The health and well-being of your pet is our top priority. As news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community continues to develop, we are monitoring the situation closely. At this time, our clinic remains open and is operating under regular business hours. While the CDC and other health authorities have indicated that dogs, cats, and other domestic animals are not considered at risk for contracting COVID-19, we are taking extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of humans within our facilities— notably our clients and staff. If you are ill or experiencing flu-like symptoms and have an upcoming non-life threatening appointment, we kindly ask that you call us to reschedule. If you are healthy with no signs of illness, please bring your animal to our hospital and practice social distancing including no physical touching, appropriate hand washing and keeping 6-10 feet of distance from others in the clinic. Please call the hospital when you arrive at our hospital and remain in your vehicle with your animal. If your pet requires urgent care or has a medical emergency, and you are ill, please arrange for a trusted friend, neighbor, or healthy family member to transport your pet to our hospital. If you call ahead, we will gladly accommodate your representative and make appropriate arrangements. If you do not have a trusted friend, neighbor, or healthy family member to transport your pet, please call us when you arrive at our hospital and remain in your vehicle with your animal. • Our team will discuss your needs by phone when you arrive. At the end of the phone conversation, a member of our team will come to the parking lot to bring your animal into the building for evaluation. • After the medical team evaluates your animal, you will receive a phone call to discuss recommendations and a plan moving forward. Verbal consent for treatment and details surrounding financial estimates will be authorized via this phone call. • Updates will be given via phone by our medical team. • Once the care of your animal is complete, the discharge process will be discussed and any remaining balance will be collected prior to the discharge of your animal from the hospital. Out of an abundance of caution, we’ve implemented this request so we can continue caring for your pets while protecting the health of our caregivers. For more information and health guidance re garding COVID-19, please visit the CDC or WHO websites. For additional questions, please contact us at the hospital directly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon. The team at, AVIM&O Annapolis, Towson & Columbia

AVIM&O is growing and looking for Veterinary Technicians eager to work within a Specialty Internal Medicine & Oncology environment!! Technician's interested are encouraged to apply to learn more about the opportunities we have available. Multiple positions open and signing bonuses available. Apply today, we look forward to working with you! Annapolis Location: https://avim.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=2&source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D Towson Location: https://avim.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=3&source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D ATLANTIC VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE & ONCOLOGY Veterinary Technician

As we're under a Tropical Storm Watch, now is the time to make sure you and your pets are ready. Check out these storm preparedness tips: https://www.ready.gov/pets.

Please join us in congratulating Dani, as the newest graduate of the Veterinary Technician National Exam and earning the title of Registered Veterinary Technician!! After months of preparation and studying, all of her hard work paid off when she passed her VTNE this week!! Congratulations, Dani!! We are ecstatic and super proud of the hard work and dedication you have shown in expanding your knowledge and progressing in your veterinary career. You have reached an incredible personal and professional milestone. You are hard working, dedicated, a phenomenal technician, and incredible asset to our team. We are very lucky to have you apart of our team and look forward to supporting you in your future goals.

It's a hot one! If you and your pet have to be outdoors today, be sure they have ample shade and plenty of fresh, cool water. We hope you and your pets keep cool!

Please join us in congratulating Lynda, as the newest graduate of the Veterinary Technician National Exam and earning the title of Registered Veterinary Technician!! After months of preparation and studying, all of her hard work paid off when she passed her VTNE this week!! Congratulations, Lynda!! We are ecstatic and super proud of the hard work and dedication you have shown in expanding your knowledge and progressing in your veterinary career. You are a phenomenal technician, leader, and teammate that provides amazing care and generosity to every patient that you work with. We are very lucky to have you apart of our team and look forward to supporting you in your future goals.

Congratulations on your retirement, Dr. Hitt! After a storied and successful career, Dr. Mark Hitt, DACVIM and founder of Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine is officially retired as of March 30, 2021. Dr. Hitt founded AVIM 29 years ago and has been instrumental in its growth from a single doctor practice in Annapolis to a renowned internal medicine and oncology specialty clinic with three locations, a dozen doctors and more than 50 support team members. He has been tireless in his pursuit of excellence in veterinary medicine. We thank him dearly for his years of dedication to the pets in our communities and honor him for his incomparable achievements. Dr. Hitt plans to enjoy his retirement with his two grandsons and his four dogs, Tully, Darby, Macallan and Remington. He looks forwards to leisurely days of gardening, driving his sports car and living the Jimmy Buffett life! “May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home And may the hand of a friend always be near. May green be the grass you walk on, May blue be the skies above you, May pure be the joys that surround you, May true be the hearts that love you.”

Dr. Hitt is Retiring! - https://mailchi.mp/79b7c3883837/dr-hitt-is-retiring

REMINDER: AVIM&O Columbia will be CLOSED for renovations from Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 28. We will reopen for business on Monday, March 29. Though the Columbia location will be closed, we will have staff members routinely checking all communications. Phone calls will be forwarded to one of our other hospital locations. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please take them to one of the following local 24/7 emergency hospitals: Pet+E.R. - Towson - 410-252-8387 Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic - 410-224-0331 We apologize for the inconvenience.

AVIM&O Columbia will be CLOSED for renovations from Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 28. We will reopen for business on Monday, March 29. Though the Columbia location will be closed, we will have staff members routinely checking all communications. Phone calls will be forwarded to one of our other hospital locations. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please take them to one of the following local 24/7 emergency hospitals: Pet+E.R. - Towson - 410-252-8387 Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic - 410-224-0331 We apologize for the inconvenience.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!! This past week our Annapolis team really got into the spirit with festive mask day, crazy sweater day, and even a socially distant hot cocoa and hot cider bar. We are grateful and thankful for all of you that have allowed us the opportunity to meet and be apart of your pets medical health. We wouldn’t be here without our fantastic teams at Annapolis, Columbia, & Towson!! They truly are super hero’s in scrubs for our furry family members ❤️! We wish you and your furry family members a very warm and happy holiday! 🐶 🐱