Veterinarians in Lake City, FL

“They came highly recommended and we are not disappointed. The facility is clean and inviting. The entire staff is amazing; they are attentive and fully answer all of our questions. The service fees and medication costs are appropriate for the times. They always make time for us when an emergent need is raised. Our dog is apprehensive around strangers but she loves going for appointments there. She's the first one in our when we tell her we're going and the first out of our car and to their front door when we get there.”

“Dr. Hagler has been great. He still exhibits compassion and care for the animals he treats. He's very responsive to any questions
he is posed. His bedside manner is great!
Kathy Daugherty”

“Our pitbull, Freya, was a treasured member of our family. At 8 years of age she became sick and was not enjoying life. My daughters and I made the decision to euthanize. It was very painful for us as she was a loving and amazing dog. Freya was treated kindly and with dignity by the staff.

I am so very thankful for the card I received today. It was signed by the staff, and had a nose and paw print.

When I am ready, Lake City animal hospital is the only team I will trust with my pet.”

“My family and I have been taking our dogs and cats to Dr. Addison for over 20 years. At first, it was for convenience as I live less than a mile from Addison Animal Hospital. (I believe they are called Compassion Animal Hospital now, don't quote.me on the exact name, but they answer their phones differently and I've noticed some new staff and I overheard them mentioning the change.) Dr. Addison and his team have saved more than a few of my dogs and cats from various situations, snake bites, animal attacks, random illnesses, etc. Most recently, we had a two year old cat, Casper, go missing for almost two weeks. He finally returned home but had been bitten by something very large on his haunch/tail area, he was very thin, and I didn't think he was going to make it. We took him to Dr. Addison, and even with a parking lot full of patients, and quite a few walk-ins (which I was as well) yet somehow they still took care of us quite quickly and the entire time the staff was courteous and polite. The woman at the front desk was answering phone calls, checking in patients, coordinating with her techs and the Veterinarian, and the entire time she was so friendly and courteous. I believe her name was "Sam." Simply awesome. She made my Mom feel better after we dropped Casper off and when we came to pick him up that afternoon just from her demeanor, professionalism, empathy, and, compassion. She was like an air traffic controller, a quarterback, and a psychologist in one. The tech we talked to was also super polite and kind. Dr. Addison came out to talk to us before and after, and he was very informative on the after care of my pet and when we went to leave a tech followed up and made sure we understood the instructions. Casper is at home recuperating and is doing well. I could tell a half dozen more stories from when Zoie poked herself on a barbed wire fence, or when Loki got hit by a car, or when the dog attacked Rocko, each and every time Addison was there for me and my pets. I could never thank him enough for all the care he has given our animals. (Deborah and Kim say thank you as well!!!)”

“I had a bad experience with one vet here. And was very upset. But I came in and spoke with Dr. Alexander who was extremely supportive and agree'd with the hospitals assessment of what was going on.I needed to get a lot of medicine for my dog and needed it now. Stormy the most awesome Vet Tech ever was so good about making sure I got what I needed and even called while I was at the pharmacy to make sure it went well. Then I came in today in fact and saw Dr. Leslie who is super cool, very understanding and patient with my husbands and mines questions. She let us watch the ultrasound and showed us what was what. We got some good news. And that was a relief. Would I recommend them? Yes. They do care.”