Lake Area Veterinary Clinic
Watertown, SD
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
Lake Area Veterinary Clinic veterinarian provides veterinary care for both large and small animals in and around Watertown, SD. Our practice is conveniently located on 10th Street near the intersection of 10th Street and 9th Ave. Our veterinarian is experienced in both small animal, equine, and farm animal care. Whether you bring your pet to our location or set up a farm call appointment for our doctors to come to you, you can have confidence in the health of your pet when they are in our hands. Our team provides a high level of veterinary care to the Watertown, SD community. Our level of care is maintained by the state of the art diagnostic equipment and highly-trained staff used to treat your pet. Pet's our Watertown veterinarian treats are cats and dogs to equine, bovine, and everything in between
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 5:30pm; Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm; Sundays: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Area Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+
Yes — Lake Area Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.
Does Lake Area Veterinary Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+
Lake Area Veterinary Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does Lake Area Veterinary Clinic treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Lake Area Veterinary Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Lake Area Veterinary Clinic offer?+
Lake Area Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Lake Area Veterinary Clinic established?+
Lake Area Veterinary Clinic has served the Watertown, SD community since 1970.
What reviewers say
Lake Area Veterinary Clinic provides compassionate veterinary care and cremation services, maintaining a dedicated team known for thorough explanations and comforting support during difficult end-of-life decisions. While most interactions highlight a welcoming and knowledgeable staff for routine and surgical needs, some visitors have noted scheduling challenges and communication concerns regarding urgent care availability.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.