Columbia Animal Hospital

At Columbia Animal Hospital, we believe that every pet deserves to live a healthy and comfortable life. That's why our team pairs decades of experience with a commitment to excellence to provide you with high-quality veterinary services ranging from sick pet care to orthopedic surgery. Whether your pet is a new or previous patient, our team will treat them with compassion and kindness during their appointment. We look forward to meeting you and serving as your dependable veterinary partner for years to come.

Our practice faithfully serves the residents of Columbia, Montville, York, and Lancaster counties. Over the years, we've improved our services to meet the unique needs of cats and dogs of all ages. No matter your pet's age, you can rest assured that our comprehensive practice can meet their routine and complex veterinary needs.

When your pet visits our Columbia veterinary clinic for the first time, we'll begin by conducting an extensive wellness exam. Our veterinarian will look at the condition of your pet's skin, fur, eyes, teeth, and gums to get a sense of their overall well-being. We'll also ask you various questions about your pet's health. Have you noticed a sudden change in their appetite? Does your pet have a history of joint problems? Afterward, we'll create your pet's personalized treatment plan that outlines our recommended services.

Our excellent veterinary offerings include, but are not limited to:

As pet care specialists, we are proud to extend surgical services to our patients. Our skilled physicians and technicians are proficient in a variety of surgical procedures, allowing your pet to obtain precise care. Prior to scheduling surgery, we will discuss all treatment options available to you and your pet. Our goal is to allow you to fully understand the benefits and potential risks of surgery and make an informed decision about your pet’s care. Patients will also need to complete a full physical evaluation and blood work panel to ensure there are no preexisting conditions that could negatively affect pet health when anesthesia is used. Once your pet has cleared their physical exam, surgery can be scheduled.

We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our clinic. Soft tissue surgeries are those that are not associated with bone. These surgeries can provide many benefits to pets.

Probably the most common soft tissue surgery performed on pets is the removal of masses, or lumps. Most of these masses, once removed and tested, are found to be benign (nonharmful); however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump is necessary to improve the outcome in your pet if the mass is cancerous.

If your dog suffers from frequent ear infections, surgical intervention can reduce their occurrence by improving airflow into the ear canal.

Surgery can also help resolve several problems related to the eyes. Tearing in your pet’s eyes can mean an infection is present or may be a sign that the cornea (outer layer of the eye) has been damaged. Surgery may allow the cornea to heal faster with less scarring, improving your pet’s ability to see. In some pets, the eyelashes may actually damage the cornea. Surgical intervention improves comfort in these pets, reduces the chances of corneal scarring, and enhances the pet’s vision in the long term.

Please contact us if you’d like to discuss how soft tissue surgery might be able to help your pet.

We perform many types of orthopaedic (bone) surgeries in our clinic. Because we want to ensure that our patients receive the best possible outcome, we occasionally refer them to board-certified orthopaedic surgeons to perform back surgery and other very complex surgeries.

Leg fractures are the most common orthopaedic problem presented at our clinic and usually result from a mishap with an automobile. They can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the location and type of fracture. We can apply a cast to treat certain fractures; however, many fractures will require surgical intervention:

“Pinning” stabilizes the fracture by inserting a long stainless steel rod into the middle of the bone across the fractured area.

“Plating” involves attaching a flat stainless steel plate to the bone using screws on either side of the fracture.

“External fixation” stabilizes fractures using a series of pins on the outside of the leg that pass through the skin and into the bone on either side of the fracture.

We also perform a lot of orthopaedic surgeries related to hip dysplasia and disc disease. Please contact us if you have any questions about these procedures or if you think your pet might benefit from them.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY SERVICES

SURGICAL PROCEDURES

SOFT TISSUE SURGERY

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY