The Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park set to host open house

The Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park invites the community to an open house on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 4 p.m.

The event, which will be held at 60 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, will allow pet owners and animal lovers to explore the center’s services and meet the veterinary team.

Drs. Kristen Hogue, Shadawn Salmond-Jimenez and Heather Dearie will showcase the center’s capabilities, including wellness exams, surgery, dental care, diagnostics and more. The center also offers microchipping, pharmacy services, laboratory testing, preventative care and behavioral counseling.

Meet the veterinariansDr. Kristen Hogue, a Bowie native and Cornell University graduate, focuses on preventative medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and interest in small exotic pet medicine.

Dr. Shadawn Salmond-Jimenez, a Baltimore native and Tuskegee University graduate focuses on diagnostic ultrasound, preventive medicine, with interest in internal medicine.

Dr. Heather Dearie, a Millersville native and Tufts University graduate, focuses on preventive medicine, with interests in senior pet care, and exotic animal care.

Open house activities

Teddy Bear ClinicDental demonstrations and talksHospital toursUltrasound demonstrations and talksTraining demonstrations for dogsRaffles with prizes including free exams, dental procedures, and nail trims

Additional highlights

Prince George’s Animal Management Guild (PGAMD) with adoptable pet posterDonation table for the Ellen Buck FundComplimentary food and refreshments

For more information, contact the Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park at 301-249-3030.