Buck Lake Animal Hospital

Tallahassee, FL

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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

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Boarding End Of Life

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Buck Lake Animal Hospital is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Dr. Carlos Varela and Dr. Blair Anderson in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a full service veterinary clinic that offers routine wellness exams, vaccinations, boarding, nutritional counseling, in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, surgical services, dental care including dental radiography, hospice, pain management in addition to a class IV therapeutic laser

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
14
Support staff
18
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiographyIn-House DiagnosticsClass IV Therapeutic LaserDental Radiography

Services in detail

Wellness ProgramsVaccinationsBoardingNutritional CounselingIn-House DiagnosticsDigital RadiographySurgeryDental CareDental RadiographyHospice CarePain ManagementClass IV Therapeutic LaserMicrochippingPharmacyPocket PetsReptilesDermatology

Memberships

American Heartworm SocietyASPCA Poison Control

Appointments & hours

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Buck Lake Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Buck Lake Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Buck Lake Animal Hospital offer?+

Buck Lake Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 192 reviews

Buck Lake Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice in Tallahassee providing comprehensive medical care for dogs, cats, and small pets. The facility is widely regarded for its compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary team and friendly front desk staff who handle anxious animals with patience and care. The practice offers thorough examinations, clear communication regarding treatment options, and efficient service with generally reasonable pricing. While the majority of visitors report positive experiences, occasional concerns involve waiting times, pricing adjustments, and treatment outcomes.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

1 open role
· pay listed
1 Support & front-of-house

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