At VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge, we’ve helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives since 1974. We work hard to deliver the best, most compassionate medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner.
Located in Columbia, we also serve communities like Ellicott City, Laurel, Elkridge, Clarksville, Hanover, Catonsville, and Baltimore. Our thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
We are a highly educated and skilled team from diverse backgrounds, including bi-lingual veterinarians and technical staff to serve our Spanish speaking community.
Welcome to VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge!
We are a team of Fear Free Certified Professionals, and we are pursuing a Fear Free Practice certification. We are also a Silver Certified Cat Friendly Practice with the American Academy of Feline Practitioners. This means we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a Fear Free/low stress environment for you and your pets. Your pet’s well-being is very important to their overall health and we do everything we can to lower fear, anxiety, stress, and ensure their comfort.
OUR VALUES
With our knowledge and commitment to continuing education, we will work together to build trusting relationships, deliver Fear Free, compassionate care, and welcome all who walk through our doors.
OUR MISSION
We believe in providing the best, most progressive, compassionate veterinary care for our patients while giving our clients an amazing experience. We are your partners in your pet’s health and well-being. We want to provide you with the support and information you need to help your pet live a long and healthy life.
OUR SERVICES
Our veterinary services include digital x-ray, dentistry with digital dental x-ray, laser surgery, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, certified animal chiropractic care, and more!
As a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) we voluntarily choose to be evaluated on over 800 veterinary care standards in areas such as quality of veterinary care, diagnostic testing, pharmacy, medical records, management, and so much more.
YOUR VISIT
Trips to the veterinarian can be very stressful for many pets. That’s why we ask you to alert us via text or phone call when you arrive for your pet’s appointment. Our veterinary staff will greet you at the entrance and escort you and your pet to an exam room prepared just for you. Our goal is not to have pets interacting with one another while here in the hospital. Save that for play dates at home!
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