Business Details
32 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Lees Summit
Lakewood Animal Health Center has been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care since 1994. Our mission centers on delivering high-quality medicine and compassionate care, treating every pet as if it were our own. With a team of experienced veterinarians and support staff, we offer comprehensive services including medicine, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. Our AAHA-accredited facility combines advanced technology with a warm, caring environment to ensure the well-being of companion animals. We prioritize client education and personalized care, fostering long-term partnerships with pet owners.Our commitment to professional excellence is reflected in our team's ongoing training and collaborative approach to patient care. We serve the Lees Summit community and surrounding areas with convenient hours and a focus on accessibility. Our boarding and grooming services extend our dedication to pet wellness beyond medical care. We maintain strong relationships with emergency referral partners to ensure continuity of care outside regular hours. For over 30 years, we have built trust through consistent, reliable service that prioritizes both animal health and client satisfaction.
Services
Veterinary Medicine
Surgical Care
Dental Cleanings
Diagnostic Imaging
Pet Boarding
Grooming Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We are AAHA-accredited for meeting the highest veterinary care standards
- Our team includes veterinarians with 14-36 years of individual experience
- We maintain 12-hour weekday availability for urgent daytime appointments
- Our facility combines 7,500 sq ft of modern equipment with personalized care
- We coordinate with three emergency referral centers for after-hours support
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Top notch care
Best veterinarians
Amazing staff
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable doctors
Services
Veterinary Medicine
Our comprehensive veterinary medicine services address all pet health needs through 30-40 minute appointments. We diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries while emphasizing preventive care. Our team develops customized treatment plans that may include medications, special diets, and follow-up monitoring to ensure optimal recovery.
Surgical Care
We provide advanced surgical care with preanesthetic testing and IV fluid support for safety. Our surgical suite features modern monitoring equipment and dedicated support staff. Post-operative pain management ensures patient comfort while our team maintains strict sterility protocols throughout all procedures.
Dental Cleanings
Professional dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar to prevent tooth and gum disease. We use ultrasonic cleaning with digital radiographs to assess oral health. Regular cleanings under anesthesia help maintain overall pet wellness and prevent painful dental conditions.
Diagnostic Imaging
Full-service radiology and ultrasound capabilities enable accurate diagnosis of internal conditions. Our doctors interpret digital X-rays and perform abdominal ultrasounds to detect abnormalities. We also offer hip and elbow screenings for breeding animals through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facility provides clean, supervised accommodations with veterinarian oversight. Services include three daily walks, medicating, and special diet management. We offer discounted baths for short stays and complimentary grooming for extended visits while maintaining strict hygiene protocols.
People
Dr. Julie Dyer
Veterinarian
Dr. Dyer has practiced veterinary medicine since 1989 and founded Lakewood Animal Health Center in 1994. She specializes in ultrasound diagnostics, endocrine disease, and orthopedic injuries while maintaining active memberships in multiple veterinary associations.
Dr. Sarah Golladay
Veterinarian
Dr. Golladay brings 25 years of experience with special interests in internal medicine and emergency care. As a practice owner, she focuses on creating a positive work environment while ensuring compassionate patient care for all four-legged family members.
Dr. Andrea Eyler
Veterinarian
Dr. Eyler joined the team in 2017 after practicing in Minnesota and the Kansas City area. She emphasizes wellness care and feline medicine, becoming a practice owner in 2023 while maintaining her commitment to client education and preventive care.
Dr. Shana Stelzer
Veterinarian
With 21 years of experience, Dr. Stelzer specializes in dermatology and soft-tissue surgery. She practices compassionate care while enjoying outdoor activities with her family and two spoiled guinea pigs.
Dr. Shannon Davies
Veterinarian
Dr. Davies joined in 2021 after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She focuses on dermatologic conditions and end-of-life care while maintaining a passion for client communication and pet-friendly plant education.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
We refer after-hour emergencies to Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialty Centers in Lees Summit, Overland Park, and Northland while maintaining care continuity.
What payment options are available?
We accept healthcare financing through CareCredit and work with major pet insurance providers for treatment coverage options.
How do your boarding services work?
Our boarding includes three daily walks, medicating, and special diet management with discounted baths for short stays and complimentary grooming for extended visits.
What sets your dental care apart?
We combine ultrasonic cleaning with digital radiographs to address both visible and hidden dental issues under anesthesia for comprehensive oral health.
How do you handle urgent daytime appointments?
We reserve time daily for acute cases and recommend early calls to ensure same-day care while maintaining regular appointment efficiency.
Reviews (4)
Bea Chanhthakoummane
Mar 13, 2022
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We had an appointment booked for the 15th, assuming that's today not next month. This was told to us twice. We get there and the lady up Front said your appointment is in April. WOW what a waste of everyone's time. But twice?
Duy Nguyen
Feb 28, 2022
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Great Great service. Everyone there is so nice! Very helpful! We take our Jasmine there for all her needs! Thank you Lakewood Animal Health Center! 02/09/22 we still take our beloved Jasmine to Lakewood. Still with the great friendly service!
Brenda Hukriede
Feb 14, 2022
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Top notch care EVERY TIME at Lakewood Animal Health Center. Staff are helpful and caring. Wish I could give Dr. Andrea Eyler 100 's! She is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. She is unhurried and completely present during each appointment. Also, she respects my desire to treat our dog naturally when possible so it feels like a team approach, which I value and appreciate. Our little yet elderly girl hates going to the vet (anxiety reigns), but she LOVES Dr. Eyler!
Patrick Boatner
Jan 23, 2022
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They seem to have high prices for generic medications (like 4x cost of the same drug for humans), but otherwise I'm really pleased. They recognized our dog's critical condition and worked us into the schedule as needed. They've been very supportive of our choices as we navigated a very rare and life-threatening disease in our dog, where other vet offices scolded us for trying to keep our dog alive.
We had very collaborative discussions with the vet about treatment plans, even when we wanted to take a different direction. They've given us an open invitation to bring our dog in for basic recurring treatment (IV fluids) at our own discretion, which is nice because it's cheaper than paying to see the doctor every single time.
We had very collaborative discussions with the vet about treatment plans, even when we wanted to take a different direction. They've given us an open invitation to bring our dog in for basic recurring treatment (IV fluids) at our own discretion, which is nice because it's cheaper than paying to see the doctor every single time.
