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Muddy Branch Veterinary Center

4.1 (101 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Services - Muddy Branch Veterinary Center

Pet acupuncture

Dental care

Dental cleaning

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Dental extraction

Mass or tumor removal

Microchipping

Pet physical or wellness exam

Spay or neuter

Pet vaccinations

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Derby before the injuries.
Vicki R.

I began coming to muddy branch vet for my puggle in 2016. He has always seen Dr. Emily Cromwell. She has the sweetest demeanor. Derby is always a little nervous when visiting the vet but she and the staff have won over his heart. I took Derby in recently due to injuries he received at boarding. I was immediately greeted by the front desk staff. She weighed him and escorted us to the exam room. Mattie came in and asked the required questions. When she left the room she heard Derby barking. She brought in a blue tooth speaker playing soft music (music therapy). He calmed down a great deal. On this particular visit, Mattie advised me that Derby would be seeing a different vet. I was not pleased to hear this. I only waited for the scheduled appt. time to see Dr. Cromwell. She saw my dismay and took it upon herself to ask Dr. Cromwell if she could see Derby even though she had a full schedule. She said there wasn't any guarantees but she would try. I was very appreciative. A few minutes later, to my delight Dr. Cromwell walked into the room. Derby and I were both happy. She is so good with him. She examined him, played with him, talked to him and gave him treats. In conclusion, she gave us an antibiotic for Derby's eye, take away instructions, and left us feeling relieved about our visit. I would recommend Dr. Cromwell and muddy Branch vet to anyone in the Gaithersburg area.

My baby girl!
Champagne H.

Staff and Dr. Corrigan are awesome! Friendly and knowledgeable. Staff explained step by step what they were doing and me and my pup feel comfortable and welcomed.

Pickle's room... From the doctor's side of the doors.  We love you.    Thank you for being in our lives.   Rest in Peace.

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Dr Katz and I go back a long way. He is an excellent Vet and deeply cares about taking good care of all animals.

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Dr Katz and the entire vet team is terrific! They always take time to carefully listen to concerns and treat the pet and owner like royalty!

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Dr Katz was extremely reassuring and helpful, and followed up with us constantly until he knew our pup was better.

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Kentlands Veterinary Hospital - The exam room.

Kentlands Veterinary Hospital

(66 reviews)

We have been a client of Kentlands Vet Hosp for many years. The staff is great with all our pets…read more Dr Stotz took over for Dr Handel and she is awesome. They are really good at accommodating same day sick requests. They also have a wonderful PT dept who have helped many of our older pets when they have had joint issues. We own a dog walking / pet sitting business and when our clients ask for a vet recommendation, we don't hesitate to refer them to KVH.

we took our dog there for nine years, since we first got him as a puppy. were happy with the…read morepractice until Dr. Handel moved away and it was sold to some nameless, faceless investor group. Vibe changed, level of personal attention decreased, prices went up. Techs would appear from behind a door, take your dog, disappear with your dog back behind the door, all very robotically/impersonally. What finally led us to leave was this. We took our dog for round of vaccinations, which cost more than $400. When we called to make the appointment and they asked what else we wanted done, we mentioned a small growth on his eyelid they had seen before and asked them to eyeball it again to see if it looked like it was getting larger and could or should be removed. We reminded them of this when the tech took him back behind the door to be "processed" as they now do. When they brought him back out, I asked whether they looked at the growth on his eyelid. They said no, and if we wanted that they would have to charge us for an exam. (If I recall correctly, the standard fee for "exam" -- added on as part and parcel of any service you get there where a doctor (not a tech) is involved -- is about $100.) I said to forget it and walked out the door, deciding right then and there to finally change practices. (People in our neighborhood had been making similar observations on the neighborhood FB page about service/care/prices at KVH changing negatively over the last year.) The notion that they couldn't just look quickly at something readily visible without charging more, over and above the $400 I just spent, was really poor, callous customer relations -- particularly with a client the women at the front desk knew had been going to them for years.

Veterinary Referral Associates

Veterinary Referral Associates

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they are wonderful people who do a difficult job dealing with hurt and sick pets as well as upset…read moreowners. would definitely use them again!!

I am late on writing this review, but in Feb 2026 I took my dog for a consult with Dr. "Ben"…read more(Benoit) on a suspected nasal tumor. He recommended a MRI as the most conclusive, but gave all the other options as well so it wasn't just the most expensive. I opted for the MRI, and sadly, we found an advanced tumor in my dog's nasal passage that had already broken through to his brain. Dr. Ben gave me a menu of options and different outcomes we may get. He never made me feel pressured or judged, and was empathetic and compassionate. It's clear he's also incredibly knowlegable of the most recent treatments available. I understand there are always complaints about expensive care at Vet ERs/Referrals or "are they owned by PE?" questions, but an MRI and radiology expertise anywhere is expensive, so that's something to just accept. VRA was worth the expense for me because I wasn't treated like an open wallet or profit line and the quality of care/concern was outstanding; I was even given a military discount. I am very grateful for their entire staff for getting us in quickly and the humane treatment to owners and their pet family. Thank you Dr. Ben for letting me know how much time I had left to cherish my dog. I'm forever grateful for your kind and calming presence.

Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic

Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic

(31 reviews)

I take my guinea pigs there. The vet takes good care of them; tho they have short lives, it almost…read morefeels like why send them to the doc in the first place: the females pigs almost always get sick at the end of their lives, basically leaves me scrambling for care and I am glad that I get help. (In that respect, the doctor doesn't mind it wasn't me taking my pig to see her, very accommodating.) Regrettably, after my first female guinea pig that runs around and talks back to me died, I have little to no interest in the other girls that followed. I have one male who manages to have a cyst last summer, and Dr Hileman had to run a test. Everything came under control, and the pig is cleaned up tho a tad underweight. Tho I do have a dog that also sees her, but because this place is one that takes exotic small pets, I keep going back. The doctor is very gentle. (This place was recommended to me years ago, so I am just one of many that comes here.)

Do NOT apply here…read more There's only one doctor here, and she treats her employees terribly--constantly nitpicking, micromanaging, and making the work environment tense and miserable. She wonders why people keep quitting, but the truth is you either leave on your own (like I was fortunate enough to do) or you get fired for not being "perfect." You only get about 60 hours every two weeks, and there's zero room for growth--don't expect a raise or any kind of advancement. There's no direct deposit either. Your checks are mailed (sometimes late), because apparently the clinic "doesn't make enough money." Also, be prepared for constant political conversations whether you want to hear them or not. If you want to be respected and treated like a decent human being, this is not the place for you.

Montgomery Village Veterinary Center - Koda

Montgomery Village Veterinary Center

(24 reviews)

The good? The vet seems very knowledgeable, was able to visibly diagnose my cat (he followed up…read morewith tests to confirm) and prescribed a medicine that had my cat back to himself within a few days. He performed dental surgery on my cat and there were no post-op issues. My cat was healthy and happy after the vet. The no-so-good? 1) One of the cats they let roam around had an eye infection, I was concerned the cat would spread it but the vets assistant took the cat away when a customer brought it to her attention. 2) If you don't ask enough questions, they'll surprise you with the cost of their services. This can be true of any service but I inquired about their grooming service and comprehensive wellness check. They said it would cost around $600 (because of anesthesia). When I picked him up from his appointment they charged me $1,900!! The vet performed 7 tooth extractions and did not even call to let me know. The vet said to me, "I didn't think money was an issue" Because my pet insurance reimburses me 80%. But I still had to pay up front. I was surprised each tooth cost about $50-$75 and wish they'd been more transparent. They took off $200 to make me "feel better". ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS and brush your cats coat and teeth so you don't need a vet for that. My lessons have been learned! 3) Another thing to keep in mind. The vet performed the surgery well, Koda had no post-op issues at all! However, because the vet has to stand while operating, he charges more. This is understandable given the vet seems to limp when they walk but again they didn't let me know that beforehand. I would trust them to perform an excellent surgery but ask as many questions about what to expect before you commit.

The best doctor vet! Truly cares about all animals! Exceptionally knowledgable and kind! Him and…read morehis wife are angels!

Muddy Branch Veterinary Center - vet - Updated May 2026

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