Veterinary Park Potomac

It's very simple. We love animals. We love people.

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Veterinarian in Potomac, MD

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

Park Potomac, MD

You can easily access Park Potomac with a dedicated exit from I-270 and a location only minutes from I-495. You will find surface, street and garage parking fairly easily.

Head-to-Tail Health

We always hold the door
for our clients.

All Life Stage Counseling

Why Potomac Families Choose Us

⭐ 4.9 Stars across 546 Google Reviews — #1 rated veterinary practice in Potomac
🏥 Independently owned by Dr. Katie Malehorn — not a corporate chain, not a VSO
🩹 Visiting board-certified surgeons — advanced surgical care available right here in Potomac
🌐 Spanish-speaking staff available — serving our entire community
💳 CareCredit & Cherry 0% financing accepted — your pet’s health comes first
✓ Now accepting new patients — all life stages welcome

Head-to-Tail Health

We always hold the door
for our clients.

All Life Stage Counseling

The Team

We lead with love.
We love animals.
We love people.

Veterinary Park Potomac is independently owned and led by Dr. Katie Malehorn — a veterinarian who built this practice from the ground up in 2021. We’re not a corporate chain. We’re your neighbors in Park Potomac, and we lead with love — for animals, for people, and for the kind of transparent, unhurried care your pet deserves. In medicine and in a team, honesty saves lives. We speak openly about wins, concerns, and next steps — because your pet’s health depends on trust, and every voice matters: yours, ours, and your pet’s.

Get to Know Us

Dr. Katie Malehorn

Dr. Monica Calderon

Dr. Kara Dougherty

The Team

We lead with love.
We love animals.
We love people.

Get to Know Us

Dr. Katie Malehorn

Dr. Monica Calderon

Dr. Kara Dougherty

The App

Pet Care at Your Fingertips.

Whether you’re a longtime client or new to our practice, we’re here to make booking easy. ✓ Now Accepting New Patients — All Life Stages Welcome
Returning clients can book online. New patients, please contact our office to schedule your first visit. Flexible payment options available through Cherry 0% financing — apply in seconds.

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Your Pet Matters

Where Care
Meets Technology

We offer a few different types of appointments because we understand your needs are never exactly the same. When you come for your visit at Veterinary Park Potomac we check you in, you get comfortable in our beautifully calming space. You can choose to be part of the exam experience, or while we take care of your pet you can enjoy the beautiful Park Potomac area.

Step Inside Our Space

Read what our clients are saying

     
 
 
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   Mariah Jane Paone Murphy 
 0 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We absolutely love Veterinary Park Potomac! The entire team treats our two Staffy boys like family. They take the time to truly listen to our concerns, understand each dog's individual needs, and go out of their way to make every visit a positive, low-stress experience. Dr. Monica is exceptionally knowledgeable and thoughtful, particularly when helping us navigate treatment options for our senior dog. We are so grateful for her expertise, compassion, and the genuine care everyone shows our boys. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful veterinary team!
  
 
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   Jonnee Bentley 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've come here for several years, and I am always pleased with how my pet and I are treated. I recently brought my cat in for a same-day sick visit. Veterinary Park Potomac was able to see my cat as a drop off between other scheduled appointments, and I picked her up in the afternoon.
  
 
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   Nicole P 
 6 days ago
 
 
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Wow. Had my first visit here the other day and was blown away. THIS is how a vet's office should run. The time they spent with my dog and me, the kind and helpful service they provided, and the reasonable pricing as compared to other clinics in the area sold me. We are now customer for life. I kinda wish they could be MY doctors... Muncie loved you guys!
  
 
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   Alejandra Wright 
 10 days ago
 
 
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Literally the best veterinarian I have ever been to, they make feel the animals very secure, you can see they love their patients, all the people are very nice and caring and they hear all your questions and help you. They gave us a room so our kitty could feel calm and then spoiled him with churu, it was awesome and he was super comfortable. I recommend this place so much. ❤️🐈
  
 
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   Brandon Wright 
 10 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Literally the best vet experience I’ve ever had! They obviously care about animals and made our new little kitty feel so comfortable and welcome. 10/10 recommend!
  
 
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   Dr. Rebecca Resnik 
 10 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent doctors and staff. My lab is very anxious about going to the vet and the whole team was amazingly kind to her. They were very professional and gave the dogs all of the shots they needed as well as elder care for my little geriatric buddy. Highly recommend this practice!
  
 
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   John Floyd 
 12 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From check in to check out, I found that everyone I had the pleasure of dealing with were very professional! Everyone makes you feel like your pet is in great hands. The team of doctors are thorough and informative. The doctor I've worked with the most, Dr. Kara, has a bedside manner second to none.  This practice makes you feel like family and I'd highly recommend them to everyone. Thank you Veterinary Park Potomac!
  
 
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   Susan Costlow 
 19 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We switched to Dr Katie after our longtime vet clinic became too commercialized. It is a warm and caring practice.
  
 
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   Zachary Lese 
 20 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Katie and her team are exceptional, and I really appreciate their attention to detail and kindness towards their clients! I highly recommend to anyone looking to take their pet here.
  
 
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   Bill Marlowe 
 20 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can see I don’t leave many reviews, but this one matters to me. I’ve had pets my whole life and been to several practices. VPP is special. I first chose them because they’re independently owned. Their prices have been very reasonable for the time and attention you receive. Dr. Katie stayed on top of my older dog’s bloodwork and caught a problem on a recheck. I believe that gave us another six months together. That time meant everything to me. When we reached the end of her life, Dr. Katie and the team helped me through the hard decisions. They took the time to answer my questions and never made me feel rushed. You could tell how much they cared about her. I’ll always be grateful.
  
 
 
  
 
 
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