Is your pet having an emergency right now?
Come straight to 4205 Evergreen Ln in Annandale, any hour. Call the 24/7 ER at (703) 256-8414
When your pet needs emergency care at Columbia Pike, the emergency veterinarian who meets you could be Dr. Erin Dingley. She works in our ER in Annandale, Virginia, and in her new DVM Spotlight video she talks about why she chose this work and what our ER is really like.
Columbia Pike is open 24 hours a day, every day, with no additional emergency fee. For checkups and sick visits, you can book online.
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Who is Dr. Erin Dingley?
Dr. Dingley grew up in northeastern New Jersey. She went to St. John’s University in Queens, New York, and earned her veterinary degree at Long Island University.
She decided to become a veterinarian as a sophomore in college. She had always loved science, but she says the low acceptance rate at vet schools “kind of scared me away from even considering applying.” After time spent shadowing and volunteering, she went for it. “I decided that this is what I meant to do,” she says.
What is the ER at Columbia Pike like?
The ER is busy. “The ER here is a lot busier than I thought it was going to be,” Dr. Dingley says. She spent time in emergency rooms around New York City during vet school, and she says the caseload here is even higher.
The ER is staffed 24 hours a day, every day, with no additional emergency fee.
OPEN 24/7 IN ANNANDALE
No additional emergency fee, any hour, any day.
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What does she love about the job?
“Probably one of my favorite things is seeing patients feeling better right away,” she says. “It’s so gratifying to see a patient that’s feeling better after being treated by us.”
Away from the hospital, she likes hiking, running and working out, plus game nights with friends.
Why is this work so rewarding to her?
People who work in human health care sometimes tell her it must be hard, because her patients cannot talk. She sees it the other way. “They can’t advocate for themselves, so that’s what our job is,” she says.
That is what you can expect when you bring your pet to us in an emergency. A doctor who chose this work will speak up for your pet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia Pike open 24/7?
Yes. Columbia Pike is open 24 hours a day, every day, with no additional emergency fee. Call (703) 256-8414.
Do I need an appointment for an emergency?
No. Come straight to 4205 Evergreen Ln in Annandale. If you can, call (703) 256-8414 on the way so the team knows you are coming.
Can Dr. Dingley see my pet for a regular visit?
Dr. Dingley works in our ER. For checkups, vaccines and sick visits, schedule online with our general practice team.
Do your wellness plans cover emergency visits?
Every one of our Wellness Plans includes emergency exam visits here at Columbia Pike.
How do you book with Columbia Pike?
For a checkup or sick visit, schedule online, or call us at (703) 256-8414 if you would rather talk to someone. For an emergency, come straight in, any hour.
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