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Howard County Animal Hospital
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
Services
Veterinary Visits
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Veterinary Visits We provide comprehensive wellness care designed to support your pet through every stage of life. By identifying health concerns early, we can recommend appropriate dietary changes, supplements, or medications to help ensure your pets ongoing comfort. Our preventive approach is customized to your pets unique lifestyle, breed, and individual health needs for optimal care.
Vaccinations
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Vaccinations We provide essential vaccinations to protect pets from serious, highly contagious diseases while enhancing their overall health. Our approach includes both core and non-core vaccines tailored to each pets specific needs and lifestyle. Vaccinations not only prevent costly treatments but also safeguard against illnesses that can spread to humans. We ensure your pet receives comprehensive, appropriate immunization coverage.
Surgery
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Surgery Our veterinary team provides comprehensive surgical care, starting with a thorough consultation to evaluate your pets health and discuss recommended pre-anesthetic testing. Each surgical plan is tailored to your pets condition, temperament, and medical needs, using customized anesthesia and continuous monitoring throughout the procedure. Most pets return home the same day with clear aftercare instructions and necessary medications to support a smooth recovery. For critical cases requiring extended observation, we coordinate care with trusted emergency facilities as needed.
In House Laboratory and Testing
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In House Laboratory and Testing Our in-house laboratory and testing services are designed to deliver prompt, precise diagnostics tailored to your pets health needs. We perform blood and urine analysis, infectious disease screening, skin and tumor evaluations, fecal exams, and comprehensive chemistry panels on site. For advanced cases, we collaborate with specialized external laboratories to ensure the highest standard of care.
Diagnostics
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Diagnostics At Howard County Animal Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services to meet the unique health needs of your pet. Our in-house laboratory delivers prompt, precise results for tests such as blood work, urinalysis, infectious disease screening, skin and tumor analysis, and organ chemistry profiles. We also collaborate with advanced external laboratories for specialized diagnostics, ensuring the most accurate answers possible. With state-of-the-art equipment and expert evaluation, we help uncover underlying conditions quickly and effectively to guide appropriate treatment.
Pet Ultrasound
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Pet Ultrasound At Howard County Animal Hospital, we proudly provide advanced pet ultrasound services to support accurate and timely diagnoses for dogs and cats. Our skilled team utilizes modern, non-invasive imaging techniques to evaluate internal organs and detect health issues with precision. Each scan is performed in-house and reviewed by a board-certified radiologist for expert interpretation. We deliver prompt results to facilitate effective care decisions for your pet.
Howard County Animal Hospital At Howard County Animal Hospital, we provide comprehensive pet dental care to prevent and manage periodontal disease, which can lead to serious organ issues if untreated. Our veterinarians perform thorough oral exams and professional cleanings under anesthesia, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride application. We also offer surgical procedures when necessary to maintain your pets oral health. Early intervention ensures healthier teeth, gums, and overall well-being.
Reviews (20)
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Mary Beth
Jul 03, 2025
I had a great experience at Howard County Animal Hospital in Ellicott City. They took excellent care of my dog during his dental cleaningprofessional, kind, and thorough. Highly recommend!
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!
Dyane Viana
Jun 23, 2025
I had to make the most difficult decision with my previous dog and they were so humane and supportive in that moment that we decided to keep them as our vet for our pup Zeus. Thank you for that beautiful gesture that you had in the midst of our pain.
H. Y.
May 20, 2025
Dr. Parker and the whole staff are amazing. They truly go above and beyond for their patients. I would go out of my way to bring my dogs back to Dr. Parker!
Hadeel Nourahmed
Apr 27, 2025
Dr. Mira and his wonderful assistant Tayler were incredibly kind and gentle with our beloved cat. We had a great visitthey took the time to answer all of our questions about her diet and recent behavior, and we truly appreciated their care and attention.
G. A.
Mar 24, 2025
The team at Howard County Animal Hospital is fantastic. They showed genuine concern for my very scared dog and comfort to me when she had to be put down. I recommend them highly.
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
The staff here are very enthusiastic and attentive. Their care makes me feel warm and touched. The doctor's diagnosis is very accurate and effective for my baby Lucas! Thank you again for your service and understanding. I appreciate it very much.
Carole Gass
Feb 02, 2025
Excellent care; loved that Dr. Parker was so thorough and took the time to explain my cats illness and pros and cons of treatment options.
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
Been going here for multiple years. Couldn't be the nicest staff!! I've had multiple times were I needed advice ASAP and they have always benn able to help. They also take the time to explain stuff fully so I understand. Couldn't recommend this place enough!! Honey loves it here too great treats!
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
Dr. Parker and his staff are amazing! They are super compassionate and go above and beyond for their patients/clients. Dr. Parker is super responsive and dedicated to make sure all is well even after hours. Highly recommend!
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!
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