Lake Area Animal Hospital
8762 State Rd 21, Melrose, FL 32666
Overview
Lake Area Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital located in Melrose, FL that also offers pet boarding services. They provide boarding for both dogs and cats with additional services including playtime, grooming, and medication administration. The facility requires current vaccinations including Rabies, DA2PP, Bordetella, and Fecal, and charges per night with checkout before 12pm.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DA2PP, FVRCP, Bordetella, Fecal, Influenza (Recommended)
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Hours & Billing
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
What Reviews Say
300 reviews analyzedLake Area Animal Hospital is highly regarded for its friendly staff and ability to handle a wide variety of animals, including exotics and birds. While many long-term clients praise their compassionate care and same-day availability, there are significant recurring complaints regarding high costs and rigid administrative policies. A few serious reviews highlight concerns about diagnostic accuracy at the Hawthorne location and perceived coldness from leadership during emotional emergencies.
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Alleged misdiagnosis leading to prolonged suffering/death
“Instead of addressing the clear and excruciating pain Zeus was in, the doctor at Hawthorne ran a fecal float test... Zeus’s condition deteriorated further.”
Turning away emergencies
“Took her in at 8am and they didn’t seem concerned at all and told us to bring her back at 2pm... she would’ve died from poisoning!”
High pricing/Unexpected costs(12 mentions)
“Super expensive, more than anywhere... they don't nickel and dime you for every little thing [at other vets].”
Lack of compassion during euthanasia(2 mentions)
“I was crying profusely... and she can’t even say hello or acknowledge my husband and I? It was so cold and rude.”
Issues with Health Certificates for breeders(2 mentions)
“I have never had to wait 3 weeks for puppies to have a negative fecal to receive health certificates!”
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