VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital

Big Bear, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Big Bear, California, serving cats and dogs. It offers general practice, wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, spay/neuter and other surgeries, dental care, diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory diagnostics, hospitalization, boarding, and end-of-life care. The clinic sees patients by appointment and is open on weekends

Services in detail

General practiceWellness & preventive careVaccinationsSpay/neuterSurgeryDentistryDiagnostic imagingIn-house labHospitalizationBoardingEnd-of-life care

Frequently asked

Is VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 217 reviews

The practice provides veterinary care with a team known for being compassionate and knowledgeable during routine visits and end-of-life care. However, the facility has faced criticism regarding high service costs, unexpected billing increases, and challenges with front desk communication. Weekend emergency availability is limited, requiring clients to seek care elsewhere for after-hours urgent needs.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.