Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty is the premier specialty animal hospital serving the Washington DC and Baltimore, MD areas. 

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At Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, we focus on providing exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care to the Bowie, MD community.

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If you have any questions for our compassionate veterinarians at Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, contact us today. 

Contact Us

Schedule an appointment with DCES' skilled veterinary staff today. We look forward to taking care of all your pets' needs in the Washington DC area.

Book Appointment

Our expert veterinarians and skilled vet staff here at Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty Referral are ready when your pet needs us in the Washington D.C. area.

Our Veterinarians

At Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, we are happy to accept resumes from enthusiastic, hard-working, dependable people who wish to join our team of veterinary health care professionals. Contact us to learn more today!

Careers

DCES is committed to improving our community through compassion, collaboration and education. We hope to make a positive impact on the Washington D.C. community.

Community Outreach

At DCES, we provide your pet with an extensive range of emergency and specialized veterinary services in the Washington D.C metro area, including surgery, internal medicine, and oncology.

Services

At DCES, we are open to provide care to dogs and cats in the Washington D.C. area. Learn more about our response to the COVID-19 pandemic here

COVID-19 Protocols

At Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty we accept several different forms of payment to simplify the process of getting veterinary care for your pet. 

Payment Options

DCES is happy to accept referrals from, communicate, and collaborate with other veterinarians in the Washington D.C. area. Contact our specialty veterinary departments today.

Refer to Us

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty offers a patient portal in order to ease the process of caring for your pet. Log in to view and submit records, test results, and more!

Patient Portal

Welcome to Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty! Take a virtual tour of our veterinary hospital and browse our facilities in Bowie, Maryland.

Virtual Tour

At Dogs and Cats Veterinary Emergency & Specialty we understand veterinary care can be costly. We started a care fund to help families in need pay for their pet's healthcare.

Our Care Fund

DCES is committed to educating the Bowie, MD community on how they can improve the lives of dogs and cats through simple acts of compassion and safety.

Pet Safety 101

Your dog can help save lives! There is a great demand for canine blood transfusions in the veterinary industry. We offer special discounts and perks to our patients who join our blood donation program.

Our Blood Donor Program

DCES launched the Human Rights Program to take a firm stance against injustices in Washington DC by investing in local businesses and partnering with social impact organizations.

DCVES' Human Rights Program

If you are experiencing a pet emergency, please call us, or bring your pet to Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty in Bowie, MD. Our veterinarians are here to assist you

Emergency Veterinary Care in Bowie, MD

We focus on preventing and treating diseases and disorders in dogs and cats. Learn more about our qualified internal medicine care team in Bowie, MD.

Veterinary Internal Medicine in Bowie, MD

The skilled veterinary neurologists at Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty are here to help the pets of Bowie, MD with any brain, muscle, nerve, or spinal cord problems.

Veterinary Neurology in Bowie, MD

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty offers expert oncology care to pets in Bowie. Our veterinarians specialize in the treatment of cancers and tumors.

Veterinary Oncology in Bowie

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty offers expert ophthalmology care to pets in Bowie.

Veterinary Ophthalmology in Bowie

DCES offers advanced imaging services at our facility in Bowie. Our radiologists can administer X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs and other tests

Veterinary Radiology in Bowie

The expert veterinary surgeons at Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty are available to assist the pets of Bowie, Maryland.

Veterinary Surgery in Bowie

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency is here to provide you with a new client form to fill out before your visit.

New Client Form

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty is pleased to provide you with a client recheck form that can simplify the process of getting veterinary care for your pet.

Client Recheck Form

Thank you for your submission. We look forward to providing you and your pets the best customer service.

Thank You

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These are our Terms & Conditions. Please read and familiarize yourself to help better inform you about our website.

Terms & Conditions

At DCES, we believe that paying for your pet's veterinary care should be as stress-free as possible. 

Payment Policies

Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty (DCES) offers programs for veterinary students who wish to gain experience during their schooling. Please contact us for further information regarding our available programs.

Veterinary Internships & Externships

To help us ensure we achieve our mission to provide each pet with individualized quality care, we have outlined the standards of behavior expected of all our team members and pet owners.

Code of Conduct

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Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty is offering an ER mentorship program for veterinary professionals in Bowie, MD. 

Mentorship

At Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, we want to provide everything your pet needs in Bowie, MD, including end of life care.

End of Life Care

At Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty, we want to offer resources to help with end of life care.

Defining Quality of Life

End of Life Services

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Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty is located in Bowie, Maryland. We provide pet emergency services 24/7. Our specialty services include internal medicine, neurology, oncology, radiology and critical care. Common pet emergency situations include vomiting, heat stroke, wounds, excessive bleeding, ingestion of poisons, difficulty breathing and more. DCVR is located on Laurel Bowie Rd. (Route 197) in Bowie, Maryland, directly south of the Bowie Golf Club and Bowie Post Office.