Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Lees Summit, MO
At Lakewood Animal Health Center, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional veterinary care since 1994. Our mission centers on delivering high-quality medicine and compassionate care, treating every pet as if it were our own. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we maintain rigorous standards across all aspects of our operations, ensuring excellence in veterinary medicine. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff takes a collaborative approach to patient care, emphasizing empathy, client education, and preventive care. We offer comprehensive services including medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, grooming, and boarding, all supported by state-of-the-art facilities.With decades of combined experience, our doctors remain committed to advancing their expertise through continuing education while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize building strong relationships with clients, patients, and the community, reflected in our 30-year track record of client loyalty and trust. Our facility accommodates both routine and emergency care during business hours, with after-hours emergencies referred to trusted specialty centers. Through consistent growth from a single practitioner to a team of 20+ professionals serving 4,700+ clients, we have remained steadfast in our core values of professionalism, mutual support, and unwavering devotion to animal welfare.
Services
Veterinary Medicine
Animal Surgery
Pet Dentistry
Diagnostic Imaging
Pet Grooming
Pet Boarding
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- AAHA-accredited veterinary practice since 2002
- Team of 5 experienced veterinarians with 4-36 years of practice
- 24/7 emergency referral services through partnered specialty centers
- Comprehensive care including medicine, surgery, and preventive services
- Over 30 years serving the Lees Summit community with personalized attention
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Knowledgeable and caring
Top notch care
Amazing staff
Patient and thorough
Best veterinarians
Services
Veterinary Medicine
Our comprehensive veterinary medicine services address all pet health needs through 30-40 minute appointments. We diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries while prioritizing client education and preventive care. With AAHA accreditation ensuring quality standards, our team develops personalized treatment plans incorporating medication, special diets, and follow-up care to maintain optimal pet health.
Animal Surgery
We provide advanced surgical care using modern anesthetic monitoring equipment and IV fluid support. Pre-anesthetic lab testing ensures patient safety while post-operative pain management promotes recovery. Our surgical suite includes EKG, pulse oximetry, and temperature regulation systems, with dedicated technicians monitoring each patient throughout procedures to maintain the highest care standards.
Pet Dentistry
Professional dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar causing oral disease. We use digital radiographs and periodontal pocket measurements to assess dental health. Anesthesia enables thorough ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, with regular maintenance every 1-2 years shown to extend pets' healthy lifespans through improved oral health.
Diagnostic Imaging
Full-service radiology and ultrasound capabilities support accurate diagnoses. Digital X-rays evaluate skeletal structures and organ systems while ultrasound provides detailed abdominal imaging. Our veterinarians use these tools for early disease detection, guided biopsies, and monitoring treatment effectiveness, maintaining equipment calibrated to veterinary medicine standards.
Pet Boarding
Our supervised boarding facilities provide clean, comfortable housing with species-appropriate bedding. Pets receive three daily walks, scheduled feeding, and medication administration. We accommodate special dietary needs with client-provided food while maintaining hygiene through regular cleaning. Supervised play areas and extended stay discounts enhance boarding experiences for dogs staying five nights or more.
People
Dr. Julie Dyer
Veterinarian
Founder with 36 years experience, graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia. Specializes in ultrasound diagnostics, endocrine disease, and orthopedics. Active in AVMA, MVMA, and KCVMA professional organizations.
Dr. Andrea Eyler
Veterinarian
14 years experience, Kansas State University graduate. Focuses on wellness care, feline medicine, and client education. Became practice owner in 2023 while maintaining emphasis on compassionate patient care.
Dr. Shana Stelzer
Veterinarian
21 years in practice, Iowa State University graduate. Special interests include dermatology, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery. Active member of AVMA and KCVMA professional associations.
Dr. Sarah Golladay
Veterinarian
25 years experience, Kansas State University graduate. Focuses on internal medicine and emergency care. Emphasizes team approach to patient treatment while maintaining practice ownership.
Dr. Shannon Davies
Veterinarian
4 years experience, University of Missouri-Columbia graduate. Specializes in dermatology, behavior, and end-of-life care. Prioritizes client communication and pet-friendly home environments.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
We refer after-hours emergencies to Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialty Centers in Lees Summit, Overland Park, and Northland while maintaining treatment continuity.
What veterinary services are available?
We provide medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, grooming, and boarding with AAHA-accredited care standards and experienced veterinary teams.
How does your pet boarding service work?
Boarding includes housing, feeding, medication administration, and three daily walks. Discounts apply for extended stays, with special accommodations for dietary and medical needs.
Are your veterinarians specialized in specific areas?
Our doctors have expertise in ultrasound diagnostics, feline medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, and emergency care with decades of combined professional experience.
What sets your practice apart from other clinics?
AAHA accreditation, team ownership structure, extended appointment times, and emphasis on client education create superior pet care experiences.
Reviews (6)
Bea Chanhthakoummane
Mar 13, 2022
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We had an appointment booked for the 15th, assuming that's today not next month. This was told to us twice. We get there and the lady up Front said your appointment is in April. WOW what a waste of everyone's time. But twice?
Duy Nguyen
Feb 28, 2022
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Great Great service. Everyone there is so nice! Very helpful! We take our Jasmine there for all her needs! Thank you Lakewood Animal Health Center! 02/09/22 we still take our beloved Jasmine to Lakewood. Still with the great friendly service!
Brenda Hukriede
Feb 14, 2022
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Top notch care EVERY TIME at Lakewood Animal Health Center. Staff are helpful and caring. Wish I could give Dr. Andrea Eyler 100 's! She is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. She is unhurried and completely present during each appointment. Also, she respects my desire to treat our dog naturally when possible so it feels like a team approach, which I value and appreciate. Our little yet elderly girl hates going to the vet (anxiety reigns), but she LOVES Dr. Eyler!
Patrick Boatner
Jan 23, 2022
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They seem to have high prices for generic medications (like 4x cost of the same drug for humans), but otherwise I'm really pleased. They recognized our dog's critical condition and worked us into the schedule as needed. They've been very supportive of our choices as we navigated a very rare and life-threatening disease in our dog, where other vet offices scolded us for trying to keep our dog alive.
We had very collaborative discussions with the vet about treatment plans, even when we wanted to take a different direction. They've given us an open invitation to bring our dog in for basic recurring treatment (IV fluids) at our own discretion, which is nice because it's cheaper than paying to see the doctor every single time.
We had very collaborative discussions with the vet about treatment plans, even when we wanted to take a different direction. They've given us an open invitation to bring our dog in for basic recurring treatment (IV fluids) at our own discretion, which is nice because it's cheaper than paying to see the doctor every single time.
Diana Morris
Oct 22, 2021
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I Love Lakewood Animal Hospital, from making my appointment to bringing Foxy in, it's always a seamless. My Foxy anxiety, but they are always kind to her and makes her feel at ease.
Leigh Leath
Sep 17, 2021
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Absolutely the best veterinarians and staff! Everyone there is all about taking the best possible care of your pet! We have taken our dogs here for years and have seen all the veterinarians. Each one is knowledgeable and caring. Both our dogs have had simple check up visits, surgery, and everything in between and for every visit, no matter the situation, they take excellent care of us all. Dr. Eyler and the staff took our dachshund off the surgery table and to the shelter room with them when a tornado came close by and sirens were going off. Again, I highly recommend them and appreciate the veterinarians and all of the staff!
