Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa

Laurel, MD

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Laurel area for more than 70 years. Whether providing the best care for our patients, supporting local animal rescue groups, or participating in community events, our hospital is dedicated to the Laurel community. Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital strives to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care with old-fashioned values

Dr. Leeland Curtis “Buzz” Morley Sr. founded Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital in 1950. It began as a 1,500 square foot, red brick building at the same location we stand today. Upon his retirement, Buzz handed down his practice to his son Dr. Charles Bruce Morley, who then passed it on to Dr. Steven Wolchinsky in 2005. In 2008, Dr. Wolchinsky opened the current 18,000 square foot new hospital and a new era in Rocky Gorge’s history began. Dr. Wolchinsky turned over the day-to-day operations in 2017 to Dr. Tracy Appelbaum (a partner since 2015), Dr. Lindsay Lane & Dr. Nelson Bricker. No matter how large the hospital gets, they will always ensure it runs with the same values with which the Morley family began Rocky Gorge

Mission — We care deeply about each and every one of our patients and want everyone who comes into our practice to feel at home. Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital strives to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care with old-fashioned values

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

15
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
23
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundEndoscopy

Services in detail

Wellness for CatsWellness for DogsTraditional ServicesEmergency ServicesPharmacyPet ResortBoardingDoggy Day CareGrooming24/7 Emergency Vet Services

Appointments & hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Appointments), 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Resort); Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Appointments), 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Resort); Emergency: 24/7/365

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Frequently asked

Is Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa is currently accepting new patients.

Does Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa offer emergency or urgent care?+

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa offer?+

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa established?+

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa has served the Laurel, MD community since 1950.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 1,325 reviews

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital is a long-standing, comprehensive veterinary facility offering 24/7 emergency care, general practice, grooming, and pet resort services. The practice features a large team of experienced veterinarians and dedicated support staff who are widely recognized for their compassion, thorough explanations, and high-quality medical care during both routine wellness visits and critical emergencies. While the facility is praised for its clean environment, reasonable pricing on standard services, and exceptional handling of anxious or difficult animals, patients occasionally experience extended wait times during peak emergency hours and difficulties with appointment scheduling.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean 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.