
Treating your pets like our pets
Howard County Animal Hospital is a locally owned veterinary clinic in Ellicott City, MD, proudly serving Columbia, Catonsville, Clarksville, Woodstock, and Marriottsville. We specialize in personalized, compassionate care for dogs and cats, offering wellness exams, vaccines, surgery, dental cleanings, ultrasound, and urgent care. With decades of trusted service and a focus on modern, high-quality medicine, our experienced team is here to support your pets health at every stage of life.
Served areas
- Ellicott City, MD, Catonsville, MD, Columbia, MD, Elkridge, MD, Woodstock, MD, Marriotsville, MD
Business details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Vaccines
- Spay and Neuter
- Surgery
- Dental Cleaning
- Labwork
- Radiographs or X-rays
- Ultrasound
- Pharmacy
Associations and certifications
- AVMA
- AHAA
- MDVMA
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Financing available
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In House Laboratory and Testing
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Diagnostics
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Pet Ultrasound
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Reviews (20)
Mary Beth
Jul 03, 2025
Aj
Jun 26, 2025
I haven't been to my appointment yet but Erin was so kind and so helpful on the phone. It's been a while since someone answered the phone and was so welcoming and nice, explained everything so patiently. I'm already glad I called here to take my kitty for a checkup. Costs also seem extremely reasonable up front at least.
Mei Zhang
Jun 23, 2025
Great service! Will be a regular now!
Everyone is so friendly. They know their stuff! We are welcomed and taken very good care of by Taylor, the front desk staffs and everyone . They asked for any concern during check in and during annual physical and addressed the concern immediately. Dr. Parker examined kitty thoroughly and took an x-ray right after for the concern. Dr. Parker also explained kittys x-ray result thoroughly with me. Kitty is good! Thank you so much everyone and I highly recommend pet parents this place!
Everyone is so friendly. They know their stuff! We are welcomed and taken very good care of by Taylor, the front desk staffs and everyone . They asked for any concern during check in and during annual physical and addressed the concern immediately. Dr. Parker examined kitty thoroughly and took an x-ray right after for the concern. Dr. Parker also explained kittys x-ray result thoroughly with me. Kitty is good! Thank you so much everyone and I highly recommend pet parents this place!
Dyane Viana
Jun 23, 2025
H. Y.
May 20, 2025
Hadeel Nourahmed
Apr 27, 2025
G. A.
Mar 24, 2025
Stephanie Johnson
Mar 11, 2025
Great staff! The doctors are great with the animals, very knowledgeable and patient with both the dogs and the parent. Howard County Vet team makes our time welcomed and at ease! Best regards to them. Taylor, especially went above and beyond to soothe but me and Allie. Dr. Parker also put us at ease with expertise given the nature of Allies issue.
Michelle Yu
Feb 19, 2025
Carole Gass
Feb 02, 2025
Karen Straughn
Sep 12, 2024
I am very grateful for the care and attention given to my Lab, Sophie. She had a problem that was last minute and my regular vet could not fit her in for several days despite the fact that I was a long time customer of theirs. Howard County Animal Hospital fit us in easily and then ended up having to do emergency surgery the next day. They were very kind to my pet and took the time to explain everything carefully and completely. They also showed great compassion to her throughout. I have always been happy with my original vet, but I was so impressed with their care that I have decided to continue using their services. Thanks for all you do for animals!!
Pamela Kelley
Apr 30, 2024
Im so glad I found Howard county animal hospital. They have been able to get my dogs in within short notice on a number of times. Always taking care to greet both myself and my pets with a smile. Compared to the other local vets I have been too, their prices are very reasonable especially when you consider that their urgent care availability helps me to avoid the long waits and big bills from the local ERs. Both dr Mira and dr Parker are kind, patient, and thorough. I love that I can text them or request an appointment when I dont have the time to call. Thanks for everything from myself, Boone, and Gunther!
Kelly Miller
Apr 20, 2024
Highly recommend !! I called around to multiple hospitals and they were the only place willing to get us in today even though we werent exhisting clients. So thankful for that and the care and compassion they showed my old girl was top notch. Will definitely be making them our new regular vet. Cost was reasonable to which is always a plus.
Nicholas O'Brien
Mar 17, 2024
Diana Mogar
Jan 03, 2024
The service has been exemplary since day one. I first came during an emergency situation, and Dr. Parker was the only vet I spoke to who took the time to explain everything that was happening and what the surgery and recovery process would look like. All costs were explained up front as well. Its been several weeks since the surgery, and we are almost to the end of the healing process. We would not have gotten here without the amazing service provided by all staff at Howard County Animal Hospital. I love knowing that I finally have a vet and practice that I can stick with for a long time for all my different fur babies!
Sue Jones
Dec 08, 2023
I could not be happier with the experience that we received with our rescue dogs care. The shelter was recommending that just like be removed until we could get the second opinion and they saved his leg with a plate and a few screws. We drove from Elkton Maryland to get this surgery done. Mickey is a happy playful dog and you never would have known his leg had been broken. Thank you so much for saving his leg! Kayla & Sue Jones Toller Rescue Inc.
Lauren Meyer
Jan 18, 2023
K.
Nov 12, 2022
We are completely impressed by the expertise and teamwork of the entire staff at HCAH in quickly diagnosing and treating our beloved collie who was not showing all the classic symptoms of bloat while we were out of state. The coordination and cooperation with our kennel and the overnight Pet ER was flawless.
We appreciate the compassion and clear, concise information we received while making decisions quickly due to the nature of this deadly condition.
We are forever grateful to the life-saving team at HCAH!
We appreciate the compassion and clear, concise information we received while making decisions quickly due to the nature of this deadly condition.
We are forever grateful to the life-saving team at HCAH!
Silvia Smith
Mar 12, 2022
This is far away from home but honestly the best animal hospital so far. I called all the vets around my area for an emergency after my dog shattered his tooth in multiple places. He was bleeding. His pulp was exposed. No one cared to see my dog and they were giving me the option to book 2 months out, until I called HCAH. They listened to my concern and within the same day, he was able to be seen and put under anesthesia for a tooth extraction. And the prices were amazing as well. They followed up with me and called. They really care.
Jenna Cannon
Mar 07, 2022
Dr. Mira made sure to fit me in for an emergency appointment after my dog injured his leg. Poor buddy was whimpering NON-STOP and no other animal hospitals could see us that day. A colleague recommended Dr. Mira and not only did they get us in ASAP, they were on time, kind, and treated our boy like he was their own. Noodles is feeling much better today - Thank you HCAH, Dr. Mira & team