They saved our little puppy! The expertise in Dr Matt is incredible, and the whole staff are nothing but nice, thoughtful, and compassionate. They have made us feel safe and comfortable throughout everything, and not once has made us feel pressured to do anything we didn't feel right with. Such a great vet! (Plus they allow the option to text vet questions, when calling is sometimes some of us millennials struggle with). read more

I got an appointment immediately even though I had only been a previous client and my cat hadn't been there before. Margret's condition was thoroughly discussed and options were offered. After two days she is recovering from a condition that has been brewing for a year, starting with allergies. The staff, as always, was courteous, timely, non judgmental and patient. I can't recommend them enough after 25 years of excellent and compassionate service. read more

I had such a great experience bringing my new kitten here. I first had him brought for his first vet visit ever. This was also my first time going to this clinic. It was in the perfect location, close to home, and there was actually a lot of parking, all designated for the clinic. I had been recommended this clinic by a family member and am so glad they had some openings for my kitten to be seen. The front desk staff were so helpful. They had me fill out paperwork and gave me instructions before my kitten was seen. The veterinarian was great, she sent me home with medicine and was gentle with Billy the kitten. The vet was very helpful and answered all of my questions. She was very knowledgeable. I brought Billy back to get neutered. The staff accommodated my potential early arrival and my later pick up. I picked him up later in the day and the staff were again super helpful! The vet tech gave me all the necessary information and I was left confident that he would heal nicely. The staff loved him and he was so comfortable being there. Billy has done great! I got a follow up call the next day which was a wonderful. I love this clinic and I highly recommend it. read more

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I have been bringing my dog Charlie here for vet care. The staff is very caring and professional. Yesterday he needed three teeth pulled and a small growth removed from his eyelid. Every detail was explained to me. This morning they called to check in on him. I was happy to report he is back to his mischievous self! read more

I am so happy with the care that my 18-year-old cat received at Lakeview's Cat Annex. The rooms were way less over-stimulating than other offices I've been to, and the vet we saw was attentive to the fact that Rosie's plan of care would be different given her advanced age. They didn't pressure me into choosing certain treatment options, but were thorough in explaining all of the choices available. As long as I am in Madison I will happily return to Lakeview! read more

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I'm very impressed by the level of professionalism that we experienced at Lakeview clinic. Upon initial visit, the premises were pristine and organized and we were given a quiet and private room to wait while the vet assistant gave an outline on what to expect during the checkup. They were very detailed in doing a physical exam with our kitty and were very welcoming to any questions that we may have. Everything from the registration, wait time, checkup and treatment were done seamlessly. This is a clinic that knows what they are doing and how to care for every individual pet. The location is rather far for my husband and I to travel to but we have a piece of mind from knowing that our cat will always be in safe hands. read more

I recently adopted a 3.5 month old kitten, and she came down with some form of kitten cold. I have always driven passed this veterinary clinic throughout the years of living in Madison, so I decided to give this place a try. I am elated with my decision! My kitten, who is normally very skittish and not good with new locations and people, became a purring machine with the vet tech and the vet! He loved both of them very much. The staff is impeccable and extremely knowledgable. They talk to you like you are a person, and they give such quality service to your pets. The vet tech and the vet put the pets first and make sure they are comfortable. I love it here!! read more

I could not be happier with my experience at Lakeview Vet. I have a senior calico who can be a bit moody (vet's like to say aggressive but whatever) and they were so great with her. They didn't muzzle her and just calmly took her to the back room to run tests. It's actually the best mood I've seen my cat in at a vet's office. The technician and doctor were both extremely kind, friendly, and attentive. They were not pushy at all and didn't talk down to me in any way. Prices are what I expected. There are certainly cheaper clinics in Madison but the quality of care is fantastic here. I'm more than willing to pay for the cost to get my kitty some competent care. This will definitely be my permanent vet going forward. read more

Everyone who has seen our pups here have been very friendly and informative. I think they're receiving quality care and I would recommend.

awful customer service, she will refuse to take your calls if she knows your upset, I called to dispute all the up charges she neglected to mention during the ini quote, the clerk relaid the message and her reply was "I'm sorry she said she's to busy to talk to you" I'll try that with my customers and see how it goes. I will definitely be taking my dog elsewhere, I already called three other places and they were all hundreds cheaper! do your research! go elsewhere. read more

This is a fantastic veterinary clinic! My dog had an operation done on his eyelids & everything went fantastic! They gave me an estimate of $400-500 but it ended up only being 300 something. The UW & MVS gave me estimates of around $1500! I've had to take my dog in a few other times for an illness he has & it's gone well. My dog is absolutely terrified & they handle him very well. I definitely recommend this vet clinic! 07 Dec 2016 Still loving this vet! Dr. Oakes is fantastic. read more

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Lakeview Veterinary Clinic. Seriously- you'll never find more caring, compassionate people anywhere. They've seen my cats through serious health issues and run-of-the-mill routine health things, and I've always been so happy with the care my fur kids have received. They're super up front about what procedures are necessary and what can wait, and they've never once done anything outside of what was talked about in terms of care without first running it by me. One thing that will always stand out to be was when I brought my cat (who has since passed) in to be checked on because he was so sick, everyone in the office was so very gentle and loving with him. That meant the world to me, and I will always be a loyal client for as long as I have pets. read more

We came to Lakeview after a bad experience with a big-box vet practice based on Yelp reviews. They communicated effectively and estimated the procedures my dog needed accurately. For me, what sets them apart, as others have stated, is the staff here. EVERYBODY I met, not just the Doctors, was professional, friendly, polite, intelligent, and caring. Really a very impressive staff, and for a service business based on the bond between people and their pets, this is extremely important. I highly recommend Lakeview, and once again appreciate all the reviews from the Yelpers who posted and helped me find them. God Bless! read more

I'm a student, so I don't have a ton of money to spend each time I go in. They were completely understanding when I said I didn't want to do everything for my rescue dog right away, and didn't make me feel ashamed for not getting some non-core vaccines at the first visit. I will recommend this vet to everyone!!! read more

This place is amazing. They were helpful when I called in concerned about my cat's eye possibly being infected. They were able to get me an appointment the next day. Then due to unforeseen circumstances we were running late for our 2 pm appointment. I called them and asked if it would be okay if we weren't there until 2:30. They said it was fine. Then more unforeseen circumstances occurred so we called them at 2:20 , apologized and asked if we could come in at 3:00. They said that was definitely okay. I was apologizing profusely and the vet on the phone (Kristi Crass) kindly said that it's fine and that she's here anyways. She was able to make room to see us. She saw us promptly, was really gentle with our cat, gave a quick diagnosis of an eye infection and gave us eye drops. She was patient, kind, understanding, and accommodating. We definitely have found our vet. The cost of the visit was about $50 - extremely affordable considering this was our cat's first visit there and that he also received eye drops. TL;DR: Affordable & accommodating. I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

First experience with Lakeview Vet Clinic was wonderful. Kristi was very gentle with my cat Zoo, but made sure to examine her fully. All of the staff was very courteous and was willing to answer any questions I had during the appointment, even though I had question after question being a new cat owner. They've also been great when I've reached out for help via phone when I didn't have an appointment. The only comment I would make is regards to the exam room we we're placed in for the appointment. It must say it was rather clean and tidy, well lit, and had no odor whatsoever. It was however, a bit loud. There were 2 doors leading to the room, one from the lobby and one from the back area. There was lots of noise coming from both sides, and while it wasn't an issue for my cat, I can see how this might scare someone's pet more than going to the vet already did! Just something to keep in mind. I'm not sure how many exam rooms they have, and perhaps there is one that is quieter. In general I'm so glad I was able to find a Vet Clinic like Lakeview. I am happy to know my cat is in great care during an appointment and it offers peace of mind having such a knowledgeable and helpful staff. I look forward to many years with a healthy Zoo with the help of Lakeview. Thanks! read more

After our regular vet changed her practice we needed to find another place for our kitties. I choose Lakeview because of the other reviews here on Yelp and I'm glad I did (thanks reviewers!). I had an emergency with my kitty this week and brought him in without an appt on what was a fully booked day for them. They worked us in immediately and Dr Pam was wonderful. They treated my boy and sent us home, knowing he would either get better that night or be back the next day. Unfortunately, we were back the next day. Again it was super busy and they worked us in without an appt (thank you so much to the others that waited a little extra for us!!). It was determined that he needed an ultrasound (which resulted in surgery) and they recommend a place to take him (since they don't do that) and even called ahead for us. I couldn't have asked for anything more- they helped save my best friend's life! My only complaint (and it's minor) is the same as another reviewer- the rooms are really loud. For the sick and scared animals that definitely adds to the stress. The outstanding care helps to make up for it though. read more

I found Lakeview online and selected it based on reviews because my little BFF#1 needed dental cleaning. It was 5 years since his last and we have since moved from Chicago to the IL/WI state line. I needed a reputable vet closer and found Lakeview. They surpassed my expectations in terms of competence and compassion. I'm very thankful to GOD & Jesus for the treatment my little BFF#1 got at Lakeview. His dental cleaning under general anesthesia went well and I am so relieved. Thank you Lakeview. read more

I cannot imagine a better veterinary practice to take my best friend to. We've been using Lakeview for about 4 years, and have met with each of the vets and techs on staff at some point. They are all caring, informative, professional, and clearly love what they do. A friend of mine was unhappy with her vet and asked if we were happy with ours. She tried Lakeview and was thrilled she made the switch. On several occasions, we have called Lakeview with a problem or question, unsure if we should bring our dog in (e.g., she ate a BBQ chicken wing). Many times, they have given us free advice/suggestions over the phone to try prior to bringing our dog in. More than once, this was enough to avoid bringing her in, saving us time and money. Now, Lakeview is not cheap -- but what vet is? The fact is, they are not trying to squeeze money out of you for things your pet doesn't need. We will be leaving the Madison area soon, and losing Lakeview as our vet is one of the things that upsets me most! I am sure it will be difficult to find a vet as great as the group at Lakeview! read more

I love Lakeview. I'm terrible with names, so I'm not exactly sure of my vet's name. Either way, all of the staff is fantastically friendly and knowledgeable. I will never take my cat anywhere else. I understand some people's hesitance because of the higher expense. A few years ago my cat was having issues and I took him to Companion Animal Hospital because they were cheaper. On the first visit they said nothing was wrong with my cat and I left. Awhile later my cat started yowling in pain constantly, but with no visible thing wrong with him. My boyfriend and I took him back and paid for $400+ in expensive tests. Still nothing. They turned us away. I just didn't know what to do. A few days later I woke up to my cat peeing blood. My boyfriend made the call to take him to an emergency vet (Lakeview was closed). They diagnosed him right away and began treatment. They said if we had waited 12-ish hours my cat's bladder would have ruptured and he would have been killed. Now I will never hesitate to pay the extra. Lakeview has been very helpful with managing my cat's medical problem. They're very knowledgeable and always know how to help. I find them to be very thorough in their regular exam as well. Those who scoff and claim thoroughness is an excuse to jack up prices, you're wrong. Lakeview really does check for more than others. My boyfriend's family has also been going to this vet for quite some time. More recently they were amazing at helping manage extreme separation anxiety when my boyfriend and I were dog sitting. I also came with for emotional support when my boyfriend's family had to have their very old, lovable dog put down. Lakeview was truly amazing during the whole process. They even seemed emotionally attached to the dog. I've never been more sold on the quality of a business. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

We've been customers of Lakeview since they first moved in down the street from us. They started seeing our 3 WWF (as in World Wrestling Federation) terriers a Westie/a Westie-Scottie mixed up mess/and a Scottie, when they were all young and crazy, and have helped us with their health care right up until the point where we only have one left, now 14. And the other 2 lived nice long lives, 13 and 16 so they've seen a good amount of us for a long period of time. They usually always know who I am when I call, know our dogs when they come in, and always have something nice to say about our dogs even though we know in their minds they are probably thinking our dogs were, and are, a bit of a handful. I don't know why I haven't posted a review earlier, perhaps we take Lakeview for granted or I've always been too busy to post anything, but having just got off the phone with them to arrange for the last one to get some stitches out after his last surgery, I saw other reviews out there when looking for the phone number and thought it was about time. It's hard to come up with much new looking at the other reviews so maybe this review is just an affirmation, but this clinic and the staff who work there, are the best. I'm in my mid 60's and I've had a PARADE of animals, I've lived in a number of places and have had a number of vets. None have come close to giving the level of care along with the staff being not only great at what they do, but they are also exceptionally nice folks. Dr. Tom guided us through the elder care and loss of two of of our dogs in a manner that was part vet, part social worker, part pastor and part best friend. As a gay couple with no kids, these animals pretty much are our kids, and Dr. Tom understood that and treated us with respect and compassion. Recently, we've started to also see Dr. Meg, as she has interacted with our oldest and last remaining of the three and she has also been so professional, gracious and patient with us and our dog. One example of above and beyond on the part of the Lakeview staff being 2 years ago when Dr. Tom patiently hung with us for much longer than he needed to after we had to put down our little girl Rosie, and didn't mind that we were a sobbing mess. He didn't mind we wanted to hold her as she left and he just patiently waited, actually gave me a hug (I was a mess) and made sure we were fine. Bottom-line, Lakeview and the staff are second to none .. and just damn good folks too. "Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really". ~Agnes Sligh Turnbull read more

Lakeview is simply the best vet clinic in Madison. They *love* their "patients" and always remember my two cats (as well as my parents' grouchy ginger tom). We've never been kept waiting, but always been directly escorted to an exam room, which is nice when your cats aren't used to being around a Mastiff. Tom, Pam, and Bridget make sure to listen to concerns and make reasonable recommendations, and both the DVMs and the vet techs lavish loving care on the pets. You can tell they really adore their jobs. They are expensive, but they also communicate well on preventative care and e-mail both vet reports and reminders of when routine care is needed, like vaccinations. They also have a "pet portal" similar to MyChart for humans, so that you can look over your pet's file online (which is very useful when your pet gets sick away from Madison). They also don't try to sell you junk you don't need, and they've never scolded me for not having a collar on my micro-chipped cats, who despise collars. They have creative "bribes" (like baby food) to keep the animals still while giving them shots, and often reward them with treats after their check-ups. The only procedure I've had done elsewhere in Madison was neutering; the Dane County Humane Society does spaying and neutering for extraordinarily less money, and they do a great job. I wouldn't go anywhere else in Madison for the routine care of my two fuzzy boys. If you have dogs, you can even go next door to Mallatt's after your dog's exam for free dog treats! read more

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I don't know of a more caring group of professionals more dedicated to the well-being of our four-footed friends. I recommend Pam Mache and her crew without reservation! read more

I love this vet. I have been to many vets in my dog's ten years. This is the most reasonable one. They are very caring and compassionate which is important. They love the animals. I highly recommend it. read more

I brought my dog to Lakeview for the first time this month and will definitely return. Good customer service goes a very long way. Dr. Banks is very charismatic and knowledgeable and you can tell she really cares about the animals she treats. I had a bad experience with another veterinary clinic on University Avenue where I felt like I was being nickel and dimed, but this was not the case at Lakeview. Dr. Banks delivered great care without breaking my wallet and for that, I am truly thankful. read more

This clinic has been the place we have gone with two dogs who have had major life-long health issues. I cannot say enough good things about the level of care we have received for our pets. The staff is not only highly competent but incredibly kind. We have had to have some tough conversations about our pet's health, and they have always been compassionate and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone without any hesitation. read more

My husband and I have been bringing our dog, Buckley, to Lakeview since he was a puppy - so for about 3.5 years now. The staff at Lakeview are knowledgeable, kind and friendly. We always feel like Buckley is getting the best care when we bring him in. I highly recommend Lakeview to all pet owners. read more

I highly recommend Lakeview vet clinic! They have been wonderful to me and my rescue dog Connery. The first time I took Connery in, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and clearly love their job and animals. Dr. Oakes did a very thorough examination on Connery, and answered the million questions I had so patiently. I really like that they have an online portal where you can renew prescriptions and contact the clinic at your convenience. Another thing I really like is their dedication to their clients. I called at 8am on a Wednesday morning because Connery had an infected eye. Though they were completely booked for the day, they let me bring Connery and drop him off, and they worked him in between other appointments. Such a wonderful place! One suggestion- if this is your first time visiting the clinic, and you're not familiar with that area of Madison, be aware that parking is in back and the signage isn't super obvious. It was a bit difficult to find with google maps. read more

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I recently added a young puppy to my family of four pets and Lakeview vet clinic has been as wonderful and helpful with him as they are with my other four. My puppy recently had a small eye infection and even though holding him still is like wrestling with a box of eels, the vet techs and doctor examined him thoroughly and helped me find the right kind of medicine to administer more easily to my wiggly puppy. They've also taken the best care of my elderly cats and my adult dog who is anxious but loves to kiss everyone at Lakeview. They've recommended procedures and therapies for the cats which have been extremely helpful, including topical gel and treat medications that are easy to administer, even to my feral cat. Everyone there is great at answering questions in person or over the phone. I am very happy to have found such a wonderful vet clinic after moving to Madison. read more