Blue Lake Animal Care Center

South Lake Tahoe, CA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are the premier animal hospital in South Lake Tahoe, serving all the veterinary needs of your pets. Our Core Values are: Professionalism, Respect, Patient Advocacy, Trust, Integrity, Inclusivity, Empathy, Compassion, Education, and Love. We take these Core Values very importantly….let us show you the difference!

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

digital dental x-raysin-house lab diagnosticsin-house microscopic analysis

Services in detail

Behavior ServicesWellness & Preventative CareSurgeryDental Care – DentistryRadiology & UltrasoundPet DiagnosticsEmergencies & Urgent CareMicrochippingOphthalmologyOrthopedic & Cruciate SurgerySick Pet and HospitalizationSpay & NeuterVaccinationsWellness PackagesEnd of Life Care/ EuthanasiaAdditional Services

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Blue Lake Animal Care Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Blue Lake Animal Care Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Blue Lake Animal Care Center offer?+

Blue Lake Animal Care Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 232 reviews

The practice features a compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team that provides thorough explanations and excellent care for pets and their owners. The facility is exceptionally clean and welcoming, offering easy scheduling and personalized touches in exam rooms. While wait times are generally minimal and emergency squeeze-ins are accommodated when capacity allows, after-hours emergency availability is limited. Pricing is widely considered fair and reasonable for the area, though occasional billing disputes and administrative friction have occurred.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean 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.