Looking for a veterinarian in Pasadena, MD? Mountain Road and Fort Smallwood Road both have practices your neighbors already trust, from a Lake Shore hospital to a longtime independent office to a Riviera Beach clinic with rehab services.
Neighbors in the Best of Pasadena Facebook group selected Lake Shore Pet Hospital, Pasadena Animal Hospital, and Everhart WellPet Center as the 2026 top three for Best Veterinary Practice. Here is a closer look at each, including services, the team, and how to get in touch.
1st place: Lake Shore Pet Hospital
Best for: A full-service Mountain Road animal hospital
Lake Shore Pet Hospital is at 4193 Mountain Road, a full-service hospital for cats and dogs in the Lake Shore stretch of Pasadena. The official site lists digital diagnostic imaging, an in-house laboratory, laser therapy, preventive care, and treatment for illness, injury, and chronic conditions, along with surgery and other featured services. The veterinary team includes Dr. Cheryl Stiehl, chief of staff, plus Dr. Melissa Bryant-Kappenstein and Dr. Ken Butcher. Reviewers often mention staff who take time to explain a visit. The hospital serves Pasadena and nearby communities, including Glen Burnie and Severna Park. You can request an appointment at lakeshorepethospital.com.
Address: 4193 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
2nd place: Pasadena Animal Hospital
Best for: An independent Mountain Road practice with a long local reputation
Pasadena Animal Hospital is at 3007 Mountain Road, a family-owned, independent practice for dogs and cats right on Mountain Road. The official site says the team brings more than 50 years of combined veterinary experience and a 38-year reputation in the community, with a focus on wellness exams, diagnostics, and personal relationships rather than a corporate model. Reviewers frequently praise Dr. Sean Etter and a staff that treats regulars like known clients, including one who wrote of going there for 25 years. It is a straightforward Mountain Road office if you want a long-running independent vet. Appointments and hours are at pasadenaanimalhospitalmd.com.
Address: 3007 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
3rd place: Everhart WellPet Center
Best for: An AAHA-accredited hospital on Fort Smallwood Road
Everhart WellPet Center is at 8482 Fort Smallwood Road in Riviera Beach. It is part of the Everhart Veterinary Medicine group, and the Real Pasadena listing describes an AAHA-accredited hospital that also offers physical rehabilitation, including underwater treadmill therapy. That mix of standard veterinary care and rehab is what sets this Fort Smallwood office apart if your pet needs more than a routine visit. Details and appointment requests are through everhartvet.com. If you live on the Riviera Beach side of Pasadena, this is a close-to-home 2026 top-three practice to know.
Address: 8482 Fort Smallwood Rd, Riviera Beach, MD 21122
Hours and services can change, so check with each practice before you go.
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Moving to Pasadena or looking for a home near your favorite pet-friendly neighborhood? James Bowerman, a Pasadena local since 1990, and Real Creative Group can help you find the right neighborhood fit. Call 410-971-8004 or visit realcreativegroup.com.