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Lakewood Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 788 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(788) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
788

What recent reviews say

Staff consistently treat animals with genuine care and follow up after visits. Appointments can be hard to get during emergencies, and communication gaps about what to bring or how to prepare happen. Most patients experience professional, kind service; a small number report vets who seemed dismissive or gave advice that didn't hold up to a second opinion.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive staff
  • professional vets
  • good with anxious/rambunctious pets
  • follow-up care
  • reasonable pricing
Watch-outs
  • hard to get urgent appointments
  • inconsistent communication and prep info
  • variable vet quality
  • felt dismissed or disrespected
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Best for: Owners seeking long-term, personal care for multiple pets who can plan ahead or have non-emergency needs.
Think twice if: Bring a stool sample if needed without being asked; do not rely on same-day urgent openings for sick elderly pets.

Strengths

  • staff remembers and loves individual animals
  • vets willing to arrange specialty travel certificates
  • follow-up calls after treatment
  • open 7 days a week

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Arcuri praised for thoroughness but also criticized for dismissive tone in at least one case
  • Brian handles scheduling
  • Staff arranged health certificates for international travel
  • Follow-up calls documented in reviews
  • Emergency closure reportedly two days during urgent situation

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Most praise routine exams and follow-up care; one complaint about post-vaccine reaction handling and communication gaps.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One reviewer could not get urgent appointment within two days for elderly dog with acute post-treatment reaction.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Website lists surgical procedures; no specific review comments on surgery outcomes.
Exotic & Avian Care
Website lists exotic care; no specific review comments confirm this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
682
4
33
3
16
2
18
1
39

Common questions

Are you open on weekends?
Yes, the business publishes hours for all 7 days.
Can you help with travel health certificates?
Yes, reviewers report the team arranged international health certificates for pets traveling to Costa Rica.
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Last updated 2026-07-06