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VCA Lake Wales Animal Hospital

4.5 (552)

520 E Mountain Lake Cutoff Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859, USA

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Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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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.

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Getting 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?

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Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

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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.

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The original FUZZLEMUTT

My female Chihuahua is large. A deer head, one of the larger varieties. Never leash trained, so I bring her in a carrier. Visit for regular nail trimmings. They are always happy to see her and do it with a smile. They care about your dogs and listen to your concerns and are truly glad for your business.

posted: 08/24/2023

Patricia Higgins

I moved to Lake Wales in 2001 with a 3 yr old feral hog, which was our pet. I was referred to VCA for their big animal care, at the time I also had 4 dogs, 8.cats & a bird. There was a specialist at Lake Wales Animal Hosp for every type of pet I owned. I was amazed at their knowledge & most of all care & love for my pets. I've since lost those pets, with VCA's tender touch I survived. My pet load is different today but my vet choice is the same, as it ALWAYS will be. I've recommended them to everyone I know since day one.

posted: 05/24/2023

Lory Lewis

Would not schedule my dog for a c section due to unsure of when she was bred told me to bring her in everyday after her appt this Monday and the day the puppies heart rate drop we can do a c section on dr lingwalls lunch break call today telling them she’s in labor can we schedule her c section told to take her somewhere else that they don’t have the time or staff to take care of her!!!

posted: 08/09/2023

Janet Felton

My experience with VCA has been nothing but positive I have been taking Sydney and Sally here for over 10 years and have had wonderful care. The staff is always friendly and Dr DeGroat is goes the extra mile to care for my kitties

posted: 04/09/2021

Rosiebella

I am so grateful to Amy for how she helped me. I called very panicked and overwhelmed but she was able to make me feel completely at ease by the end. She was professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and incredibly kind. I truly needed that and it’s very hard to find these days so I just wanted to make sure I voiced my appreciation. This is definitely the place you want to go to find people that care about you and your fur babies. This is where they will treat them like family too.

posted: 12/30/2022

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