Since 1981, Manchester Veterinary Services has stood by one promise: to treat every pet like our own. We earn your trust with common-sense care plans, respect for your choices, and a team that puts your pet’s health—and your peace of mind—first.
Since opening our doors in 1981, Manchester Veterinary Services has been the neighborhood veterinarian for families across Manchester, Westminster, and Hampstead, and even nearby Pennsylvania towns. What’s kept us thriving for over four decades isn’t just medical skill; it’s the way we care.
Our veterinarians and support team have deep roots here, with many serving our community for years. That continuity means your pet sees familiar faces who know their history and treat them like family. It also means we’re not in the business of recommending unnecessary treatments. Instead, we focus on practical, personalized care plans that make sense for your pet and your family.
From the moment you step into our Manchester animal hospital, we want you to feel welcomed, at ease, and confident that you’ve found a veterinary team you can trust for the long haul. That’s why pet parents throughout Carroll County and beyond continue to choose Manchester Veterinary Services, generation after generation.
Our wellness visits go far beyond vaccines. We tailor preventive care to your pet’s unique needs, including early diagnostics, parasite prevention, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle-specific recommendations. And when the unexpected happens, we are here during regular hours to get your pet the attention they need, fast.
From digital X-rays and abdominal ultrasound to in-house lab work, we’re equipped to find answers quickly and accurately. Our skilled veterinarians also perform a wide range of soft tissue surgeries, dental procedures, and extractions, always with your pet’s safety and comfort as the top priority.
Ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, sugar gliders, and other pocket pets need special expertise, and at Manchester Veterinary Services, we’ve got it. Dr. Leather is experienced in small mammal medicine, giving your exotic companion the attentive care they deserve.
Dr. Julie Baker grew up in the Hampstead area, playing soccer, basketball, and softball and riding horses. She spent many hours volunteering at Manchester Veterinary Services to gain veterinary experience during her high school years. She graduated from McDonogh School and then Virginia Tech, playing competitive soccer at both institutions. She attended the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2004. Dr. Baker has worked at Manchester Vet for 16+ years and currently lives in Hampstead with her husband, Dr. Callahan, and their two daughters. Her primary interests are managing patients with long term medical conditions and hospice care.
Dr. Jeff Callahan grew up in Baltimore County. As long as he could remember, he always wanted to be a veterinarian. He graduated from Towson High School and attended the University of Delaware where he fell in love with large animal medicine, working on all aspects of the college farm. He graduated with a BS in Agriculture and went on to attend the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated vet school in 2004 and started practicing large animal medicine in southern PA and north-central MD. After 5 years of large animal work, he and his wife Dr. Baker purchased Manchester Vet, where he adopted the role of small animal vet. Dr. Callahan’s primary interests are surgery and ultrasound. He currently lives with his wife Dr. Baker and their two children in Hampstead, and spends his free time competing in ultramarathons and obstacle course races.
Dr. Jan Wimer grew up in McLean Virginia. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech, and graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. She started practicing in mixed animal practice upon graduation, and joined the Manchester Vet team shortly thereafter. Dr. Wimer currently shares her talents between three different regional clinics, these days focusing on dogs and cats, with a special interest in feline medicine and Fear Free handling. She currently lives in Taneytown with her husband and two children. heir farm is home to just about everything you could imagine – beef cattle, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks.
Dr. Gabby Leather grew up in Carroll County and graduated from North Carroll High School. She has been a part of the Manchester Vet family for many, many years, where she worked to gain her experience in veterinary medicine. She obtained her Bachelors degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, then a Masters degree from Towson University, before attending Lincoln Memorial College of Veterinary Medicine in Tennessee to earn her veterinary degree. Her primary interests are small mammal medicine and feline medicine. In addtional to cats and dogs, Dr. Leather also treats rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hedgehogs, rats, mice, and gerbils! Outside of veterinary medicine, her interests include reading, houseplants, and spending time with her pets.
Dr. Megan Cappadora grew up in Manchester, Maryland, and is excited to be back serving the community that inspired her love for animals and veterinary medicine. She graduated from Manchester Valley High School before earning her degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from McDaniel College, where she was a member of the softball team and received First Team All-Conference honors.
Before veterinary school, Dr. Cappadora worked for three years as a veterinary assistant at Eastern Animal Hospital in Baltimore, supporting both the emergency medicine and surgery teams and developing a strong foundation in patient care. She went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on St. Kitts in the Caribbean, and completed her clinical training at Texas A&M University with a focus on mixed animal medicine.
While she enjoys working with all species, Dr. Cappadora has a special passion for sheep and goats and loves building lasting relationships with both animals and their owners. Outside of the clinic, she spends time with her three pets — her island cats, Pablo and Picasso, and her Texas rescue dog, Petey — and enjoys staying active and spending time with family and friends.
We’re at 4175 Hanover Pike, Suite A, Manchester, MD. Our clinic is convenient to Westminster, Hampstead, Taneytown, Lineboro, and nearby Pennsylvania towns like Hanover and Littlestown.
Absolutely. If your pet becomes sick or injured, give us a call during business hours. We’ll do our best to see them promptly.
Yes, our professional groomers can bathe, brush, and style your cat or dog so they’re clean and comfortable. In addition to haircuts, we also clean ears, trim nails, and express anal glands.
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