Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Pet Care in Gaithersburg
Since 1991, Lake Forest Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care, services, boarding, and grooming to pets in the Gaithersburg community and beyond. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality of care possible through a partnership in your pet's healthcare. Our entire team is dedicated to your pet's well-being, offering a pleasant veterinary experience by accommodating each pet and owner's unique needs. We specialize in wellness exams, advanced surgical procedures, urgent care, and diagnostic testing using state-of-the-art equipment. Our full-service veterinary team includes experienced professionals committed to preventative care, early detection, and tailored treatment plans.We treat every pet like our own, ensuring compassionate care and personalized attention. Our facility features modern amenities for pet boarding, grooming, and medical treatments, with separate spaces for cats and dogs. We maintain rigorous standards for cleanliness, safety, and medical supervision. Our services extend to exotic pets, pocket pets, and specialized care for senior animals. We are honored to serve as a trusted partner in maintaining your pet's health and happiness.
Services
Wellness Exams
Surgical Procedures
Urgent Care
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Diagnostic Testing
Senior Pet Care
Exotic Pet Services
Pain Management
Dental Care
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care for urgent pet health concerns.
- Our team includes experienced veterinarians with expertise in advanced surgical procedures.
- We provide personalized care tailored to each pet's unique health needs.
- Our facility features modern diagnostics and treatment technologies for accurate assessments.
- We offer comprehensive services including wellness, surgery, boarding, and grooming.
What people say
Loves your pets even more
Treated them kindly
Clearly loves their jobs
Partner in pet healthcare
Modern facility amenities
Services
Wellness Exams
Regular nose-to-tail wellness exams help detect health issues early. Our veterinarians perform age-specific assessments to ensure your pet's long-term health. We focus on preventative care, including vaccinations and nutrition counseling, to maintain optimal wellness.
Surgical Procedures
We offer routine and advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art equipment. Our team provides anesthesia monitoring, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic repairs, and dental surgeries. Post-operative care ensures safe recovery for your pet.
Urgent Care
24/7 urgent care for accidents, illnesses, and critical conditions. Our facility handles emergencies like trauma, seizures, and poisoning. We provide diagnostics, stabilization, and referrals for after-hours care when needed.
Pet Boarding
Spacious, temperature-controlled boarding for dogs and cats. Separate facilities ensure feline comfort. Medical supervision available for geriatric or special-needs pets. Amenities include playtime, medication administration, and customized care.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include baths, haircuts, nail trims, and ear cleaning. Our specialists handle anxious pets with care. Medicated treatments and de-shedding services maintain skin and coat health.
People
Mark Liberto
Head Veterinarian
Dr. Mark Liberto leads our veterinary team with extensive experience in companion animal care. He focuses on preventative medicine and surgical excellence, ensuring pets receive comprehensive healthcare tailored to their needs.
Alex Lamar
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Alex Lamar specializes in internal medicine and diagnostics. With a commitment to patient comfort, he provides expert care for chronic conditions and complex health issues in pets of all ages.
Sophie Strome
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Sophie Strome focuses on wellness care and senior pet management. Her compassionate approach emphasizes early disease detection and lifestyle adjustments to improve pets' quality of life.
Erica McFarland
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Erica McFarland specializes in exotic pet care and soft tissue surgery. She combines technical skill with gentle handling to provide stress-free veterinary experiences for unique animal species.
Questions
What services does Lake Forest Animal Hospital offer?
We provide wellness exams, surgical procedures, urgent care, pet boarding, grooming, diagnostics, and specialized care for exotic pets and senior animals.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care?
Yes, we provide urgent care during business hours and partner with local 24-hour emergency clinics for after-hours assistance.
What are your boarding facility features?
Our boarding includes separate cat/dog areas, temperature control, medical supervision, and amenities like playtime and medication administration.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (301) 740-1083 or book online through our website for routine visits, emergencies, or boarding reservations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash. Payment is due at the time of service, with financing options discussed upon request.
Reviews (6)
Samina M.
Dec 05, 2021
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Had a wonderful experience with neutering my cat at lake forest animal
Hospital with Dr Lamar. She is very attentive and answered all of my questions post procedure. Very happy with the staff as well. Could not recommend more!
Hospital with Dr Lamar. She is very attentive and answered all of my questions post procedure. Very happy with the staff as well. Could not recommend more!
Vanessa Lopez
Oct 01, 2021
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I love it here! My s/o family recommended us this vet - top notch care and amazing from the front to the tech & doctors. Nail trims are quick and always available , sick visits are definitely a must for us and even when I have questions they are always delivered to the doctor and responded on time. I literally never have to call to follow up on anything, they are on it!! We have seen Dr.Lamar and she has always given us great care and we have always felt safe with every decision made. We have a rescue that was a stray & had HW, was in very bad shape and doctor Lamar has gone above and
Delmy Vasquez
Sep 24, 2021
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Everyone here is super friendly and takes great care of my dogs! You can really tell how much they love all the animals here! Thank you guys for taking fantastic care of Nico and Brownie!
Elizabeth
Aug 03, 2021
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I absolutely LOVE this vet! I took my dog to Dr. Liberto 20 years ago and now I am bringing my puppy to him again. Dr. Liberto and Dr. Lamar are both extremely skilled, kind, compassionate doctors. As long as I live in this area, I will be taking my pets here.
Ri P.
Mar 22, 2021
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I bring my current foster cats here for extensive medical issues, including treatment for mites and infections, diagnosing diabetes, and extracting almost a whole mouth of teeth. Everyone, from the office staff to vet techs and vets themselves, is respectful, patient, and understanding. Doctors and vet techs explain every detail thoroughly as possible and are willing to take the time to address every question or concern, even if the practice starts getting busy. Appointments are pretty easy to schedule with their flexible practice hours and relatively quick availabilities. Coming here definitely
Constance
Jun 30, 2018
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Love it here. My dogs are getting older & I felt they needed more attention than they were getting at Banfield. Best decision I ever made. The staff & doctors are great, so are the goats!
