Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Lansing Veterinarian Since 1985
Established in 1985 by Dr. Philip J. Smyka, Lake Lansing Road Animal Clinic has provided comprehensive veterinary care to Lansing area families for nearly four decades. Our full-service hospital offers medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals, supported by advanced diagnostics and a state-of-the-art surgical suite. With a legacy of compassionate treatment dating back to our founder's care of a rescued deer in our early years, we maintain a commitment to both clinical excellence and client education.Our team of experienced veterinarians, including Dr. Rebecca Smyka who continues her family's legacy, prioritizes preventive care while offering emergency referrals to specialized centers. We combine modern veterinary technology with a personalized approach, ensuring pets receive both the medical attention they need and the comfort they deserve in our welcoming facility.
Services
Veterinary Care
Dental Services
Ultrasound Diagnostics
Dermatology
Wellness Testing
Pet Microchipping
Emergency Referrals
Service Dog Program
Parasite Prevention
Nutritional Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Veterinary expertise since 1985 with multi-generational leadership
- Comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care under one roof
- Partnerships with emergency specialists for after-hours critical care
- Specialized service dog discount program with tailored medical approaches
- Emphasis on client education and preventive healthcare strategies
What people say
Compassionate team
Caring staff
Professional expertise
Patient explanations
Lifelong trust
Services
Veterinary Care
Our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals. With in-house diagnostics, surgical laser technology, and partnerships with Michigan State University specialists, we offer complete healthcare solutions. Our team emphasizes preventive care while maintaining capabilities for complex medical cases, ensuring pets receive appropriate treatment throughout their lives.
Dental Services
We offer complete dental care including cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatment under anesthesia. Our services combine ultrasonic scaling, dental radiography, and post-operative care to address both cosmetic and health-related dental issues. Preventive education focuses on home care techniques to maintain oral health between professional cleanings.
Ultrasound
Non-invasive ultrasound diagnostics allow us to examine abdominal and thoracic organs for disease indicators. This technology helps diagnose conditions like heart disease through echocardiography while providing real-time imaging for pregnancy monitoring and organ assessment without requiring patient sedation.
Dermatology
Specialized skin and ear care includes allergy testing through Heska Allercept services, identifying 48 allergens affecting pets. We provide diagnostic testing like skin scrapings and cytology to treat conditions ranging from parasitic infections to chronic itching, with customized immunotherapy treatment plans available.
Wellness Testing
Annual blood testing detects early organ dysfunction before symptoms appear. Working with Antech laboratories, we offer comprehensive wellness profiles alongside heartworm testing, providing diagnostic insights within 48 hours to enable proactive treatment for age-related conditions in pets.
People
Dr. Rebecca Smyka
Veterinarian
Continuing her family's legacy since 2005, Dr. Smyka provides compassionate veterinary care with extensive experience in small animal medicine. She maintains focus on both clinical excellence and client education.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals, including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, and specialized services for service animals.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
For after-hours emergencies, we refer patients to Greater Lansing Veterinary Center or MSU College of Veterinary Medicine while providing urgent care during operating hours.
Are payment plans available?
We offer flexible payment options and accept major credit cards, with financing available through third-party veterinary care credit programs.
Do you care for exotic pets?
Our primary focus is on dogs and cats, though we may provide limited services for other small mammals - please contact us for specific inquiries.
What about service animal accommodations?
We offer a 10% discount for certified service/assistance dogs and tailor medical approaches to meet their unique training requirements and handler needs.
Reviews (7)
Will Gregg
Jun 17, 2022
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Staff was kind and knowledgeable! They were able to get me in for an urgent appointment (at an extra fee)
Jessica Gorenc
Apr 05, 2022
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I have recently within the last 6 month bought 2 great pyrenees. Both come to this clinic. The staff is super friendly, love the animals and care and always address any of my concerns. I will remain at this clinic.
Kim Klepper
Feb 28, 2022
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New to this clinic with an older dog. Professional and attentive staff, prices seem comparable to my previous vet (no problems there, just looking for a place closer to my house). Clean, inviting reception area. Very nice. Update: It's hard getting older. My dog had a much longer appointment today, with one doctor and a few technicians performing different tasks to figure out what's going on with her.
Don't have a definitive answer yet but I appreciate a doctor who isn't afraid to say she needs to recheck my dog's history and do some research. It actually increases my confidence that my dog is receiving good care.
Don't have a definitive answer yet but I appreciate a doctor who isn't afraid to say she needs to recheck my dog's history and do some research. It actually increases my confidence that my dog is receiving good care.
Terrance Cox
Feb 20, 2022
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Our relationship with this Lansing facility over the last several years goes far beyond in pet care, service and rehabilitation. They have always been transparent and answered any questions. Referrals to animal specialist professionals each lending to the same type of support, experience and expertise. My dog is now coming to her end of life. We are being served in the same professionalism and courtesy and friendliness. Thank you.
Will Cantrell
Feb 14, 2022
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Excellent job and great service! Dr. is professional and courteous. The entire team is kind and they were efficient as well! Keep it up.
Zoe Webking
Jan 18, 2022
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Such a positive experience! Dr. Nowlin was extremely kind and helpful. The rest of the staff was also very polite and accommodating.
Yvonne Alexander
Jan 09, 2022
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My husband and I recently took in a stray kitten who was having a lot of health issues and we suspected he had tape worms. We brought him in and brought a stool sample, which came back negative for worms. The vet told us that he would likely have to be on medication for the rest of his life due to his gut problems. I figured out on my own that he did in fact have tape worms and I used over the counter medication to treat it- no more gut issues. Also, the staff mentioned that the inside of his ears looked dirty and failed to mention that he had ear mites, which I also came to find out myself. Saved a fortune by doing my own research and brining him elsewhere.
