Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Accreditations

Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Located in the historic Fells Point District, Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats in Baltimore, MD, with wellness exams, dental care, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency services

Since 1999, Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center has been Baltimore’s trusted destination for compassionate, high-quality pet care. Founded by Dr. Deborah Tierney and Dr. Irvin Herling, our experienced veterinary team delivers a full spectrum of veterinary services including preventive wellness, dental care, surgery, advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, and behavioral and nutritional counseling

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital imagingUltrasoundEndoscopyLaparoscopyDigital radiographyTonometryIn-house laboratoryIn-house pharmacy

Services in detail

Wellness CareSurgeryDental CareDiagnosticsInternal MedicineBehavior CounselingMicrochippingNutrition CounselingEnd of Life CareEmergency Care

Appointments & hours

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MONDAY–FRIDAY · 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM SATURDAY · 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM SUNDAY · CLOSED

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Frequently asked

Is Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center offer?+

Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center established?+

Doc·Side Veterinary Medical Center has served the Baltimore, MD community since 1999.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 393 reviews

The practice features a compassionate and highly knowledgeable veterinary team that provides thorough explanations and excellent support during routine check-ups, intense medical issues, and end-of-life care. The facility is kept clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming environment for animals and their owners. While the staff is widely praised for being gentle with anxious pets and accommodating urgent needs, some limitations include difficult parking, occasional wait times, and higher pricing structures.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.