VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge - Columbia, Maryland

Eileen H.

This is by far the best veterinary practice around. From the staff who answer the phone to the techs and the vets they CARE and love our pets as much as we do. The follow up is terrific, they squeeze you in when urgently needed and give you choices on treatment plan. And even on off hours they help. We've brought 2 family dogs and several service dogs in training we raise here. Thanks for all you do!!!

Zakhid T.

We brought in our adopted cat.
The doctor and staff were professional and friendly. Excellent service and follow-up after the visit.
Thank you!

Clark

This place is not close to me but they are worth the drive for our pet health needs. You can't buy the trust I have in Drs. Moldenhauer and Myers. The technicians are all top notch and care for your pet as if they were family.

We've never had a bad experience. We have never felt pressured or up-sold. Will return again and again

D H.

Have been a client of VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory RIdge for over a year now. Turns out several of my dog training friends also go to Dr. Kelso as their veterinarian. She is very experienced, knowledgeable, listens to all my questions and concerns, and is a wonderful combination of expertise and warmth. I am a retired physician so I have lots of questions. Dr. Kelso is patient and allows me to ask questions of the treatment plan so that we can come to something that we are both comfortable with. Both my rescue mixes compete in various dog sports and Dr. Kelso understands the demands of that, being a competitive handler herself. Completely satisfied and pleased with Dr. Kelso as our primary vet. Saw Dr. Moldenhauer for an emergency allergic reaction visit and she was reassuring and took good care of my dog. The support staff and the front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this practice.

Kirsten G.

Every member of the staff here is incredible. When I first adopted my elderly dog 7 months ago from BARCS and brought him in to be treated for kennel cough, Dr. Kelso helped make sure that BARCS covered the cost of the entire visit thanks to a promotion at the time between them and the VCA.

Fast forward to today, I had to put my sweet boy down. Amanda, the receptionist I spoke to on the phone, was patient and kind while helping me explore the euthanasia options. When I explained that I had no one to watch my two young kids at the time, she went the extra mile to make sure that my kids were looked after in the lobby so they didn’t need to see their dog pass away. Kathleen was telling stories and entertaining them while the sweet Vet Tech (I wish I could remember their name) that was assisting with the euthanasia was updating me about them whenever I asked. Dr. Rivera performed the euthanasia and she was very thorough and empathetic.

This clinic will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Belinda B.

First time going here today was first well exam for my 2 cats and the staff was great. I will be continuing to have this vet for my cat's.Also the exam room was clean.I highly recommended this VCA for anyone pets.

Kathleen

I'm a new client to this practice and my first few visits have been lovely!

I am so pleased with all of the Fear Free trained staff at this clinic and it helped to make my anxious dog Marceline's visits a little less scary for her. They allowed me to schedule a free happy visit a week before her appointment where I was shown around with Marcy so she could smell and see the clinic, exam rooms, and the back (with lots of treats of course!). They even sent me home with a little bit of pre-visit medication to help put her at ease. During Marcy's appointment she needed a sample taken of a mass and she was so busy eating cheese she didn't even notice the poke!

My other dog isn't nearly as nervous but he was still given lots of cheese and positive attention as well. The doctor was also very patient with me asking about a thousand annoying questions about how they handle things behind the scenes as well.

Dr. Englander and Dr. Kifle were both very pleasant to talk to and informative during my pets visits. As someone who's worked in the veterinary industry and been trained in Fear Free I can't express how happy I was to find somewhere that takes such great care with the mental health as well as the physical health of my pups!

The pricing seemed about on-par with what I've experienced in the area, though I admittedly can't speak to it too well because I have pet insurance so I don't inspect it as closely as I did when I was paying out of pocket.

Cara G.

The team at VCA Hickory Ridge is fantastic, especially Dr. Kelso and her staff. They're not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly. What I appreciate the most is their flexibility in scheduling appointments. Whether it's a routine check-up with just a couple of days' notice or a more urgent matter with same-day or next-day appointments, they've always got you covered.

One unique aspect that sets them apart is the option to see a chiropractor on-site, in addition to standard veterinary treatment – a great added benefit. However, I have to mention that, like all VCA Hospitals, the prices are on the higher side, and that's the only reason I deducted a star.

Despite that, the quality of service makes it a reliable choice for pet care.