Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic
Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic is a general practice in Gaithersburg, MD. Procedures include General Surgery, Castration (neuter), Soft tissue surgeries, and Urine profiles.
About
Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic, established in 1976, is a small animal practice in Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering general veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats. Services include preventive health care, senior health care, vaccinations, dental care, general soft tissue surgery, and diagnostic imaging such as digital radiography and ultrasound.
The clinic serves pets in Montgomery County. For after-hours emergencies, they refer clients to Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital or Metropolitan Emergency Animal Clinic, both located in Rockville, MD.
Surgical team
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Bonnie J. Hileman
DVM
My family moved to Monrovia in 1968 and I still live in Frederick County while most of my family currently resides in Florida.
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Lori Lonergan
I originally hail from New Jersey, but moved to Maryland in 2007.
Procedures
- General Surgery
- Castration (neuter)
- Soft tissue surgeries
- Urine profiles
- Rabies vaccination
- Deep scaling
- Fluoride treatment
- Dental Care
- Vaccinations
- Biopsies
- Serology screening
- Senior Health Care
- Splenectomy
- Ultrasound procedures
- Intestinal surgery
- Radiographs
- Cystotomy (bladder)
- Mass removal
- Allergy testing
- DNA testing for Von Willebrand's disease
- Curetting (plaque removal under the gums)
- Cytology
- Preventive Health Care
- Cultures
- Ferret adrenalectomy
- Ovariohysterectomy (spay)
- Liver biopsy
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Reproduction Counseling
- Behavioral Counseling
- Vaccine serology testing
- Polishing
- Limited orthopedic surgeries
- Dental prophylaxis
- Nutrition Counseling
Equipment
- Piezo-electric dental scaler
Frequently asked questions
- What types of pets does Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic treat?
- Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic provides care for a variety of small animals and pocket pets. Their patient list includes dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats.
- What diagnostic imaging services are available at Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic?
- Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic utilizes a fully digital x-ray system, and a USB drive with pet images can be provided upon request. All radiographs are initially evaluated by the attending veterinarian, with written reports provided by Synergy VIP, an organization of board-certified veterinary radiologists. Ultrasound procedures are performed on-site by Dr. Robert Brawer, a board-eligible veterinary radiologist, who also provides a written report.
- What types of general surgery does Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic perform?
- Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic performs most soft tissue surgeries, with anesthetic and pain management protocols tailored to each patient. Examples of soft tissue surgeries include ovariohysterectomy (spay), castration (neuter), intestinal surgery, liver biopsy, cystotomy (bladder), mass removal, splenectomy, and ferret adrenalectomy. Limited orthopedic surgeries are also performed.
- Does Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic offer dental care?
- Yes, Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic provides thorough dental prophylaxis under general anesthesia. This includes deep scaling, curetting, polishing, and fluoride treatment. They check for periodontal pockets and disease, treating or extracting teeth as necessary. Clients have the option of referral for advanced procedures like root canal. They also offer Oravet, a barrier to plaque formation, and discuss routine home dental care and prescription dental foods.
- What is Dr. Bonnie J. Hileman's professional background and interests?
- Dr. Bonnie J. Hileman is the Practice Owner of Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic. She graduated summa cum laude from Loyola College, Baltimore, in 1984 with a BS in biology, and from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She has a special interest in managing the multiple problems affecting an older pet's quality of life and in diagnosing, treating, and managing urinary problems in patients.