Meet our Team

Midlands Veterinary Practice team offers a wide array of services to ensure your furry friend receives gold-standard care.

We offer a wide variety of medical, surgical, and preventive services to meet all your beloved companion’s needs, including after-hours assistance. Midlands Veterinary Practice is a full-service veterinary facility. Conveniently located in Columbia, South Carolina, we provide services for the greater Columbia area, Irmo, Chapin, and the surrounding communities. Our professional and courteous staff members seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and proudly provide preventative healthcare and health-related educational opportunities to our clients. If you are searching for a new veterinarian for your cherished pet, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our veterinary practice or to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Alejandra Marin

Dr. Marin was born and raised in Santiago, Chile where she completed her veterinary training. She then completed an 1 year Oncology program at Michigan State University, and started the process to become certified as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the States (ECFVG certification). She completed a rotating internship in Indiana and moved to South Carolina with her dog Lukas and her many cats to work in emergency medicine until a couple of years ago, working as an independent per diem doctor before she joined Midlands Veterinary Practice in 2025. In her free time, Dr. Marin enjoys spending quiet time at home with her many cats, reading, painting, crafting, and cutting, polishing and carving gems, minerals and rocks of all kinds.

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Angela -General Manager

Angela has been with MVP since February 1998. She is married and has two sons. Dylan, her oldest, was born in 2003. Dawson is her youngest son, and he was born in 2007. Even though she is a mother, her love for animals has not changed. Her favorite pastimes are deer hunting, fishing, camping, and of course spending time with her animals and family. She looks forward to spending many more years at MVP.

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Veterinary Services and Pet Boarding in Columbia

If you’re searching for a full-service veterinary hospital and boarding facility in the Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, or Chapin areas, look no further than Midlands Veterinary Practice. We pride ourselves on treating each and every pet who walks through our doors like a member of the family. Give us a call to schedule your furry loved one’s appointment with our team. We can’t wait to meet you!

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