VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital

Reviews

• KL

  Kennedi Lutz

  Mar 23, 2026
  1.0
  Lakewood animal hospital came highly recommended to us but we had a very bad interaction. The appointment was made a month and two weeks ahead. Gave them my prior vet’s name and phone number. I was told my dogs medical records would be pulled so I did not have to bring the paperwork. Over a month later and it turns out they never contacted my prior vet. Our dog is a 51lbs pitbull, and he does get nervous and can be a little aggressive. We had a harness that had a handle on it, a 2 inch thick collar with a handle. A prong collar connect to the normal collar and a leash that is a rope with a 1 inch diameter, with the addition of a locking carabiner clip and a muzzle. All while my partner who is a 6’2 230lbs man was holding our dog. We knew this was overkill but rather be safe than sorry. And we understand the sometimes negative connotation pit bulls have. Definitely if they have even the slightly bit of aggression. He barked and cried. Growled 2 times. which I get is annoying but he was not actively nonstop lunging or trying to run across the room. The whole time the vet med is across the room looking at us incredible wide eyed, telling her coworkers i’m fine as they walk past. I completely understand being worried about an aggressive dog, but we had taken all the necessary steps required to bring our dog in. The dr denied us and prescribed our dog medication to get him to be calmer. Told us to come back in a week. At this point I already felt incredibly bad and very embarrassed due to staffs reactions. So my boyfriend takes the dog to the car I go to pay for the meds and book another appointment. After paying for the meds the vet tech says” when he’s at home these will knock him out once he get here and his adrenaline starts pumping it will be like he never took them”. Then why am I paying for them if you just told me they won’t really work? What happens when I come in next time and my dog growls once, and he’s taken the meds given. Will you tell me he can’t be seen? I don’t know if this place has ever dealt with a dog with any amount of aggression, I understand it’s not ideal or fun for anyone but my dogs needs medicine just like every other dog. So we canceled our follow up appointment, incredibly disappointment as we waited this long for the appointment. We both took time out of our busy schedules as I work a full time 9-5 and my boyfriend is currently a full time medical student. Wish we didn’t waste our time.
• LC

  Lexa Cheyenne

  Mar 18, 2026
  1.0
  Won't even help my cat by shaving off her matted fur because she's never been seen there before. Absolutely ridiculous. You guys literally exist to help and treat animals, yet you won't help.
• MW

  Megan Willis

  Mar 5, 2026
  2.0
  Seems to have all new vets and the new personnel are not the same. Will be looking for a new vet.
• KD

  Keith Dietrich

  Feb 28, 2026
  4.0
  Always a pleasure. Fast but caring. I've taken my extended family there for a few years now. I take 2 dogs there. My golden Aussie and a American Bully. My bully has quirks and they do very well addressing them to care for his needs safely. He doesn't play well with outside the house animals and they provide safe entry for all. Doctors and Nurses are caring and attentive. Price wise they are on the higher end of vets but the service you get will make up for that. All in all I keep coming back.
• SH

  Sage Hoss

  Feb 24, 2026
  1.0
  Called twice trying to set up appointments. Phone call hung up both times before even speaking to someone.