Paws & Claws Animal Hospital

Damascus, MD

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Emergency Grooming End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
10
Support staff
14
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

in-house diagnostic blood analysisblood pressure monitoringoxygen saturation monitoringultrasoundEKGcomplete surgery suitecages to provide oxygendigital radiology

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionWellness PlansPuppy & Kitten PlansAdult Dog and Cat PlansWellness Plans FAQsDiagnosticsDentistrySurgeryGroomingEmergency CareOnline StorePayment OptionsCherry Payment PlansVello Portal

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.

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