Compassionate Veterinary Care

West Branch, MI

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
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 Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life House Call

Accreditations

Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Building lifelong connections with people and their pets. Improving Pet's Lives with Anxiety-Free Veterinary Care. Full-service veterinarian in West Branch, MI

Dr. Lucas graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She moved back to her hometown of West Branch with her husband Josh to begin her career as a veterinarian. Working as a veterinarian and owning her own practice was a dream she had since childhood. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Lucas studied abroad in Ireland and then worked on a Thoroughbred breeding farm and a large equine hospital, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, in Lexington, KY. Working with Thoroughbred foals taught her the importance of being able to recognize and understand when an animal is not normal- which is a skill she continues to utilize daily. Dr. Lucas feels that she worked alongside the best veterinarians and medical teams at Hagyard, and it helped solidify the goal of becoming a veterinarian. After veterinary school, Dr. Lucas had the opportunity to come 'home' and begin her career. It didn't take long to begin realizing that the dream of practice ownership was on the horizon and Compassionate Veterinary Care began to be formed

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 X-rayUltrasoundDigital dental X-raysAdvanced lab

Services in detail

Wellness CareVaccinationsDental CareSurgerySpay and NeuterImaging & LaboratoryNutrition CounselingFear-Free ApproachReferral ServicesEuthanasiaEnd of Life CarePet Nail Trims
Show all 19 services
Pets and ParasitesNew Puppy CareNew Kitten CareEmergency & Urgent CarePre-Visit Calming Therapy MedicationGrief and Pet Loss SupportPet Memorial

Appointments & hours

Mon – Thu: 9 AM – 5 PM Fri: 9 AM – 1 PM Weekend: Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Does Compassionate Veterinary Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Compassionate Veterinary Care offer?+

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

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 235 reviews

The practice offers exceptional veterinary care with a deeply compassionate, professional, and welcoming team. The facility is exceptionally clean and thoughtfully designed to reduce pet anxiety, featuring specialized spaces and calming amenities. The veterinary staff is highly knowledgeable, takes time to thoroughly explain treatments, and accommodates urgent and emergency needs effectively. While pricing is generally considered fair, occasional concerns regarding higher costs are noted.

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.