AAHA Accreditation | Specializing in Exotic Animals

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Exotic Animal Care

Domestic Animal Care

Grooming & Boarding

Welcome to Lakeside Animal Hospital

Your Pets Are In Good Hands

Here at Lakeside Animal Hospital, conveniently located in Richmond Virginia, we understand that your pets are your biggest fans and are a part of the family, which is why our veterinarians uses the most updated techniques to diagnose your pets’ conditions and treat them. We offer many services from general wellness exams, surgical procedures, dentistry, senior pet care, diagnostic laboratory testing, microchipping, to boarding and grooming.

Book an appointment for your loved one today, call us!

(804) 262 - 8697

Doctor holding parrot at Lakeside Animal Hospital

Our Services

Our Specialties & Services

Exotic
Animal Care

We care for many types of exotic pets: birds, reptiles, amphibians, & small mammals.

Regular Health
Checkups

Just like you, your pets need regular health checkups to ensure they are in the best health possible.

Exotic Pet
Boarding

We offers day boarding, long and short term boarding for Avian and Exotic pets.

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We Love These Pets, Just Like You!

We Care For Exotic Pets, Cats, & Dogs

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

On Location Specialist

Our Clinic Specialist

Dr. Marissa Gonzalez

Dr. Marissa Gonzalez was born in Maryland and raised in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Rutgers University in 1984. She moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1989 and worked at Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital before moving to Blacksburg, VA to attend the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez’s veterinary interests include avian, exotic, and emergency animal care. Some of Dr. Gonzalez’s hobbies include scuba diving, hiking, boating and reading.

Experience: 20+ years

Pets: Cats, Dogs, Reptiles, Birds, Small Mammals

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About Lakeside Animal Hospital

Northside Community

Lakeside Animal Hospital has been a part of this vibrant Northside community for over 50 years. We share a neighborhood with Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, The Virginia Museum, Joseph Bryan Park, Maymont and many other attractions and historical sites. Serving the pets of this area has been such a pleasure and we look forward to a long continued partnership with you and your pets.

Everyone there was so sweet to our dog! We adore her and it’s nice to have a vet that does too :)

- D.B.

Had to visit here when our cats got sick after moving. They were able to accommodate us quickly and everyone when we came in for the appointment was efficient and courteous. Helped fix our poor little guys right up!

- J.G.

The knowledge level that the doctor and staff had when caring for my sick bird was so reassuring. They knew exactly what to do and explained every test and procedure to us. Thank you to the entire office for helping save our baby.

- S.P.

I take my bunny rabbit here and they are very friendly, professional, and really care for animals that come in. They also have others services available at decent prices.

- D.K.

Rebecca does such a wonderful job grooming my Lionhead bunny Freida. I have dealt with Dr Gonzalez and her staff for many years and will for many more to come.

- A.A.

Thank u for always taking such excellent and loving care of our birds!! Dr Gonalez is a knowledgeable caring vet and the staff is top notch. Know when I go there my birds are in excellent hands! Would highly recommend them to all.

- C.T.

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