Highland Veterinary Hospital
Highland, MD
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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
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.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.