Our Services
 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care we can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best. The Lakeside Veterinary Center is proud to offer the very best in medical, dental, and surgical care for your pet. We strive to stay on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine, and our veterinary and paraprofessional staffs attend continuing education seminars, laboratories, and educational seminars throughout the year. Our on-site services include:

Wellness and preventative medicine for dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, pocket pets and other small mammals. 

Reminders for all yearly services (sent via mail).

Comprehensive dental care, with dental radiology.    

Surgical expertise (including anesthesia) and experience with all the species noted above.
    
Internal medicine consults: We offer in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
   
Electrocardiography and Blood Pressure Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification: We offer microchip identification.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.  We also offer compounding and flavoring of medications to make it easier for you to give your pet. (FlavorRx)

  
Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling for the adolescent and adult pet.: We can provide behavioral counseling for you and your pet(s).  If your pet(s) requires extensive or specialized behavioral counseling, we can also recommend well qualified doctors who specialized in animal behavior. 

Boarding: We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients only. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.  We have no pick up or drop off on holidays or Sundays.

Bathing:  Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available. We don't have a groomer at the hospital.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number or check our website under emergency numbers for instructions for after-hour emergencies..