VivaVets Animal Hospital

08/28/2026

🚨 RABIES ALERT — MARYLAND
Rabies-positive wildlife has recently been reported in Anne Arundel & Harford counties.
Protect your pet:
• Keep rabies vaccines up to date
• Keep pets away from wildlife
• Never handle wild animals
• If your pet is bitten, scratched, or exposed—act fast and call your veterinarian.
Rabies is preventable. Vaccination protects your pet and your family.

07/28/2026

Kimani has been a Veterinary Assistant with the VivaVets team for the past 3 months, bringing experience in general practice, primary care, emergency medicine, and now urgent care. She holds a B.A. in Prevet Medicine and is currently working toward her Veterinary Technician certification.

One of Kimani’s favorite parts about working at VivaVets is learning new treatments for cases she didn’t often see in general practice. She enjoys expanding her knowledge every day while helping provide compassionate care to our patients.

When she’s not at the hospital, Kimani enjoys learning new languages, writing poetry, playing the piano and guitar, and spending time with her cat, Safari Rain.

We’re so happy to have Kimani as part of the VivaVets team!

07/18/2026

Great opportunity 🐾🐾

07/08/2026

This is your reminder that even your dog’s favorite toy can become a medical emergency.

One minute this pup was happily playing with his stuffed toy... the next, he had swallowed one of its legs.

Thankfully, his mom acted quickly and brought him straight to VivaVets. We were able to safely induce vomiting, and the toy leg came right back up before it had the chance to become a life-threatening intestinal blockage.

Stuffed toys are a great source of enrichment, but loose pieces like legs, squeakers, eyes, and stuffing can become dangerous if swallowed. Once a foreign object moves into the intestines, it can lead to an obstruction that may require emergency surgery.

If you think your pet has swallowed something they shouldn’t, don’t wait to see what happens. The sooner they’re evaluated, the more treatment options we have. In some cases, we can avoid surgery altogether.

Moments like this are why we do what we do.

For Them, With You.

Walk-ins welcome.
Open daily from 10am–8pm (closed Wednesdays).

06/11/2026

Poor guy just couldn’t stop shaking his head🐶

This senior Lab came to VivaVets with a large ear hematoma caused by an underlying ear infection. His ear was painful, swollen, and making him pretty uncomfortable.

We treated the infection, placed a drain to help relieve the pressure, and got him started on the road to recovery.

And while he’s still rocking his bandage, he’s already feeling much more comfortable than when he first walked through our doors.

Moments like this are why we do what we do.

For Them, With You.

Walk-ins welcome.
Open daily from 10am–8pm (closed Wednesdays).

05/31/2026

🎉 6 Months Strong! 🎉
For six months, we’ve been proud to serve our community as your local Urgent Care Animal Hospital. Thank you to our clients, partner hospitals, and community for trusting us with your pets’ care. ❤️
📢 New Hours Starting June 1
10 AM – 8 PM
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Closed Wednesdays
We’re excited to expand our availability—including Saturdays—so we can be there when your pets need us most.
Thank you for being part of our journey. 🐶🐱💙
PetCare VeterinaryMedicine ColumbiaMD

05/25/2026

At Vivavets Animal Hospital, we are honored to support the military families who serve our country every day. 🇺🇸🐾

We recently had the opportunity to connect with the team at Fort Meade and discuss how we can help support service members and their pets during transitions, deployments, and relocations.

Whether you are moving to Maryland, preparing for travel with your pets, or need urgent veterinary support, our team is here to help make the process easier for you and your furry family members.

To all military families coming to our community — welcome to Maryland. We are grateful for your service and proud to be a trusted partner in your pets’ care.

💙 From helping pets travel safely to providing compassionate urgent and ongoing veterinary care, Vivavets is here for you.

📍 [www.vivavetscolumbia.com](http://www.vivavetscolumbia.com)
📞 443-542-2938

05/15/2026

Today our team participated in an in-house CPR training led by one of our incredibly experienced technician, Joselyn. Continuing education and preparedness are so important to us, and today was all about making sure we’re ready to respond confidently in an emergency.

We reviewed the differences between Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), practiced proper patient positioning based on chest size and conformation, discussed how to interpret ECG readings, and worked hands-on with the defibrillator. Every detail matters when seconds count.

With years of ER experience, Joselyn was the perfect person to lead this mock code. Her knowledge and leadership helped ensure that our entire team is on the same page, communicating clearly, and working efficiently together when it matters most.

We train together so that in a real emergency, we can act quickly, cohesively, and with confidence. Your pets deserve a team that is prepared, skilled, and ready! That’s exactly what we strive to be every single day.

05/08/2026

🐾 FOUND DOG – PLEASE SHARE 🐾

This sweet little girl was brought into our hospital today by a Good Samaritan after being found near National Business Parkway & Route 175 in the Jessup/Anne Arundel County area.

She was seen for a wellness exam and does not have a microchip. She is believed to be geriatric, weighs just 3.7 pounds, and most of her teeth are missing. She is currently safe and being cared for by the Good Samaritan who found her.

If you recognize her or believe she may be yours, please call VivaVets Animal Hospital in Columbia at 443-542-2938. She will be under the care of Anne Arundel County Animal Shelter the morning of May 9th, please contact them at (410) 222-3919.

Please share to help us reunite this sweet senior girl with her family. 💕🐶

04/22/2026

Yes ! We’re seeing a rise in pets getting into ma*****na and other recreational substances—and it’s more serious than many people think.
At VivaVets Urgent Care, these cases are becoming all too common.
Know the signs: wobbling, extreme sleepiness, drooling, vomiting, or unusual behavior.
Prevention matters: keep all substances safely stored and out of reach. Discard carefully - pets can dig !
If it happens: we are all human — honesty with your vet is critical. We’re here to help, not judge—and fast, accurate info helps us treat your pet quickly.
If something feels off, trust your gut and act fast.
Call VivaVets at 443-542-2938 right away—we’re here for them with you !! 🐾🐾

As ma*****na use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity. MORE BELOW ⬇️