Lakeside Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Lakeside Veterinary Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Lakeside Veterinary Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,230 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,921 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,266 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,712 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,353 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,551 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,597 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
228 reviews
Wonderful doctor and staff. They are Earth Angels 😇 Dr. Dixon's knowledge has given me more years with my precious little boy. ♥
Aug 8, 2023
I brought my cat here because I was concerned she had ear mites. I just moved to Lakeside so I went with whoever could take her in that same day. The place was empty yet I was sitting in the lobby for 10 min without being acknowledged. Once they brought us into a room there was a girl (early 20’s maybe) that took my cats temp. Then the doctor came in and scrapped some samples from my cats ear before leaving for another 15 min. (Didn’t even take the sample with him) He basically handed me a sheet and babbled about irrelevant things that didn’t cater to my visit. The younger girl came back in and handed me a price sheet of everything I was “paying”, I asked her why the rabies vaccine was in there when we never discussed it. I didn’t even have her shot record with me. She said “well, that’s just optional” so then I pointed out what I wanted to be charged with which was an “ear cleaning + MEDICINE”, exam, and lab work. They took my cat for a good 20 min and came back with an ointment since the results came back a bacterial infection. I’m making this review because I was charged $70 for an ear cleaning + medicine when I ended up paying for the medicine separately. Did I mention that gunk is STILL surfacing from inside her ear? -__- the “medicine” portion of that $70 charge was for them to apply the ointment themselves and they didn’t up until I was about to pay. Just overall shady. I think the good reviews stem from the people that know the employees and visit often. I wouldn’t recommend for new patients. I work hard for my money too, and I don’t scam to get by.
May 5, 2023
Took the pups in for their annual check up and shots. Dr. Dixon was very nice and gentle with my dogs. The other staff I talked to are very nice, helpful and care about what they do. Getting my dogs set up with flea meds was easy and a relief for my pups.
Jun 20, 2023
Been going here for years! Never had a problem. The staff is very knowledgeable and kind especially Jessica :) Dr. Dixon is very professional and caring. I would definitely recommend this place!
Jul 15, 2023
We recently moved to Lakeside and needed a Vet for our family pets. Googled it, picked the closest, and everything worked out great. We got right in, there was no pressure, everyone was very nice and informative. I’m glad this is our new local dog Doc.
Jun 3, 2023