Apex Vets

Independent. Locally Owned.

Apex Vets is an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving pets throughout Montgomery County and the greater Maryland–DC (“DMV”) region.

When it’s clear your pet needs immediate care, or when something simply feels off, Apex Vets is here. Our team treats everything from sudden illness and trauma to complex medical and surgical emergencies, supported by advanced diagnostics and continuous overnight monitoring.

Apex Vets is independently owned by veterinarians who live and work in this community. That independence allows us to make medical decisions based on clinical judgment and what is best for each patient, without corporate mandates or outside influence.

Apex Vets a Maryland Pet Gazette SponsorOur doctors and veterinary nurses work as a coordinated team, communicate clearly with pet owners, and focus on guiding families through stressful situations with skill, honesty, and professionalism.

Whether your pet needs emergency or specialty care, Apex Vets provides advanced medicine, experienced hands, and calm leadership when it matters most.

Complete List of Our Services

Walk-In Emergency, Urgent, & Specialty Surgical Services
  • Emergency and urgent care (walk-ins welcome)
  • Sudden illness, injury, or trauma
  • Breathing distress, collapse, or weakness
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or foreign body ingestion
  • Toxin exposure or poisoning
  • Pain management and critical care
  • In-hospital treatment and continuous monitoring

Specialty & Emergency Surgery

  • Orthopedic surgery, including TPLO
  • Emergency surgery for life-threatening conditions
  • Abdominal surgery (foreign bodies, organ disease, exploratory surgery)
  • Endoscopic procedures (diagnostic and minimally invasive retrieval)

Advanced Diagnostics

  • On-site bloodwork and laboratory testing
  • Digital X-rays
  • Point-of-care ultrasound
Supportive & Compassionate Care
  • Hospitalization and intensive nursing care
  • Compassionate end-of-life care and guidance

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Address 11060 Viers Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Phone (301) 444-6500
Email info@apex.vet
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Testimonials

 “The care at Apex was excellent. Everyone was easy to talk to, encouraging, knowledgeable and professional. What I appreciated most is how kind and friendly everyone was.” – Franklin B

“Excellent and very friendly Everyone who was involved did an excellent job and knew my dogs name and greeted us with concern and compassion What I appreciated most is communication and care given” – J.Jones

“It was a great visit. Everyone from the front desk, triage and vet were so sweet, kind and patient. Post care instructions were very clear. Would definitely recommend this place.” – Rowena F