a.p.a.w. Veterinary Hospital - Lanham, MD 20706

a.p.a.w. Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center is a full service, privately owned veterinary hospital specializing in the care of dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets.

Our newly renovated facility is conveniently located at 7601 Good Luck Rd in Lanham, Maryland and has been serving Prince George's County and the surrounding metro area for over thirty-five years.

Formerly known as New Carrollton Veterinary Hospital, A.P.A.W. is privately owned and operated by Dr.Patricia Peynado Boyce and Dr. Lizel Salmon who purchased the practice in 1998. Since then A.P.A.W. has grown to be recognized as a progressive veterinary center with a warm, caring, and highly skilled healthcare team that is trusted by the local and veterinary communities. A.P.A.W.’s veterinary team approaches each client and patient with compassion, warmth, and personalized attention. We continuously strive to be a source of veterinary information for our clients and the community at large.

Wellness Care :
» Preventative Care
» Puppy/Kitten Wellness
» Adult and Senior Wellness
» Nutritional Counseling

Medical Services:
» Surgery
» Dentistry
» Cardiology
» Dermatology
» Endocrinology
» Orthopedic
Additional Services :

»In-House Pharmacy
» Pet Food & Supplies
» Microchip Pet Identification
» Pet Insurance - Affording your pet's healthcare
» International Pet Health Certificates
» Rescues and Fosters
» Training and Behavioral Counseling


Dr. Lizel Salmon
Dr. Patricia Peynado-Boyce
Dr. Shannon Majsztrik
Dr. Tannis Johnson