Western Shore Veterinary Hospital

Part of the Queenstown Veterinary Hospital family and locally owned, Western Shore Veterinary Hospital brings community-focused care to Annapolis from a newly built facility on Bestgate Road that clients consistently describe as clean and welcoming. Wellness protocols here are explicit rather than vague — annual exams for cats and dogs under seven, twice yearly for pets past that mark, with each visit covering a comprehensive physical, dental exam, weight assessment, and grooming evaluation from head to tail. Dedicated wellness tracks exist for puppies, kittens, adult dogs, and cats, alongside senior wellness, vaccinations, parasite and heartworm prevention, flea control, health screening tests, and microchipping. Medical services include sick visits, allergies and dermatology, pain management, and an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, with X-rays, ultrasound, dental care, soft tissue surgery, and spay and neuter procedures handled on site. Acupuncture is available as a gentle alternative for pain and mobility, and end-of-life care is handled with compassion when the time arrives. Dr. Bailey draws particular praise from clients, and the team's stated focus is teaching owners about nutrition, exercise, and preventative care — working together from a pet's first days at home through their senior years.