VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital

Cerritos, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

8
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Support staff
10
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyEndoscopyTonopenDental X RaysSevoflurane Anesthesia

Services in detail

Digital RadiologyEndoscopyOrthopedic SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenCanine and Feline DiabetesCat DiabetesDog DiabetesAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryEar ChecksEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesGeneral SurgeryHealth ExamsHospitalizationIn House EndoscopyIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSevoflurane AnesthesiaSpays and Neuters

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Call for Availability

Frequently asked

Is VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

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

Does VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

What services does VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

35% Negative sentiment
based on 1,088 reviews

This emergency and specialty hospital provides 24-hour care with a modern and well-maintained facility. The veterinary teams and support staff are often described as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and deeply supportive during critical situations and end-of-life care. However, patients and visitors frequently experience extended wait times, high and unexpected costs, and occasional communication challenges with administrative personnel.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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