Hickory Veterinary Hospital was established in February 1980, when Jon and Jean entered into a lease with option to purchase, with Ralph and Shirley Klein. At that time, the only building on the property was the original farmhouse building.
In 1982, Jon and Jean decided to purchase the property and renovate the old farmhouse building. The kennel was added to the hospital building in 1983, and consisted of about 20 runs and 35 cages. The practice initially treated anything other than birds and reptiles, and gradually transitioned into a small animal practice in the late 1980’s into the early 1990’s. In the mid 80’s, John and Jean added the feed store to the complex, which started out as a trailer that only sold food and cages.
In 1991, they began to build the feed store building (presently the hospital building), which became a large warehouse style building, and incorporated the addition of the grooming salon to the Hickory Complex. The large kennel was built in 1995, which included over 100 runs, a cat ward, and a large fenced grass yard, as well as the grooming salon, Vanity Fur Pet Grooming.
In 2008 the Practice was then purchased by Dr.Robert Silcox and Dr.Claire McNesby (current owner/operators). In 2009, they renovated the feed store, and converted it into a brand new veterinary hospital. They then converted the old kennel into a new feed store. Dr.Silcox and Dr.McNesby have continued to grow the practice tremendously and have carried on the Hickory reputation and dedication to providing top notch veterinary care and best medicine.
Hickory Kennels is a part of the Hickory Pet Care Complex. It is a large facility with approx 100 runs, a large grassed yard and a separate cat room with spacious kitty condo housing. The kennel facility also incorporates Vanity Fur Pet Grooming. We offer pet boarding as well as daycare.
We will provide your pet with the one on one attention he/she deserves. They will be provided spacious accommodations with clean, comfortable bedding in one of our two heated & air conditioned kennels. Walks, food, and administering medicines are just some of the perks that come with your stay with us. We even provide a courtesy bath free of charge with every 10 night stay (PM pickup required).
We welcome tours at any time. Please stop by at your convenience to be shown our facility!
Vaccine requirements are as follows:
All vaccines/vaccine series are to be given, completed and current a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your kennel reservation and/or grooming appointment. Please contact us at 410-838-7797 ext. 3 for all your pet health care needs.
Dogs:
Cats:
Rates for Non-Medical Boarding:
Rates for Medical Boarding:
Hickory Kennels offers daycare Monday through Friday as well!
Daycare Rates:
Vanity Fur Pet Grooming was added to the Hickory Complex in 1991, and was originally housed in the feed store (the current hospital building). In 1995, the large kennel building was built and grooming was incorporated in that building.
Our very talented groomers have a combined experience of over 40 years! We understand that your pet is a part of your family and will be treated as such while in our care. Come let us pamper your furry loved one from nose to tail. Whether you are looking for just a bath, nail trim or the full spa experience, big or small, we do it all. Our groomer, Monica, has extensive experience in show grooming as well as pet grooming. She attended the Maryland School for Dog Grooming and is Certified in Terriers as well as Sporting Breeds.
Vaccines are required for your pet to be groomed in our facility. All vaccines/vaccine series are to be given, completed and current a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your kennel reservation and/or grooming appointment.
Dogs:
Cats:
Hickory Veterinary Hospital was established in February 1980, when Jon and Jean entered into a lease with option to purchase, with Ralph and Shirley Klein. At that time, the only building on the property was the original farmhouse building. In 1982, Jon and Jean decided to purchase the property and renovate the old farmhouse building. The kennel was added to the hospital building in 1983, and consisted of about 20 runs and 35 cages. The practice initially treated anything other than birds and reptiles, and gradually transitioned into a small animal practice in the late 1980’s into the early 1990’s. In the mid 80’s, John and Jean added the feed store to the complex, which started out as a trailer that only sold food and cages. In 1991, they began to build the feed store building (presently the hospital building), which became a large warehouse style building, and incorporated the addition of the grooming salon to the Hickory Complex. The large kennel was built in 1995, which included over 100 runs, a cat ward, and a large fenced grass yard, as well as the grooming salon, Vanity Fur Pet Grooming. In 2008 the Practice was then purchased by Dr.Robert Silcox and Dr.Claire McNesby (current owner/operators). In 2009, they renovated the feed store, and converted it into a brand new veterinary hospital. They then converted the old kennel into a new feed store. Dr.Silcox and Dr.McNesby have continued to grow the practice tremendously and have carried on the Hickory reputation and dedication to providing top notch veterinary care and best medicine.
Please contact us by calling us to place an order and we can bring it to your vehicle or pickup in store!
We have a variety of foods, treats, toys, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, and more. We also offer prescription diets, however, a written RX script will be required if you do not vet at our clinic.
Recklessly crunchy dog treats
Canine comfort food
Gourmet dog food & treats
A holistic approach to complete nutrition
Complete and balanced pâté recipes
Cracker snacks for dogs
Soft & Savory Treats for Dogs
We have a variety of foods, treats, toys, collars, grooming supplies, and more. We also offer prescription diets, however, a written RX script will be required if you do not vet at our clinic.
Gourmet cat food
A holistic approach to complete nutrition
The Purrrrrfect Way to Treat Your Cat
Domestic & wild birds, small animal products