Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital

Lawrence, KS

At a glance

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

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
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Care is what we do. Caring is who we are. We are here for them and for you. Our mission is to honor and preserve these gifts for as long as we can. This isn’t our job. It’s our calling

Dr. Kristi Rowland opened Free State Veterinary Hospital in 1997. It merged with Marks Veterinary Hospital in 2002 to form Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital, and she became the sole owner from 2013 to 2022. In January of 2023, Dr. Sabra Amend became the proud owner of Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
22
Support staff
28
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundEchocardiogramsX-raysLaser therapy

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsVaccinationsDiagnosticsSurgerySpaying and NeuteringChemotherapyAcupuncture and Integrative MedicineLaser TherapyHospitalizationSpecialized Overnight CareHygiene CareDental Care
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MicrochippingPet Travel CertificatesSaying Goodbye

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5pm; Saturday 7:30am - 12pm; Sunday closed

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Frequently asked

Is Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital established?+

Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital has served the Lawrence, KS community since 2002.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 311 reviews

This independent veterinary practice provides comprehensive pet care supported by modern diagnostic equipment and a compassionate team. The facility offers thorough wellness exams, specialized care for senior pets, dental procedures with advanced recovery therapies, and attentive end-of-life support. While appointment availability and scheduling can occasionally experience friction, the staff is widely regarded for their empathy, clear communication, and dedicated follow-up care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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