Southside Animal Hospital

Lansing, MI

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Southside Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing superior veterinary care in Lansing, MI. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. We want to be your partner in your pets healthcare

Southside Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. It has been owned and operated by Dr. Joyce A Heideman DVM since 1991

Mission — Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. We want to be your partner in your pets healthcare

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

In-house urine, fecal, fungal, and microscopic analysisLaboratory testing for hematology, serum chemistry, hormone levels, FeLV/FIV, Parvo, and tick-borne illnessesDigital radiographyFlexible endoscopyUltrasound and internal medicine consultations by appointment

Services in detail

General Wellness Exams & Preventative CareParasite Testing & PreventionFull-Service In-House DiagnosticsSurgeryDermatologyBehavioral CounselingNutritional CounselingPharmacy & Online StoreMicrochippingEmergency Care (referral only)

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 closed, Sunday closed

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Frequently asked

Is Southside Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Southside Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Southside Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 450 reviews

Southside Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice delivering compassionate, highly thorough medical care and excellent patient handling, particularly for anxious pets and end-of-life needs. The experienced veterinary team and welcoming staff provide clear explanations and fair pricing, though patients occasionally experience long wait times and communication delays.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood 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.