Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center
Akron, OH
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center, formerly Portage Lakes Veterinary Hospital, is a locally owned and operated veterinary hospital, established in Akron, OH in 1994. Our staff truly enjoys caring for all animals, including exotic pets that some other clinics do not offer care for. Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center provides primary health and preventative care, dental care, and surgery services for animals in Akron, OH
Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center traces its roots back to 1994, when Dr. Maria Riedel founded Portage Lakes Veterinary Hospital. Through decades of compassionate care, trusted relationships, and dedication to the community, Dr. Riedel helped build the foundation that continues to guide our practice today. We are proud to carry forward her legacy while continuing to provide personalized veterinary care for pets and their families
Mission — We believe in treating every patient as our own, supporting the people who love them, and giving back to our community and strengthening the human-animal bond. Peace of Mind for You, Loving Care for Pets
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: Closed; Tue - Thu: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm; Sunday: Closed. Hours By Appointment Only. Holiday Hours: Thursday, November 26, 2026: Closed; Friday, December 25, 2026: Closed; Friday, January 1, 2027: Closed; Monday, May 31, 2027: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center offer?+
Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
When was Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center established?+
Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center has served the Akron, OH community since 1994.
What reviewers say
Peace Love Pawz Animal Wellness Center operates as an independent veterinary practice providing dedicated pet healthcare services. The facility is widely regarded for its compassionate, friendly, and knowledgeable veterinary team and support staff, who consistently demonstrate genuine care and patience with animals and owners alike. Services are delivered with a strong emphasis on thorough explanations, efficient scheduling, and fair, accessible pricing. The practice maintains a clean environment and handles routine visits, urgent care needs, and sensitive end-of-life situations with deep empathy and professionalism.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.