Emergencies

Menu
  • About Us
      • About the VHC
      • Our Mission
      • Academic Department
      • Our Location
      • Veterinary Health Center – Wentzville
      • Veterinary Health Center at Kansas City
      • Contact Us
    • Personnel
      • Faculty Clinician Directory
      • Residents and Interns
      • Technical Staff
      • Staff
    • Close
  • Clients
      • Client Information
      • Make an Appointment
      • FAQs
      • Client Billing
      • Client Portal
      • Pay Your Bill Online
      • CareCredit
      • Pharmacy Services
      • Clinical Trials
      • Client Portal Instructions
      • Client Support
      • Client Satisfaction Survey
      • Touring the VHC
      • Lodging
      • Our Columbia Location
      • Columbia Resources: Ways to Refresh While You Wait
      • Wentzville Resources: Ways to Refresh While You Wait
      • Contact Us
    • Close
  • Small Animal

        • Hospital Overview


          573-882-7821
          After Hours: 573-882-4589
          Directions


          Contact Us

      • Anesthesiology
      • Cardiology
      • Community Practice
      • Emergency and Critical Care
      • Internal Medicine
      • Motion Analysis Laboratory
      • Neurology/Neurosurgery
      • Nutrition
      • Oncology
      • Ophthalmology
      • Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
      • Radiology
      • Reproduction (Theriogenology)
      • Shelter Medicine
      • Surgery
    • Close
  • Equine

        • Hospital Overview


          573-882-3513
          After Hours: 573-882-4589
          Directions

          Contact Us

      • Ambulatory Service
      • Anesthesiology
      • Internal Medicine
      • Lameness Service
      • Ophthalmology
      • Radiology
      • Reproduction (Theriogenology)
      • Surgical Services
    • Close
  • Food Animal

        • Hospital Overview


          573-882-6857
          After Hours: 573-882-4589
          Directions

          Contact Us

      • Hospital Care
      • Ambulatory Services
      • Anesthesiology
      • Ophthalmology
      • Radiology
      • Reproduction (Theriogenology)
    • Close
  • Referring Vets
      • Referring Veterinarian Information
      • The Referral Process
      • VHC Referral Form
      • VHC Wentzville Referral Form
      • Overnight Transfers
      • Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
      • RDVM Portal
      • Referring Veterinarian Satisfaction Survey
      • Faculty Clinician Directory
      • Referring Vets Guide (PDF)
      • Consultations
        • Small Animal Internal Medicine Consultation Form
        • Orthopedic Consultation Form
        • Radiology Consultation Form
        • Neurology Referral Form
        • Nutrition Consultation Form
    • Close
  • Support the VHC
  • Employment
  • Internal Use
You are here: Home / Client Information / Columbia Resources: Ways to Refresh While You Wait
post

Columbia Resources: Ways to Refresh While You Wait

We are honored that you have chosen us for the treatment of your animal! Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art, compassionate care for animals and in the process to teach veterinary students, interns, and residents about safe and proper diagnostics and treatments. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns at any time during the treatment of your animal. We desire to make this a positive experience for both you and your animal.

We value the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with your animal in order to provide the kind of specialized care for which the Veterinary Health Center is known. Many times, animals will be here all day (or even multiple days) while diagnostic testing and treatment are performed. The clinicians treating your animal can give you a rough idea on the duration of the expected visit. Please feel free to leave the Veterinary Health Center to enjoy a coffee, meal, snack, shopping trip or fun experience while here in Columbia. Below you will find some information on places to eat and unwind while you wait for your animal’s appointment to be completed. Additionally, you will find information for pet-friendly hotels and places in Columbia where your dog can enjoy a walk. Some of these options may have variable hours during the pandemic, so you might want to call ahead and check. The University of Missouri Campus is lovely, and you may enjoy a simple walk around the Quad. Finally, www.visitcolumbiamo.com may have additional resources beyond what we have already provided.

Please feel free to contact us any time with questions. The telephone number to the Small Animal Clinic is 573-882-7821, Equine is 573-882-3513, and Food Animal/Reproductive Services is 573-882-6857. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your animal!


Lodging

Pet-Friendly Hotels

Several pet-friendly hotels are relatively close to the Veterinary Health Center. For more options, including campgrounds and RV parks, visit the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau’s lodging directory.

Hotel Name

Address

*Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center*
2601 S. Providence Rd
573-442-6400

*consider asking about the availability of the Barkley House Room. It is a room specifically made available to the MU College of Veterinary Medicine for recovering patients. Long-term stays are available. Space limited.

Comfort Suites

1010 Business Loop 70 West
573-443-0055

Quality Inn and Suites

801 N. Keene St
573-449-4422

Springhill Suites by Marriott

3415 Clark Lane
573-554-9024

Drury Inn & Drury Plaza East
*Pet Friendly* Online code for discount 324587

1000 Knipp St/3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE
573-445-1800/573-441-0090

Extended Stay America
*Pet friendly*

200 Business Loop 70 West
573-445-6800

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

1115 Woodland Springs Court
573-886-8888

Hampton Inn
*Service dog only*

1225 Fellows Place Blvd
573-214-2222

Hampton Inn
*Service dog only*

3410 Clark Lane
573-886-9392

Holiday Inn & Suites
*Pet friendly*

915 Port Way
573-474-4444

Motel 6 East
*Pet friendly*

3402 I-70 Drive SE
573-815-0123

Ramada Hotel and Suites
*Pet friendly*

901 Conley Road
573-234-4459

Red Roof Inn
*Pet friendly*

201 East Texas Avenue
573-442-0145

Candlewood Suites
*Pet friendly*

1400 Creekwood Parkway
573-256-0200

Staybridge Suites
*Pet friendly*

805 Keene Street
573-442-8600

Super 8

3216 Clark Lane
573-474-8488

The Residence Inn by Marriott
*Pet Friendly*
1100 Woodland Springs Court
573-442-5601

Country Inn & Suites
*Pet friendly*

817 N Keene Street
573-445-8585


Shopping / Services

Shopping / Services

Address/Distance (miles)

Telephone #

Columbia Mall

2300 Bernadette Dr.

573-445-8458

Walgreens

222 E. Broadway (1.6)

573-874-3562

Lowe’s Home Improvement

201 Conley Rd (2.8)

573-499-6767

Home Depot

3215 Clark Lane

573-814-1900

Sam’s Club

101 Conley Rd (2.9)

573-875-2979

Walmart

1201 Grindstone Parkway (3.2)

573-449-0815

Treats Unleashed (Pet related)

1400 Forum Blvd (3.5)

573-234-2275

Petco Pet Supplies

2101 W. Broadway (3.7)

573-446-6929

Bass Pro

3101 Bass Pro Dr (3.7)

800-277-7776

Best Buy

2001 W Worley St (3.9)

573-447-3044

Bed Bath & Beyond

205 N. Stadium Blvd (4.0)

573-445-4166

Petsmart

229 N Stadium Blvd (5.0)

573-447-0145

Big Lots

505 E. Nifong

573-443-0994

Marshall’s

1901 Bernadette Dr (4.3)

573-445-5841

Artlandish Gallery

1019 East Walnut

573-442-2999

George Caleb Bingham Gallery

A125 Fine Arts Building

573-882-3555

Boone County Museum/Art Gallery

3801 Ponderosa St (2.9)

573-443-8936

Columbia Art League Gallery

207 S. 9 th St

573-443-8838

Museum of Anthropology Art Archaeology

115 Business Loop 70 West

Midway Antique Mall

6401 Hwy 40 W (8.9)

573-445-0042


Family Friendly

Family Friendly

Address/Distance (miles)

Phone #

Regal Stadium Theatre

2800 Goodwin Pointe (1.7)

573-817-0770

Forum 8 Theater

1209 Forum Katy Pkwy

573-445-7469

Daniel Boone Regional Library

100 W. Broadway (1.9)

573-443-3161

Empire Roller Rink

1305 Business Loop 70 E (2.1)

573-443-7375

Level Up Entertainment

2300 Bernadette Dr. Suite 228

573-615-0443

AMF Town & Country Bowling

1508 N. Providence Rd (2.7)

573-442-4729

Going Bonkers

3812 Buttonwood Dr (3.8)

573-499-0366

Tiger Bounce

3601 Buttonwood Dr.

573-303-3695

Chuck E. Cheese

2003 W. Worley St (3.9)

573-445-1728

Midway Golf & Go Carts

5500 W. Van Horn Tavern Rd (8.9)

573-445-7546

Sky Zone

1201 American Parkway

573-309-9600


Parks and Trails

Clyde Wilson Memorial Park Trail (located just east of the University of Mo Veterinary Health Center):

https://www.como.gov/parksandrec/trail/clyde-wilson-memorial-park-trail/ is located just down the hill from the vet school, and is well shaded.

Stephen’s Lake Park

https://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/directory/stephens-lake-park/ is just a 5 minute drive from the VHC. Besides paved walking trails, it has playground facilities and shaded picnic areas.

Rock Bridge State Park

https://mostateparks.com/park/rock-bridge-memorial-state-park/has many wonderful hiking trails, including Devil’s Ice Box, with its lovely boardwalk.

Parks/Trails

Address/Distance

Phone #

Clyde Wilson Memorial Park

Just down the hill from the VHC

Cosmo Park

1615 Business Loop 70

573-864-7460

Rock Bridge State Park

5901 Hwy 163

573-449-7402

Stephens Lake Park

2001 E. Broadway

573-874-7460

Finger Lakes State Park

1505 Peabody Rd.

573-443-5315

Capen Park

1600 Capen Park Drive

573-874-7460

Dogs on a trail shall be on a leash and reined in to within four feet of the responsible person whenever approaching or being approached by another trail user. Areas described below are approved for leash-free areas except on established walking tails.


Sit Down Dining

Sit Down Meals

Address/Distance (miles)

Telephone #

Hours

Stadium Grill

1219 Fellows Place (0.9)

573-777-9292

11am-9pm

Bob Evans

3000 Clark Ln.

573-814-3256

7am-8pm

CC City Broiler

1401 Forum Blvd.

573-445-7772

5pm-9pm

TGI Fridays

3000 Clark Ln

573-814-3256

11am-midnight

Bangkok Gardens

811 Cherry St (1.5)

573-874-3284

11a-1:45p/5p-8:45p

Addison’s American Grill

709 Cherry St (1.6)

573-256-1995

11am-8pm

Flat Branch Pub

115 S. 5 th St (1.7)

573-449-0400

11am-8pm

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

2531 Broadway Bluffs (2.5)

573-441-2341

11:30a-2:30p/4:30p-9:30p

Longhorn Steakhouse

31 Conley Rd (2.7)

573-874-3000

11am-9pm

Chili’s

41 Conley Rd (2.7)

573-442-6067

11am-9pm

Murry’s Restaurant (Live Jazz 5 days/week)

3107 Green Meadows Way (3.3)

573-442-4969

11am-9pm (closed Sunday’s)

Arris Pizza

1020 E. Green Meadows Rd (3.4)

573-441-1199

11am-10pm

Huhot Mongolian Grill

3802 Buttonwood Dr (3.6)

573-874-2000

11am-9pm

Buffalo Wild Wings

505 E. Nifong Blvd (3.8)

573-441-2244

11am-midnight

Bandanas Bar-B-Q

3405 Clark Ln (3.8)

573-256-2229

11am-9pm

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

1300 Interstate 70 Dr SW (3.9)

573-443-2082

11am-10pm

Cracker Barrel

3304 Clark Ln

573-474-9977

8am-9pm

Red Lobster

1110 I-70 Dr. Sw

573-445-8324

11:30am-9:30pm

Cheddars

1010 I-70 Dr. Sw

573-445-0617

11am-9pm

La Siesta

33 N. 9 th St

573-449-8788

11am-various based on day

El Maguey

901 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-874-3812

11am-9pm

IHOP

51 Conley Rd.

573-442-9242

7am-10pm

Thip Thai Cuisine

807 E. Walnut St.

573-442-5011

11am- 9:30pm

Sophia’s

3915 S. Providence Rd.

573-874-8009

11am-8pm

India’s House

1101 E. Broadway

573-817-2009

11a-2:30p/5p-9:30p

Flyover

212 E. Green Meadows, Ste 9

573-825-6036

3:30pm-9pm


Coffee/Fast Food/Desserts

Coffee/Fast Food/Desserts

Address

Phone #

Starbucks

304 S. 9 th St. (1.2)

573-442-5802

Panera Bread

100 Brickton Rd (2.1)

573-442-2992

Dunn Bros Coffee

1412 Forum Blvd (3.2)

573-446-4122

Slim Chickens

2641 Trimble Rd.

573-514-7680

Picklemans

1106 E. Broadway

Shakespeare’s Pizza

225 S. 9 th St (1.1)

573-449-2454

Noodles & Company

21 Conley Rd.

573-441-0308

Gumbys Pizza

1201 E. Broadway

573-874-8629

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2540 Broadway Bluffs dr.

573-875-0067

Taco Bell

411 S. Providence Rd (1.2)

573-443-7354

Jimmy John’s

1019 East Broadway (1.3)

573-815-0043

Hardees

200 S. Providence Rd (1.4)

573-422-3198

Subway

308 S. 9 th St Suite 11 (1.0)

573-447-7322

Culver’s

2520 Broadway Bluffs Drive (1.2)

573-442-5975

Five Guy’s Burgers & Fries

2703 E. Broadway (2.6)

573-777-4568

McDonalds

205 Business Loop 70 (2.7)

573-443-7785

Wendy’s

3110 Clark Lane (3.4)

573-474-2080

White Castle

3401 Clark Ln.

573-886-7829

Pizza Hut

3307 Clark Lane (3.3)

573-886-6675

Dairy Queen

700 Business Loop 70 East (2.4)

573-442-0738

Andy’s Frozen Custard

610 Cooper Drive North (3.6)

573-442-8866

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

503 E Nifong suite C

573-256-7723


Off-Leash Areas

Dogs must be kept on a leash in all city parks and on walking trails. Listed below are the only areas approved by the City Council for running of dogs off leash. Dogs off leash must be under the control of the owner.

Dogs on a trail shall be on a leash and reined in to within four feet of the responsible person whenever approaching or being approached by another trail user. Areas described below are approved for leash-free areas except on established walking tails.

Dog owners are required by city ordinance to remove droppings from any area visited.

Dog owners are required by city ordinance to remove droppings from any area visited.

Off-Leash Areas:

Grindstone Nature Area

2011 Old 63 South

-The entire area is approved except for established walking trails.

Cosmo Park – Bear Creek Nature Area

1615 Business Loop 70 West

-Nature area, except for established walking trails. Access from Skate Park parking lot in the north end of the park.

Twin Lakes Recreation Area

2500 Chapel Hill Road

-Leash-free area from March to November is between the former swimming lake and the large fishing lake with fencing and lake boundaries. Park in shelter parking lot.

-For the freezing season from December to March, a winter dog park is set up to help safeguard dogs from falling through the lake ice. It is a fenced area surrounding the former swimming lake.

Garth Nature Area

2799 N Garth Ave

-A gravel trail loops from Bear Creek Trail to the north encircling a wetland area. An abundance of birds and other wetlands wildlife make this an interesting walk.

-Winding gravel trails around the south wetlands provide an enjoyable experience for trail users and their dogs.-The 3-acre dog park at Garth Nature Area is fenced all around and has a pond and picnic tables. Parking is available and a port-a-pot is on site.


Clients

  • Client Information
  • Make an Appointment
  • FAQs
  • Columbia Resources: Ways to Refresh While You Wait
  • Client Billing
  • Client Portal
  • Client Portal Instructions
  • Pay Your Bill Online
  • CareCredit
  • Pharmacy Services
  • Clinical Trials
  • RDVM Portal
  • Client Satisfaction Survey
  • Client Support
  • Touring the VHC
  • Our Columbia Location
  • Lodging
  • Contact Us

Contact

Small Animal Hospital
573-882-7821; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Equine Hospital
573-882-3513; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Open 24 hours a day

 

Food Animal Hospital
573-882-6857; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Open 24 hours a day

Our Location

900 E. Campus Drive, Columbia, MO Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Giving to the VHC

The MU Veterinary Health Center is a leader in animal disease diagnosis, patient care and education. Individuals and corporations from all over the world are making a difference every day by providing support for our facilities, programs, students and faculty.

Learn how you can help us continue provide the most cutting-edge, compassionate care.
© 2022 — Curators of the University of Missouri. All rights reserved. DMCA and other copyright information.
An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer. Disability Resources