Get Quotes Contact Us Sign In
Website
Call
Rock Bridge Animal Hospital has been serving pets and their parents in the Columbia area since 1972. Who are we? Well, we are a group of individuals, each of whom has been touched in a special way by a pet. Through this common ground we have come together as a team to give back in the best way we can - by providing quality medical care to your pets in a compassionate manner.

We are a full-service companion animal veterinary hospital, dedicated to providing compassionate care throughout all stages of your pets' lives and we take this goal seriously.
Follow us
Services
At Rock Bridge Animal Hospital we know that keeping your pet healthy means more than just giving vaccines every year. We provide a full range of services, including preventative wellness care, in-house diagnostics, medical care and hospitalization, surgery, dentistry, behavior consultations, microchipping, boarding, bathing and more.
Upon arrival there will always be a friendly face to greet you and your companion. Typically you won't spend much time here, but we do have many basic pet supplies, food and toys available for purchase. We have four rooms available for examinations and consultations. Two are decorated "Kitty Style" where we provide you with brochures on how to keep your kitties healthy.
Nobody likes going to the doctor, but we are continually looking for ways to make your pet's visit less stressful. You won't notice, but your pet will smell calming pheromones in the air as they enter our hospital. We will approach your pet in a manner that will appear less threatening. We will speak in calm, quiet voices during cat exams to help them relax.
Every month we like to highlight one of our many special patients and tell you his or her story. Come take a look at these special pets! When an elderly cat is diagnosed with renal failure many owners feel overwhelmed or hopeless, but if caught early enough supportive care can increase both the lifespan and quality of life for the patient.
Reviews (10)
Write a Review
J. Jones
Jun 15, 2022
The vets and techs are the best! Always very patient and caring with my cat.
Connor Knabe
May 24, 2022
We've been going to them for years. They are reasonably priced and are very attentive and really care about our dogs having a calm visit to the vet.
Jasmyne Ricard
May 11, 2022
I wouldn't take your pet here even if it ends up being the cheapest. I brought my dog here twice and felt she was treated poorly. My dog is a rescue and a pitbull mix with anxiety, and we also are out of state. She is used to the vets at home, so I knew going to a new vet would be hard for her. I picked Rock bridge because of their sote explaining they won't push dogs too far, etc. But, when we were there, Dr. Sappington could only mention how aggressive she was, muzzled her, and how abnormal she was.

She also mentioned how it is all because she is a pitbull and how much her "breed" was an issue. After the first visit, I planned on never coming back. Unfortunately, my dog got sick and Rock Bridge was the only thing open with Dr. Sappington again. My dog did a lot better. She didn't growl, bark or show any signs of aggression but was still scared. Dr. Sappington sedated her and again mentioned her breed.

The first visit, my dog did in fact growl but compared to the second visit, there was huge improvement. I don't understand how you can choose a profession but can't work with breeds that have a bad reputation. I switched vets here in Columbia, and the new vet office I go to told me that they received a German Shepherd that had previously gone to Rock Bridge.

Rock Bridge put in her chart that she was insanely aggressive etc, but the new Vet office told me she just wasn't good with other dogs, but was the sweetest with the people. I also asked people at the dog park their experience, and every single owner of a pitbull had similar experiences. If you have a dog with some reactivity or isn't the most perfect golden retriever, i'd suggest bringing your money elsewhere. I can say the vet techs at Rock Bridge are extremely sweet, but choose the other doctor than Sappington if this is your only choice.
Allie Skelton
Apr 10, 2022
I didn't take my dog to Rock Bridge until I began working there. Now that I no longer work there, I will continue to bring my pup to Dr. Forbes and Dr. Sappington. They are both so caring and love all of their patients like their own. You can guarantee great service from the receptionist all the way to the doctors. The detailed measures they take to make sure your pet receives the best care possible is priceless.
Lauren Twombly
Apr 09, 2022
Absolutely amazing staff and experience! Dr. Sappington is so gentle, patient, and positively affirming. My dog hated my previous vet and had terrible experiences. He even tried to bite. At Rock Bridge he was such a good patient and felt comfortable with all the staff letting them do anything. He absolutely loved this place and so did I! Highly recommend.
Savana Spitz
Jan 20, 2022
My favorite vet of all time! I feel that every time I go to the vet with my pup I'm anxious about something and they always calm my nerves! They treat my pup as if he's their own and always welcome him with treats and pets (even if he's a bit crazy and jumps all over the place). I know Rock Bridge Animal Hospital has the best intentions in mind when treating my pup and always make sure my questions are answered! I highly highly recommend this vet!
Kari Chesney
May 01, 2021
They always take the best care of my pets! We have 5 cats and a dog, and we always use Rock Bridge! Amazing, quality care and affordable prices. The doctors are wonderful.
Christina Anderson
Nov 18, 2020
Rock Bridge Animal hospital is Amazing! Dr Sappington, Dr Forbes and the whole staff are carrying, compassionate and go above and beyond. We have had some pretty serous orthopedic issues with our dog the last year they helped us through a very long road including finding specialist navigating multiple options which lead to surgery out of town. They helped with post OPP care, more bandage changes than I can count.

They have been very helpful with all of my questions and made the whole process easier knowing they are there to help. They go out of their way to make sure every animal in their care are as less stressed as possible including making sure there are not multiple dogs in the reception area at the same time. Which helps with my stress during appointments too.
Amber Lynn
Jan 11, 2020
I switched to Rock Bridge Animal Hospital from MyZoo and I am so glad I did! You can tell they really care for your pet here. My dog is a handful when it comes to getting his nails trimmed but everyone who has had the misfortune of performing this service on him has been so patient and kind. We have even figured out a few tips and tricks that make it a little easier for everyone involved. Max recently had a dental surgery and while I was worried about him all day, I knew he was in good hands.

I was called right after they were done with his surgery to be updated on his progress, which was a great relief. When I picked him up later that day, I was given clear discharge instructions, pain medication for him, and the price of the procedure was even lower than I expected it to be. The staff was very supportive when I called later that evening to ask a few questions. The staff even provides you with a cute little report card after every visit to let you know how your pet is doing in a variety of areas. We love Rock Bridge! :
Chelsea R.
Jun 03, 2018
A good friend recommended this place to me. They got my fur baby an appointment on short notice and were very sweet and gentle with her. Their setup is fantastic for cats - they definitely know what they're doing. They have the option of individual waiting rooms and cat only appointment times for people who have scaredy cats. They also sell the science diet food at comparable prices to what you can find it for around town only with a better selection and the price of the service was very reasonable. I had a great experience with them and I'd definitely recommend them to any other cat parents out there looking for a good vet right meow. :