Timonium Animal Hospital

* HOLIDAY HOURS: CLOSED -XMAS EVE/XMAS DAY/NEW YEAR'S DAY
* BEGINNING 11/4/2024: 10.00 Technician Fee Applicable to all tech appts.
* NO INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE APPTS UNTIL AFTER JAN 6, 2025
*APPTS BOOK OUT 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE
*PRE OP EXAM NEEDED WITHIN 2 MOS OF SURGERY

Established:  1997
We are a full-service dog and cat veterinary facility, located in Timonium, Maryland. Our professional and knowledgeable staff at Timonium Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care, and dental care for our wonderful patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and educating our clients. We have excellent in-house diagnostics to get accurate and quick results to our owners. Client education is very important to our doctors and staff. We want our clients to have a better understanding of how veterinary medicine relates to their pet's situation. We always welcome new clients to our practice. Feel free to call us to learn more about our hospital and to find out how Timonium Animal Hospital can serve your needs and the needs of your family pet.
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  • Mon-Fri: 7am - 7:30pm
  • Mon-Fri: Apt Hrs 8am-6:30pm
  • Sat & Sun: Closed
  • Average Appt Time: 1 & 1/2 hrs/pet

  • Dr.Christine Gernhart, DVM

    Veterinarian, Owner 

    Dr. Christine Gernhart graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. She practiced small animal and emergency medicine for five years before pursuing her dream of owning her own practice. In 1997 Dr.Gernhart purchased Timonium Animal Hospital, which had originally established in 1974.

    When Dr Gernhart isn't working at the hospital, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, biking, and cooking.  Dr Gernhart also shares her home with her dogs Buddy and Daisy, and her cat Mikey.

    Dr.Gernhart's Schedule:                                                             

    Mon 8a,-4pm/ Tues Surgery Day / Wed 8am-4pm / Thurs 8am-7pm / Fri 8am-4pm / Sat & Sun: Closed

    Schedules can be amended at any point for illness, family emergencies, continuing education travel, and vacation time.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1992
    Education:
    DVM
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  • Dr.Erin Stephens, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Dr.Erin Stephens came to our practice starting on 9/4/12.  Her specialties include surgery and pathology.  She is our cruciate surgery coordinator.  She is a great problem solver for difficult cases.  

    Dr.Stephens enjoys outdoor activities of hiking, biking, and canoeing.  

    Her furry friends at home include 2 cats and 2 dogs.  We are very proud of all the hard work she does for our clients and her hospital family.

    Dr. Stephen's Schedule                                                                

    Mon Surgery Day / Tues 11am-7pm / Wed Off / Thurs 11am-7pm / Friday 11am-7pm Sat & Sun: Closed

    Schedules can be amended at any point for illness, family emergencies, continuing education travel, and vacation time.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2009
    Education:
    DVM
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  • Dr.Meridith Brand

    Veterinarian

    Dr.Brand joined our team on June1, 2015.  She grew up in Timonium and is very happy to be practicing in her home neighborhood.  Dr.Brand graduated from the Ross University in 2003.  Her specialties and interests of veterinary medicine include internal medicine and surgery.  She is also our underwater treadmill therapy coordinator.  

    Dr.Brand's hobbies include running, biking, and kayaking.  Her four legged family members are her 2 dogs (Gigi & Lola) and her 2 cats (Pickle & Chip)  

    Dr.Brand's Schedule:
    Mon 8am-7pm / Tues 8am-7pm / Wed Surgery Day / Thurs Off / Fri Off/ Sat & Sun: Closed

    Schedules can be amended at any point for illness, family emergencies, continuing education travel, and vacation time.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2003
    Education:
    DVM
    Interests:
    Internal Med, Rehab, Surgery
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  • Dr.Alicia McMichael

    Veterinarian

    We are very excited to let you know that Dr.McMichael has joined us, starting 8/31/2020.

    Dr.McMichael is a very talented addition to our hospital. She is a graduate of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

    Her medical specialties include dentistry, surgery, and emergency medicine.

    Dr.McMichael's hobbies include reading and swimming.  She has 2 bengal kitties named Avocado and Peanut Butter. 

    Dr.McMichael's Schedule:
    Mon 11am-7pm / Tues 11am-7pm / Wed Off / Thur Surgery Day / Fri: 8am - 4pm / Sat & Sun: Closed

    Schedules can be amended at any point for illness, family emergencies, continuing education travel, and vacation time.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2008
    Education:
    DVM
    Interests:
    Dentistry, Surgery, ER Med
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  • Dr.Katherine Lentz

    Veterinarian

    Please give a warm Timonium Animal Hospital welcome for our newest associate, Dr.Lentz.   Her first day with us began 1/17/2023.

    Dr.Lentz is a graduate of Ross University of Veterinary Medicine.  Her interests and specialties include surgery, rehabilitation/orthopedics, and reproduction. 

    When Dr.Lentz is away from work she enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, reading, and watching the Baltimore Ravens!

    Her 4 legged family members include her dog (Roo & Delta) and cats  (Percy, Daisy, & Calix).  Dr.Lentz welcomed her first child in Jan 2024.

    Dr.Lentz's Schedule:
    Monday Off / Tuesday Off / Wednesday 8am - 7pm / Thursday 8am-7pm/ Friday Surgery Day/ Saturday & Sunday Closed

    Schedules can be amended at any point for illness, family emergencies, continuing education travel, and vacation time.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2021
    Education:
    DVM
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  • Dr.Sabrina Martens

    On 9/9/2024, please give a round of applause, as we welcome our newest associate to Timonium Animal Hospital.

    Dr.Martens is a graduate from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine.  Her interests and specialties are neurology, surgery, behavioral, and rehabilitation.

    When Dr.Martens is away from work, she enjoys hiking with her dog pack, horseback riding, and boating with the family.

    Her 4 legged family members include 2 cats (Navi & Henry) and 2 dogs (Zeva & Cody)

    Dr.Martens Schedule:
    Monday 11am-7pm / Tuesday 8am-4pm / Wednesday 11am-7pm / Thursday Surgery / Friday off

    Schedules can be amended at any point for illness, family emergencies, continuing education travel, and vacation time. 
    Years in Practice:
    Sep 10, 2024
    Education:
    DVM
    Interests:
    Neurology, Surgery, Behavior, Rehab
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  • Dr.Matthew Cross

    Please help give a warm welcome to Dr.Cross.  He will be joining our team on 12/9/2024.  We are very excited for you to meet him. 

    Dr.Cross is a graduate of St.George's University of Veterinary Medicine. 
    His medical specialties he enjoys are acupuncture, rehabilitation, and internal medicine. 

    Dr.Cross's hobbies include spending time with his wife and children, lego building, and camping. 

    Dr.Cross's four legged family members include 2 dogs (Archer & Raven)

    Dr.Cross Schedule:
    Monday 8am-4pm / Tuesday Surgery / Wednesday 8am-4pm / Thursday 11am - 7pm

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2015
    Education:
    DVM
    Interests:
    Acupuncture, Rehab, Internal Med
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  • Veterinary Technician & Assistant Team


    Our extremely knowledgeable veterinary technicians are highly trained and committed to providing the best and most compassionate care. They are an intricate part, to your communication with your doctor.

    Tara  2009

    Greg  2012

    Amy 2020

    Cat 2022

    Amaiyah 2023

    Jaylin 2023

    Katrina 2023

    Jada 2023

    Jenny 2023

    Allyson 2024

    Lizz 2024

    Brian 2024

    Yasmeya 2024

    Alexa 2024

    Lissette 2024

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  • Customer Care Representatives

    Our knowledgeable front staff will help you with questions, make an appointment, assist you with refill medication requests, or connect you with your doctor. 


    Debbie 2008

    Macie 2002 & 2016 

    Jordan 2021

    Jen 2021

    Kira 2022

    Desmond 2022

    Becca 2023

    Meghan 2023

    Jenny 2023


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  • Fully Stocked Pharmacy

    Pharmacy

    We do have an on-site pharmacy, to accomodate many of your prescription needs.  We can assist you in filling your medications at the time of your appointment or process your refill requests (48 hrs in advance). Please call 2 business days in advance for routine refill requests and 5-7 business days in advance for special order refill requests (Monday-Friday) 410 252 8820. 

    Delivery available through our online pharmacies:
    * Vetsource.com
    * timoniumanimalhospital.vetsfirstchoice.com.  
    Standard USPS delivery for online pharmacies.  No FedEx or UPS deliveries options available. 
     
    If you receive refill medications by a human pharmacy, please call your pharmacy to check for refills first.  

    In accordance to Maryland law, any medications that are considered a Class I controlled substance, will require you to hand deliver a written prescription directly to a human pharmacy of your choosing.  Faxed or emailed scripts for Class I drugs, will not be accepted by a human pharmacy.

    Your pet must have had a physical examination at our hospital (within 1 year), to continue medication refills.  We cannot legally fill medications for pets that have not been seen by one of our doctors, in a year. 

    Thank you. 

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  • Yara

    Practice Manager

    Blessed to be part of an amazing clinic, since 1997.  My day is not complete unless I have learned something new.  This hospital is my home.  This team is my family.  We hope you feel the love and devotion we have for pets. 

    Mon - Fri:  11am - 6pm
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