Lake Area Animal Hospital located in Hawthorne constructs every appointment with adaptive pacing which includes scent familiarization periods eye-tracking pauses and slow handling techniques to ensure pets across Florida remain calm during their visits. The first interaction between individuals frequently occurs through nonverbal means. The team analyzes tail position alongside spatial hesitation and micro-responses before initiating any hands-on examination. Adjustments to both lighting and scent levels across various rooms help prevent startle reflex triggers. Pet-driven temporal frameworks dictate appointment scheduling. Certain practitioners initiate their assessments with detailed orthopedic evaluations while others start by basic observational scans to determine where tension patterns emerge. Lake Area Animal Hospital provides diagnostic services along with laboratory work and illness intervention while also offering orthopedic support and dermatological care alongside oral health treatments for multiple species. Examinations might omit sequences or alter step order when detecting indicators such as lip licking, paw withdrawal, or shifting gaze. Pain indicators are assessed through posture and breath not only vocalization especially important for stoic breeds or prey-species animals. Following treatment re-acclimation is encouraged. Families receive detailed explanations about persistent behavioral responses and learn to detect secondary stress indicators while understanding when decompression needs take precedence over immediate activities. Home care plans develop according to each pet's sensory threshold instead of solely physical recovery benchmarks. Lake Area Animal Hospital delivers a veterinary experience to Florida households that transcends clinical norms by engaging in a conversational approach which quietly attunes to animal signals of comfort confusion and calm.
Services
Boarding
Dental
Endoscopy
Euthanasia
Microchipping
Radiology (X-Rays)
Surgery
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
Reviews
trisha gowdy
28 Mar 2018
REPORT
Our animals love to visit Lake Area Animal Hospital to see Dr Rea, Dr Jones and Reggie. I completely trust these professionals with the health care of my fur babies and highly recommend them.
Jessilyn Arnold
8 Mar 2018
REPORT
Super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff.
Robert Edwards
25 May 2017
REPORT
We trust Dr. Rea's conservative, informed approach above all.
Donna Wright
22 May 2017
REPORT
All of my experiences with Dr. Rae's clinic have been excellent. The staff is exceptional as is the care and concern for my two cats, Cymba and Plato. How wonderful it is to go to a clinc with compl... Read More
All of my experiences with Dr. Rae's clinic have been excellent. The staff is exceptional as is the care and concern for my two cats, Cymba and Plato. How wonderful it is to go to a clinc with complete confidence in their ability to serve our needs. I commend them for their compassion and their integrity, and knowledge of veterinary medicine. Dr. Rae and her staff are truly the best! Read Less
karen milks
17 May 2017
REPORT
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low pri... Read More
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low prices to top it all off! Read Less
karen
17 May 2017
REPORT
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low pri... Read More
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low prices to top it all off! Read Less
Amber Alina Stegall
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
Dr. Rae is fantastic. She takes care of all of my babies ranging from my parrot to my dogs and today she cared for my goats. Since I've found her, I won't go anywhere else.
Patricia Rider Wsltz
28 Jan 2017
REPORT
Super experience for newbies to the area! I have to say we felt very welcome and could relax a bit when our Cody had to have a bit of a difficult surgery! Wonderful job! And we thank you, our Cody ... Read More
Super experience for newbies to the area! I have to say we felt very welcome and could relax a bit when our Cody had to have a bit of a difficult surgery! Wonderful job! And we thank you, our Cody is back to his old self! Read Less
Rob Pankow
11 Dec 2016
REPORT
Friendly staff. They always take great care of us and our dogs. We use them often for Kenneling too. Would highly recommend this office to anyone.
Jill Pankow
10 Dec 2016
REPORT
I've been taking my dogs here for years and I have a wonderful experience each time. I use both the vet and kenneling services and am equally satisfied with both. It's also nice walking in and having ... Read More
I've been taking my dogs here for years and I have a wonderful experience each time. I use both the vet and kenneling services and am equally satisfied with both. It's also nice walking in and having them recognize my dogs each time. I highly recommend them and will continue going even if I move further away. Read Less
Haley Reddish
18 Sep 2016
REPORT
Yesterday was my dogs first visit at Lake Area Animal Hospital and it was definitely a great experience. They made us feel very welcome and the staff was great. I'm glad I chose to move my pets to thi... Read More
Yesterday was my dogs first visit at Lake Area Animal Hospital and it was definitely a great experience. They made us feel very welcome and the staff was great. I'm glad I chose to move my pets to this vet office! Read Less
Kari Lail Bubnow
10 Aug 2016
REPORT
Dr. Julie-Anne Corda and her staff were prompt, compassionate, up front with costs and very professional. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone in the Melrose Fl area!! Top Notch, grate... Read More
Dr. Julie-Anne Corda and her staff were prompt, compassionate, up front with costs and very professional. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone in the Melrose Fl area!! Top Notch, grateful to have such support for our furry children!! Read Less
Kim Smith
20 Feb 2016
REPORT
As a pet owner of many rescues, I am so grateful for Dr. Rae & the staff at Lake Area Animal Hospital. Dr. Rae has performed many surgeries on my various dogs with great success. She has returned to t... Read More
As a pet owner of many rescues, I am so grateful for Dr. Rae & the staff at Lake Area Animal Hospital. Dr. Rae has performed many surgeries on my various dogs with great success. She has returned to the office after hours & on weekends & stayed with myself & my dogs through the late night hours saving them from venomous snake bites. She will never know how much it means to me to have the comfort in knowing she will be there when I need her most! Thank you Dr. Rae, Daniel, & the staff at Lake Area! You are the BEST & your dedication & service doesn't go unnoticed! Read Less
Robin Myers
30 Sep 2015
REPORT
I absolutely loved working here . Dr Rae. Is the second person I have worked for, that I have found to have amazing ethics, drive, good morals, and a love for animals. I am working for myself now and... Read More
I absolutely loved working here . Dr Rae. Is the second person I have worked for, that I have found to have amazing ethics, drive, good morals, and a love for animals. I am working for myself now and I am very happy Dr. Rae lead me to that. I wanted to thank her on her web page. I still send people to you because you are the best in the area. Your care for the animals you always put them first. Even on your days off, coming in the middle of the night. You are a awesome doctor and thank you for all the valuable information I learned from you and staff. I am super busy training dogs. We are expanding to Ocala I will be in charge of Gainesville location board and trains as well as private clients. We have worked with a few vet hospitals around town. My own business is doing very well. Thanks for the push it was exactly what I needed Great motivation to really focus on where my heart and passion along with raw talent. God bless you and your family and your practice I wish you all the best.Read Less
Ann Toto
12 May 2015
REPORT
Dr. Rea is an amazing vet! She was a mentor to me during vet school and has continued to share her wisdom. Her knowledge and compassion extends beyond vet medicine. As a vet, I can attest she is the b... Read More
Dr. Rea is an amazing vet! She was a mentor to me during vet school and has continued to share her wisdom. Her knowledge and compassion extends beyond vet medicine. As a vet, I can attest she is the best in the business and I would allow her to care for my own pets any day!Read Less
Erin Smith
12 May 2015
REPORT
Dr.Rea at Lake Area Animal Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian. She and her staff are professional, and operate with the highest ethical standards. I feel like I must comment on a review I read here ... Read More
Dr.Rea at Lake Area Animal Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian. She and her staff are professional, and operate with the highest ethical standards. I feel like I must comment on a review I read here that I feel is way off the mark. The person (not even the client) is alleging that a friends dog was taken from her, neutered, and re homed without her permission. Having worked in the Veterinary field previously for many years I can say with complete confidence NO veterinarian would accept care of a dog without a signed release form, or do any treatment or procedures without the signed consent of the owner. It is unfair and inaccurate for a person to post such a slanderous review with no basis in fact. At Lake Area Animal Hospital you will never find anything less than the best. As a client I have complete trust in Dr.Rea and know that her goal is to offer her clients the best care available for their furry loved ones. Read Less
Debi Cruz
12 Nov 2014
REPORT
Great crew of Doctors and Staff here @ Lake Area Animal Hospital!!! I have an assortment of pets and while they're healthy in general I feel they're in the best of hands with L.A.A.H. if I do have an... Read More
Great crew of Doctors and Staff here @ Lake Area Animal Hospital!!! I have an assortment of pets and while they're healthy in general I feel they're in the best of hands with L.A.A.H. if I do have an issue. I find the whole crew to be knowledgeable, compassionate and personable.... I'd like to take a moment too, to personally thank Reggie for going "above and beyond" the call of duty. You were a lifesaver! Keep up the good work Lake Area! . Read Less
Dee Espin
30 Jul 2014
REPORT
Lake Area Animal Hospital is a top quality veterinary hospital. I have several cats and dogs and Dr Rea and her staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and compassionate towards me and my anima... Read More
Lake Area Animal Hospital is a top quality veterinary hospital. I have several cats and dogs and Dr Rea and her staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and compassionate towards me and my animals. Whether its a regular check-up, emergency care, grooming, or boarding they provide great proficiency, respect, and loving care to my cats and dogs. Read Less
Johanna Seibert
9 Feb 2014
REPORT
Just to let everyone know that Miss Diva is doing great!!! She is back to her normal lovable self and in my lap(where she belongs). Thank you Dr. Rea and all the staff at Lake Area for saving my littl... Read More
Just to let everyone know that Miss Diva is doing great!!! She is back to her normal lovable self and in my lap(where she belongs). Thank you Dr. Rea and all the staff at Lake Area for saving my little baby. I thought i'd lost her. You guys went above and beyond and will forever be in my heart for saving Diva's life. She is more like my third child than a dog and you will never know how much all you at Lake Area mean to me. Thank you again. Johanna Seibert ( Diva's mommy) Read Less
Lake Area Animal Hospital located in Hawthorne constructs every appointment with adaptive pacing which includes scent familiarization periods eye-tracking pauses and slow handling techniques to ensure pets across Florida remain calm during their visits. The first interaction between individuals frequently occurs through nonverbal means. The team analyzes tail position alongside spatial hesitation and micro-responses before initiating any hands-on examination. Adjustments to both lighting and scent levels across various rooms help prevent startle reflex triggers. Pet-driven temporal frameworks dictate appointment scheduling. Certain practitioners initiate their assessments with detailed orthopedic evaluations while others start by basic observational scans to determine where tension patterns emerge. Lake Area Animal Hospital provides diagnostic services along with laboratory work and illness intervention while also offering orthopedic support and dermatological care alongside oral health treatments for multiple species. Examinations might omit sequences or alter step order when detecting indicators such as lip licking, paw withdrawal, or shifting gaze. Pain indicators are assessed through posture and breath not only vocalization especially important for stoic breeds or prey-species animals. Following treatment re-acclimation is encouraged. Families receive detailed explanations about persistent behavioral responses and learn to detect secondary stress indicators while understanding when decompression needs take precedence over immediate activities. Home care plans develop according to each pet's sensory threshold instead of solely physical recovery benchmarks. Lake Area Animal Hospital delivers a veterinary experience to Florida households that transcends clinical norms by engaging in a conversational approach which quietly attunes to animal signals of comfort confusion and calm.
Our animals love to visit Lake Area Animal Hospital to see Dr Rea, Dr Jones and Reggie. I completely trust these professionals with the health care of my fur babies and highly recommend them.
Jessilyn Arnold
8 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff.
Robert Edwards
25 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We trust Dr. Rea's conservative, informed approach above all.
Donna Wright
22 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
All of my experiences with Dr. Rae's clinic have been excellent. The staff is exceptional as is the care and concern for my two cats, Cymba and Plato. How wonderful it is to go to a clinc with compl... Read More
All of my experiences with Dr. Rae's clinic have been excellent. The staff is exceptional as is the care and concern for my two cats, Cymba and Plato. How wonderful it is to go to a clinc with complete confidence in their ability to serve our needs. I commend them for their compassion and their integrity, and knowledge of veterinary medicine. Dr. Rae and her staff are truly the best! Read Less
karen milks
17 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low pri... Read More
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low prices to top it all off! Read Less
karen
17 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low pri... Read More
We absolutely LOVE Lake Area Animal Hospital! The entire staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them for your fur babies!!! They have great staff, awesome vets and low prices to top it all off! Read Less
Amber Alina Stegall
24 Feb 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Rae is fantastic. She takes care of all of my babies ranging from my parrot to my dogs and today she cared for my goats. Since I've found her, I won't go anywhere else.
Patricia Rider Wsltz
28 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Super experience for newbies to the area! I have to say we felt very welcome and could relax a bit when our Cody had to have a bit of a difficult surgery! Wonderful job! And we thank you, our Cody ... Read More
Super experience for newbies to the area! I have to say we felt very welcome and could relax a bit when our Cody had to have a bit of a difficult surgery! Wonderful job! And we thank you, our Cody is back to his old self! Read Less
Rob Pankow
11 Dec 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Friendly staff. They always take great care of us and our dogs. We use them often for Kenneling too. Would highly recommend this office to anyone.
Jill Pankow
10 Dec 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I've been taking my dogs here for years and I have a wonderful experience each time. I use both the vet and kenneling services and am equally satisfied with both. It's also nice walking in and having ... Read More
I've been taking my dogs here for years and I have a wonderful experience each time. I use both the vet and kenneling services and am equally satisfied with both. It's also nice walking in and having them recognize my dogs each time. I highly recommend them and will continue going even if I move further away. Read Less
Haley Reddish
18 Sep 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Yesterday was my dogs first visit at Lake Area Animal Hospital and it was definitely a great experience. They made us feel very welcome and the staff was great. I'm glad I chose to move my pets to thi... Read More
Yesterday was my dogs first visit at Lake Area Animal Hospital and it was definitely a great experience. They made us feel very welcome and the staff was great. I'm glad I chose to move my pets to this vet office! Read Less
Kari Lail Bubnow
10 Aug 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Julie-Anne Corda and her staff were prompt, compassionate, up front with costs and very professional. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone in the Melrose Fl area!! Top Notch, grate... Read More
Dr. Julie-Anne Corda and her staff were prompt, compassionate, up front with costs and very professional. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone in the Melrose Fl area!! Top Notch, grateful to have such support for our furry children!! Read Less
Kim Smith
20 Feb 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
As a pet owner of many rescues, I am so grateful for Dr. Rae & the staff at Lake Area Animal Hospital. Dr. Rae has performed many surgeries on my various dogs with great success. She has returned to t... Read More
As a pet owner of many rescues, I am so grateful for Dr. Rae & the staff at Lake Area Animal Hospital. Dr. Rae has performed many surgeries on my various dogs with great success. She has returned to the office after hours & on weekends & stayed with myself & my dogs through the late night hours saving them from venomous snake bites. She will never know how much it means to me to have the comfort in knowing she will be there when I need her most! Thank you Dr. Rae, Daniel, & the staff at Lake Area! You are the BEST & your dedication & service doesn't go unnoticed! Read Less
Robin Myers
30 Sep 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I absolutely loved working here . Dr Rae. Is the second person I have worked for, that I have found to have amazing ethics, drive, good morals, and a love for animals. I am working for myself now and... Read More
I absolutely loved working here . Dr Rae. Is the second person I have worked for, that I have found to have amazing ethics, drive, good morals, and a love for animals. I am working for myself now and I am very happy Dr. Rae lead me to that. I wanted to thank her on her web page. I still send people to you because you are the best in the area. Your care for the animals you always put them first. Even on your days off, coming in the middle of the night. You are a awesome doctor and thank you for all the valuable information I learned from you and staff. I am super busy training dogs. We are expanding to Ocala I will be in charge of Gainesville location board and trains as well as private clients. We have worked with a few vet hospitals around town. My own business is doing very well. Thanks for the push it was exactly what I needed Great motivation to really focus on where my heart and passion along with raw talent. God bless you and your family and your practice I wish you all the best.Read Less
Ann Toto
12 May 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Rea is an amazing vet! She was a mentor to me during vet school and has continued to share her wisdom. Her knowledge and compassion extends beyond vet medicine. As a vet, I can attest she is the b... Read More
Dr. Rea is an amazing vet! She was a mentor to me during vet school and has continued to share her wisdom. Her knowledge and compassion extends beyond vet medicine. As a vet, I can attest she is the best in the business and I would allow her to care for my own pets any day!Read Less
Erin Smith
12 May 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr.Rea at Lake Area Animal Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian. She and her staff are professional, and operate with the highest ethical standards. I feel like I must comment on a review I read here ... Read More
Dr.Rea at Lake Area Animal Hospital is a wonderful veterinarian. She and her staff are professional, and operate with the highest ethical standards. I feel like I must comment on a review I read here that I feel is way off the mark. The person (not even the client) is alleging that a friends dog was taken from her, neutered, and re homed without her permission. Having worked in the Veterinary field previously for many years I can say with complete confidence NO veterinarian would accept care of a dog without a signed release form, or do any treatment or procedures without the signed consent of the owner. It is unfair and inaccurate for a person to post such a slanderous review with no basis in fact. At Lake Area Animal Hospital you will never find anything less than the best. As a client I have complete trust in Dr.Rea and know that her goal is to offer her clients the best care available for their furry loved ones. Read Less
Debi Cruz
12 Nov 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great crew of Doctors and Staff here @ Lake Area Animal Hospital!!! I have an assortment of pets and while they're healthy in general I feel they're in the best of hands with L.A.A.H. if I do have an... Read More
Great crew of Doctors and Staff here @ Lake Area Animal Hospital!!! I have an assortment of pets and while they're healthy in general I feel they're in the best of hands with L.A.A.H. if I do have an issue. I find the whole crew to be knowledgeable, compassionate and personable.... I'd like to take a moment too, to personally thank Reggie for going "above and beyond" the call of duty. You were a lifesaver! Keep up the good work Lake Area! . Read Less
Dee Espin
30 Jul 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Lake Area Animal Hospital is a top quality veterinary hospital. I have several cats and dogs and Dr Rea and her staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and compassionate towards me and my anima... Read More
Lake Area Animal Hospital is a top quality veterinary hospital. I have several cats and dogs and Dr Rea and her staff have always been extremely knowledgeable and compassionate towards me and my animals. Whether its a regular check-up, emergency care, grooming, or boarding they provide great proficiency, respect, and loving care to my cats and dogs. Read Less
Johanna Seibert
9 Feb 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Just to let everyone know that Miss Diva is doing great!!! She is back to her normal lovable self and in my lap(where she belongs). Thank you Dr. Rea and all the staff at Lake Area for saving my littl... Read More
Just to let everyone know that Miss Diva is doing great!!! She is back to her normal lovable self and in my lap(where she belongs). Thank you Dr. Rea and all the staff at Lake Area for saving my little baby. I thought i'd lost her. You guys went above and beyond and will forever be in my heart for saving Diva's life. She is more like my third child than a dog and you will never know how much all you at Lake Area mean to me. Thank you again. Johanna Seibert ( Diva's mommy) Read Less