About All Cats and Dogs Veterinary Clinic, LLC
Pets aren’t just patients here—they’re family. Since 2002, we’ve dedicated ourselves to providing expert, compassionate care for cats and dogs in Southern Maryland. What started as a house call service by Dr. Laura Smith has since grown into a full-service veterinary practice led by a husband-and-wife team who share a deep love for animals.
Dr. Laura Smith and Dr. Thomas Smith bring decades of experience in preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and end-of-life services. We believe that every pet deserves personalized attention in a warm, stress-free environment, which is why we use gentle handling techniques and fear-free methods to make every visit as comfortable as possible.
We see pets as more than just patients—they’re family. Since 2002, All Cats and Dogs Veterinary Clinic has been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care for cats and dogs across Southern Maryland. What began as a house call service by Dr. Laura Smith has grown into a trusted, full-service veterinary clinic, led by a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for animal health and well-being.
With decades of experience, Dr. Laura Smith and Dr. Thomas Smith offer comprehensive veterinary services, including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and end-of-life care. We believe that every pet deserves individualized attention in a stress-free environment, which is why we use gentle handling techniques and fear-free methods to make visits as comfortable as possible.
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Proudly Serving La Plata for Over 20 Years!
As fellow pet owners, we recognize how important your furry companion is to you. Whether your pet needs a wellness check-up, urgent medical attention, or compassionate end-of-life support, we’re here for you—every step of the way. When you visit our clinic, you’re not just a client; you’re part of our family.
Why Choose All Cats and Dogs Veterinary Clinic, LLC
At All Cats and Dogs Veterinary Clinic, LLC in La Plata, Maryland, we combine years of expertise with genuine compassion to provide exceptional care for your pets. From wellness exams and advanced diagnostics to dental care, and surgery, we offer everything your pet needs in a modern, stress-free environment. Here’s what makes us a trusted choice for animal health:
Meet Our Staff
Here at All Cats and Dogs Veterinary Clinic, our team is led by Dr. Laura Smith and Dr. Thomas Smith, supported by a compassionate and skilled staff. With decades of combined experience, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets and building lasting relationships with their families. Meet the people who make your pet’s health and happiness their top priority!
Dr. Laura Smith
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to caring for animals. I feel incredibly fortunate that my skills have aligned with my passion, allowing me to devote my life to supporting the health and well-being of animals. Every day, I find deep fulfillment in nurturing the human-animal bond and advocating for the beloved companions who bring so much joy to our lives.
After earning my undergraduate degree from Duke University, I achieved my lifelong goal by earning a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University in 1999. While at NC State, I met my husband, Dr. Thomas Smith, and together we’ve built a life centered around our shared love for animals. We are proud parents to six animal-loving children who are often by our side at the clinic, learning the values of compassion and care.
Over the past 25+ years, I’ve had the privilege of forming lasting relationships with clients and their pets in Southern Maryland—relationships rooted in trust, empathy, and respect. My areas of special interest include pediatrics, geriatrics, preventative medicine, and end-of-life care. I am committed to treating every pet as if they were my own and every client as if they were family.
Dr. Thomas Smith
A Raleigh, North Carolina native, I pursued my passion for animal health at North Carolina State University, where I studied Zoology, Biochemistry, and Genetics before earning my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.
Following graduation, I completed a rigorous one-year internship in Emergency Medicine and Surgery through the After Hours Small Animal Emergency Clinic and the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. This intensive experience laid the foundation for the next five years of my career, during which I practiced emergency veterinary medicine in both North Carolina and Maryland.
In 2001, I shifted my focus to shelter medicine and High-Volume, High-Quality Spay/Neuter programs in an effort to combat pet overpopulation. Over the following 18 years, I collaborated with area shelters and spay/neuter clinics, performing more than 150,000 spay and neuter procedures to support community-based animal welfare.
Since my wife and I opened All Cats and Dogs Veterinary Clinic, I have provided surgical and dental services to our clients and now serve the practice full time. My professional interests include surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and internal medicine, and I remain deeply committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
