Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
Damascus, MD
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
World-class veterinary medicine. A belief in caring for people, a focus on making a difference in your life. This is the animal hospital where everything is exactly what you deserve
Dr. Melissa Birken built Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in 2014. It has been Dr. Birken's long time dream to build a companion animal hospital offering both routine and emergency medical and surgical services to her hometown
Mission — Our mission is to create an environment that puts a smile on your face when you walk into it. Where you can truly reach your potential. We pride ourselves on understanding your true needs
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday 7:00am – 6:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am – 6:00pm, Wednesday 7:00am – 6:00pm, Thursday 7:00am – 6:00pm, Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am – 1:00pm, Sunday Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Paws & Claws Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Paws & Claws Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Paws & Claws Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Paws & Claws Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Paws & Claws Animal Hospital offer?+
Paws & Claws Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Paws & Claws Animal Hospital established?+
Paws & Claws Animal Hospital has served the Damascus, MD community since 2014.
What reviewers say
Paws and Claws Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive medical care, wellness exams, and grooming services. The facility is modern, clean, and well-maintained. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining treatment options, while the front desk staff and technicians are exceptionally friendly and gentle with anxious pets. Services are generally viewed as reasonably priced, though occasional concerns about unexpected fees or diagnostic accuracy have been noted.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.