Bringing 20 years of expertise serving Maryland and D.C. From critical urgent care to strategic medicine tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and lifeStage.
Equipped with advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise, and comprehensive dental support, we are a trusted animal hospital in Columbia, MB, available here when it matters most – Always For Them, Always With You.
Bringing 20 years of expertise serving Maryland and D.C. From critical urgent care to strategic medicine tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and lifeStage.
Equipped with advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise, and comprehensive dental support we are here when it matters most – Always For Them, Always With You.
Every Pet Has A Story. We’re Here to Care for Every Chapter.
As a state-of-the-art urgent care center, we bring Acute-Care Precision to your pet’s daily medicine. At VivaVets, we apply the same diagnostic rigor and specialized proficiency used in emergencies to establish vital health baselines and manage longevity.
Whether it is a critical moment or a routine visit, your pet receives steady and attentive medical care at every appointment from experienced vets in Columbia.
Immediate care for illness, injury, and toxin exposure. We help bridge the gap between your primary vet and the ER. If you need an emergency vet in Columbia, MD, our team is ready to help.
Expert surgical care ranging from routine spay/neuter to complex soft-tissue procedures and comprehensive oral care.
From puppies and kittens to senior longevity, we provide continuous medical oversight to manage your pet’s evolving health profile at every stage with urgent care standards.
High-resolution digital X-rays, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing. Get accurate results in minutes to start life-saving treatment immediately.
When something feels off with your pet, waiting is not always an option. We provide trusted veterinary urgent care and advanced medical support for pets who need attention right away. Alongside urgent visits, we offer LifeStage veterinary care for senior pets, new additions to the family, and pets living with ongoing health conditions.
Rapid Triage: Bridging the gap between routine care and the ER with on-site diagnostics.
Result: Faster answers and immediate treatment when it matters most.
Clinical Oversight: Strategic medical plans tailored to your pet’s specific age and health profile.
Result: Proactive management
of chronic conditions and age- related transitions.
Advanced Safety: Hospital- grade anesthesia and continuous vital monitoring for every procedure.
Result: Reduced surgical risk through elite diagnostic and nursing standards.
With 20 years of clinical excellence, Dr. Kanwal Sharma has dedicated her career to providing a higher standard of medical oversight across Maryland and Washington, D.C.. Her extensive background—spanning two decades of comprehensive practice followed by intensive emergency medicine—led her to a vital realization: Every pet deserves a higher caliber of medical expertise before a crisis occurs..
Having earned the trust of families throughout the capital region, Dr. Sharma founded what many refer to as a true viva vet medical center, which bridges the gap between high-acuity crisis care and proactive health management.. She applies Acute-Care Precision to every patient, utilizing her diagnostic background to identify subtle health trends that others might overlook during a standard visit..
“My mission is to provide a sophisticated level of care where medical skill and genuine compassion are inseparable. Whether we are managing a complex emergency or establishing a health baseline, we treat every pet with the same rigor and vigilance we would give our own.”
We believe the best medical outcomes happen when expertise and collaboration meet. VivaVets Animal Hospital serves as a vital clinical partner for families and veterinary practices throughout Columbia and Howard County. By providing specialized intervention when immediate needs arise and maintaining Acute-Care Precision on long-term health, we ensure your pet is never without the highest level of care.
Whether you are a new neighbor seeking a health baseline or a local practice looking for a trusted urgent care partner, our facility is equipped to provide the clarity and results our pets deserve.
