Bringing Trusted Care Back To The Former Pet+ER Location

VivaVets Animal Hospital

Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday hours, same day appointments available, and transparent pricing for Columbia pets. VivaVets Animal Hospital has officially launched in the iconic facility, but with a new mission. Founded by Dr. Kanwal Sharma, VivaVets is an independent, veterinarian-owned practice specializing in Veterinary Urgent Care and Lifestyle Medicine. The "Middle Ground" Your Pet Needs Most pet owners know the frustration of a Friday night ear infection or a Sunday morning paw injury. Your regular vet is closed, but the 24/7 Emergency Room warns of a six-hour wait and a four-figure bill. VivaVets was built to solve this exact problem. By focusing on "urgent but stable" cases—such as minor wounds, toxins, vomiting, and infections—VivaVets offers a faster, more affordable alternative to the traditional ER. What to Expect: • Sunday Availability: Open 10 AM – 8 PM (Closed Wed/Sat) • Same Day Appointments: No long wait hours for urgent care needs. • ER Technology, Local Feel: Advanced in-house diagnostics, state of the art digital X-rays, and ultrasound paired with a warm, independent clinic atmosphere. • Specialty Care: The hospital hosts in-person cardiology clinics every other Friday, eliminating the need for long-distance specialty travel for Howard County residents. • Lifestyle and Lifestage Medicine &amp; Beyond: In addition to urgent care, VivaVets offers life-stage plans to keep your pets healthy from puppyhood through their senior years. "We aren't just a clinic in a building; we are a part of this neighborhood," says Dr. Sharma. "We wanted to bring trusted, timely care back to this location so that pet parents never have to choose between their schedule and their pet's health." Visit VivaVets Today! VivaVets is now accepting new patients. Whether you need a wellness checkup or immediate care for a sick pet, the team is ready to help.

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Celebrate Juneteenth at a special concert, Breaking the Chains, this Friday, June 19. Held in the New Brick Sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia at 7 p.m., this musical performance will feature the Caritas Vocal Ensemble performing powerful works by Black composers centered on themes of justice, freedom, and the ongoing fight for equality. The ensemble will be accompanied on piano by our talented Music Director, Larissa Sanders, for an unforgettable evening of reflection, remembrance, and community.
Admission is free, though a suggested donation of $20 is deeply appreciated, as proceeds from this concert will benefit the Music Ministry of Christ Church and the Howard County Center for African American Culture. If you can't make it to the performance but wish to donate, you can do so at&nbsp;<a href="https://cecevents.org/JuneteenthDonation" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cecevents.org/JuneteenthDonation.</a> All ages are welcome, and we hope you will tell your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for the performance and a light, welcoming reception.#Juneteenth2026 #BreakingTheChains #BlackComposers #ColumbiaMD #HowardCountyMD #JuneteenthConcert #CaritasVocalEnsemble #ChristChurchColumbia #SupportLocalMusic #FreedomAndJustice #episcomd

Local Event: Join Us for a Very Special Juneteenth Concert - Friday, June 19

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Join us for the soft opening of Ischyra Soma Fitness Pilates &amp; GYROTONIC Wellness Center — Saturday, June 20, 2–4 PM. Current, former, and new clients are all welcome to tour the space, meet our instructors, try a complimentary mini Pilates session, and enjoy light refreshments. We are located at 1166 State Route 3 S (Crain Highway), Suite 105, Gambrills, MD 21054. Arrive early to be among the first to discover your new favorite Pilates studio!

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Looking for a special night out with Dad? Bring him to American Idiot, the Green Day musical - being performed at Silhouette Stages this weekend and next weekend.&nbsp; Go to <a href="https://www.silhouettestages.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">silhouettestages.com</a> for more information!&nbsp; 
American Idiot Music by Green Day Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Billie Joe Armstrong &amp; Michael Mayer
​The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.
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​​​​Performance Dates June 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 @ 8:00 PM June 14, 28 @ 2:00 PM​​​​​​​​​​

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