Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital

For your convenience, Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital provides both primary and urgent care. Our veterinary hospital in Carbondale provides comprehensive wellness and urgent care. We understand that your pet is an important member of your family and deserves the best possible medical care. Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is committed to providing excellent service with integrity. Whether you bring your family pet to our veterinarian for a routine visit, or in an urgent care situation, you can be assured that your pet will be treated with patience and compassion

In 1975 Dr. David Lane graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and moved to Los Angeles, CA. He practiced small animal and equine medicine at two locations in the San Gabriel valley. In 1978 he and his wife moved back to southern Illinois where he established Lakeside Veterinary Clinic in September 1978. The doors were first opened at the Sweets Corner Business Center one mile east of our current location in Carbondale. Dr. John Finley became a partner at Lakeside in 1983 and worked full time until health concerns forced his retirement in 2007. In 1987 a new state-of-the-art 4,000 square-foot hospital was built and the business name changed to Lakeside Veterinary Hospital. The expansion reflected the substantial increase in demand for veterinary care and capabilities for the community. A second facility was established in early 1983 on the north side of Herrin in a neighborhood known as Chittyville. The clinic was moved to south Herrin in 1991. In 1995 a new building was erected at our present location in Energy, IL. This facility inherited the original practice name: Lakeside Veterinary Clinic. After 34 years of practice, Dr. Lane sold the practice to Dr. Verbeck in December 2012. Dr. Verbeck is committed to continuing the 34 years of excellence that have been established at Lakeside Veterinary Hospital and Lakeside Veterinary Clinic

Mission — Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is committed to providing unrivaled veterinary medical services based in sound scientific evidence and expertise. We believe animals enrich our lives in many ways and it is our purpose to improve and lengthen the lives of our animal companions through professionalism and technical expertise so we may always exceed our client expectations