Laketown Animal Hospital

10/31/2024

Trick or Treat!!! Halloween is a time for goodies. Caramel apples, pumpkin donuts, chocolates, and candy corn make for a delicious holiday. It is well known that chocolate can be toxic for our furry friends, but sugary candy can also pose risks for toxicity. Too much sugar can cause stomach upset, excessive thirst, and in severe cases electrolyte changes. If your concerned about a tasty treat your pet has consumed, please reach out to your local DVM or the ASPCA animal poison control for further help.

10/30/2024

10/29/2024

10/27/2024

Dress up your pets and send us a pic before noon on 10/29.

The Virtual Pet Parade will be on Halloween!

Text photos to 217-529-4211

10/18/2024

Q&A with Certified Veterinary Technician Allyna Tucker.

Q: How long have you been a CVT?
A: “I’ve been certified for 6 years, at Laketown for 8 years, and in vet med for 9 years.”

Q: What are some of the highs and lows as a CVT?
A: “Being in general practice means you get to see a little bit of everything. I love seeing clients bring in their new pets, watching them grow, and change throughout their lives. Then comes the sad part: you have to watch them go. But I also consider that positive, because we have the ability to help them pass peacefully.”

Q: Did you always know you wanted to work with animals?
A: “Yes, since I was 5 years old. Animals have always been my passion.”

Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: “Have you ever heard the saying “saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever”? That. That is the most rewarding part. We can’t save them all, but we can save this one.”

Q: What advice would you give someone looking to become a CVT?
A: “Shadow. Volunteer. Work in kennels. Veterinary medicine isn’t for everyone. It isn’t for the faint of heart. Make sure you see the ugly parts, because it’s not just puppies and kittens. If you do all of that and still feel drawn to it, then animals are probably your passion!”

Q: Do you have any pets?
A: “I have a pittie named Nahlah and a Doberman named Lady. I’ve had Nahlah since she was 6 weeks old (she is 11 now) and Lady since she was 12 weeks old (she is 7 now).”

Q: Tell me about the techs you work with.
A: “I really love our group of techs. We all get along really well, despite seeing each other everyday. We support each other and can make the worst days bearable. A lot of people say it is a red flag when businesses say their employees are like family, but I love my Laketown family!”

Allyna, thank you for all you do!

10/18/2024

Happy Boss’s Day to the women who get it done at Laketown Animal Hospital! We’re grateful for their dedication to pets and to leadership!

10/17/2024

Rocco is here boarding. He’s a big baby! We all love him ❤️❤️❤️

10/17/2024

Fall photo shoot with these adorable pups!
Shep, Jasper, and Rudy 💛🤎🧡❤️

10/15/2024

In celebration of Certified Veterinary Technician Week and Veterinary Assistant Week we did a Q&A with our very own certified veterinary technician, Pamela Bragg, CVT.

Q: How long have you been a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)?
A: Haha twenty-three years.

Q: That is a good long while. What has kept you in the profession?
A: I enjoy the job, and it comes naturally to me.

Q: Did you always know you wanted to work with animals?
A: Ever since I was little, I wanted to work with animals. My Grandmother would ask when I was a very young girl if I was going to have children and I would say, “No, I am going to have puppies.” My sister still teases me about that.

Q: What are some of the highs and lows as a CVT?
A: “One of the highs are the animals that come in and we are able to diagnose and heal. We get to see them 110% better. Like the splenectomies, sneaky Addison’s…they are struggling and you can turn them around. Another high would be the clients. I love seeing the same clients with new pets throughout the years.”
“Some of the lows are compassion fatigue and the ones we can’t help save. We see challenging things and some pets are in rough shape.”

Q: How old were you when you became a vet nurse?
A: “I was thirty years old, and I will be sixty-one and I am still going. If you take care of yourself, you can stay in this business for a good long while.

Q: Do you have any pets?
A: “I have two- I have Auggie who is an English bull terrier who is 4 and rescued. I also have Gertie who is a Frenchie who I also rescued.”

Q: What advice do you have for someone thinking about becoming a veterinary nurse.
A: “Spend a lot of time volunteering or shadowing at a vet clinic. You may think it’s only fun. And it is so much fun. But there are very hard days. Take anatomy, biology, and math classes. Those set you up in high school for this field. Also, go for it. It’s a rewarding career.”

From all of us at Laketown Animal Hospital, thank you for all you do Pam!

10/15/2024

Are you or do you know a terrific certified veterinary technician looking for a new opportunity? Send them our way! We have hired two additional doctors and are looking to expand our medical team. Full time. Full benefits.

10/14/2024

This week is Certified Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week!
What does a veterinary technician do? Well, the real question is: what don't they do?! Thank you to our veterinary nurses who often wear many hats! We appreciate you!

10/09/2024

Happy Kennel and Groomers week!

A huge shout out to our amazing kennel and grooming team at Laketown Animal Hospital. They love to care for and snuggle your fur babies. Thank you for all you do!

10/06/2024

Rigel and Allyna’ s spooky photoshoot this weekend 🤩

10/05/2024

Our fall backdrop is up! 😍

09/24/2024

Springfield Area! Laketown Animal Hospital would love your vote for the Illinois Times Best of Springfield.

You can find us under Goods and Services:
-Pet Boarding
-Pet Grooming Brick and Mortar
- Veterinarian Clinic

See the link in the comments!

09/16/2024

We are proud to announce we are in the running for the illinoistimes Best of Springfield in three categories:
-Best Veterinary Clinic
-Best Pet Boarding
-Best Pet Grooming (brick and mortar)

Click the link to vote for Laketown Animal Hospital!

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09/13/2024

Vote for us in the Goods and Services Section!
-Best Veterinary Clinic
-Best Pet Boarding
-Best Pet Grooming Brick and Mortar

See the link in the comments!

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09/12/2024

Thank you Local First Springfield!

🎉 Member Spotlight: Laketown Animal Hospital 🎉
We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Laketown Animal Hospital, a cornerstone of compassionate pet care in Central Illinois since 1961. Family-owned and operated, Laketown Animal Hospital is staffed by four dedicated veterinarians who are committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare and compassion for your pets.
Their mission is to offer quality healthcare, partner with clients to nurture the human-animal bond, and promote the welfare of pets. Their accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets them apart, with only 12-15 percent of animal hospitals in the U.S. meeting the rigorous standards of AAHA. This prestigious accreditation ensures Laketown Animal Hospital operates at the highest levels of veterinary excellence.
Join us in celebrating Laketown Animal Hospital’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of pets and their families in our community!

09/12/2024

Price is getting great use out of his Animal Hospital's Dental Kit. 😍😍