At VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge we have made it our mission to provide the best, most progressive and compassionate veterinary care for our patients, in addition to an amazing client experience. To be true to our mission, our hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. And, if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation’s largest network of VCA board-certified specialists.
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Team Spotlight
The Kelso family was one of the first dozen families to move into Columbia in 1967. Dr. Kelso graduated from Wilde Lake High School, and then received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University. She then attended and earned her veterinary degree from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kelso practiced for ten years in Virginia before returning to Columbia, MD and joining the staff of VCA Columbia Animal Hospital @ Hickory Ridge. She enjoys practicing the top-quality medicine and surgery, while maintaining a special interest in reproduction and performance dogs. Away from the hospital, Dr. Kel...
Jessica was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Howard County, Maryland. During her childhood, Jessica and her family were involved in showing and breeding German Shepherd dogs. They were also involved in raising goats and rabbits and rescued and adopted cats. Jessica began her veterinary career in 1995 as a kennel assistant and moved on to become a technician and then a supervisor. She has been with VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge since May 2006. Away from the hospital, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and cheering for the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles.
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