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 medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner.
Located in Columbia and also serving communities like Ellicott City, Laurel, Elkridge, Clarksville, Hanover, Catonsville and Baltimore, our staff's thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
Welcome to VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge!
We look forward to welcoming you and your dog, cat, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or rat to our one-of-a-kind six-veterinarian primary care practice! VCA Hickory Ridge has been serving and building trust in Howard County and surrounding areas for 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals from diverse backgrounds that are well-trained and highly skilled.
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, facility, and so much more.
We are an AAFP Silver Certified Cat Friendly Practice and a team of Fear Free Certified Professionals. This means that we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a calming, low-stress environment for all of our patients and clients.
Our veterinary services include digital x-ray, dentistry with digital dental x-ray, laser surgery, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, chiropractic care (twice per month) and more.
We believe in providing the best, most progressive, compassionate veterinary care to our patients while giving our clients an amazing experience. We are your partners in your pet’s health and well-being, and we want to provide support and information to help you give your pet the best possible care at home.
You are always welcome to visit our practice and meet our amazing and talented team!
Local Medical Issues
Canine Flu Alert!
Many of our clients have asked about the threat of canine influenza to their dogs. Canine flu is a highly contagious respiratory virus with nearly all dogs that are exposed becoming infected within a few days after exposure. This disease is highly contagious, so dogs that are around other dogs (boarding, grooming, dog shows, dog parks, contact with neighbors' dogs) are at increased risk.
About 80% of exposed dogs will go on to develop signs. Typical symptoms resemble those of kennel cough: a persistent cough (often accompanied by a nasal discharge). Some dogs go on to develop pneumonia and can become critically ill.
A new vaccine is available that can help reduce this risk. Please schedule an appointment today with one of our VCA veterinarians to discuss this emerging threat to your dog.
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