Our team
Meet Dr. Steven Rapp and our team.
Dr. Steven Rapp is the owner and veterinarian at Clarksburg Animal Hospital, working alongside an experienced, dedicated and friendly crew.
Appointments with Dr. Rapp
Visits start at 30 minutes, with time to talk through every option.
Owner · Veterinarian
Dr. Steven Rapp, DVM
His main goal as a veterinarian is to develop and maintain animal health by emphasizing preventative medicine.
- Grew up
- Germantown, Maryland
- Vet school
- University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduated 2018
- Before Clarksburg
- Veterinary staff at a few hospitals, primarily Olney Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital
- Interests
- Dentistry, dermatology, geriatric medicine and chronic disease management
Dr. Rapp grew up in Germantown, went to the University of Wisconsin in Madison for vet school, and came back to Montgomery County after graduating in 2018. Before owning Clarksburg Animal Hospital he served on the veterinary staff of a few different hospitals, primarily Olney Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital, where he honed his medical, dental and surgical skills.
He is working toward board certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine & Feline Practice, which takes years of experience, challenging cases, and conferences to stay up to date on the latest in veterinary medicine.
He lives in Columbia with his wife, Gwen, and their four cats: Ivy, Claire, Floyd and Juniper.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Our team
The crew behind every visit.
Dr. Rapp works alongside an experienced, dedicated and friendly crew. During every dental cleaning, for example, one technician cleans and polishes, a second is dedicated to monitoring anesthesia, and a veterinarian is present the entire time.
Who is the veterinarian at Clarksburg Animal Hospital?
Dr. Steven Rapp, DVM, is our owner and veterinarian. His main goal is to develop and maintain animal health by emphasizing preventive medicine, and his motto is “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Where did Dr. Rapp grow up and train?
He grew up in Germantown, earned his veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and came back to Montgomery County after graduating in 2018.
He honed his medical, dental and surgical skills on the veterinary staff of a few hospitals, primarily Olney Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital.
What are Dr. Rapp’s areas of special interest?
Dentistry, dermatology, geriatric medicine and chronic disease management. Learn more about our dental care and senior pet care.
Is Dr. Rapp board certified?
He is working toward board certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Practice. It takes years of experience, challenging cases, and conferences to stay up to date on the latest in veterinary medicine.
Who else will help care for my pet?
Dr. Rapp works alongside an experienced, dedicated and friendly crew. During every dental cleaning, for example, one technician cleans and polishes, a second is dedicated to monitoring anesthesia, and a veterinarian is present the entire time.
Does Dr. Rapp have pets of his own?
Yes. He lives in Columbia with his wife, Gwen, and their four cats: Ivy, Claire, Floyd and Juniper.
Appointments
We’d be glad to meet your pet.
Call us at 301-482-2535, or book an appointment online in our Pet Portal.
Location
Clarksburg Animal Hospital23321 Frederick Rd.
Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-482-2535
Serving Clarksburg and surrounding areas.
Working Hours
- Mon – Fri
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Sat & Sun
- Closed
New clients can use the Pet Portal too. Enter your information there and make your first appointment.