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"DCVR" to 34947
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The hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

301.809.8800

6700 Laurel-Bowie Rd (Rt. 197)
Bowie, MD 20715

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ER TRIAGE ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION PROCESS

Much like a human hospital, we use a triage assessment and classification process to help determine if your pet's medical condition is critical, urgent, or non-urgent.  The most critically ill patients are prioritized first to ensure they receive immediate, life-saving interventions.     

 

Kathryn Bonistalli,

BVSC, MVSC

Dr. Bonistalli is a Maryland native who graduated from Massey University in New Zealand in 2010 with a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc). She returned to the US and completed a rotating internship at Dogs and Cats in 2012.

Katie Gagliardo,

DVM

Dr. P. Katie Gagliardo is a staff emergency clinician. Dr. Gagliardo is Maryland born and raised. She graduated with honors from Earlham College with an undergraduate degree in Biology.

Rohan Shah,

DVM

Dr. Rohan Shah was born and raised in Connecticut and received his undergraduate studies at Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a focus in human medicine. After discovering a late passion for animal science and health, Dr.