Meghann Blochowski
I cannot recommend Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center enough. We recently had to rush our German Shepherd in for emergency surgery due to bloat, and from the very first phone call, the entire team was extraordinary. I called while we were driving in—completely emotional—and the front desk staff member remained calm, reassuring, and compassionate, letting me know they would have a team ready and waiting for us. When we arrived, a technician met us outside immediately and helped us get our boy inside. He was seen right away by Dr. Manzoor, who took the time to thoroughly explain what was happening, walk us through our options with patience and clarity, and answer every question we had during an incredibly overwhelming moment. We chose the lifesaving surgery, and Dr. Manzoor and his team truly went above and beyond. Thanks to their skill, urgency, and care, our boy made it through surgery. During his two day stay post surgery, I received multiple phone calls from the vet staff to give me an update on Zeus as we were still pretty nervous. What meant just as much to us was the follow-up care. When we returned on Saturday with a post op concern, the same level of kindness, attentiveness, and patience was shown by Dr. Large-Hart. The staff took their time checking on him, explaining next steps, and making sure we felt supported—not rushed or dismissed in any way. Every single person we interacted with—from the front desk to the technicians to the veterinarians—treated our dog as if he were their own. In one of the scariest moments we’ve ever experienced as pet owners, Columbia Pike Animal Hospital gave us not only exceptional medical care, but genuine compassion and reassurance. We will be forever grateful to this team.
