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At Lakeside Veterinary Clinic, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary care for your beloved pets. Located in Rockwall, Texas, we are a full-service veterinary medical facility that serves the surrounding communities. Our experienced and compassionate staff is committed to offering the best medical, surgical, dental, and emergency care for your animal companions. We are also devoted to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.
Our Services
At Lakeside Veterinary Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services to ensure that your pets receive the best possible care. Our services include:
Check Ups
We require that every pet has a physical examination before any treatments are administered. Our thorough check-ups include taking temperature and weight; examining the eyes, ears, and skin; listening to the heart and lungs; and checking for dental disease. We also perform further diagnostics, such as fecal checks, heartworm tests, and other laboratory testings as needed.
Surgery
Our experienced veterinarian, Dr. Dan Walker, has performed many orthopedic, abdominal, and thoracic surgeries during his 35 years of practice. He performs spay, neuter, cosmetic ear cropping, hip and knee surgeries. We take every precaution to ensure your pet's safety during surgery, including extensive monitoring of blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiration, and EKG during surgery, as well as placing IV catheters and giving fluids to all surgical cases.
Laboratory
We utilize routine in-house lab work, cytology, and fine needle aspirations to assist in diagnosing your pet. We also use a professional laboratory for more complete diagnostic testing. We perform routine fecal exams, heartworm testing on all patients, and feline leukemia and FIV on all felines.
Dentistry
We perform routine and geriatric dental prophylaxis for your pets. Anesthesia is required for this procedure, and dental disease is a serious disease that can lead to infections and even death if prolonged. We recommend that you brush your pet's teeth, as this will help keep bacteria from forming on teeth. It only takes 24 hours for calculi to harden. We also perform dental radiographs when necessary.
Boarding
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic is available for boarding your animal. Pets are walked three times daily and fed by our staff. We provide kennels with rugs, blankets, water, and nutritional food. We can also provide outdoor runs when the weather permits. Owners are welcome to bring personal bedding, toys, and food, if a special diet is required. Medications are administered as prescribed by our technicians. We require that your pet be current on all vaccinations and free of external parasites.
Preventative Medicine
To prevent heartworm infestations, we recommend you give your pet heartworm medication monthly and external parasite prevention when needed.
Radiology
We perform routine and dental radiology in addition to ultrasound evaluations.
Grooming
Grooming is available for all breeds, including felines. Grooming is available by appointment only.
Our Staff
Our staff is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. Our veterinarian, Dr. Dan Walker, is a 1972 Graduate of Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He has owned and operated a small animal clinic (practice limited to cats and dogs) for 35 years and takes special interest in surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Walker grew up in Royse City, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, College of Vet Medicine for both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Conclusion
At Lakeside Veterinary Clinic, we are committed to providing the best possible care for your beloved pets. Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to offering the best medical, surgical, dental, and emergency care for your animal companions. We are also devoted to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services.
Practice Experience
The reviews suggest that Dr. Walker and his staff have had varying experiences with clients. Some reviewers have had positive experiences, while others have been unhappy with their interactions.
Rude Staff
Several reviewers found the front desk staff to be rude, with one reviewer stating that the staff is "RUDE" and another reviewer feeling belittled by the staff's tone. One reviewer even reported being spoken to as if they were stupid and didn't know how to care for their animals.
High Prices
One reviewer felt that the practice price-guages, with bills often exceeding $300. This led them to seek care elsewhere.
Poor Communication
Some reviewers felt that the practice did not communicate effectively with them. One reviewer reported feeling nervous and was thankful for the staff's willingness to explain things to her. However, another reviewer felt that the staff did not listen to their concerns and did not obtain their consent for certain procedures.
Good Care
On the other hand, several reviewers were satisfied with the care their pets received. One reviewer praised the practice's "bedside" manner and the staff's kindness. Another reviewer appreciated the practice's willingness to explain things and took the time to diagnose their pet properly.
Negatives
The negative comments in the reviews include feelings of being belittled, poor communication, and high prices.
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