VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge
At VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge, your Pet's Health is Top Priority. Click for a First Free Exam Coupon!
About VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge
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- M: 07:00am - 07:00pm, T: 07:00am - 07:00pm, W: 07:00am - 07:00pm, TH: 07:00am - 07:00pm, F: 07:00am - 07:00pm, Sat: 07:30am - 05:00pm, Sun: Closed
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VCA Animal Hospitals provide a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments. Our veterinary hospitals have created a network of highly qualified veterinarians and greatest resources to provide the highest quality care available for your pets. VCA maintains the highest standards of pet health care available in the United States. Here at VCA, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. Our veterinary hospitals provide continuing education programs to our vets and. VCA has also established a consistent program of procedures and techniques that are proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy. Visit the VCA Animal Hospitals website or call to find out more about the services offered in your area. VCA Animal Hospitals, where your pet's health is our veterinary hospital’s top priority and excellent service is our goal.
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VCA is a business. They encourage every expense available, even when it is unnecessary. I called about treating my dog's cherry eye and they said they need to run tests to decide on treatment. And they charge reprehensible amounts for each service. One time my dog got excited and peed on the floor, I wiped it up and even used their spray to sanitize, when I got my bill they charged me a $5 "biohazard" fee. And while the staff welcomes all breeds, they have limited breed specific knowledge, I specifically asked how much expirience they had with my dog's breed, they reassured me they do, guess what they don't. The man tried to tell me that gas isn't usual for Bulldogs. Dr. Tayman, I am very certain truly loves animals, however he repeatedly disregarded my warnings about food allergies and gave my dog treat after treat, at the cost of my new carpet. Overall, they are expensive and not willing to accept simple solutions to common issues.
August 18, 2010Was this review helpful to you?
After going to another vet who dismissed my 3 year old cat Lily's symptoms, Dr.Kelso diagnosed her with asthma, a heart murmur, and a slightly enlarged heart. She listened to everything, didn't rush the appointment, and answered all questions thoroughly. The rest of the staff was equally as friendly and very caring. They are a little bit more expensive than other vets I had been too but they let me pay have that day and half a month later. I would much rather pay more for my pet's health than go back to to a vet who didn't care.
April 22, 2010Was this review helpful to you?
I absolutely love this place! The staff is wonderful but they are also expensive. I personally rather pay a little more for great service and a knowledgeable staff. I would recommend (no matter what vet you go to) that you always question their recommendations. Every vet recommends things that are not necessarily a necessity. Always ask for options!
If you are looking for a good vet that will take good care of your pet then this is the place!
October 21, 2008Was this review helpful to you?
I've been taking my dog to VCA well before it was ever VCA and I have to say, not once did I ever feel that my dogs health was in their best interest. Someone made a comment about their dog in another post suggesting that Dr. Tayman wanted to put the dog to sleep and they had an issue with that. Well, let's see...it is by YOUR own feeling that your dog had another good 4 months...how did you know how the dog felt? Dogs are amazing at hiding their pain, especially if they are dying and know that their owners want them to stick around longer. I think it was selfish of you to put your pet throught that! If you loved your pet, you would have said goodbye to him/her when it was time...I love my dog more than anything but if someone who has had more than 8 years of veterinary medicine and who is well liked in the community and trusted and is dependable, tells me that my dog should be put to sleep, that it would be best for the dog...I AM GOING TO LISTEN TO HIS ADVICE! You people don't need to have pets, you just want them to fill some unfullfilled need you didn't get as a child. Pets are to be companions. Would you treat your husband like that? Probably! It's funny, a lot of people don't have a problem pulling the plug on their loved one when it is time, but when their pet is involved they want to cling like an co-dependent freak to it while it suffers needlessly in the process! Don't hurt yourself next time, get a bug for a pet!
September 14, 20081 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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