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During COVID 19 Pandemic, we are open 9am-5pm on weekdays and 9am-3 pm on Saturdays to provide curb side service. We also do grooming and Boarding.

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Welcome to Upper Marlboro Veterinary Hospital

Your partner for the health of Your pet!
Call us at 301- 627-7387

We are located at the Former VCA Squire Animal Hospital Building



Upper Marlboro Veterinary Hospital is a caring, family owned and operated Veterinary Hospital in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. It is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to pets in Upper Marlboro and the surrounding areas. It is located in a familiar, convenient location for pet owners - former VCA Squire Animal Hospital.

We offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental services in our veterinary hospital; Grooming and boarding is also offered on site. We provide comprehensive healthcare services to pets in Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Largo, kettering , Marlton, Clinton, Croom, Cheltenham, Lothian, Bristol, Dunkirk and the surrounding  20772, 20774, 20721, 20716, 20717, 20623, 20743, 20762 and 20711 zip code areas. 

Our veterinary hospital is well equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the highest standard of care to our patients - PETS. Our facility has the equipment to provide comprehensive in house testing for accurate diagnosis, digital x-ray, surgical suite, dental suite, pharmacy, and more.

Please visit our Services page to learn about the wide range of services offered to keep your companions feeling their best. Call us @ (301) 627-PETS (7387) to schedule an appointment. Click here to learn more about our veterinarian and our staff and save some money with a coupon! Visit our full articles of pet medical information. On our site you will find a number of resources that enable you to learn how to take better care of your pets. Call or email us and we'll promptly get back to you.

At Upper Marlboro Veterinary Hospital, we strive to partner with caring pet owners in order to provide their four-legged family memebers with longer and happier lives. We treat your pets like the valued family members they are.


Dr. Mesfin Wodajo
Upper Marlboro Veterinarian | Upper Marlboro Veterinary Hospital | (301) 627-7387

15222 Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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  • Skunks

    Home and Veterinary Care for Pet Skunks If you're an adventurous pet owner, you may love exotic animals such as skunks. You'll be happy to learn that skunks can indeed make excellent domestic pets, but only if they receive the proper care to enjoy a happy, healthy life. Your veterinary team can help ...

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  • Sugar Gliders

    Thinking of getting a sugar glider? These tiny marsupials are energetic and friendly, making them popular choices as pets. Though they weigh less than a half-pound, they're more closely related to kangaroos than they are flying squirrels. If you think a sugar glider would make an ideal pet for your family, ...

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  • Flying Squirrels

    Much like sugar gliders, flying squirrels make affectionate pets when purchased young and raised by their owner. Unlike sugar gliders, however, flying squirrels are rodents that need veterinary care specific to the species. Your veterinary team can help with the care and treatment of flying squirrels. ...

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  • Rats

    Did you know rats make surprisingly affectionate pets? If you're thinking of bringing home a pet rat, here's what you need to know. Health Rats that are bred especially as pets are safe to keep and should be free of disease. But common conditions may affect your rats from time to time. Your veterinarian ...

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  • Chinchillas

    Chinchillas are playful, loveable, and amusing pets. If you want yours to remain in your family for long, you should ensure that it has a good diet. Chinchillas require a lot of attention due to their playful nature; therefore, it is best to have supervised playtime with yours if you want to create a ...

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  • Fennec Foxes

    Fennec Fox Care Guide With oversized ears and mischievous faces, fennec foxes are cute as can be. But these exotic pets require a lot of care to stay healthy and happy. Health At just three pounds, fennec foxes are the smallest member of the fox family. Native to the Sahara desert, fennec foxes are ...

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  • Guinea Pigs

    Curious and inquisitive by nature, guinea pigs make great pets. These little bundles of fur are quite social and enjoy spending time with the people who handle, feed, and groom them. As a pet, guinea pigs are relatively low maintenance, rarely aggressive, and fun to own. How to Care Guinea pigs are playful, ...

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  • Prairie Dogs

    Prairie dogs are cute, affable creatures. But before taking one on as a pet, check your local laws. In some states, such as Colorado, it's illegal to keep prairie dogs as pets. Mostly, this is because they may spread monkeypox. If you live in a state that welcomes pet prairie dogs, be sure to buy from ...

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  • Gerbils

    Gerbils are great little pets for pet owners who don't have room for a dog or cat. They're friendly and fun to watch, but they do take a moderate level of care and investment. If you're thinking of getting a gerbil, here's what you'll need to know to keep him happy and healthy, including giving him a ...

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  • Hedgehogs

    Shy animals that roll into a ball when scared, hedgehogs are covered with spiky quills. They're small, clean, and fun to watch so they're quite popular as pets. Even so, these little guys need lots of activity to stay healthy. Health Hedgehogs can have health problems, including dental diseases, skin ...

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  • Teresa Parker
    Veterinary Technician/Receptionist Bio comes soon
  • Dr.
    Mesfin Wodajo (Mostly goes by Dr. Mesfin)

    Dr. Mesfin's passion is for preventative care medicine and being a partner with pet owners in taking care of their pet's health care. Dr. Mesfin is a 2000 graduate of Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Utrecht university veterinary faculty is the very first veterinary faculty to get accreditation by AVMA outside the North America and it is the only veterinary school in The Netherlands.

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  • Senait Tassew
    Senait serves as administrator at UMVH. Beside working as a licensed practical nurse at a retirement home, her role here is for a smooth and efficient operation of the hospital. Senait lives in Crofton with her husband Dr. Mesfin and twin girls Mahlet and Meklit, a 4 yr old Bichon and Shi Tzu mix - Twister and a 16 yr old DSH cat - Mobie.
  • Jessica Morris

    Veterinary Tech/Receptionist Jessica is an experienced client service coordinator and vet tech. Vet Tech/receptionist Jessica has been with Upper Marlboro Veterinarian Hospital for a while now, as a dedicated Veterinarian Technician whose aspirations are to provide the best care and treatments to dogs and cats; Jessica is very educated in the field of Veterinarian studies and is inspired by the great doctor she works with. Jessica has been working with animals since she high school. In the years to come Jessica plans on continuing the training to be a certified veterinary technician and the care she provides as a Veterinarian Technician/Receptionist at Upper Marlboro Veterinarian Hospital.

  • Candice Jackson

    Veterinary Tech/Receptionist Candice has been working at Upper Marlboro Veterinarian Hospital since 2020. Candice has been working in the pet health care  profession over a decade now. 

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Our Location

Main Office

Monday:

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesday:

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesday:

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Thursday:

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Friday:

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday:

9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

  • ""Dr. Mesfin is an experienced, caring and friendly vet that understands pets needs and behavior very well.
    He advocates prevention and gives particular attention to preventive care that my dog and I like.""
    Darell Stephanos, Lanham, MD
  • "Knowledgeable veterinarian, Very caring. Clean and nice smelling. Great place to bring your pet/family member."
    diannas, Upper Marlboro
  • "The experience with Upper Marlboro Veterinary Hospital, would love for Princess to continue, it just its to expensive for me at this time."
    sheilag, Upper Marlboro
  • "This veterinary hospital is phenomenal! They go above and beyond when caring for your pets. They were timely, checked on my dog after every visit and stayed late during emergencies. I was more than pleased with the service."
    kianas, Upper Marlboro
  • "Nice place! They helped make our cat feel better! would recommend it to my friends!"
    mercyl, Bowie
  • "Tikah and I are just joining your Vet family, and I must say, you're the best there is. Your service has been flawless. Thank you so much for your care for Tikah and your courtesy to me.
    Mrs. Paula Herring and Tikah Herring"
    paulah, Capitol Heights
  • "Great!"
    jamess, Upper Marlboro
  • "The staff was very caring and professional. Charges were reasonable and well explained. It was my first visit. I liked the vet very much and will go back to him in the future."
    barbaraj, Waysons Woods
  • "Had a great experience here! My cat was sick the day before Christmas. Not only did the staff accommodate me, but they were very helpful and sincere. The girl running the front desk was an awesome multi-tasker and got customers moving through the office without a hitch. My only complaint is that the office fee is a little pricey, but it was worth it for the emergency care my cat received."
    deannas, Upper Marlboro
  • "Everything was wonderful. Much better than any other vet I've been to in years. I will be bringing my dog here from now on..."
    kelbys, Upper Marlboro
  • "Staff and doctor were awesome. Thank you for the great care you showed Rocky!!!"
    marloh, Upper Marlboro