We go to hickory ridge animal hospital! Super attentive practice.

Same, I love it there!

They're in Ellicott City, but I'm a big fan of Countryside.

I think that was our vet back in the day (VCA?). They were really good.

Different sections/areas for dogs and cats (not sure if that is all vets as that was really my only experience).

Same here

We take our dogs to the cat and dog hospital of Columbia. We've been very happy with him over the years, and their care has been great.

Dr. Parrish at Hickory Ridge Animal Hospital is the best vet I've ever been to. I have 3 elderly pets with chronic illnesses, so I am a frequent flier at her practice. She explains things very well, and lays out treatment options and her professional opinions in a way that is accessible and without undue pressure. When referring out to specialists, she always recommends great doctors and goes to bat to make sure the referrals are processed in a timely manner. She genuinely cares about her patients, and is overall a stellar human being.

While I would say HRAH is very responsive, they are not an emergency vet office. They do triage patients in regards to urgency, but if you need care ASAP, I recommend the Pet ER on Old Columbia Rd. As far as ER vets go, they are reasonably priced, compassionate, and knowledgeable.

Ditto

Cat and dog hospital is very popular! Just don’t go to the McDonald’s next door you’ll get the wrong order.

Same! I love all of the doctors I have seen there. They have helped us with our special needs pup so much

Have a favorite vet there? My experience has been mixed so maybe I need to try someone new there

I've got a hedgehog, so I generally go with whoever's available. Trips are fairly infrequent.

They're a little pricey but very good.

you may want to spend some time looking into VCA ( and Banfield ) and their particular brand of healthcare. Some people think these large corporate vets have a tendency to over treat to hit financial quotas. I, for one, was suspicious when Banfield recommended an oxygen tent treatment for several hundred dollars to treat a mild UTI in my dog.

Tbh, that McDonald's has kinda a special place for us. We stopped there after one of the last vet visits our sweet old lady had before she crossed the bridge. I got her special treat, a plain hamburger, which they got right. It made an old lady's day, I think she savored every bite.

For me it was New Years Monday, I had taken my dog to the er for the 2nd time in 20 days, and the 4th visit in 30 days. I haven’t eaten all day, stressed and was already with stomach issues. Went at 11:30pm before My dog was to be discharged. there was only one car, had to wait 15 min for food, which was wrong and missing much. Terrible experience for a empty McDonald’s and never going backZ

Frederick Road Vet, catonsville though

Also, find out your closest emergency vets asap.

Oh I believe you, my feelings for that place are more for my old dog, rather than the restaurant. Every time I pass by I think of her.

This. Great place. Great docs.

We like Triadelphia Veterinary Clinic, just down the road

Cat & Dog Hospital gets me vote. One of their vets saved my elderly cat during a hypoglycemic episode and care has been excellent for all my pets.

We tend to go with whichever is available, I particularly like the main vets (Carroll H) kids, Julie and Heath, because I think they have the best “bedside manner” and they’re a lot less businesslike for my dog. Not saying anyone else is bad, I just like them the most. Their front staff is great, I just wish they were expensive, not EXPENSIVE.

I like PetVet in Clarksville!