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Nothing warms the heart like a cold nose
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Location
7515 Brooklyn Bridge Road
Laurel, (MD)
USA 20707
Tel : 301-776-7744
Fax : 301--776-1575
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Travel Directions
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From Fort Meade area: Take Route 198 West; turn right onto Route 1 north; after Denny's restaurant, turn left onto Montgomery Street; continue 1.8 miles; Montgomery Street becomes Brooklyn Bridge Road; Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital will be on your left side at 7515 Brooklyn Bridge Road.
From Bowie area: Take Route 197 west; turn left onto Route 198 west; turn right onto Route 1 north; after Denny's restaurant, turn left onto Montgomery Street; continue 1.8 miles; Montgomery Street becomes Brooklyn Bridge Road; Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital will be on your left side at 7515 Brooklyn Bridge Road.
From Baltimore (via Route 1): Take Route 1 south; crossover Main Street in Laurel; turn right at first light onto Montgomery Street; continue 1.8
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Hours
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Monday
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: 8:00 - 8:00
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Tuesday
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: 8:00 - 8:00
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Wednesday
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: 8:00 - 8:00
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Thursday
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: 8:00 - 8:00
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Friday
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: 8:00 - 8:00
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Saturday
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: 9:00 - 2:00
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Sunday
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: Closed
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Description
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Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital was established over 50 years ago providing the best care for the pets in the Laurel area at an affordable price.
We have always understood the human pet bond.
Our clients have always been a part of our family. As we grow into the 21st century, our goal is to maintain those relationships with old fashioned service, as well as embracing technological advances.
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Services
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Boarding, Dental Care, Grooming, Preventative Care Programs, Surgery, Vaccinations, X-rays, Hills and Eukanuba Prescription Diets
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Animals Treated
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Cats, Dogs, Ferrets, Rabbits, Birds, Guinea Pigs
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Staff Members
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Dr. Morley
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Co-owner and Veterinarian
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Dr. Morley has devoted the past 40 years of his life to Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital and to the Laurel community. His father built and began Rocky Gorge over 50 years ago. He is now semi-retired.
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Dr. Steven Wolchinsky
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Co-owner and Veterinarian
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Dr. Wolchinsky is a native of Brooklyn, NY, and has worked at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital for the past 14 years. He is the co-owner of the hospital and has been running the day-to-day veterinary operations for the past 5 years. He attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wolchinsky is married and has a son, daughter, dog, two cats and a bird.
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Dr. Sallie Morris
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Veterinarian
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Dr. Morris holds a DVM degree from Texas A&M in 1975. Her hobbies include anything animal related, with a special interest in horses, Dobermans, animal chiropractic and homeopathy. Dr. Morris is married with 2 daughters, more than 20 horses, 3 Dobies, 3 cats, 6 geese and 2 white doves.
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Dr. Priscilla Batten
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Veterinarian
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Dr. Batten received a DVM from Tuskegee Institute of Veterinary Medicine. After receiving her degree, she did a post graduate internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan State University. Dr. Batten has been on staff at Rocky Gorge for 6 years. She lives in Baltimore with her husband, Bill, and 2 cats, Simon and Lindseit.
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Dr. Karen Farnan
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Veterinarian
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Dr. Farnan is from Annapolis, Maryland. She received her DVM degree from the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Farnan has worked at Rocky Gorge since 1994. She is married and has a son, twin daughters and 3 cats.
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Dr. Gary Holmes
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Veterinarian
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Dr. Holmes was in the USMC from 1975-1979. He holds a BA from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1983. He received a DVM from Ohio State University in 1987. Married since 1983, Dr. Holmes has 2 daughters and 1 son. His 4 dogs include a poodle, Great Dane and 2 lab mixes. His interests include photography, motorcycling and fishing. His special interest in veterinary medicine is in general surgery.
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Dr. Susan Mullenex
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Veterinarian
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Dr. Mullenex is from Virginia. She attended Virginia Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. She lives in Baltimore with her Jack Russell terrier and a large orange tabby.
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Dr. Sondra Oliver
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Veterinarian
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Dr. Oliver is from New Orleans, LA. She received a B.S. both in Zoology and Pharmacy with a minor in art from LSU. She holds a DVM from Blacksburg, VA. Before joining Rocky Gorge, Dr. Oliver worked at an animal hospital in Boston. Prior to that, she worked as a research pharmacist at John Hopkins Oncology Pharmacy. Her interests include the outdoors - hiking, camping, canoeing and skiing. She also enjoys art and painting as well as Mardi Gras.
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Kimberly
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Veterinary Assistant
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Kim's goal is to become a licensed technician and to raise her son to be a responsible and loving adult. Her hobbies include singing, acting, horseback riding and gardening. Kim is married with 1 son. Her household also included 4 cats, 1 dog, 2 lizards and a frog. Her favorite breeds are Brown Tabby's and Beagle babies.
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Lindsay
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Veterinary Assistant
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Lindsay is a 3rd year stuent at UMCP, where she is pursuing a degree an Animal Science and Pre Vet. Her hobbies include horseback riding and teaching. Her favorite animals are dogs and horses.
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Karen
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Veterinary Assistant
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Karen is dedicated to helping animals. She enjoys rescuing and raising orphan kittens, squirrels, puppies, etc. She has 4 wonderful cats of her own.
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Christina
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Surgical Technician
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Christina has been employed at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital for 3 years. Her favorite hobby is drawing. Her pets include 1 dog, 1 cat, 1 ferret and 4 fish. Her favorite breeds are Pit Bull Terrier and Mastiffs. Christina's goal is to receive a degree in radiology.
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Kristin
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Veterinary Assistant
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Kristin was a previous employee of Rocky Gorge, who has returned after a 10-year run of doing home daycare. Her interests are her husband, her 8 animals and her job...but not necessarily in that order!
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Christine
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Kennel Manager/Surgical Technician/Groomer
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Christine is married with 2 children, Trevor and Madison. Her pets include a Doberman named Tank and a Jack Russell named Walker.
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Chandra
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Veterinary Assistant
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Chandra has been employed at Rocky Gorge since May 2000. She is a devoted mother to 1 very active 3 year old. She graduated from Ohio State/Ag Tech Institute with a degree in Horse/Business Management. She enjoys horseback riding, the outdoors and spending time with her son. Her pets include 1 cat named Buffett.
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Jen
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Veterinary Assistant
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Jen is the mother of an 8 year old daughter. She is also the owner of a beautiful Chow and 10 adopted cats. All from Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital! She has found her niche at Rocky Gorge and working with animals for the past 5 years. Jen would like to work with dolphins in the future. She is currently studying sign language at CCBC to become a certified interpreter.
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Diane
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Staff Manager
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Diane has been a loyal and dedicated employee of Rocky Gorge for over 20 years. She has the difficult position of managing the ever growing staff and doing just about any other job that has been asked of her. She is the mother of twin daughters and has three beautiful grandchildren.
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Helen
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Office Manager
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Helen has been at Rocky Gorge for over 30 years. She has worn almost every hat at the hospital. She has worked side by side with Dr. Morley helping to build Rocky Gorge to what it is today. She is the mother of 2 and grandmother of 3 beautiful children.
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