I've been coming to Crofton Veterinary Care for many years. On my last visit, my cat had stopped eating and was clearly very sick. The vet callously told me to put him down. I refused and took him instead to the emergency animal hospital on Bestgate Road. They treated him and saved his life. He's been alive and healthy for over a year now. If they are that quick to give up on my cat, how will they treat yours? I will never come back here again. read more

I used to use Banfield because let's be real it's convenient and having a wellness plan to cover the basics is incredibly costly effective. But it was so not worth it. I needed a real vet clinic that can meet all my dogs needs and this is the place. I don't have to deal with rude staff as the staff here is awesome, helpful, and super kind and caring. My vet is reasonable upfront about everything and super accommodating. I have a young active girl who is still very much a pup, and a brooding old man who is heading towards his sunset and they are treated with such great care here that I regret not coming here sooner. read more

The staff and doctors at this vet were spectacular! They have a decent sized waiting room and were also able to accommodate a last minute appointment for my dog who was set to fly in a few days. Even though my dog was a first time patient, check in was fast and smooth. My dog tends to be super shaky and terrified of vets but somehow he wasn't as frightened here! They took my concerns seriously and noted down any future appointment items I'd want to get done in the next thorough exam. They also take care credit which is a plus for those expenses that you need financed! read more

Exorbitant charges and no empathy for sick animal. This clinic is all about the money. Health and wellness of your pet comes secondary. They were ok when my cat was healthy but when she got sick then the true colors came out. I was going there for 2 days in row with my sick kitty Archambault would not even perform proper medical evaluation on my cat like touch her, check her ears eyes or mouth. They ran blood work, 2 X-rays and gave some unnecessary meds to my cat all for "just" $866. They would not even go over the result with me. Just said everything looks normal. Cat was given some meds and sent home. On third day cat still not feeling good I stopped by their office to complain about their unethical and fraudulent behavior I was told by office manager that clinic refuses to see my cat. No apologies no explanation nothing. Extremely unprofessional office manager and unethical inexperienced vets. read more

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We have been using them for the past 12 years. They've seen our 2 dogs and 3 cats. Unfortunately, we had to put both dogs down a couple weeks ago. The staff was amazing, from the front desk, to procedure, to checkout. They then sent a personalized card offering their condolences. 10 out of 10 for their patience, attention to detail, and close out. Great people all around. Grossman Family read more

Today the Crofton Vet Center worked a miracle for me, as their seems to be a shortage of Vets currently and most are booked 1-2 months out including my own. It was my first time there, it was clean, nice atmosphere, smelled pleasant, and the staff were beyond professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend this Vet 10/10 as someone who left Banfield due to bad experiences, it was a delight to have such an experience today. read more

Apathetic and greedy, not the type of care you want. Came in for an appointment and was about 5 minutes late of the grace period. Big no-no, understood, but route 3 was SHUT DOWN and we were made to detour by officers after being stuck in traffic. We left early from our home to get here, but there is no way to predict a head on collision occurring in the middle of the afternoon. The office was unwilling to work with us, wanted to charge us for being late saying we should have canceled 24 hours before. We obviously didn't want to cancel, we showed up. Why even say that to us? We scheduled a second appointment, but within the next minute (hadn't even left the building) decided we didn't want to go through with it and we would chose a different vet to go to. They wanted to charge us for that cancelation too, despite it being well before the "24 hour" cancelation period. Insane. They even wanted to let us know "they were doing us a favor" by not charging us twice. read more

We moved to Odenton two years ago and immediately choose Crofton Veterinary for our 12 year old Yorkshire terrier. We had all her vet records transferred from a vet we used for her first 12 years. It was during the pandemic so I understood the necessity of taking her in the clinic for her routine care without me. After two years I realized if we needed something other than her routine visits which included allergy shots, updated vaccines, and blood work, well it became "good luck" getting her in. Everything else was considered an "emergency service" and she would have to be taken to an emergency service hospital even when it was during their open hours. I once took her all the way up to our old vet an hour and a half away because they COULD get her in that day. When I asked politely today for an explanation of why it was that way at Crofton Vet the front line girls did their best to make excuses. Neither the Vet office manager nor the Vet on duty that day could be bothered to talk about it for 5-10 minutes. I will not be back nor give another dime to a place that can not be bothered. Response to Crofton Veterinary Center. Please chalk this one up to lessons learned at the practice and work on customer service and response time was not the first time I could not get in for just a check to assess something new going on with our Yorkie. Your response and call happened after the public review posted above. Someone could have taken the time while I was there in person yesterday for her blood draw. I was not in a hurry and could have waited for a live face to face honest exchange and feedback. read more

We took our dog, Prince, to this veterinarian and we really loved it. Prince is a skittish dog, beyond scared of just about anything, and they knew how to calm him down, they really treated him special. They didn't get annoyed when he took several minutes to calm him down, they were truly truly patient with him. I like the atmosphere, I like the people, the professionalism of the people - they always have a smile on their faces. I mean, I truly truly like this place for my Princey boy. This is the kind of place, that as soon as you walk through the door you know they're going to take great care of your pet. And for those who have made negative comments about the price of the place - when you want caviar, you pay the price of caviar, when you want a hotdog you pay for the price of hotdogs. For the one who complained about the price of getting her dogs nails cut -- If you want to get your dogs nails cut for $10 instead of $32 go to Petco, don't come to Yelp and complain about boutique prices. I personally pay so that my dog can be treated special -- in this day and age spa-like treatment cost. read more

We have been coming here for several years. My pets and I absolutely love the doctors and staff here. We also get our dog groomed here and Jen does a fantastic job. I would highly recommend this veterinarian practice. read more

The whole staff is extremely nice Dr. Harker is super professional highly educated and thorough and friendly she also thanked me for my first visit during these rough times she made me feel taken care of as well as my pet highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a veterinarian read more

Absolutely fantastic vet office. My wife and I have been bringing our two cats here for over a year and couldn't be more pleased. The staff are friendly and never make you or your pet feel like just a number. I especially appreciate that the vet always calls a couple days after our visits to check on how the fuzzballs are doing. The services and products they sell here never seem to be marked up and they are very accommodating with returns or exchanges of food. read more

My rat terrier needed her nails clipped. She is a very nervous dog about grooming. They took her leash at the door and brought her back within 15 minutes. I highly recommend them. She did great and seemed very calm on her return! Thank you for your expert dog handling skills. read more

This practice is not responsive to my dog's needs. He had a bunch of vaccines a few days ago, and since then has been suffering pain, some loose bowel movements, and he has been throwing up every so often. I called this practice repeatedly, hoping to get a sick dog visit, and some tangible help. So far, I have been told there are no sick dog appointments available, to watch him, and if he isn't drinking, he needs to be hospitalized. ALl this sight unseen. If he had been seen promptlky, I doubt any of this would have been necessary, as the vet might have gotten to the crux of his problem. Their reluctance to see him may result in great harm to my dog, and huge expense to our family. This is totally unacceptable. read more

This was my first visit to the Crofton Veterinary Center with my dog Lily and they definitely have a customer for life! I adopted my dog from Las Vegas and, understandably she is VERY nervous and flighty but around the all female staff here, she was much more relaxed. They are very professional, kind, and understanding to timid dogs needs. If you are on the fence about trying them out, don't be. I'm from the Bowie area and it's worth the drive to have her comfortable and happy. read more

The doctors here did an AMAZiING job with my husky. I'm a fairly new dog owner and my poor baby caught kennel cough but I had no idea what it was and was freaking out. As soon as I arrived we were nicely separated from other dogs there so they wouldn't catch the cough (in case that was it) and the doctor took us very quickly. She was able to very quickly recognize the cough and made some excellent recommendations in the diet for both my husky and german shepherd. She also took the time to explain to me a lot of things I didn't know and clear misconceptions about what dogs need and don't need. Every recommendation worked and my dogs are doing better than ever. Their coats are so shiny, they have more energy and the butt scoots of the husky have completely gone away (which I never thought would happen). It's really nice to work with someone who cares about your babies almost as much as you do. read more

We have always had a great experience here and the staff is very professional and caring. Would not take our pets anywhere else. read more

Crofton Veterinary Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

My husband and I brought our labs Alley and Pippa here, and even our guinea pig (they graciously agreed to trim her nails for us, even though they don't specialize in small or exotic pets). We LOVED this place so much. So much. Drs Harker and Maxson are wonderful- professional and knowledgeable and compassionate. Dr Harker is a little more straight-laced- sort of a "let's get down to business and see what's going on" demeanor. And Dr Maxson is vivacious and outgoing- you won't go wrong with either doctor. My husband and I moved to Seattle several years ago, and Crofton Vet is one of maybe two things we miss about living in Maryland. We haven't had any success finding a vet here who is remotely comparable to Crofton Vet. We had such a wonderful relationship with this place- when our lab Alley was too sick (she had lung cancer) to keep going on, they sent one of their vets to our home to help her pass in peace, even though they don't specialize in at-home euthanizations. It was hard for the vet who did it- she had tears in her eyes, and she said, "seeing a pet in their home like this makes it so much more personal for me- seeing how she was loved and part of your home and life." Her words and compassion have stayed with me years later. Our lab Pippa passed away from mast cell cancer last spring (just in case Dr Maxson sees this review), and my husband and I want to thank Crofton Vet for everything they did for us and for sweet Al and Pip. We will always be grateful to you. And, Dr Maxson, Pip got to swim many times in the Puget Sound. She never did get another cheesy eye infection like the one she got swimming in the Chesapeake. Bring your pets here. Seriously. Crofton Vet is a gem. read more

I first brought my cat here in 2006 for her vaccines and a check up. Dr. Maxson and the staff here are absolutely phenomenal. We have been back over and over again for various injuries, ilnesses, and check-ups over the years and the staff has always been friendly, understanding, and incredibly helpful. My cat was diagnosed with mammary cancer in early 2012 and Dr. Maxson has been instrumental in her care. From surgery to pain medication to filling out form after form for our pet insurance provider, the staff here has never failed to make me feel like my pet is the most important pet in their care. There is always a follow-up call after every visit. We are moving out of the area this year and I don't know how I will ever find another vet that has made me as comfortable and happy as this one has. The level of service provided here is above and beyond anything I have experienced before. read more

Dr Harker at Crofton Vet Center is awesome Our pup has a splint on and needed it changed. She took the time to call the ER place where he had his surgery and took great care of Zeke. Thanks so much Dr. Harker! read more

There are quite a few veterinarians in the Crofton area and after reading reviews, I picked this office for my puppy's first exam and am glad I did. The office made a great first impression which was a great start. As soon as we walked in, all the front desk staff were very friendly and greeted my puppy by his name. I'd recommend this office for the following reasons: 1. Prices are competitive - it was $40 for the initial puppy exam and $42 for stool sample. Stool sample results came back within a day. 2. Hours are convenient for working families - they open until 7:30pm every night and also on Saturdays. 3. Friendly staff, technicians and doctor - there are several doctors at this office, but Dr. Harker was the one who examined my puppy. She was professional and took the time to answer all of our questions. The front desk staff even called the next day to check how the puppy is doing! 4. With the first exam, they give you a free puppy pack which includes: a bag of dog treats (which my puppy LOVES), training guide, 1 tablet of Heartgard, and 1 tablet of Nexgard 5. They sell Nexgard and Heartgard without marking up the prices. read more

The docs here are absolutely amazing, especially Dr. Maxson! We have been taking all of our pets here (over the years it's totaled 6) and they have always received wonderful care. We've even taken them for some wonky predicaments that only puppies can create. Every time there was a cause and solution identified. We found this place after receiving poor care from Banfield (to the tune of $1200). They went on a wild goose chase taking test after test, visit after visit and never found the problem. 15 minutes with Dr. Maxson and she had the problem identified (Banfield wasn't even on the right body part) and had a treatment plan figured out in one visit. I cannot say enough about the professionalism and genuine care these doctors display towards you and your furry companion. read more

Poor customer service when it was needed the most. My dog had stage 4 cancer and had reached the end. After his tumor removal surgery on his face 6 months prior I didn't want his last memory be a another traumatic vet visit, so I requested someone come to my house, only a few blocks away. I didn't want to have to explain to another vet why the euthanasia was necessary so I requested Maxson who made the original diagnosis. Two days...we waited during his suffering decline. It became a desperate situation and I called twice more, but then frantically called literally every vet service in the area until mercy was finally found for my beloved dog. Through my tears I had to justify the request for euthanasia to the emergency vet, even though it was obvious. Maxson later called to express her condolences and explained that they have to coordinate house visits between office visits. Really?!?! Not appreciated. He suffered while we waited patiently, only to be left searching desperately for an alternative vet. When someone makes that difficult decision for their pet, it should become a priority in your office, not at your earliest convenience. Every minute counts at that point. Very disappointed. read more

Friendly, leave appt reminders on your phone the day before an appt, and all around great place! I chose this vet I this area because they were the highest rated, fairest priced place. Plus, our dog never scared to walk in and seems to enjoy all of the staff! read more

This is a review for the groomer. I came here for the groomer, and I'm about to go again, so I do like this place. They were friendly, gave my dog a nice haircut, and had standard grooming prices (my dog was about $65, he's a small Shih Tzu/Poodle mix). Also, my dog is eight years old, and while those chain pet stores make you sign a waiver for a senior dog, this place doesn't (because they're also a vet). They're also able to do an internal expression of the anal glands if needed for a fee, after the groomer does an external expression. They're also willing to keep your dog until the vet closes. However, there's some little annoying catches. The groomer is only available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and you have to bring your pet in between 8-9 AM and they groom pets in the order that they arrive. If you are able to deal with the scheduling, this is a great groomer! read more

My mother, sister, and now I all use this vet. We love it! We just got our new yorkie puppy about a 5 weeks ago and she had some health problems in the beginning, plus we're still getting Sophie vaccinated so we were at the vet much more than we'd like, but they always made it an enjoyable experience. The doctors are so helpful and very informative. They let you know exactly what is going on and explain everything 110% You can tell they really love animals here! Definitely take your little fur babies here if you need a vet! read more

Crofton Vet Center, specifically Dr. Klickman, worked with us for months when our elderly cat had diabetes, and we eventually had to put him down. They were always helpful, kind, and sensitive to the difficulty we were going through. Now we bring our pug/chihuahua mix there, and they've been great to him as well. Unfortunately, it's a little expensive, but it's worth it for my peace of mind. read more

I want to give a good review because they take good care of my pup but every time I go there I wait at least 20 minutes for my appointment, even if it is just with the vet tech. You walk in and there are 2 girls at the desk, and if one is busy the other one completely ignores you. Anal gland expression is $45, even in conjunction with another issue! It's usually empty but still the long wait. My dog needed a flu shot and anal gland expression and it was $120! Really, no Vet involved. I asked the receptionist why the high cost and she mentioned the cost of vet tech and "supplies" they need to use like gloves, lube and wipes. Really? $45? How much do vet techs make an hour? I have friends who tell me when their dog is at their vets for other issues they throw in the anal gland expression for free. I guess this is common practice but what a shock! read more

Best vet I've EVER had! I had a sick cat (cancer) and called my regular vet in Bowie because she was in pain, but he was on vacation. Dr. Klickman from this office was standing in for him and was so helpful and caring and prescribed steroids to help comfort my cat, which Dr. Seddon never even suggested. After she passed, I began taking my other fur ball to Crofton Vet Center and never looked back. The doctors here are awesome and genuinely caring. They have a customer for life with me. The only con would be even though the front desk is helpful, they could be a little friendlier. read more

Will never take any of my animals here again! My family has been going here for 15 years but has recently switched because the management is terrible. The vets are kind but the front desk staff and manager are extremely rude. Called everyday for 2 weeks in a row to speak to the manager since I was quoted one price and charged another, and she has the audacity to ask why "I didn't call her sooner". This establishment is not only outrageously expensive, but quote you one price, and then charge you another. They quoted me $12 to cut my dogs nails and then charged my $32. read more

I'm a new cat owner and was suckered into going to one of those "vets" at a pet store. It was a pretty traumatic experience for my kitten, myself and even my daughter! They were rude, money hungry and didn't seem to care much about our kitten. My sister recommended Crofton Vets and says she wouldn't take her two larger dogs anywhere else. I had a very pleasant experience at this vets! Everyone was kind, gentle and very professional. The ladies at the front desk are fast and efficient, the vet assitants are all very knowledgeable and gentle with our kitten, and the vets (I've seen two from this office) both exceeded my expectations! If you're looking for a vet in the area - just start off here! You won't have to look around anymore! read more

I've taken my border collie, Ceílí, to Crofton Veterinary for 11 years now and I've always been impressed by the Doctors and staff. As my dog has aged, Dr. Harker has guided, reassured and comforted me through the process of caring for an aging dog. What a blessing she has been. read more

Greatly appreciate the fact that Dr. Harker called today to apologize and improve the staff's response to patients calling in with pet emergencies...and to check on our pup. We will go back for followup now that the emergency has passed for changing bandages etc. Always best to have a vet close to home! read more

I used to take my dog to Crofton Veterinary Center. He was a solid 100 pound american bulldog mix. Although his size was intimidating to most the staff always knew how to handle him. They were always kind and patient with him even when he was being stubborn! Two months ago my sweet gentle giant became very sick. I took him in, they helped me get him out of the car and into the clinic. Honestly, I knew he was dying but I would have tried anything to save him. The vet (I wish I could remember her name) was so kind, caring and empathetic. She allowed me and my sister to take all the time we needed with him. My dog passed away before she came back in the room. I'm glad that I was with him and he wasn't alone. There are no words for how awesome the staff is at Crofton Vet!! They made a paw print for me and my sister. They sent me a sympathy card that had a personalized message from every single person that works there! I would give them 10 stars if I could! Our pets are our family and they will be in good hands with any of the staff! I just want to thank everyone that works there for being so kind and caring! Crofton Veterinary Center will treat you and your pet like family!! read more

This place will charge you and charge you and over charge you and over charge you and over charge you again and again on repeat. They will charge you for the air you breathe. They will charge you for every floor tile you step on. They will charge you for every chair you sit on. They will charge you and over charge you for everything. Remember, you are being over charged - not just for the "quality" care they provide - because, of course, it's the "best" in the area (!), but also for the cute lab coats they all wear! Please do yourself a favor. Do a price comparison of local veterinarian services! You will be shocked by how much this corporate business has ripped you off! I sure was! And, you can find the same or better quality care from those other local veterinary services. Believe me! I'm sure a member of their staff will write a counter comment to this review. And, that's okay! Just remember, YOU, as the customer, are paying for that as well. read more

Took my kitties here last night for the first time and I wish I had switched to this vet years ago. They are amazing!! Everyone was nice, we were seen on time, the office was clean and pretty, and the bill was literally less than half of our last bill from our previous vet. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!!!!!! read more

The veterinarians and staff are absolutely wonderful! They truly care about every animal they treat. After many years of owning animals, I've seen a number of different states and Crofton Veterinary is the best I've ever dealt with. read more

Dr. Maxson is absolutely wonderful. She loves our dogs as much as we do. We've been bringing our pets here for years. We appreciate the kindness of the staff and their understanding about financial consideration. Would not take our pets anywhere else. read more

Crofton Veterinary Center is by far the most wonderful vet we have ever been too. I went to another vet in Crownsville for many years until I found out about some internal issues there that sent me searching for a new Vet. From there I bounced around to a vet in Millersville, Gambrills and Glen Burnie but never got the warm, fuzzy feeling I was looking for from any of them (especially the veterinary center in Gambrills!) so I kept looking. From my very first visit to Crofton Veterinary Center I knew they were exactly what I had been searching for in practice. They are kind and compassionate and I have never felt rushed or like it is all about money. They have convenient hours and have even fit me in when I needed pet care quickly. Of the three vets, I see Dr. Harker. She's thorough and knowledgeable and I have complete confidence in her. The entire staff is friendly and caring but I am particularly fond and grateful for the vet tech Elizabeth who went above and beyond in being there for me and my pet when things were not going well. I feel very fortunate to have found Crofton Veterinary Center. read more

Found after researching & friend's recc for a practice for a cat with diabetes. Has never disappointed. Dr Harker saw him first and has stayed with us through a number of visits...thorough, talks to and with you, explains her thinking, provides options. Very pleased..and our cat has done well! read more