
Making A Difference
You may have seen a group of us out on Landing Road yesterday conducting our roadside cleanup. We do this every few months because we love our community, the environment and are happy we can help make a difference!

Congratulations to our new Practice Manager, Dani!
Dani Brown has become Countryside’s practice manager. She has been an assistant and a receptionist here at Countryside for 4 years.

Welcoming Dr. Margaret Watkins!
To continue to provide you with the best standard of care, we are excited to welcome Dr. Margaret Watkins to our practice! Dr. Watkins has 5 years of veterinary practice experience- including goats, cows, and horses. She is passionate about preventative medicine and client education.

Mountain Bike Race Series in Patapsco Valley State Park
As many of you know, the Thumel family loves to mountain bike. Dr. Heath Thumel and Dr. Julie Thumel are starting a short track Mountain Bike Race Series in Patapsco Valley State Park.

Happy Halloween!
It has been so much fun seeing all the different Halloween costumes. Pet parents are so creative. Congratulations to our top 3 costume contest winners Oogie, Winston, and Summer!

Happy Easter!
This morning we hosted an all-out Easter egg hunt for our staff with eggs filled with yummy candy and gift cards! Hope everyone enjoys their Easter weekend!

Things Just Goat Real
It's not every day we see a goat at the clinic, but we are so happy when we do!
Fun fact: Did you know goats can be taught their name and to come when called?

Mr. Snowman arrives!
It’s the first snow of the new year but that didn’t stop us from playing at camp today. Summer and Axel made a new friend, but we aren't sure how long that new friend will be sticking around!

Best of Howard County, Veterinary Practice 8 Years in a Row!
For the 8th consecutive year we have been voted, by the community, the Best of Howard County, Veterinary Practice! Our doctors and support staff strive to provide cutting edge care for your furry family members.

Curbside Service is Back!
Due to the recent increase in Covid cases, we have returned to doing curbside service. When you arrive for your appointment, please stay in your car and text us on the number that is posted outside so we can get you checked in right away!

Vet Tech Week Begins
Today was the start of Vet Tech week! This one week of the year is set aside to appreciate the technical work that our registered veterinary technicians do each day to improve the lives of our pets. We are so lucky to have such wonderful veterinary technicians.