Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group

About Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group

Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) is a veterinary specialty practice located at 10975 Guilford Road in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and operates as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network. VOSM was one of the first canine orthopedic sub-specialty groups in the world, and it continues to set the standard for advanced orthopedic care — treating thousands of orthopedic patients each year, with more than a third traveling from other states or abroad. The practice is led by Dr. Sherman Canapp, who serves as the National Director of Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine for Thrive Pet Healthcare, and the team is actively engaged in clinical research, teaching, and publishing in their field.

While VOSM is not a dedicated pet memorial service, the reality of specialty veterinary medicine is that some patients with complex orthopedic, neurological, or oncological conditions eventually reach end-of-life stages. As part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network, VOSM's clinical team is equipped to offer compassionate end-of-life consultations, discuss quality-of-life assessments, and help families understand their options — including euthanasia — when a pet's condition can no longer be managed. The practice serves families in Columbia, Annapolis, Jessup, Elkridge, and the surrounding Maryland, DC, Delaware, and Northern Virginia region.

Services Offered

Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group provides the following services to families in the Annapolis Junction, MD area:

• Advanced orthopedic surgery and joint replacement
• Veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation
• Neurology services
• Regenerative medicine treatments
• Orthopedic surgical oncology
• Quality-of-life assessments and end-of-life consultations
• Euthanasia services (as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare end-of-life care program)
• Pain management and palliative care for orthopedic and neurological conditions

What to Expect

VOSM operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Families with pets in the care of VOSM who are approaching end-of-life decisions should speak directly with their specialist, who can conduct a thorough quality-of-life assessment and discuss all available options — including palliative pain management, comfort care, and when appropriate, the process and timing of euthanasia. As part of the broader Thrive Pet Healthcare network, the team can connect families with additional grief support resources and aftercare coordination. To reach VOSM directly, families can call (240) 295-4400.