Since 1978, we’ve been proud to practice the highest standard of veterinary medicine, while never losing sight of the individual pet in front of us.
Since 1978, Ridgewood Animal Hospital has provided trusted veterinary care for dogs and cats in Forest, VA and the surrounding communities. Our experienced veterinarians combine advanced medical services with thoughtful, individualized care in a calm, supportive environment.
As a full-service animal hospital, we offer preventive wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and compassionate end-of-life support. Every visit is guided by a commitment to high medical standards and care tailored to your pet’s unique needs.
We use wellness visits to spot subtle changes early, tailor preventive plans, and help you make confident decisions about your pet’s long-term health.
Our surgical services are rooted in precision and planning, with careful monitoring before, during, and after every procedure to support smoother recoveries and better outcomes.
Because oral health affects the entire body, our dental care focuses on prevention, comfort, and treating disease before it leads to pain or more serious complications.
Dr. Lane joined Ridgewood in 2011 and later became owner in 2012. He was born and raised in southern Maine and followed his dream of becoming a Vet by moving to Virginia in 1998. He worked for 14 years as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in various hospitals from Maine to Virginia before attending veterinary school. Dr. Lane completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern Maine and later graduated from the Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He and his wife, Gina, share their home with three young human children, three cats (Lily and Monty and Velcro), 2 dogs named Moxie and Liberty, and two guinea pigs ( Ethel and Lucy). Dr. Lane’s interests are soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, sports, and spending time with his family and friends. His passion and motivation are to provide the best medicine available while developing long-standing relationships with our pet parents and patients.
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Dr. Ross acquired her 4 year undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, and later went on to graduate from Virginia Maryland College Of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She is a great addition to our team, she is very passionate about providing the best medicine as well as helping decide what is in the best interest for each patient. While getting her DVM degree she was worked as a lab technician for the clinical pathology lab at the vet school, so she really enjoys helping examine and identify cytology and tissue samples. She had the tremendous opportunity to participate in an exchange program to India where she received first hand experience with foreign diseases. Dr. Ross has a very strong passion for quality medicine and really enjoys soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. She aspires to build strong client relationships and to always continue to develop her skills.
Yes. We provide urgent veterinary care during our regular business hours. For overnight or weekend emergencies, we refer patients to Animal Emergency and Critical Care.
Yes. We welcome new clients and look forward to building long-term relationships with you and your pet.
We accept CareCredit, which allows qualified clients to manage veterinary expenses with flexible financing options.
Yes. Our veterinarians can issue both domestic and international health certificates, as well as vaccine titers, to help pets travel safely and smoothly.
