Name: Lake Area Animal Hospital
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Where Your Pets Are Treated Like Family
Our team pairs advanced veterinary medicine with the friendly, personal care you and your pet deserve.

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Veterinarian and Animal Clinic in Melrose and Hawthorne, FL

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Welcome To Lake Area Animal Hospital

Veterinarian and Animal Clinic in Melrose and Hawthorne, FL

Welcome to Lake Area Animal Hospital, where your pet’s health and happiness are always our top priority. Families throughout Melrose, FL , Hawthorne, FL and the surrounding communities trust us to care for their four-legged, feathered, and exotic companions with the same warmth and attention we’d give our own pets.

Our experienced team pairs advanced veterinary medicine with genuine, compassionate service — from wellness exams, vaccinations, and dental care to surgery, diagnostics, and specialized treatment for exotic and avian patients. Whether you’re welcoming a brand-new puppy or kitten or caring for a cherished senior companion, we’re here to support you through every stage of your pet’s life. We’d love to welcome you to our family — call (352) 475-2326 - Melrose Location or (352) 481-4333 - Hawthorne Location to schedule your visit and see the difference personal, attentive care can make.

Our Services

At Lake Area Animal Hospital, we offer a variety of services to care for your pet.

Boarding

Microchipping

Ultrasound

Vaccinations

Radiology (X-Rays)

Testimonials

Real reviews from real clients.

We needed a great vet somewhere close. We were so very happy to find LAAH! They helped us through what we thought was a crisis. We are so very thankful that they are close and are so great with our little Bella!

Mary W.

Just had one of my best experiences ever at a Vet! And hour and a half away from the Forth of July weekend! Smothered Patches full of love and attention! As well as top notch Veterinary care!!! Thank you so much for your time and consideration with all 7 of my dogs and now 6 cats! Happy 4th of July!!!

James P.

All of my experiences with Dr. Rae's clinic have been excellent. The staff is exceptional as is the care and concern for my two cats, Cymba and Plato. How wonderful it is to go to a clinc with complete confidence in their ability to serve our needs. I commend them for their compassion and their integrity, and knowledge of veterinary medicine. Dr. Rae and her staff are truly the best!

Donna W.

Dr. Rea is an amazing vet! She was a mentor to me during vet school and has continued to share her wisdom. Her knowledge and compassion extends beyond vet medicine. As a vet, I can attest she is the best in the business and I would allow her to care for my own pets any day!

Ann

Dr.Rea at Lake Area Animal Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian. She and her staff are professional, and operate with the highest ethical standards. I feel like I must comment on a review I read here that I feel is way off the mark. The person (not even the client) is alleging that a friends dog was taken from her, neutered, and re homed without her permission. Having worked in the Veterinary field previously for many years I can say with complete confidence NO veterinarian would accept care of a dog without a signed release form, or do any treatment or procedures without the signed consent of the owner. It is unfair and inaccurate for a person to post such a slanderous review with no basis in fact. At Lake Area Animal Hospital you will never find anything less than the best. As a client I have complete trust in Dr.Rea and know that her goal is to offer her clients the best care available for their furry loved ones.

Erin S.

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