About VivaVets

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The Standard of Excellence in Columbia & Howard County

VivaVets Animal Hospital was founded to redefine the bridge between preventive care and emergency by offering precision urgent care and proactive life management. Led by Dr. Kanwal Sharma, our practice is built on twenty years of clinical excellence and a commitment to Acute-Care Precision. As a trusted animal hospital in Columbia, MD, we are proud to serve families looking for dependable, high-level medical support. We believe that every pet deserves a dedicated medical partner, and we are here to provide a superior level of clinical oversight through every milestone of their life.

Meet Our Team

Guided by Expertise, Driven by Compassion

Our medical team is comprised of professionals trained to operate with the highest level of clinical vigilance. Led by Dr. Kanwal Sharma, DVM, MVSc, our staff brings extensive experience in emergency intervention, surgery, and strategic medicine to every patient. As a leading vet clinic in Columbia, MD, families trust, we work as one coordinated team, ensuring that whether your pet is visiting for a health baseline or an urgent medical need, they are supported by a team with elite diagnostic pedigree.

Vivavets team posing together inside clinic

Kanwal Sharma, DVM, MVSc.

Medical Director & Founder

Delana Husby Surgical Technician

Delana Husby

Surgical Assistant

joselyn Emergency Veterinary Technician

Joselyn Ojeda

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Patricia Frailey Room Nurse

Patricia Frailey

Veterinary Assistant

Keila Alvarado Client Care Coordinator

Keila Alvarado

Client Care Coordinator

Bryana Miranda, Technical Assistant

Bryana Miranda

Technical Assistant

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Why Choose VivaVets

The Advantage of Acute-Care Precision

Choosing VivaVets means choosing a higher caliber of medical oversight for your pet. Many families searching for a veterinary clinic near me want more than basic care. Unlike standard clinics, our facility is specifically designed to bridge the gap between routine care and emergency intervention.

Advanced Diagnostics

On-site laboratory and high- resolution imaging for rapid, precise results.

Specialized Proficiency

A team trained in high-acuity medicine managing your pet’s daily health.

Locally Owned & Independent

Led by a veterinarian with two decades of clinical excellence serving families across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Clinical Partnership

We work in tandem with your primary veterinarian to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Reviews & Testimonials

What our client say about us