Aardmore Veterinary Hospital

Aardmore Veterinary Hospital is a Baltimore veterinary practice at 3130 Loch Raven Rd that offers dog boarding and cat boarding to pets it already treats. Boarding happens inside a working animal hospital, with a veterinarian on site and staff who can administer medication while an owner is away. Prices vary by weight, so the rate depends on the dog.

What they offer

The medical side of the practice runs alongside the boarding side, and the two overlap more than they would at a standalone kennel.

• Boarding for dogs and cats, limited to existing patients
• Dog bathing, including medicated shampoo options
• Wellness exams with a free ear cleaning, nail trim, and anal gland expression
• Vaccinations and heartworm testing
• Dental cleanings and extractions

Surgery is handled in house as well, from spay and neuter through orthopedic and abdominal procedures. Microchipping is done through HomeAgain.

What makes it different

Most boarding facilities are not medical ones. Aardmore is, which shapes who it suits best: a dog on a daily prescription, an older dog whose owner wants clinical staff nearby, or a pet already under this hospital's care. The tradeoff is access. Boarding is open only to animals the practice has seen before, so a first-time caller cannot simply drop a dog off for the weekend. Owners who want boarding here generally need to establish care first.

Practical details

The hospital is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday and Friday, and 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday. Saturday hours run 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Booking is by phone at (410) 889-2230. The practice can also be reached by email at aardmorevet@verizon.net, and the address is 3130 Loch Raven Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218. Owners comparing options in the Loch Raven area will want to call ahead, since boarding space depends on existing patient status.