LakeCross Veterinary Hospital

4.8 (248)
106 Parr Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at LakeCross Veterinary Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 890
4.7 ASPCA 11,646
4.9 Embrace 15,682
4.9 Fetch 2,669
4.4 Figo 2,646
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,521
4.9 Lemonade 805
3.2 ManyPets 2,356
4.6 MetLife 577
4.8 Nationwide 21,398
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 112
4.5 Pets Best 7,244
4.3 Pumpkin 1,340
4.7 Spot 6,404
4.9 Trupanion 60,501
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Nathaniel Lawrence

I’m new to being a parent of a sweet Cane Corso, I had only gotten her a week ago, and I was looking to get her checked out, I took her the best people here at LakeCross even though we where scared and nervous the love and kindness show by the vets here was amazing. Take your pet here…..because you’ll be loved and welcomed will open arms. Princess and I thank you all.

posted: 10/31/2023

Meredith McNamara

I am new to the area and am fortunate to have added my 3 dogs as patients to this awesome veterinarian practice. LakeCross fit the dogs in quickly to their schedule so that they could all get their annual wellness checks done. I appreciate their accommodating business hours, which fit in well to my work schedule. The care from the techs and vets has been exceptional, as everyone addressed any questions or concerns I had, all the while showing so much love and care to my 3 dogs, who all have very different personalities. Thank you for taking such great care of my fur babies LC Team!!

posted: 04/06/2023

Greer D

The LakeCross staff has taken care of our miniature schnauzer, Daisy, for over thirteen years. Daisy was always very particular and disliked most humans other than immediate family members. However, she was always comfortable with and accepting of the LakeCross staff. Dogs can sense care and sincerity in humans, and Daisy was very happy at LakeCross as were we. We always knew Daisy was getting excellent care there. Last night, I had the unenviable but inevitable task of laying our Daisy to rest. It was both one of the worst and one of the best experiences I've ever had with a veterinarian. Obviously, it was the worst in that I had to accept the loss of a loved family member. But there is no way the process could have been more peaceful, respectful and thoughtful. From the initial scheduling of the appointment the day before, to the actual visit, I was treated with genuine concern, empathy and professionalism. Given what had to be done, the process itself was more peaceful than I could have imagined. I was given all the time I needed and Daisy and I were treated with the best possible care. I chose to stay with Daisy during the procedure and she passed peacefully while asleep in my arms. I can't imagine such a difficult task could ever be done with any more care or professionalism. I can't recommend LakeCross and their staff strongly enough. I thank them for thirteen plus years of excellent care of our girl.

posted: 08/30/2023

Katie Satterwhite

I am so impressed with LakeCross Veterinary Hospital. I called at 3 pm about my sick dog, and they were able to have me come in at 4 pm. I was so surprised. I thought I would have to wait until the next day! And then they saw us in a timely fashion, and I was out of there by 5 pm, with medicine in hand. I highly recommend them!

posted: 08/02/2023

Hunter Baswell

My dog got bit/stung by something and had a bad allergic reaction. They got her right back and were so sweet and compassionate. Dr Kappers and Taylor were awesome. Will now be coming here for all our routine vet visits as well! So grateful!!!

posted: 08/10/2023