Eastern Animal Hospital was founded in 1952. Dr. Kaufman bought into the practice in 1990. The original building was a Baltimore city animal shelter and was quite small. In 1998, an opportunity developed directly across the street for a chance to move into a larger space. The owner, Dr. Kaufman, together with a veterinary architect, designed and built a modern, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in 5,000 sq. ft. It’s beautiful!

Eastern Animal Hospital was voted “Best Veterinary Hospital” (2004) by City Paper’s Voter’s choice. Dr. Kaufman received a community award for his service to the Southeastern District police. Dr. Kaufman also received the Baltimore County "Good Neighbor Award" 2005, for his outstanding community service.

Eastern Animal Hospital Patient’s Bill of Rights

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We promise that we will give your pet:

• Considerate, respectful and compassionate care with their health being our main concern.
  
• Care provided in a safe setting.
  
• Care provided by a concerned staff committed to pain prevention and management.
  

We promise that we will give you information about your pet’s diagnoses, treatment and expected results:

• Planned course of treatment, including an explanation about procedures.
  
• Treatment risks, benefits and alternatives.
  
• Information about any pain your pet will experience and how it can be relieved.
  
• A written estimate of your pet’s hospital charges.
  

PET OWNERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Your pet is completely dependent on you for its care. To help us help your pet, we ask that you:

• Provide complete information about your pet’s health, including past illnesses, medications, and any other matters that pertain to your pet’s health.
  
• Ask questions when you do not understand what the Veterinarian tells you about your pet’s diagnosis or treatment.
  
• Inform the Veterinarian if you anticipate problems in following your pet’s treatment.
  
• Pay for services at the time they are rendered.
  

CLINICAL OR ETHICAL ISSUES

If you have a concern regarding any aspect of your experience at Eastern Animal Hospital, please contact:

• The Veterinarian
  
• The Hospital Administrator, Carol Linthicum 410-633-9417
  
• The Hospital Owner, Dr. Jonathan Kaufman 410-633-8808
  

Eastern was one of the original sponsors of the Canton Community “no leash” dog park and we sponsor their Dog Halloween costume contest yearly. We also sponsor the S.P.C.A. “March for the Animals” fundraiser yearly. We collect toys and clothing for the Southeast District Police Christmas drive. We also support their “Pies for Patrol” recognition program. We work closely with Maryland Animal Advocates on their trap, neuter, release program.