| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- AAHA accredited since 1987
- 4 Veterinarians on staff
- Doctor on call 24/7 for our clients
- On site laboratory facilities
- Digital radiology and ultrasound
- Animal Boarding
- Animal Flea Control
- Animal Microchipping
- Declawing
- Emergency Veterinary Clinic
- Exotic Animal Vet
- Reptile Vet
- Small Animal Vet
- Spaying/Neutering
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Veterinary Medical Specialties
- Veterinary Surgery
Description
Drs. Joe and Donna Nizolek converted a brick ranch-style house into the original hospital in 1984 and for many years provided veterinary care to "all creatures great and small." Remodeled and expanded in 2000, the Community Animal Hospital has evolved into a multi-doctor practice that provides the very best in small animal medicine and surgery. We have grown to meet the needs of our community and, at the same time, have maintained the welcoming atmosphere and personal attention that makes clients and pets feel at home.
The Doctors and staff of the Community Animal Hospital believe in a personal approach to the care of your pets. We tailor health programs according to the needs and lifestyle of each animal. If your cat or dog becomes ill, we take the time to discuss all the options for treatment, and we work with you to develop a plan. Our practice is built on excellent health care, compassion for our patients, and close client communication. We provide a 24-hour emergency service for our established patients.
Drs. Joe and Donna Nizolek converted a brick ranch-style house into the original hospital in 1984 and for many years provided veterinary care to "all creatures great and small." Remodeled and expanded in 2000, the Community Animal Hospital has evolved into a multi-doctor practice that provides the very best in small animal medicine and surgery. We have grown to meet the needs of our community and, at the same time, have maintained the welcoming atmosphere and personal attention that makes clients and pets feel at home.
The Doctors and staff of the Community Animal Hospital believe in a personal approach to the care of your pets. We tailor health programs according to the needs and lifestyle of each animal. If your cat or dog becomes ill, we take the time to discuss all the options for treatment, and we work with you to develop a plan. Our practice is built on excellent health care, compassion for our patients, and close client communication. We provide a 24-hour emergency service for our established patients.
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Our Clinic
Wellness Exams
Immunization
Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery
Pharmacy and Prescription Diets
Microchipping
Radiology and Ultrasound
Surgery
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Dentistry
Boarding
Doctors
Dr. Joe Nizolek
Dr. Joe Nizolek co-owns the Community Animal Hospital with his wife, Dr. Donna Nizolek. A general practitioner and hospital director, Dr. Nizolek opened the hospital in 1984. A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Dr. Nizolek attended Rutgers University College of Agricultural and Environmental Science and received his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science in 1976. Following his undergraduate work, he went on to the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1980.
Dr. Nizolek is a federally accredited veterinarian and his professional interests include trauma and reconstructive surgery, preventative medicine, and orthopedics. He is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Nizolek and his wife have two children, Tom and Amy. Joe and Tom share an interest in metalworking and machinery and spend long hours together in their shop. In his spare time, Dr. Nizolek enjoys boating, fishing, and the study of history.
Dr. Teri White
Dr. Teri White has practiced medicine at the Community Animal Hospital since 1998. She moved to Maryland in 1989 and worked at several local veterinary hospitals before joining the Community Animal Hospital family. A native of Flemington, New Jersey, Dr. White attended Kansas State University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology in 1981. She went on to attend the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. A general practitioner at the Community Animal Hospital, Dr White's professional interests include feline medicine and behavior.
Dr. White is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Cornell Feline Health Center. She is also a member of the Talbot Humane Society board of directors. Dr. White and her husband, Tom, an artist and retired aerospace engineer, enjoy the companionship of two dogs, numerous cats, and an ever changing family of foster kittens in their home. Her hobbies include gardening, reading and art.
Dr. Donna Nizolek
Dr. Donna Nizolek is the co-owner and co-director of the Community Animal Hospital. Dr. Nizolek and her husband, Dr. Joe Nizolek, opened the hospital in 1984 and have been caring for pets and their people in the mid-shore area ever since.
A native of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Dr. Nizolek attended Wellesley College and received a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology. Dr. Nizolek's study of biology continued at Yale University, where she was awarded a Master's Degree in Cell Biology in 1977. She continued her education at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. Dr. Nizolek is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association, as well as the Tidewater Pony Club.
At home, Dr. Nizolek enjoys the company of her two long-haired miniature Daschunds, Chocolate and Allison. Donna also spends many hours at the barn with their Belgian Warmblood Travellier, and she is reviving her dressage skills. Joe and Donna's son Tom is a student at Lehigh University and their daughter Amy attends Washington and Lee University.
Dr. Chad Hutchison
A native of Talbot County, Dr. Chad Hutchison has cared for pets as a general practitioner at the Community Animal Hospital since 2003. Dr. Hutchison has a long history with Community Animal Hospital - during his undergraduate years, he worked as a veterinary technician at the hospital from 1995 to 1999.
Dr. Hutchison attended Virginia Tech and received his Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management in 1999. He went on to attend the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. His professional interests include reptile medicine and husbandry and small animal surgery.
Dr. Hutchison's four-legged companions include dogs Jesse and Eliza (both Humane Society rescues), four cats, and various reptiles. Outside the hospital, he enjoys reading, bird watching, nature walks, gardening, baking, and soccer. He is also an active member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren. He and his wife, Susie, have two sons, Julian and Samuel.