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Lakewood Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 788 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(788) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary CareVeterinary Dentistry
Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care
Reviews
788

What recent reviews say

Most visits here go smoothly, with staff earning consistent praise for warmth and attention to pets' needs. Dr. Arcuri and other vets earn five-star reviews for gentle handling and thoroughness, and follow-up calls demonstrate genuine care. However, a renovation has triggered multiple cancellations and scheduling failures, including one customer who arrived with stressed cats only to learn the appointment was actually three months away. Separate reviews flag communication gaps (conflicting messages about stool samples), slow response when a dog crashed after vaccines, and disagreement over treatment direction, though these remain minority concerns in a largely positive 4.6-star profile.

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • thorough veterinary care
  • good with anxious or rambunctious pets
  • professional communication and follow-up
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about requirements and scheduling
  • renovation disruptions and rescheduling
  • slow emergency response and unavailable appointments
  • inconsistent vet recommendations
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Best for: Pet owners wanting a caring, attentive team for routine wellness and preventive care.
Think twice if: You need reliable emergency appointments or have scheduling urgency; current renovation may cause delays and communication gaps.

Strengths

  • attentive, warm staff across all roles
  • vets known for gentle handling of anxious or young pets
  • follow-up calls after treatment
  • established clinic with broad service range

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Arcuri praised for thoroughness and professionalism in exams
  • Staff follow up by phone days after treatment
  • Current renovation causing appointment cancellations and scheduling confusion
  • One elderly dog experienced adverse reaction after multiple vaccines given at once; owner reported slow emergency access

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Exams praised as thorough and attentive; staff and vets consistently kind with anxious pets.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Mixed: available for walk-in concerns, but slow to fit in urgent calls when elderly dog had possible vaccine reaction.
Veterinary Dentistry
Multiple appointments cancelled due to renovation; significant scheduling delays (quoted three months out).
Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care
Helped obtain health certificates for travel with pets; limited review detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% 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

Are they open seven days a week?
Yes, they publish opening hours for all seven days.
What do I need to bring for a stool check?
Call ahead to confirm; one reviewer was told they did not need a sample, then was turned away on arrival without one.

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Last updated 2026-07-08