Lakeland Veterinary Clinic
4.4 (239) 530 Horse Lake Rd Unit 4, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0, CanadaHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Lakeland Veterinary Clinic
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
I forgot this lady's antibiotics in AB and had to drop in for a visit in between appointments. Did I have to wait awhile? You bet. Were they busy? Very. I found everyone to be great. Penelope left with antibiotics and more of her oral rinse. Crisis averted. I found all the staff to be great. Zero complaints.
posted: 07/26/2024
Just a fantastic group of people working here. We had a very sick senior dog who was in a desperate situation. The staff were very compassionate and helpful. Even though in the end our little guy didn't survive his critical illness, we felt he was in very good care throughout and at the end. Thank-you again for being so compassionate.
posted: 02/15/2024
HUUUGE THANKS to all the staff at the clinic! I brought my Sky in with a gashed face and everyone was super amazing with taking care of us and getting her into care right away! The friendliest people I've come across in such a tense situation, keeping not just Sky calm and cool, but myself as well. A million thanks for helping my puppy! I'm so so so grateful for the vet and all the support staff for everything!
posted: 12/30/2023
Ross took an emergency call from me and my best friend while working remote. He took great care in hearing about a scary situation regarding Scarlett (my best friend’s dog) and left us with some very helpful advice. Ross and the entire Lakeland team are so amazing!!!
posted: 10/01/2024
I was not happy with our first visit with a vet at this clinic and probably wouldn’t be back. Well the owner called me & apologized for the service we received and had us in and gave our dog a proper senior check up, which was not done by another vet in the clinic. Thank you Dr. Dickinson for compassion and great service, we will be back.
posted: 08/03/2024