Clinic center: Veterinary practice launches new initiative supporting government employees, and more

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As pet ownership grows, access to care continues to be an issue. In response to the growing need for pet care, many veterinary clinics are opening new locations.

In addition to offering care to patients, some veterinary establishments are also working with their communities and taking new actions to support the broader animal care ecosystem, which includes pet owners.

Below are new veterinary facility openings, and more:

Elm City Vet (New Haven, Connecticut)

Elm City Vet, located near New Haven Green, opened the doors to its new hospital. According to Elm City Vet, the practice has plans to offer services on the evenings and weekends to facilitate access to care. To mark its grand opening, the hospital will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 27th. In addition to offering care to pets in New Haven and surrounding areas, the hospital is also partnering with and supporting local businesses, organizations—cohosting an inaugural pet festival in the area.

"We believe in being more than just a veterinary hospital—we want to be a valued part of the New Haven community," Casey Miller, Elm City Vet hospital manager, said in a news release.¹ "By partnering with local businesses and events, we aim to strengthen the bond between pet owners and their city."

Negola’s Animal Care (Columbia, Maryland)

Negola’s Animal Care, a clinic in Columbia, Maryland, recently announced a new initiative to support government employees that are currently facing financial uncertainty. To support local families depending on government employment in the area, Negola’s is offering a new program that gives government workers a discount on all services and priority same-day appointments. Through this new program, government employees will have access to preventive care, diagnostic testing, dental procedures, and emergency treatment at the discounted rate.

“As federal cuts continue to impact job security and household finances throughout Maryland, Negola's Animal Care is stepping up to ensure that economic pressures don't force families to compromise on their pets' health needs,” wrote Negola’s in a news release.²

Paws Up Veterinary (Columbia, Maryland)

Paws Up Veterinary—a clinic also located in Columbia, Maryland—will be joining Columbia’s Merriweather district this summer. According to news reports, Paws Up Veterinary recently signed a lease for a 3,920 sq ft space that will offer affordable care and will blend modern technology with a “hometown feel.”^3,4

“I see my patients and their owners as more than income and numbers. With the big increase in corporate ownership, much of that close interaction has been lost. I am honored and proud to co-found such a modern, progressive practice where a client will always be warmly welcomed with quality care and a personal touch,” Timothy Cujdik, DVM, cofounder of the clinic, said in a news release.³

References

1. New veterinary hospital, Elm City Vet, (part of the Pieper Veterinary Family), opened March 17th in downtown New Haven. News release. Pieper Veterinary. March 18, 2025. Accessed March 26, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-veterinary-hospital-elm-city-vet-part-of-the-pieper-veterinary-family-opened-march-17th-in-downtown-new-haven-302404948.html
2. Negola's Animal Care supports local government employees with same-day appointments and 15% discount amid a challenging government climate. News release. March 25, 2025. Accessed March 26, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/negolas-animal-care-supports-local-government-employees-with-same-day-appointments-and-15-discount-amid-a-challenging-government-climate-302411153.html
3. Howard Huges signs lease with Paws Up Veterinary at Juniper in downtown Columbia’s Merriweather district. News release. Citybiz. March 20, 2025. Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.citybiz.co/article/674416/howard-hughes-signs-lease-with-paws-up-veterinary-at-juniper-in-downtown-columbias-merriweather-district/
4. Yeager A. Veterinary clinic coming to Merriweather district. Baltimore Business Journal. March 21, 2025. Accessed March 26, 2025. https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2025/03/21/visit-baltimore-names-interim-ceo-kireem-swinton.html