Highland Veterinary Hospital

Highland, MD

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Welcome to Highland Veterinary Hospital — "Your Other Family Doctor." Over the last several decades, the Highland Vet family has proudly treated multiple generations of family pets and built lasting relationships within our local Highland community. As we celebrate our 40th year in business, we would like to thank YOU for your continued support. Highland Veterinary Hospital is owned by John Cunningham, a second generation family member

The Highland Veterinary Hospital was established in 1982 by Dr. John Dennis Cunningham — "Denny" — and his wife Lucrecia. The practice originally operated out of the adjacent building, built in 1907, where the two lived upstairs during their early years. "On the day we opened we were acting like children, peeking through the blinds, wondering if anybody was going to come." — John & Lucrecia. Sure enough, the clients came and the practice quickly expanded it's service to grooming under the name Paws For Thought, which eventually changed to The Highland Groomery. In 2001 Dr. C. purchased the property from Delmas Wood. The Groomery was sold as it's own entity, and the vet practice was moved to it's current location. When Dr. Cunningham retired in 2020, his family got together and decided to continue the tradition of excellent pet care, while also expanding the services provided by the hospital

Mission — From the very beginning, our mission was to provide quality care and services to our clients in a comfortable, professional, and accessible environment. We live this mission every day. Our veterinarians are here to provide our patients with the very best medical care, while also helping our pet-parents to understand and navigate the needs of their furry family members. No question is too small. We are here for you

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
2
Support staff
3
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Online pharmacy (Purina VetDirect)

Services in detail

wellness examsvaccinesparasite preventionpuppy & kitten visitssenior careillness evaluationskin & ear problemsvomiting & diarrheachronic disease managementpain & mobility concernsdiagnostic screeningprescription managementtreatment monitoringquality-of-life consultationsend of life caremicrochipeuthanasiaonline pharmacy for medications, parasite prevention, and prescription dietsafter hours urgent care visithouse callroutine surgery (temporarily paused)routine dental services (temporarily paused)

Appointments & hours

Sun: Closed; Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm; Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm; Wed: 9:00am – 7:00pm; Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm; Fri: 9:00am – 4:00pm; Sat: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Highland Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Highland Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Highland Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Highland Veterinary Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Highland Veterinary Hospital established?+

Highland Veterinary Hospital has served the Highland, MD community since 1982.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 81 reviews

Highland Veterinary Hospital is an independent local practice widely regarded for its compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team and supportive staff. The practice maintains a warm, small-town atmosphere where appointments are handled efficiently and scheduling is flexible. Patients receive thorough examinations, clear treatment explanations, and attentive care tailored to anxious or difficult animals. The facility is recognized for reasonable pricing, thoughtful end-of-life support, and reliable ongoing communication.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.