Lake Area Animal Hospital

Pumpkin loves going here for her wellness exams and nail trims. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they all really love and care about the animals in their care.

We drive a little ways to go to this vet office but it's definitely worth the drive for the quality of care you'll receive for your fur baby and they're very affordable.

The Doc and her staff are fabulous! I am so thankful that I found them.

All of my experiences with Dr. Rae's clinic have been excellent. The staff is exceptional as is the care and concern for my two cats, Cymba and Plato. How wonderful it is to go to a clinc with complete confidence in their ability to serve our needs. I commend them for their compassion and their integrity, and knowledge of veterinary medicine. Dr. Rae and her staff are truly the best!

Dr. Rea is an amazing vet! She was a mentor to me during vet school and has continued to share her wisdom. Her knowledge and compassion extends beyond vet medicine. As a vet, I can attest she is the best in the business and I would allow her to care for my own pets any day!

Dr.Rea at Lake Area Animal Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian. She and her staff are professional, and operate with the highest ethical standards. I feel like I must comment on a review I read here that I feel is way off the mark. The person (not even the client) is alleging that a friends dog was taken from her, neutered, and re homed without her permission. Having worked in the Veterinary field previously for many years I can say with complete confidence NO veterinarian would accept care of a dog without a signed release form, or do any treatment or procedures without the signed consent of the owner. It is unfair and inaccurate for a person to post such a slanderous review with no basis in fact. At Lake Area Animal Hospital you will never find anything less than the best. As a client I have complete trust in Dr.Rea and know that her goal is to offer her clients the best care available for their furry loved ones.

Very compassionate folks. Provide great health service, they are always flexible, and provide seamless service between their Hawthorne and Melrose locations if you need to see them on a day the Hawthorne branch is closed, all at a great value.

Doctor and staff very professional as well as personable. Feel very confident taking my furry kids here for all their needs. If you're looking for a animal hospital this is the place. You'll be happy you did.

We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low prices to top it all off!

Our animals love to visit Lake Area Animal Hospital to see Dr Rea, Dr Jones and Reggie. I completely trust these professionals with the health care of my fur babies and highly recommend them.

Dr. Jones And Reggie work incredibly well with our two Aussies!!!! Amy is always great to schedule us in and is fast and efficient when we are checking out!!!! Highly recommend the Hawthorne location!!!!!

The nicest Vet Hospital I've ever been to. My dog is theirs while in their care. 5+Stars!

We trust Dr. Rea's conservative, informed approach above all.

The staff were really nice. Nola loved it.

Very caring and professional.

Super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff.

Nice people. Caring. Highly recommend.

If something really bad happens to an animal you care about DO NOT bring it here. Vets are becoming as bad as doctors. Not actually caring about the hurt animal and just wanting your money. I’m utterly disgusted by this practice. I’ll never bring one of my animals here again.