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Lakewood Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 788 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(788) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry
Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
788

What recent reviews say

Most visits go smoothly, with staff and vets earning praise for skill and kindness. Recent renovation has disrupted scheduling badly, and the hospital struggled with emergency response when a client's elderly dog had an acute reaction to vaccines.

Dr. Arcuri and Dr. Andrew both appear often in reviews, though opinions split. Five-star reviewers note thorough exams, follow-up calls, and help with travel health documents. Critics report miscommunication about what to bring, dismissive tone from at least one vet, and a two-day wait when urgent care was needed.

Praised for
  • thorough exams and professional care
  • knowledgeable and compassionate staff
  • good follow-up communication
  • kind approach with anxious animals
Watch-outs
  • renovation caused repeated appointment cancellations
  • poor emergency availability for urgent cases
  • inconsistent communication and misinformation
  • rushed or dismissive communication from some vets
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Best for: Owners seeking established, compassionate general care for routine and preventive needs.
Think twice if: You need urgent or emergency care; recent reviews show two-day wait times for acute cases, and the hospital is currently managing renovation disruptions.

Strengths

  • Experienced staff known for handling anxious pets
  • Thorough exams and diagnostic services
  • Follow-up calls after treatment
  • Help with travel health certificates

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Arcuri and Dr. Andrew named in multiple reviews
  • Veterinarians: professional exams and follow-up calls mentioned
  • Current facility renovation disrupting scheduling
  • Travel health certificates offered (e.g. Costa Rica travel documents prepared)

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams and vaccines praised for thoroughness; one miscommunication about stool sample requirements.
Veterinary Surgery
Advanced care and surgical procedures offered; no specific complaints about surgery quality.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Poor availability when elderly dog needed urgent care after vaccine reaction; two-day wait offered instead.
Veterinary Dentistry
Three appointment cancellations due to renovation; final booking cancelled just before appointment.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
681
4
33
3
16
2
19
1
39

Common questions

Do you offer travel health certificates?
Yes, reviewers confirm the hospital prepared health documents for international travel (e.g. Costa Rica).
What should I bring to a stool sample appointment?
One reviewer was turned away without clear prior guidance; call ahead to confirm if you need to bring a sample.
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Last updated 2026-07-09