VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge

11/12/2024

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be watching the stars with our cat! 😸 ✨

11/11/2024

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful! But when it is detected early, and consistently monitored and treated, pets can live long, comfortable lives.

With your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

11/08/2024

Did you know VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card for all types of veterinary expenses, including your pet’s mobility and joint care?

Learn more about CareCredit and see if you prequalify at https://www.carecredit.com/apply/?sitecode=1gfasemla78

11/07/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we want to showcase over 150+ amazing shelter partners across the country that help countless pets find a good home!

10/30/2024

Have a happy & safe HOWL-oween!🎃

Everyone's entitled to one good scare for Halloween, but not when it comes to your pet's health! 👻

10/28/2024

Be careful this Halloween before your pet starts goblin treats they shouldn't. 🙀 Eat, drink, and be scary!

Make sure to look out for any treats that can be hazardous to your pet.🍬

🎥: VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital

10/25/2024

Weight management is an important part of pet care and helps them to live long and healthy lives.

10/24/2024

You better be-leave you need to keep an eye out for fall dangers! We're sharing some items to watch out for next time you take your pet outside to watch the leaves. 🍂

10/22/2024

It's crucial to make sure that your pet's medication is not expired. Drugs may not be safe or effective beyond the specified expiration date.

10/21/2024

Is it true that dogs can only see in black and white?

Watch and find out if there’s more than meets the eye.

10/17/2024

Shockingly, pets CAN be picky eaters! 😹

We've got some hacks to make healthy snacking a routine part of your pet's diet.

10/17/2024

At VCA, we all fam 💙

Party Animals 🥳:
🎂🦎 VCA South Dade Animal Hospital
🎉 🐶 VCA All Pets Animal Hospital Salinas
🎊 🐕 VCA Wellington Animal Hospital
🎈😸 VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital

10/14/2024

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all veterinary technicians! We're excited to share some special moments of our team reading heartfelt thank-you notes to and from their DVMs across VCA.

Our hospitals simply could not operate without the dedication and expertise of our incredible veterinary technicians. Thank you for everything you do!

10/10/2024

It's hard to leave your pets at home when you have errands to run, but being separated could cause your pet to become overly anxious. It's important to be aware of separation anxiety to help your pet overcome it.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your VCA veterinarian to discuss how to handle your pet's separation anxiety.

10/08/2024

We couldn't help FALL-ing in love at our photo booth! 🍁

🍁📸: East Islip Animal Hospital

10/04/2024

Happy 🌎💙🐹🐴🐱🐶🐰💙🌎

Our world revolves around pets, so we're sharing our world with you!

10/03/2024

You don't have to climb a mountain to go on an adventure with your favorite dog.

Celebrate with a simple walk that can help promote an active life for your pet.

10/01/2024

In celebration of National Fire Pup Day, we're spotlighting Dalmatians and their history at the firehouse alongside firefighters!

05/16/2024

04/19/2024

Please help us spread the word! BARCS is out of dog space and are waiving adoption fees through April 21. https://www.facebook.com/BARCSbaltimore/posts/pfbid02kvzeEusuqodfU52E8aYijzsz1VtwF51tzuLYKLSh2QjCozMaKF46ArEqZ76Wudjfl

🚨OUT OF DOG SPACE🚨

BARCS is in a desperate situation–we have more dogs in the shelter than we have kennel space to house them, and more will continue to enter our doors. Effective today, April 18, through Sunday, April 21, we are waiving adoption fees for ALL animals in the shelter in order to make room for new animals that need to seek refuge at our facility.

BARCS is the open-admission shelter for Baltimore City, we cannot turn new animals away, even if our cages are full. The number of dogs coming into our shelter has significantly increased. Dog intakes at BARCS are up 24% from last year and 71% in the last two years. We have hundreds of healthy, happy adoptable dogs that need homes, and they are at risk for euthanasia otherwise. YOU can help us not have to make any heartbreaking decisions by helping us spread the word about this mounting crisis.

ADOPT: Adoption fees are WAIVED for all animals from April 18-21. BARCS is located at 2490 Giles Rd., Baltimore, MD and we are open from 2-6 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends. Fees are waived for animals in foster and at adoption events this weekend as well. www.barcs.org/adopt-dogs/

FOSTER: We urgently need foster families for adult dogs. You do NOT need to have a specific type of home or family to foster. Any open cage means two lives preserved: the dog you took home to foster and the next one inevitably coming in tomorrow. Even a weekend-long commitment to foster can make a major difference. If you aren’t sure about fostering, you can attend one of our Foster Open Houses that are held twice a week. www.barcs.org/foster/

DOG’S DAY OUT: If you are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help dogs in need, you can participate in Dog’s Day Out. Our Dog’s Day Out program is a great way to give our pups a break from the shelter environment and get them seen by potential adopters. You can take one of our pups to the park, go for a hike or simply relax in your home. You do not need to be an existing volunteer to participate. www.barcs.org/dogs-day-out/

Please consider coming by the shelter to adopt or go through the foster process onsite and temporarily house a pup in need.

04/19/2024

❗OUT OF DOG SPACE❗
📌BARCS is in a desperate situation–we have more dogs in the shelter than we have kennel space to house them, and more will continue to enter our doors. Effective today, April 18, through Sunday, April 21, we are waiving adoption fees for ALL animals in the shelter in order to make room for new animals that need to seek refuge at our facility.

📌BARCS is the open-admission shelter for Baltimore City, we cannot turn new animals away, even if our cages are full. The number of dogs coming into our shelter has significantly increased. Dog intakes at BARCS are up 24% from last year and 71% in the last two years.

📌We have hundreds of healthy, happy adoptable dogs that need homes, and they are at risk for euthanasia otherwise. YOU can help us not have to make any heartbreaking decisions by helping us spread the word about this mounting crisis.

📌ADOPT: Adoption fees are WAIVED for all animals from April 18-21. BARCS is located at 2490 Giles Rd., Baltimore, MD and we are open from 2-6 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends. Fees are waived for animals in foster and at adoption events this weekend as well. www.barcs.org/adopt-dogs/

📌FOSTER: We urgently need foster families for adult dogs. You do NOT need to have a specific type of home or family to foster. Any open cage means two lives preserved: the dog you took home to foster and the next one inevitably coming in tomorrow. Even a weekend-long commitment to foster can make a major difference. If you aren’t sure about fostering, you can attend one of our Foster Open Houses that are held twice a week. www.barcs.org/foster/

📌DOG’S DAY OUT: If you are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help dogs in need, you can participate in Dog’s Day Out. Our Dog’s Day Out program is a great way to give our pups a break from the shelter environment and get them seen by potential adopters. You can take one of our pups to the park, go for a hike or simply relax in your home. You do not need to be an existing volunteer to participate. www.barcs.org/dogs-day-out/

Please consider coming by the shelter to adopt or go through the foster process onsite and temporarily house a pup in need.

01/16/2024

ALERT! Due to weather and road conditions, the hospital will remain closed today, January 16, 2024. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 7 am. We are so sorry for any inconvenience. Keep warm and stay safe!

10/19/2023

Happy National Veterinary Technicians Week! Join us as we celebrate our amazing techs and their dedication, tireless effort, love, and compassion. Thank you Marissa, Brian, Kodi, Ashley, Kylie, Emily, Keyon, Mikayla, Chris, Alana, and Tyson for all you do for pets and people every single day.

10/17/2023

It's no secret that animal shelters are over-flowing.

Our friends at BARCS in Maryland are in crisis mode and have an emergent need for fosters!

Share with your friends!

08/18/2023

Our hearts are with the pets and people of Maui.

A big 🫶 to the Hawaii based VCA veterinarians currently in Maui working alongside our incredible partners at Maui Humane Society. Teams are busy making triage kits to support pets and pet-owning families across the island.

Throughout the month of August, 100% of donations made to VCA Charities within any VCA Hospital will support our Disaster Relief Grants including our efforts in Maui. And 100% of donation made at the six Oahu VCA Hospitals will exclusively support relief efforts in Maui.

Thank you to everyone currently supporting this important work!

Additional ways to Donate:

- Donate at any VCA Animal Hospital
- Donate to VCA Charities directly by visiting vcacharities.org/donations
- Donate via text, by texting “GIVE” to 213-325-1919

02/14/2023

On Tuesday, Feb 14th, we will be closing at 6pm

10/29/2022

All set up and ready for BARCStoberfest-see you there!

10/18/2022

Happy National Vet Tech Week! If you are coming to visit us this week, show our technicians a little extra love. Furry cuddles and kisses welcome

07/29/2022

06/02/2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved Dr. David Tayman. Dr. Tayman passed away on May 28, 2022 due to health complications.
Dr. Tayman received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 1969 and opened Columbia Animal Hospital in 1974 in the Wilde Lake Village of Columbia. In the early to mid-1980’s, he moved Columbia Animal Hospital to the Hickory Ridge Village of Columbia (our current location). He served as president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association in 1986 and received several awards throughout his career.
Dr. Tayman followed a work philosophy of ‘treat every pet as if it were your own,’ a phrase imparted to him by a favorite professor. He was a true believer in the human-animal bond and ensured that each doctor and staff member had access to veterinary education to better care for the pets in our community.
In addition to his veterinary practice, Dr. Tayman also served as a valued community leader, including memberships on Howard County’s Board of Health, Hospital Foundation, and Chamber of Commerce. He was involved in developing the PetSafe Program and the Mutt Mitt public health program, a system of stations around Howard County for pet waste disposal.

Dr. Tayman’s passing will be marked privately with family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter), 2490 Giles Road, Baltimore, MD. 410-396-4695, www.barcs.org.

01/14/2022

We’re so proud of our Associates, who work so hard to care for your pets, and take care of the future of veterinary medicine every day. Thank you for being part of our story.

10/21/2021

Happy Vet Tech Week to all of our amazing technicians! We love you all so much!

10/11/2021

One of our wonderful patients has gone missing from their home! Walter White went missing on the evening of 10/9/21 in the Dorchester View/Woods area of Hanover near Write Road. Walter is a 3 year old, male. DSH, and is microchipped. His family misses him greatly. If you have any information you can contact us at (410) 730-2122.

02/11/2021

Due to road conditions around the area we will open the hospital at 10 AM today. We are so sorry for any inconvenience! If your pet has an emergency please visit our website for emergency clinic information for our area.
www.vcacolumbia-hickoryridge.com

02/03/2021

Nothing like puppy love on this cold and blustery day! Meet Monroe! Monroe came in for his 'get to know us' visit today! Thanks for coming to see us today, Monroe!

02/01/2021

We are closed today, February 1, due to the icy road conditions. Please refer to our website for emergency clinics in the area. We hope everyone stays warm and safe! www.vcacolumbia-hickoryridge.com