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Lakeside Animal Hospital
- Veterinarians
- Richmond, VA
About this business
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
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I do not recommend this place to anyone or Dr Gonzalez. We are supposed to be going out of town and need to board our dogs. Therefore we needed Bordatella shots for them. We called around to check pricing for vets close to us. This place said we could drop by and they would give our dogs the shots and quoted us reasonable pricing so we set up an appointment a few days before we are leaving. When we got there they called our previous vets and double checked the records then put us in a room. A tech came in and started to take... read more
I would perhaps call it unethical to hike prices up for animals in need, but that's what Ive seen. I have a ten year old mastiff mix with osteosarcoma, and not only would they not refill her meds (pain meds as she is in hospice) without an additional $200 appointment, but I called every morning for four days in a row with the promise of a return call, and have yet to hear from them. I would not recommend this place to anyone when there are much better vets in town. I Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, and was sore... read more
Dr. Gonzalez was very nice and helpful. I came in for a normal exam which was inexpensive compared to our normal Vet in Virginia Beach. She was kind and had a gentle touch for my demon dog. The receptionist who first welcomed me wasn't very warm, she looked at me as if she didn't know why I was there. Then another receptionist came, very bubbly and made my new transition easier. Overall nice place
We have not lived in Richmond very long so I can't speak to the cost of the care we received as being higher than other vets in the city. I can speak to the care that we received for our 14 year old westie. It was outstanding. We were walk-ins and we were taken in a timely manner. We felt like our dog was treated like we would treat him and the decisions for his care were well made. Dr. Fustukjian was well spoken and very kind. We were very pleased with the care and service we received.
The bottom line is: I would never recommend Lakeside Animal Hospital to anyone. There is not one positive thing I can think of their establishment. I don't think my animals have EVER been seen at their scheduled appointment time and it seems that waiting an hour is the norm there, which is completely unacceptable. They lack both the expertise and equipment necessary to treat their patients and it seems Dr.Gonzalez prefers to just refer you to another doctor rather than actually put in the time and effort needed to treat you... read more
I do not recommend Lakeside to anyone. I have been trying to give them the benefit of the doubt and think of one positive thing to say about them, but I am at a loss. They were impersonal, lacked a sense of urgency and are very money hungry. My dog had not been feeling well so I brought him in one day. I waited for an hour before anyone came out to say anything to me. When they finally did, they explained they were busy and that it would be a little while longer. I asked if I could get his files to take him somewhere else ... read more
Dr. Gonzalez is the worst veterinarian that I have ever been to. She saw my 15 year old dog for lameness. I was never called back with my lab results. I called her multiple times and it took her days to call me back. I have asked around since and everyone that I have spoken to with the exception of one person ( they went there once for just vaccines), has had only negative things to say about her and the way she practices medicine. Ask around and you will hear the same I am sure. She has an awful reputation. I have eve... read more
Lakeside Animal Hospital preys on the fact that you want the very best for your animal and will ensure that you pay for services that are either not needed or, even worse, services that they do not have the actual expertise to use. They know this, and will do anything to stop you from going somewhere else for a second opinion. Our cat was very sick. They wanted to run an ultrasound and x-rays to find out what was wrong. Both came back, and we were told that they really weren't sure what the results showed but they though... read more
Just left this place. I scheduled an appointment a week ago, took off work, packed up my dog and cat for our first trip to this vet office. When we arrived, they said they didn't have us marked down for an appointment. This is completely ridiculous because I spent 10 minutes on the phone with them giving my information. If they can't even schedule an appointment, what can that say about the rest of their business?
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Animal Hospital
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.