Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Sykesville, MD
South Carroll Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted provider of small animal veterinary care in the Carroll County region for over 50 years. Founded in 1973 by Dr. Ronald L. Schueler, our practice has evolved from a home-based clinic to a full-service facility while maintaining a commitment to personalized, compassionate care. In 2024, Dr. April Stephens and Dr. Stella Carroll assumed ownership, continuing the legacy of treating every client and pet as family.Our team of dedicated professionals brings extensive experience in wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care, with specialized expertise in exotics and farm animals. We offer house call services for added convenience and prioritize honest communication, ensuring pet owners are empowered to make informed decisions. Our practice combines medical expertise with empathy, serving pets and their families with respect, compassion, and a focus on lifelong care.
Services
Wellness Exams
Diagnostics
Surgery
Dental Care
House Calls
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized veterinary care for pets with over 50 years of local experience.
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized expertise in surgery and internal medicine.
- We offer convenient house call services for nervous pets or clients with transportation challenges.
- Our practice maintains a full-service facility equipped for routine and complex procedures.
- We prioritize honest communication and client education to support informed pet care decisions.
Services
Wellness Exams
Our wellness exams focus on maintaining your pet's health through regular check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive treatments. We offer tailored care plans for flea/tick/heartworm prevention, senior wellness, and dietary management. Our team emphasizes early detection of potential health issues to ensure long-term well-being for pets at every life stage.
Diagnostics
We provide comprehensive diagnostic services including X-rays, ultrasound, and laboratory testing for blood, urine, and fecal samples. Our capabilities extend to heartworm screening, cytology, eye disease testing, and allergy assessments. These tools enable accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment plans for your pet's specific health needs.
Surgery
Our surgical services range from routine procedures like spaying/neutering to complex operations such as tumor removal and bladder stone extraction. We perform gastropexy, hernia repairs, and specialized treatments for respiratory and ocular conditions. All surgeries include pre-operative assessments and post-operative care guidance.
Dental Care
Our dental services address oral health through comprehensive examinations, X-rays, scaling, polishing, and extractions. We treat gingival conditions, oral tumors, and dental trauma while emphasizing preventive care to maintain your pet's overall health and comfort through proper oral hygiene.
House Calls
Our house call service provides veterinary care in your home environment for wellness exams, vaccinations, hospice care, and euthanasia. This option benefits nervous pets, clients with transportation limitations, or those preferring a more relaxed setting while maintaining access to professional veterinary expertise.
People
Dr. Stella Carroll
Veterinarian
Dr. Stella Carroll, a University of Florida graduate (2016), specializes in surgery while managing a farm with her family. She brings expertise in large animal care and surgical procedures to our practice.
Dr. April Stephens
Veterinarian
Dr. April Stephens, a Maryland native and Virginia Tech graduate (2012), focuses on internal medicine and hospice care. She combines local knowledge with extensive clinical experience in pet wellness and disease management.
Audra
Office Manager
Audra manages our front office operations with 12+ years of veterinary experience, ensuring smooth clinic operations and welcoming client interactions that reflect our practice's compassionate values.
Angie
Veterinary Assistant
Angie provides compassionate patient care as a veterinary assistant since 2015, demonstrating expertise with diverse animal species and offering comfort during medical procedures.
Hannah
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hannah contributes clinical expertise as a licensed technician since 2020, with specialized experience in service animal training and comprehensive patient care protocols.
Questions
What types of pets do you treat?
We treat small animals including cats, dogs, exotics, and farm animals with specialized care tailored to each species' unique needs.
Do you offer after-hours emergency services?
We are not a 24-hour facility but recommend contacting local emergency clinics for urgent care outside our regular business hours.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards (with 3% processing fee), and CareCredit financing for veterinary services.
Are house call services available?
Yes, we offer house calls for wellness exams, vaccinations, hospice care, and euthanasia services in the comfort of your home.
What surgical procedures do you perform?
Our surgical capabilities include spaying/neutering, tumor removal, bladder stone extraction, hernia repair, and specialized procedures for respiratory and ocular conditions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us directly at (410) 549-2345 during business hours or use our online portal for electronic appointment requests and prescription refills.
Reviews (6)
Vincent Festor
Feb 12, 2022
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Great veterinary office staff and doctor treats pets like their own. Highly recommend. THE BEST VET AROUND DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM I HAD BEEN FIGHTING FOR YEARS. YOU WON'T FIND A BETTER VETERINARY IN THE AREA I'VE SEEN THEM ALL. DR KAREN IS THE BEST!
Peggy Rogers
Jan 28, 2022
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Dr. Karen is the most caring Vet. We have trusted her with our pets since she began. Her knowledge and care is unsurpassed. She and her staff are amazing and I wouldn't trust anyone else to care my fur babies. South Carroll Veterinarian Hospital is the best!
Andrea Coombs
Jan 23, 2022
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Dr. Karen and the entire team care for your pet like it's their own. When we needed a vet for our rescue dog (who had a history of bad experiences of going to the vet with his previous family), we were lucky to find SCVH. They brought us in for a meet-n-greet appointment to let our dog get to know the place, and them. They were patient (even having our appointments outside for as long as our dog needed) and ensured his and our comfort along the way.
You are typically the only family in the facility at any given time and all of your questions are answered. Was EVERY appointment started on time? No, but neither does any appointment with my dentist, my doctor, my hairstylist. Things happen. The employees are human and life happens. Sometimes one appointment runs longer than expected as animal care is unpredictable. Unfortunately, our dog passed away Oct 2021 but we'll definitely be back to SCVH when we rescue again.
You are typically the only family in the facility at any given time and all of your questions are answered. Was EVERY appointment started on time? No, but neither does any appointment with my dentist, my doctor, my hairstylist. Things happen. The employees are human and life happens. Sometimes one appointment runs longer than expected as animal care is unpredictable. Unfortunately, our dog passed away Oct 2021 but we'll definitely be back to SCVH when we rescue again.
Meghan De Kozlowski
Jan 15, 2022
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We absolutely LOVE Dr. Karen and the entire staff! They have always been so kind and taken the time to answer all of our questions and concerns. In the many years of owning pets, I have never experienced such dedication to clients. Seriously, you are all incredible humans! Thank you for everything you do!
Chelsea Graham
Jan 10, 2022
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My Grandmother took her dog here who lived to a ripe age of 16 and when he was first on insulin they personally came to my Grandmas house to help her learn how to comfortably hold him and administer. I will always remember this kindness and it's why even though we are practically in Taneytown we drive all the way down here for Dr Karen to take care of our dear spooky kitty Gomez. They never push unnecessary tests like my experiences with Banfield and I never feel rushed in this office.
Tree Md
Jan 10, 2022
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Dr. Karen the best, most compassionate veterinarian our family has ever had. She and her father have cared for our dogs, Persian and Cornish Rex's as if they were her own. My family is forever grateful to her and her staff.
