Business Details
Compassionate Veterinarians in Coeur d'Alene, ID
At Lakewood Animal Hospital, we prioritize your pets well-being with gentle care, skilled medical treatment, and clear communication. Our team is dedicated to providing considerate, personalized service while leveraging extensive experience in veterinary medicine. Dr. Bruce King, our founder and lead veterinarian, brings decades of expertise, including leadership roles in veterinary boards and specialized training in Fear Free handling. Our staff combines compassionate care with advanced medical practices, collaborating with regional specialists for diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.We emphasize transparency, offering referrals to 24/7 emergency clinics and utilizing cutting-edge imaging and treatment technologies. While we strive to minimize stress for pets, we believe in honest expectations, acknowledging that a completely fear-free experience cannot be guaranteed. Our facility and protocols reflect a long-standing commitment to continuous improvement in veterinary care.
Services
Veterinary Care
Emergency Referrals
Specialty Diagnostics
Internal Medicine
Veterinary Surgery
Pet Dentistry
Dermatology
Aquatic Therapy
Behavior Consulting
Breeding Services
Highlights and features
- We offer Fear Free certified handling techniques to minimize pet stress.
- Our team collaborates with regional specialists for advanced diagnostics and surgery.
- Dr. Bruce King brings 30 years of veterinary expertise and board leadership experience.
- We provide 24/7 emergency care referrals through trusted partner clinics.
- Our hospital design incorporates stress-reduction principles developed over decades.
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Services
Veterinary Care
General veterinary services focusing on preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment for companion animals. Our practice emphasizes stress reduction through Fear Free handling while delivering comprehensive medical care. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, and chronic condition management for dogs and cats.
Emergency Referrals
24/7 emergency care access through partnerships with specialized clinics. We maintain working relationships with Animal Emergency Clinic and Pet Emergency Clinic in Spokane, providing continuous overnight care options for critical pet health situations requiring immediate attention beyond regular business hours.
Specialty Diagnostics
Collaboration with diagnostic specialists for CT scans, ultrasounds, and radiology services. We utilize Inland Empire Veterinary Imaging for expert interpretation of medical imaging, enhancing our ability to detect and monitor complex health conditions through cutting-edge imaging technologies and specialized analysis.
Veterinary Surgery
Referral-based surgical care for orthopedic, soft tissue, and neurological procedures. Our partners perform operations including ligament repairs, tumor removals, and gastrointestinal procedures with postoperative monitoring. We work with surgical specialists maintaining 24-hour critical care support for complex cases requiring advanced surgical intervention.
Pet Dentistry
Specialized dental care through regional veterinary dentist Dr. Tammy White. We provide referrals for root canal therapy, crown restorations, and complex oral surgery. Our dental partners use advanced techniques for treating periodontal disease and oral trauma, focusing on maintaining optimal oral health for companion animals.
People
Dr. Bruce King
Owner/Veterinarian
Graduated veterinary school first in his class, founded Kootenai Animal Hospital, AAHA accreditation pioneer, Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine past president, Fear Free certified, 30+ years clinical experience, published researcher in equine kidney disease and technician training.
Danielle Stuffing
Hospital Manager
First staff member since 2004, managing hospital operations, passionate about animal welfare, active in outdoor activities, coordinates staff workflow and client services while maintaining commitment to veterinary care standards.
Angie Hanson
Veterinary Assistant
Team member since 2007, combines graphic design expertise with veterinary care experience, graduated from North Idaho College, specializes in client education materials, photography and animal care, works closely with veterinarians during procedures and patient consultations.
Kalie Haines
Veterinary Assistant
Joined in 2021, lifelong passion for animal medicine, fosters kittens, combines wildlife experience with clinical support, assists in surgical preparations, specializes in patient handling and outdoor activity planning for hospitalized pets.
Kristin Thow
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary technology graduate with surgical experience, joined in 2023, combines outdoor recreational expertise with medical care, specializes in archery and wildlife observation techniques adapted for animal rehabilitation, assists with diagnostic procedures and patient recovery monitoring.
Questions
Does Lakewood Animal Hospital provide emergency services?
We refer patients to specialty 24/7 emergency clinics in Spokane, including Animal Emergency Clinic and Pet Emergency Clinic.
What veterinary specialties do you work with?
We collaborate with specialists in imaging, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, and aquatic therapy for advanced care options.
Is your staff trained in Fear Free handling?
Dr. Bruce King completed Fear Free professional certification, and our team implements stress-reduction techniques pioneered before the program existed.
How do you handle complex pet health issues?
Our doctors work with regional specialists for endoscopy, chemotherapy, orthopedic surgery, and other complex procedures requiring advanced equipment or expertise.
Do you offer after-hours veterinary care?
While we don't operate overnight, we maintain partnerships with 24-hour clinics that provide continuous emergency coverage for our patients.
What sets your veterinary practice apart?
Our unique combination of Fear Free handling principles, specialist collaborations, and experienced team leadership creates a comprehensive approach to pet health since 2003.
Reviews (6)
Makena Roberts
Jun 03, 2022
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Have misdiagnosed pets in the past and not looked into our concerns for our late pet. Also, the cashier was extremely condescending to my mother when she asked how much a blood work test for our dog would be. This was today (June 6th) around 2:00-2:30pm, with whoever was the receptionist. My mom asked the question and she replied with something like "the way I think of it is how many pairs of jeans is it worth", making fun of my mother for having money concerns.
It turned out to be over $200, which she KNEW and yet still made fun of my mother. I'm concerned about how she treats other customers (and fellow workers) who have less money than her privileged self. I'm hoping this is a fluke, a one time thing (for both issues mentioned), but my family would rather not come here again unless we have to. The doctors are all nice and treat pets well, at least from our experience!
It turned out to be over $200, which she KNEW and yet still made fun of my mother. I'm concerned about how she treats other customers (and fellow workers) who have less money than her privileged self. I'm hoping this is a fluke, a one time thing (for both issues mentioned), but my family would rather not come here again unless we have to. The doctors are all nice and treat pets well, at least from our experience!
Wendy Barlow
May 07, 2022
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We loved taking our dog KD to Lakewood Animal Clinic. All the staff are amazingly helpful and caring. The Doctors are extremely knowledgeable. We are very lucky to have a clinic like this in Regina.
Heather Wootten
Feb 25, 2022
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This vet hospital went all out for our dog Frankie. We had moved from another vet due to poor service. We were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to book appointments, speak to someone on the phone and visit the clinic. In our dogs assessment we were not pressured to put him through extra diagnostic tests and we were not forced to spend extra money on pet immunizations that our dog didn't need.
When our dogs health declined we were given the option to give him treatments at home so he did not have to stay at the clinic. The staff were efficient and courteous and taught me how to administer my pets hydration. The clinic as there for us when our pet passed away, they were very compassionate and helpful. We truly appreciated the wonderful care that this vet clinic offered.
When our dogs health declined we were given the option to give him treatments at home so he did not have to stay at the clinic. The staff were efficient and courteous and taught me how to administer my pets hydration. The clinic as there for us when our pet passed away, they were very compassionate and helpful. We truly appreciated the wonderful care that this vet clinic offered.
Amanda Herperger
Feb 19, 2022
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This in my opinion is the best veterinarian office in Regina. They are so compassionate, do not push you to do unnecessary treatment for extra money and also support raw feeding and also do not push prescription rx diets on your pets. I wish they were in the east though;
Inna Ivanova
Dec 11, 2021
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The staff are all amazing! My doggo has been at this clinic for about 7 years and now a kitten/(cat) has been there for a year. They both have been treated like royalty there! The staff will take the time to listen to your concerns, and will give helpful advice along with the best care for your family.
Becky B.
Dec 08, 2021
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They are a great bunch at Lakewood, very knowledgeable and understanding, they always have the animal's best interest in mind. I take my dog George here, and he always receives the best care.
