Lake City Animal Hospital

I'll start by admitting that I am biased, as Dr. Carmichael is related to a good friend. That being said, he is the best vet I have ever used. My husband and I had a vet within walking distance of our home, but he was always brusque and seemed to try to "sell" too much. When one of my dogs began limping, he told us that she needed knee surgery; she was only a year old at the time. The surgery was over $3000, not to mention the toll it would surely take on my young pup. I wanted a second opinion and took her to Dr. Carmichael. He determined that the other vet was correct in his diagnosis--her kneecap was slipping out of joint (common in older labbies)--but wanted to try a joint supplement versus invasive and expensive surgery on such a young dog. Since starting the supplements, her kneecap has not popped out of the joint once! She's completely normal for her age. I immediately changed vets and now take both my labbies and our cat to Dr. Carmichael. I have to drive quite a bit farther, but it's worth it to know that my animals' best interests drive the practice. In addition to that incident, last summer my other labbie experienced an allergic reaction on a Sunday. When I called the office for a referral to an emergency vet clinic, I discovered that one of the vets in the practice is always "on call" and Dr. Carmichael happened to be the vet that called me back. Not only did he return my call within 5 minutes, but he knew my pet's exact weight from memory and advised me of the proper Benadryl dosage. I was considerably calmer after speaking with him because I was confident that he knew everything about my animal and knew what to do to make him better. Dr. Carmichael is fantastic and truly cares for his patients. I will always take my "babies" to his office. I've read other reviews that the front desk staff is curt or rude; I have never experienced this. They are extremely busy and sometimes the wait can be longer than I would like when I have 2 70+ pound dogs and a miserable kitty in a crate, but they give me a multi-pet discount because "I'm brave enough to bring them in all at once." :) I love this practice!

Posted 05/05/09 | Report Abuse

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I am a longtime client of this vet's office. They have saved my pet's lives many times and provided care that I could not put a price on though their prices are very reasonable. Both the vets and staff truly care about what they do. I could not recommend them more highly.

Posted 03/22/09 | Report Abuse

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I went to that place for a job, and both times I've been
there, the staff gave me this look as if I've sprouted
horns on my head!

They have the coldest attitude of any place I've ever
been to. Unless it's because I'm "non white" applying
for a job in an all white enviroment. That's the feeling
I had. Did not bother to ask what type of job I'm looking for or anything about my experiences, just
handed me an application and that was that!!

I would never visit that place again! Thank God there
are other animal hospitals to go to.

Posted 01/14/09 | Report Abuse

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I took my puppy in for a weight and Frontline that was it... I ended up being there for over 30 minutes. I was very disappointed and will never go there again.

Posted 12/02/08 | Report Abuse

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The folks here really seem concerned about the animals and the vets seem knowledgeable. Be warned, though, this is a very busy practice and you WILL wait with your pet (and all the other animals) in the crowded waiting room. When I've been there, I've usually had the only cat in a room full of dogs (some loose though well behaved). Instead of taking my cat in on his leash, I've had to put him in a cage, which made the whole thing even more stressful for him. I'd be nervous of taking a child there with all the big dogs roaming around. I think they are competent and caring, but definitely "dog people"! Not that there's anything wrong with that :-)

Posted 04/29/08 | Report Abuse

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I took my precious Maltese Dog to Lake City Animal Hospital. They are great doctors and I would refer them to other people in a heartbeat.
I enjoyed my office visit with them

Posted 02/15/08 | Report Abuse

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The Doctors and staff here are caring and professional. Although they have a busy practice, they are considerate to get you in and out as quickly as possible.

Posted 02/11/08 | Report Abuse

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