Veterinary Services
From routine wellness visits to dental care and surgery, all in one place.
Compassionate Veterinary Care
Exceptional care for the pets who mean everything to you.
Trusted veterinary care for dogs and cats in Clarksburg and the surrounding communities — from a first puppy visit through comfortable senior years.
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Urgent Care
What to do when your pet needs help quickly, during our hours or after we close.
Meet Our Team
Owner and veterinarian Dr. Steven Rapp, and the team behind every visit.
Our Practice
Care that feels personal.
We got into this work for the animals and stayed for the people who love them.
Every visit starts the same way — with time to listen, questions answered in plain language, and a plan that fits your pet and your life. No rushing, no jargon, and no decisions made for you.
Because we see many of our patients from their first vaccine through their senior years, we get to know the small things: which dog does better in a quiet room, which cat needs a slower approach, what normal looks like for your pet.
- 30-minute appointments with room for your questions
- Notes on every chart about what helps your pet stay calm
- Clear recommendations and honest options
What We Offer
Clarksburg Animal Hospital offers complete care for every stage of your pet’s life.
A complete range of services for dogs and cats. Each service page covers what to expect, how to prepare, and what happens afterwards.
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Wellness & Preventive Care
Annual or twice-yearly exams, labwork and preventatives, planned around your pet’s age and lifestyle.
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Vaccinations
Protocols tailored to lifestyle and risk of exposure. Not every pet needs every vaccine.
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Nutritional Counseling
Diet and supplement plans that can manage many conditions, often before medication is needed.
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Senior Pet Care
More regular monitoring and gentle, comfort-focused management as dogs and cats get older.
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Animal Dental Care
Dental cleanings under monitored anesthesia, with three people in the room from start to finish.
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Surgery
Soft-tissue procedures with clear preparation, updates through the day and a call the next morning.
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Spay & Neuter
Safe, conscientious procedures, timed to your pet’s species, breed and expected adult size.
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Laboratory
In-house testing for quick answers, with reference laboratories for everything else.
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Microchipping
A chip the size of a grain of rice that helps lost pets get home in hours rather than days.
Learn more about Microchipping
Preventive Care
Keeping them well — not just treating them when they aren’t.
The best appointments are the uneventful ones.
Regular exams, up-to-date vaccines and straightforward conversations about weight, teeth and mobility are what keep small things from turning into big ones. We’ll help you build a plan you can realistically keep up with — and we’ll tell you plainly when something can wait.
- Vaccine plans matched to your pet’s lifestyle, not a one-size schedule
- Guidance for each life stage, from puppy to senior
- Appointments and records in the Pet Portal when you need them
Urgent Care
Something doesn’t seem right?
When your pet is unwell or injured, knowing where to turn matters. During office hours, call us first — we’ll talk through what you’re seeing, tell you what to do next, and be ready for you when you arrive.
- Office hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm
- Call ahead so we can prepare: 301-482-2535
- After hours, VetTriage puts you on a video call with a licensed veterinarian, and Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg is open 24 hours.
What To Expect
A visit that makes sense to you and your pet.
Plain language, unhurried appointments, and decisions made together.
Experienced Veterinary Team
A veterinarian and technicians who have seen a great deal — and still take the time to explain it.
Personalized Care
Recommendations shaped by your pet’s age, temperament and home life rather than a template.
Modern Diagnostics & Treatment
Current tools and techniques, used when they will genuinely change what happens next.
Clear Communication
You’ll leave knowing what we found, what we would do next, and what it involves.
Meet the Owner
Dr. Steven Rapp, the veterinarian caring for your pet.
A local vet who came home to care for Montgomery County’s pets.
Dr. Rapp grew up in Germantown, earned his veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and came home to Montgomery County after graduating in 2018.
Before owning Clarksburg Animal Hospital, he honed his medical, dental and surgical skills on the veterinary staff of several area hospitals. His main goal is to keep pets healthy by emphasizing preventive medicine, and he is working toward board certification in Canine & Feline Practice.
Areas of special interest
- Dentistry and dental surgery
- Dermatology
- Geriatric medicine
- Chronic disease management
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Our Community
Proudly serving Clarksburg and the surrounding communities.
Most of our clients live a short drive away, and plenty of them found us the same way — a neighbor mentioned us at the park. We are glad to be the practice people recommend to the family down the street.
New to the area? We’re happy to request your pet’s records from a previous veterinarian and have the file ready before your first visit.
Get directions- Clarksburg
- Germantown
- Boyds
- Damascus
- Urbana
- Ijamsville
- Monrovia
- Poolesville
Not sure whether we’re convenient to you? Give us a call at 301-482-2535 and we’ll help you work it out.
In Their Words
What families tell us.
“The entire staff are incredible. I have rarely found a place where both my dog and I feel at ease entering. The techs are extremely friendly, and patient. When I first moved to the DCM, I was nervous to take my dog in as he was very skittish. Those fears were dispelled after witnessing the staff taking the time to make my dog feel comfortable before performing any exams.”
“I have always had a positive experience at Clarksburg Animal Hospital. Not only are the doctors extremely knowledgeable, they and the entire staff also are very kind and compassionate. When I had to put my dog to sleep because of increasing medical issues, they went out of their way to show their kindness and understanding, and that they cared not only for my dog but also for me and how difficult that decision was for me to make.”
“I have been taking my four legged babies to Clarksburg animal hospital for years. I had a really sick puppy and they called several times over the weekend to check on him. Just like family!!”
What kinds of pets do you care for?
We care for dogs and cats, from a first puppy visit through comfortable senior years. You can see everything we offer on our services page.
What’s a visit with you like?
Every visit starts with time to listen. We answer your questions in plain language and build a plan that fits your pet and your life, with no rushing, no jargon and no decisions made for you. Read more about how we practice.
Do you help keep pets healthy, not just treat them when they’re sick?
Yes. Regular exams, up-to-date vaccines and straightforward conversations about weight, teeth and mobility keep small things from turning into big ones, and we’ll help you build a plan you can realistically keep up with. See what preventive care includes.
We’re new to the area. Can you get my pet’s records from our last vet?
Yes. We’re happy to request your pet’s records from your previous veterinarian and have the file ready before your first visit. Stop by or give us a call, and we’ll help you get started.
Which communities do you serve?
We serve Clarksburg and the surrounding communities, including Germantown, Boyds, Damascus, Urbana, Ijamsville, Monrovia and Poolesville. Not sure whether we’re convenient to you? Call us at 301-482-2535 and we’ll help you work it out.
How do I book my first appointment?
Book online in our Pet Portal. It isn’t just for current clients: new clients can enter their information there and make an appointment. You can also call us at 301-482-2535. We’ll send any forms that need your signature directly to you to sign electronically.
Can I check my pet’s appointments and records online?
Yes. Your pet’s appointments and records are in the Pet Portal when you need them.
Visit Us
We’d love to meet you and your pet.
Stop by, or give us a call and we’ll help you get started — including transferring records from a previous veterinarian.
Location
Clarksburg Animal Hospital23321 Frederick Rd.
Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-482-2535
Serving Clarksburg and surrounding areas.
Working Hours
- Mon – Fri
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Sat & Sun
- Closed
New clients can use the Pet Portal too. Enter your information there and make your first appointment.