and cats of her own.  If you have any questions about your pooch, Toni is the one to ask!

Arlene Easty has been with us for quite a few years now.  She worked at the humane society of Harford county before joining our family here.  She has many kitties at home and will smother yours in lots of ooohhhs and aahhs!

Kristen Kerbe started out as a kennel technician and because of her dedication to the well being of our patients, she has worked her way up to the front desk. 

Jena Diffenbaugh also started out as a kennel technician and worked her way up to front desk.  She has been with the clinic for several years.

Mark Matassa also began his employment here as a kennel tech and moved up to reception and then moved up again to assistant!  He has a great love for animals and knew most of our patients while they boarded and remembers just about every single one of them.

Shelly Edzik has worked her way up from kennel tech to reception to veterinary technician!  She has 2 beagles 1 Aust. cattle dog, 5 cats and a ball python named Lucy.  She has also been known to foster a kitten or 2...or 10.

Misty Sue Evanshine has a background in veterinary medicine.  She has rescued a beagle that was doomed to be euthanized and now he lives a full and happy life with Misty.  She has a special interest in cardiology.

Megan Starks started out in our kennel department too.  She has worked her way up to the front desk and is onto technician!  She is taking classes this winter to be certified.  She loves the big dogs!

Belinda Tuerk is our kennel technician in the mornings.  You can catch her here Monday-Fridays.  Belinda takes exceptional care of our boarders! 

The rest of our kennel staff is here on the weekends, weeknights and holidays.  They are all trained to keep an eye out on all of our guests in the clinic and to notify a doctor or technician if there are any concerns.  They are also trained to give medications as needed.

Hours & Map 

Hours are as follows:

Monday-Thursday 8:00am until 7:30pm

Friday 8:00am until 6:00pm

Saturday 8:30am until 3:00pm

Closed Sundays and all Major Holidays

Directions:

Phone:   410-676-2525

Fax:     410-676-5151

Mailing:       Animal Care Center

              800 Pulaski Highway

             Joppa, Maryland  21085

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