Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown

Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown An AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Hospital, Certified Fear-Free & Certified Cat-Friendly Practice Welcome to the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown! Why Choose Us?

Located in Funkstown, Maryland, we are a *Fear Free Certified* and *AAHA-Accredited* clinic dedicated to transforming veterinary care into a positive experience. Our practice, also recognized as a *Certified Cat-Friendly* Practice, tailors care to minimize stress for all pets, focusing on their comfort from the moment they arrive. What if a veterinary visit could be something you and your pet look

forward to? Our Care team is trained to minimize the fear, anxiety, and stress a pet may feel when going to the vet, by tailoring each vet visit to your pets specific needs. Call and schedule your visit today to experience the difference. Let's start a lasting relationship with you and your pet, focusing on their health, wellbeing, and happiness. Fear Free Check-in: Easily check in from our parking lot via the FunkstownVet App https://go.v2p.us/l/5IKg, or by calling 301-733-7579. No mobile phone? Use our door call box to connect with our team. Fear Free Exam Rooms: Our rooms are equipped with soft music, pheromones, and treats to ensure a calming atmosphere. We may adjust the number of people in the exam room to enhance your pet’s comfort. Curbside Services: Available for those with symptoms of illness, families with small children, or pets that are more comfortable outside the typical exam setting. Medication Pickups: Pre-arrange your pickup for a fast and easy experience at our main entrance. For over 30 years, our goal has been to enhance your pet’s life through stress-free care. Join us and experience a different kind of veterinary visit, focused on your pet’s well-being and your peace of mind.

🧀🐾 Puppy love & cheese, please!Blossom is soaking up all the cuddles (and cheddar) from Sarah during her visit today. We...
08/07/2025

🧀🐾 Puppy love & cheese, please!
Blossom is soaking up all the cuddles (and cheddar) from Sarah during her visit today. We think she’s got this whole “adorable puppy” thing mastered. Safe to say, it was love at first lick.💕🐶

"Happy Fresh Breath Day! At the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown, we're proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital, ensuri...
08/06/2025

"Happy Fresh Breath Day! At the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown, we're proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital, ensuring the highest standards of care for your furry friends. Dental health is a crucial part of your pet's overall well-being, including regular dental checkups and cleanings!

🐾 Smooches & Snuggles at the Clinic! 💙Tech Assistant Kelsey and her buddy Leo shared a sweet moment today—and we just ha...
07/29/2025

🐾 Smooches & Snuggles at the Clinic! 💙
Tech Assistant Kelsey and her buddy Leo shared a sweet moment today—and we just had to capture it! 💋🐶
Leo is clearly a fan of cuddles (and maybe Kelsey's lip balm too 😄).

🐾 Day 5: AAHA Trivia Challenge❓Why is AAHA accreditation meaningful for pets and their families?A. It means every pet ge...
07/25/2025

🐾 Day 5: AAHA Trivia Challenge
❓Why is AAHA accreditation meaningful for pets and their families?
A. It means every pet gets unlimited belly rubs
B. It shows the hospital follows the highest standards in pet care
C. It means all exam rooms come with a pet-sized couch
D. It guarantees your pet gets a window seat
Comment your answer for our last day of trivia! 🎉

🎉🐾 We had a PAW-sitively amazing time celebrating AAHA Day on July 22! 🐾🎉From festive photo booth fun to sharing laughs ...
07/24/2025

🎉🐾 We had a PAW-sitively amazing time celebrating AAHA Day on July 22! 🐾🎉

From festive photo booth fun to sharing laughs with our incredible team and clients, it was a day full of smiles, tail wags, and proud moments.

Being an AAHA-accredited hospital means we follow over 900 standards to ensure your pets receive top-tier care — and we loved celebrating that commitment with YOU! 💛

📸 Check out the photos from our celebration below — and don’t forget to tag your furry friends if they made an appearance!

🐾 Day 4: AAHA Trivia ChallengeToday’s question might be a trickster… 🤔❓Which of the following is NOT a category covered ...
07/24/2025

🐾 Day 4: AAHA Trivia Challenge
Today’s question might be a trickster… 🤔
❓Which of the following is NOT a category covered by AAHA standards?
A. Anesthesia
B. Client communication
C. Kennel paint color
D. Medical records
Cast your votes in the comments! 🎨📋🐕

🐾 Day 3: AAHA Trivia ChallengeOur third question dives into the details…❓About how many standards does an AAHA-accredite...
07/23/2025

🐾 Day 3: AAHA Trivia Challenge
Our third question dives into the details…
❓About how many standards does an AAHA-accredited hospital have to meet?
A. 150
B. 500
C. 900+
D. 1000+
Let’s see who’s closest! 🧐

🔴 Test Your Estimation Skills! 🔴In celebration of AAHA Day, we’re inviting you to join the fun with our “Guess How Many”...
07/22/2025

🔴 Test Your Estimation Skills! 🔴

In celebration of AAHA Day, we’re inviting you to join the fun with our “Guess How Many” challenge!

🍬 How many (human😉) candies are in the jar?
🐾 How many dog and cat treats are in the jar?

📍 Stop by our clinic to take a closer look or submit your guesses here in the comments. The closest entry for each jar will win the goodies inside!

**Guesses submitted through Facebook will be valid until Friday evening (7/25/25). One guess per jar per person.**

📸🐶 Strike a pose, it’s AAHA Day! 🐶📸🌟Maui the Frenchie gave us his best smile in our photo booth to celebrate our AAHA ac...
07/22/2025

📸🐶 Strike a pose, it’s AAHA Day! 🐶📸
🌟Maui the Frenchie gave us his best smile in our photo booth to celebrate our AAHA accreditation. 🐾
🎈🐾Being AAHA accredited means we’re committed to the highest level of veterinary care. Today and every day, your pets are our top priority! ❤️

🐾 Day 2: AAHA Trivia ChallengeAAHA accreditation isn’t a one-and-done deal—hospitals have to keep earning it! But how of...
07/22/2025

🐾 Day 2: AAHA Trivia Challenge
AAHA accreditation isn’t a one-and-done deal—hospitals have to keep earning it! But how often?
❓How often must an AAHA-accredited hospital undergo re-evaluation?
A. Every year
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Only once
Take your best guess! 👇

🎉🐾 We’re Celebrating 20 Years of AAHA Accreditation! 🐾🎉This July marks 20 years since the Animal Health Clinic of Funkst...
07/21/2025

🎉🐾 We’re Celebrating 20 Years of AAHA Accreditation! 🐾🎉
This July marks 20 years since the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown earned AAHA accreditation—a distinction held by fewer than 15% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S.
For two decades, we’ve upheld the AAHA's rigorous standards to ensure the very best for your pets. 💛🐶🐱
To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re kicking off a week-long AAHA Trivia Challenge! Each day this week, we’ll post a trivia question about AAHA and what it means to be an accredited hospital. Join the fun by posting your answers in the comments!
🐾DAY 1: AAHA Trivia Challenge 🐾

❓What does AAHA stand for?

A. American Animal Health Association
B. Accredited Animal Hospital Association
C. American Animal Hospital Association
D. Association of Animal Health Advisors

Let’s test your knowledge and celebrate 20 amazing years of excellence together. Thank you for being part of our journey! 💙

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26 E Baltimore Street
Funkstown, MD
21734

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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(301) 733-7579

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A Fear Free 2020

What if a veterinary visit could be something you and your pet look forward to?

Fear Free veterinary medicine was a concept that was started in 2016 in response to concerns from veterinary professionals and owners alike about how their patients and pets were responding to basic medical care. Since then it has become one of the single most transformative initiatives in the history of companion animal practice, by focusing on the emotional well-being, enrichment, and the reduction of fear, anxiety and stress of our pets.

We at the Animal Health Clinic practice Fear Free methods on both our canine and feline patients. Why? Simple, because it’s better medicine. Stress slows the healing process. It skews results of blood test and vital sign readings. When pets are happy and calm instead of fearful, anxious, and stressed, the physical exam and blood chemistry yields better information.

When a pet is feeling stress, his or her owner’s level of stress will usually increase as well, which only serves to further increase the fear, anxiety, and stress in the pet. Fear has been shown to cause mental and physical illness in bother people and animals.