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Lakeside Animal Hospital

3.9
  • Veterinarians
  • Richmond, VA

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Here at Lakeside Animal Hospital, conveniently located in Richmond Virginia, we understand that your pets are your biggest fans and are a part of the family, which is why our veterinarians uses the most updated techniques to diagnose your pets’ conditions and treat them. We offer many services from general wellness exams, surgical procedures, dentistry, senior pet care, diagnostic laboratory testing, microchipping, to exotic and avian boarding 

Location details

5206 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA, 23228, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
3.9414 reviews
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Kenny N. 
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3 years ago

If you're looking for a vet that cares more about SCAMMING your money over the care of you and your animal, this is the place for you. I took my turtle here for a surgical procedure and was figuring out how much the cost would be for the initial exam, the surgery, medicine, etc. I was charged $94 for the initial exam when over the phone they said $89, whatever right only $5. The bill I was given was around $450 for the whole surgery. I got a few donations that was about $250 and I figured okay great $200 only needs to come... read more

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Jerry T. 
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3 years ago

seriously an awful place DONT TAKE UR ANIMALS HERE!!! i took my cat here a few months ago for an exam all was good, before scheduling my cat spay i called and asked how much it was for a female spay the lady over the phone tells me between 300-350 and i was fine with that. then i ask them before her surgery and make sure that it would still be 300-350 because i got a "high end" estimate that included things that wasn't needed which was $672 total. i get a call halfway through the day saying she needed to go over pricing with... read more

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C G. 
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3 years ago

For fourty years, I have owned cats and dealt with veterinarians. My experiences have been varied, but my experience with this veterinarian has been unique. Seldom have I been more dissatisfied. I brought 3 cats to be seen on a scheduled appointment. I arrived promptly or maybe slightly early. I was told to sit and wait, which I did for approximately an hour. The veterinary practice was not busy, there were no emergency cases rushing in, and other non-emergency cases were seen ahead of me. I suppose the other ca... read more

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Speak M. 
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4 years ago

incompetent staff and management - They gave me a receipt with the wrong vaccine dates after going there to get my dog's vaccines up to date to board him. When I got to the place the day to board him we noticed the dates on the receipt were not updated to reflect that my dog had gotten the shots a few weeks earlier. We had to call and verify he had the shots. I paid for the shots, he got the vaccines, but the staff was to incompetent to update the paperwork that I asked for and to give me a copy so I would have updated reco... read more

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Jacki W. 
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4 years ago

I can't speak to how they are for dogs and cats, but I wouldn't recommend bringing your turtle here. I brought my turtle in for a visit and our appointment was at 9 AM. The reason for the visit was because my turtle was not interested in food. After bringing him back and weighing him and putting him in a tiny water bath, we waited to see the vet for about 30 minutes. After this time, the vet tech asked if I could leave him for observation and come back to pick him up at 1:00 PM (4 hours after our appointment was supposed to ... read more

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Sierra F. 
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4 years ago

Went in because my kitten had what I thought to be pink eye, the vet tech was rude and condescending until the actual vet came in, she then completely changed her tune. They charged me 75 for "exam" for each of my 2 cats, the only way they examined them was looking into the sick kittens eye for a couple minutes. They gave me an ointment to put in her eye that hasn't been working and has actually made it worse! Her eye is essentially glued shut at the moment from the ointment, and when asked if they had eye drops for her inst... read more

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Alicia S. 
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4 years ago

MY DOG DIED IN THEIR CARE! My dog went in to have her leg removed and she died. She made it through the surgery and anesthesia according to them and they left her overnight with out proper care to die alone in a cage. They were negligent and failed to provide adequate care for a post surgical operation. My dog would be alive right now had I not walked her through those doors. I should have went with my instinct and took her to the SPCA but I live in lakeside and wanted to support our local businesses. I can not get my gi... read more

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Jessie C. 
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5 years ago

I called for my hen, Henrietta, to be seen for what I thought might have had an egg stuck in her, what's called "egg bound". I was informed immediately, that they would need to do $210 x-rays to confirm the egg was there. I asked what the treatment was after the X-rays and was informed that they would "observe" her. I pressed whomever picked up the phone further, stating that I could observe her at my house. Then the tech put me on with the office manager, Sherry, who informed me that after they did x-rays to confirm the egg... read more

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Kristen W. 
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5 years ago

I am extremely disappointed with how my cat's follow up appointment was handled. Not only did her symptoms not improve, but an ear infection was missed completely. But what I'm really upset about are the haunting shrills she made in the back getting blood drawn -- OR NOT -- because my 17 year old cat put up such a fight that it couldn't be done & we would have to come back. Nope. We good. I would like to mention that the staff is super friendly -- but as far as scheduling any future appointments? That's a no from me, dawg... read more

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How is Lakeside Animal Hospital rated?

Lakeside Animal Hospital has a 3.9 star rating with 414 reviews. 

When is Lakeside Animal Hospital open?

Lakeside Animal Hospital is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.