Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If Dr. Bender is unavailable for consultation, our service will refer you to one of the three local emergency clinics. They are:
Blue Pearl Advanced Veterinary Center
1 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 637-3228 Map Location Website
Metropolitan Emergency Animal Clinic
12106 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 770-5225 Map Location Website
Veterinary Referral Associates
500 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-3300 Map Location Website
For poisoning issues, you may call:
National Animal Poison Control Center - (888) 426-4435
The Poison Control Center is run by the ASPCA and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by veterinarians and veterinary toxicologists.
There may be a $65.00 fee, payable by credit card. Website
or
Pet Poison Helpline - (855) 764-7661
The Animal Poison Control Center is run by an organization called Safety Call International. Staff on hand 24 hours a day include veterinary toxicologists, internal medicine and critical care specialists.
The fee is $39.00 per incident. Website
Animal Control Emergencies - and Websites
Montgomery County Animal Services Division: (240) 773-5900
Rockville City Animal Control: (240) 314-8937
Gaithersburg City Animal Control: (301) 279-8000 (emergency) or (240) 773-5900 (non-emergency)
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