Lakeway Animal Hospital

Jefferson City, TN

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We strive to provide the highest quality veterinary care in a compassionate manner and at a reasonable price. We maintain a well-trained, friendly staff in order to provide a down home atmosphere that makes both you and your pet comfortable in our hospital

Lakeway Animal Hospital was founded in March 1985 by Leonard Pilkington, DVM as a one veterinarian mixed practice, and quickly grew to a two veterinarian mixed practice in 1987. We became an exclusively small animal practice in 1993 and Dr. Fran Wheeler joined the team in 1997. Since then, the hospital has grown to a 5 doctor practice with 2 licensed vet techs and a support staff of fifteen

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital X-rayslaser surgerylaser therapydiagnostic ultrasound

Services in detail

General WellnessDiet & NutritionParasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)Wellness & Preventive CareVaccinationsMicrochippingRadiographyDiagnostic UltrasoundsLaboratory ServicesAllergiesSpay & NeuterSoft Tissue SurgeryLaser SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryChemotherapyDermatologySoft ClawsLaser TherapyLabor & DeliveryEuthanasiaCremationDomestic Health Certificates

Appointments & hours

Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm, Tue 7:00am - 6:00pm, Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm, Thu 7:00am - 6:00pm, Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm, Sat 8:30am - 12:30pm, Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does Lakeway Animal Hospital offer?+

Lakeway Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Lakeway Animal Hospital established?+

Lakeway Animal Hospital has served the Jefferson City, TN community since 1985.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 1,064 reviews

The practice features a modern, clean facility with a welcoming environment and attentive veterinary care. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and exceptionally skilled at handling anxious pets. While patients receive high-quality medical attention and detailed explanations, pricing is notably high and can lean toward the expensive side.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

4 open roles
1 Veterinarian2 Technician1 Support & front-of-house

Open positions

Veterinary AssistantVeterinary Technician - SurgeryManaging VeterinarianVeterinary Extern - General Practice

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