R Veterinary at The Lake

09/19/2025

Thank you 7 Brew of Camdenton for visiting us here at R Vet and bringing some much needed caffeine! They open Sept 29th so get ready, Linn Creek and Camdenton!!

09/12/2025

🐾 September is Pet Pain Awareness Month 🐾

Our pets can’t tell us when something hurts—but they often show us in other ways. Recognizing the signs of pain in dogs and cats is the first step toward helping them feel better.

👉 Signs of pain in dogs may include:

Limping or difficulty getting up

Reluctance to jump, climb stairs, or go for walks

Whining, whimpering, or changes in behavior

Licking or chewing at a specific area

👉 Signs of pain in cats may include:

Hiding or withdrawing from family

Decreased grooming (or overgrooming sore spots)

Hesitation to jump onto furniture or counters

Changes in appetite, mood, or use of the litterbox

At R Veterinary at the Lake, we take pain management seriously. Whether your pet is dealing with arthritis, an injury, or another health condition, we offer a variety of treatment options:
✔️ Medications tailored for safe, long-term use in pets
✔️ Laser therapy for inflammation and healing
✔️ Nutritional supplements to support joint health
✔️ Long-lasting injectables like Solensia and Librela
✔️ Individualized pain management plans designed to keep your pet comfortable and active

💙 No pet should have to live in pain. If you’ve noticed any of these signs in your dog or cat, give us a call today. Let’s work together to make sure your pet enjoys the best quality of life possible.

📞573-346-5733

09/05/2025

Size update for Venom. This may be the last time that Sidney can lift him 😆 🤣 😂

08/22/2025

When you just really want your technician to hold your paw during suture removal.

Quatro LOVES the techs here at R Vet and is happy to lay in any position provided it involves belly rubs or paw holding.

08/21/2025

Are you seeing double? We did today!

These two German Shepherds are brother and sister. Their owner took advantage of a drop off appointment today and they got baths, their nails done, their exams, and vaccines! Thanks for trusting R Veterinary and using our drop off services ❤️

08/20/2025

Looking fresh heading into the fall!!

08/18/2025

🚨 Important Scheduling Update 🚨

We want to let our clients know that there will be no walk-in availability on Monday, August 18th and no morning walk-in availability on Wednesday, August 20th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to call ahead to schedule appointments during this time. Thank you for your understanding and for trusting us with the care of your pets! ❤️🐾

— The Team at R Veterinary at the Lake

08/14/2025

Beans is here for a vaccine update!

He wanted to know if anyone knows Sarah McLachlan's phone number? He would like to request the use of "In the Arms of the Angels" 😇😂😂

08/11/2025

We apologize, but we have had several critical walk-ins this morning and are unable to realistically support any more today. We will of course have openings tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.

08/10/2025

🐾 Welcome, Dr. Emily Shin! 🐾

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Emily Shin to the team at R Veterinary at the Lake!

Dr. Shin brings a passion for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care, and a love for helping pets and their people live their happiest, healthiest lives.

With her dedication, gentle touch, and genuine care for every patient, we know she’s going to be an incredible addition to our family here at the Lake.

Be sure to say hello and help us give Dr. Shin a warm R Veterinary welcome next time you stop by on a Monday! 💙🐶🐱

08/05/2025

Guess the breed!

Who wants to guess what Beans is? (No cheating, staff members 😂)

He's one breed. Guess away!

08/01/2025

It's DOGust 1st!! Happy Birthday to all shelter dogs! Let’s see how your rescued furkids are celebrating.

09/27/2024

We love Veterinary Medicine!

07/02/2024

We’re excited to have the talented Dr Claxton on our team at R Veterinary at Ashland! Let us help you, call for an appointment.

Hello R Veterinary family!
We would like to introduce one of our new doctors Dr. Megan Claxton! She is our main doctor at the Ashland location but makes a weekly visit to Columbia as well!

Dr. Megan Claxton was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands but grew up in Tampa, FL. She received her bachelor's degree in Biology from Pittsburg State University in Kansas and graduated from the University of Missouri in May of 2021. She and her husband love to go fishing and spend a lot of their time outdoors. In her free time, she loves to read and spend time with her 5 dogs, 2 cats, cow, 2 horses, 15 goats, and her bearded dragon. Her interests include surgery, oral health and preventative medicine.

Our team is so happy to have her and I hope you all join us in welcoming Dr. Claxton!
Call today for an appointment in Ashland or in Columbia. We are open Monday- Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm at both locations. We are still open from 8am to 12pm on Saturday’s in Columbia!

06/19/2024

Ashland Missouri

06/09/2024

https://youtu.be/QkRjeuAD_cU?si=wx9uyvTtK0fdNtGT

In this interview, James Rericha, owner of R Veterinary, discusses his journey and experiences in running a veterinary practice. The conversation highlights ...

06/04/2024

James and Katie Rericha from R Veterinary at The Lake are on Community Spotlight this week!

05/29/2024

Ashland, MO were exited to be bringing back full time service June 1st, 2024 to continue the legacy of Dr Dooley’s care for animals in the community.

We’re booking appointment now for next week and will be sharing more details about our new associate soon.

Hello R Veterinary family! Many of you may not know but we have another location in Ashland! We have exciting news! We have a new doctor joining our team in Ashland next Monday!! Starting next week our Ashland location will be open with more availability than ever before! Call today to set up an appointment with either location! More exciting news to follow in the coming weeks! R Veterinary

12/12/2023

Thanks to Lake TV for having our very own James & Dr. Katie in studio today! Look for our “Community Spotlight” show in 2024!

12/11/2023

Game # 1 of 14 = 117 LBs 🐶

We are proud to partner with Lake TV to donate 3-LBs of dog food to Ozarks Kat and K9 Shelter with EVERY SINGLE made free-throw made during Lake TV’s LIVE basketball broadcasts in 2023/24

During this Basketball Season our friends at R Veterinary at The Lake have committed to donating 3lbs of dog food for every made free throw. Friday night's Aurora vs. Camdenton game brought in a total of 117 pounds of dog food!

The dog food will be donated to Ozarks Kat and K9 Shelter at the end of the season.

12/09/2023

https://youtu.be/VYQqueT2BRE?si=_7dk1MZ0w0ziwBjF

Community Spotlight is Presented by Central Ozarks Medical Center.James Rericha, Owner of R Veterinary, shares the history of his family and the growth of th...