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.

Don’t forget the stocking stuffers for your furry friends! 🎄🐾We’ve got you covered with toys, treats, candles, and fun l...
12/10/2025

Don’t forget the stocking stuffers for your furry friends! 🎄🐾
We’ve got you covered with toys, treats, candles, and fun leashes and collars — perfect for adding a little extra cheer under the tree.

If you’re stopping by the clinic, be sure to browse our “Santa Paws Approved” goodies — guaranteed to bring tail wags, happy zoomies, and maybe even a festive purr or two. ❤️🎁

🎄There is still time to donate new sweatsuits for our Veterans. You can drop them off during the week or have them shipp...
12/08/2025

🎄There is still time to donate new sweatsuits for our Veterans. You can drop them off during the week or have them shipped directly to us. We are collecting them until December 19th.🎄

🎄✨ Our clinic tree is up — and it’s extra special this year!All the adorable faces decorating it belong to the pets of o...
12/05/2025

🎄✨ Our clinic tree is up — and it’s extra special this year!
All the adorable faces decorating it belong to the pets of our amazing staff.

These cuties keep us laughing and loving what we do every day.
Stop by and see the furry family members who inspire us throughout the year! ❤️🐾

This weekend kicks off the Williamsport Celebration of Trees, and we’re excited to join in the decorating fun once again...
12/04/2025

This weekend kicks off the Williamsport Celebration of Trees, and we’re excited to join in the decorating fun once again! 🎄✨

Go check out over 150 beautifully decorated trees created by local families, businesses… and yes, ours too!

Enjoy visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, dazzling light displays, photo ops, hot cocoa, reindeer treats, wagon rides, and more.

It’s festive fun for the whole family — don’t miss it! 🎅🐾🎁

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown!Today and every day, we are incredibly grateful for the...
11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown!
Today and every day, we are incredibly grateful for the wonderful clients and amazing pets who trust us with their care. Thank you for being part of our AHCF family.
We hope you and your furry loved ones have a safe, cozy, and joyful holiday! 🧡🐾

We are still collecting Sweats for our Veterans. We would love to be able to collect 200 sets. Help us reach our goal!!...
11/26/2025

We are still collecting Sweats for our Veterans. We would love to be able to collect 200 sets. Help us reach our goal!!!

Now through December 19th, we will be collecting new sweat suits and other essential comfort items for veterans at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center.

✨ Items Needed:
• Sweatsuits (Sweatshirts & sweatpants)
(Mens XL - 4XL and Womens L-XL sizes)
• Cozy socks
For more donation ideas check the link in the comments.

🧡 Donations may be dropped off in our lobby at the Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown. M-F 8m - 6pm or online puchases can be shipped directly to our hospital.
Thank you for helping us spread warmth and gratitude this season! 🇺🇸✨

Donations can be shipped directly to our hopsital through Amazon. Check out our Sweat for Vets Amazon wish lists. https://a.co/bNnqdJO

Thanksgiving Hours 🦃❤️We will be closing today at 4:00 PM for Thanksgiving so our team can enjoy the holiday with their ...
11/26/2025

Thanksgiving Hours 🦃❤️
We will be closing today at 4:00 PM for Thanksgiving so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families.
We will reopen on Friday, Nomember 28th at 10:00 AM.

REMEMBER: Just like our friend Mason — even if your pet is giving their best “please share the turkey” face 😋 — most holiday foods aren’t safe for pets. Stick to pet-friendly treats only, even if those pleading eyes are extra convincing! 🐾

Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone! 🧡

Hey friends! Anyone else think it’s getting kind of cold out there?🙋🏻‍♀️ While you can pretty easily let people know whe...
11/21/2025

Hey friends! Anyone else think it’s getting kind of cold out there?🙋🏻‍♀️
While you can pretty easily let people know when you’re cold, your pet might have a bit of a harder time doing so. Especially pets with short coats, like Miss Finley here, who loves to wear her Led Zeppelin hoodie when it’s cold out!
It’s not just short-haired breeds that get chilly, though. While some pets are built for colder weather, every animal will face their own challenges as the winter season approaches. Here’s how you can help them through it!
1. Limit time outside
Since they can’t say to you, ‘hey mom/dad, I’m getting cold’, you might have to keep an eye on that for them. Try shorter, more frequent walks as opposed to long walks in freezing temperatures. If you have a small breed or an older animal, consider possibly carrying them outside to use the restroom to protect their paws.
2. Learn to recognize frostbite
Frostbite typically affects the less protected parts of your furry friends’ bodies, such as ears, nose, tail, and paws. Watch for signs like shivering, discoloration, swelling, and pain responses when touching the affected area. (Note – never use hot water to treat frostbite, and always contact your vet to assess the damage and ensure your pet’s safety!)
3. Learn to recognize hypothermia
Hypothermia is the more widespread and more dangerous cousin of frostbite. This is when your pet’s body temperature drops below what’s appropriate. It can be life-threatening if left untreated. Pale or cool skin, shivering, and weakness are all signs. This might later turn into lethargy, confusion, shallow breathing, and a slowed heart rate. If you believe your pet is hypothermic, you can take them inside and wrap them in warm blankets and/or use warm (again, not hot!) water bottles to help raise their temperature. Then, contact your veterinarian to figure out your next steps.
4. Dress to impress
Like Miss Finley pictured below, your pet might need a sweatshirt or coat to help protect them from the cold. You might also consider utilizing booties to help keep your pet’s paws protected. Not every pet is so keen on playing dress-up, though, so try introducing these things gradually to help them get used to it.
5. Winter-specific dangers
Antifreeze can have a sweet smell that may attract pets, so do your best to keep it up and out of the way so as not to let them have access. If your pet gets hold of it, please contact your veterinarian right away. Also, watch out for ice, as it can be slippery for both you and your pet, as well as frozen lakes, which may break.
We love winter, and I’m sure you and your pet do, too! Remember to be cozy and careful to make the most of this season.else te thin

A big warm Fear Free welcome to this precious pup on her first visit today! 🐾💗Miss Chloe came in for her first-ever vet ...
11/20/2025

A big warm Fear Free welcome to this precious pup on her first visit today! 🐾💗Miss Chloe came in for her first-ever vet visit, and she was pure wiggles, kisses, and cuteness. She was a little nervous at first, but she quickly discovered that our Lean Treats are delicious! Welcome to the Animal Health Clinic family, we can’t wait to watch her grow, learn! 💕

Our friend Canon is proudly supervising the latest donation for our Sweats for Vets drive 🐾💙 He gave this cozy sweatsuit...
11/17/2025

Our friend Canon is proudly supervising the latest donation for our Sweats for Vets drive 🐾💙 He gave this cozy sweatsuit his official “head-rest of approval” — which we think means they pass the comfort test! Donations can be dropped off at the clinic or shipped directly to us if that’s easier — every item makes a difference. We’re collecting items through December 19th, so there’s still plenty of time to make a donation!

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26 E Baltimore Street
Funkstown, MD
21734

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(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.