Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Pet Care in Gaithersburg
Since 1991, Lake Forest Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for Gaithersburg residents. Our full-service veterinary practice combines compassionate care with advanced medical capabilities, offering wellness exams, surgical procedures, emergency services, boarding, and grooming. Our team of dedicated veterinarians and staff treat every pet as if they were our own, prioritizing preventative care while maintaining state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment options. With decades of collective experience, we provide personalized attention to meet each pet's unique needs, ensuring a comfortable experience for both animals and owners.Our commitment to excellence extends to continuous investment in modern equipment and techniques, while maintaining a family-friendly approach that has earned us strong community trust. We operate extended weekday hours and partner with emergency specialists for after-hours care, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to pet health and owner peace of mind.
Services
Pet Wellness
Veterinary Surgery
Emergency Care
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Diagnostic Testing
Senior Pet Care
Vaccinations
Pain Management
Pet Nutrition
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care with specialist partnerships
- Our team includes four experienced veterinarians with diverse specialties
- We maintain state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for accurate assessments
- Our facility features modern surgical suites and temperature-controlled boarding
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to each pet's unique needs
What people say
Great care
Loves pets
Treated kindly
With respect
Professional team
Services
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides immediate veterinary attention for critical pet conditions during operating hours. For after-hours emergencies, we partner with three local 24-hour facilities while maintaining transfer capabilities. Our team handles trauma cases, poisoning incidents, and acute medical crises using advanced diagnostic tools and stabilization techniques.
Pet Boarding
We offer secure, climate-controlled boarding with personalized care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Separate facilities ensure feline comfort while medical supervision accommodates special needs pets. Our amenities include heated flooring in dog runs, individual kitty condos, and trained technicians administering medications as required.
Veterinary Surgery
Our surgical services range from routine spay/neuters to complex orthopedic procedures using modern anesthetic monitoring. The team performs soft tissue surgeries, ACL repairs, dental procedures, and mass removals with pre- and post-operative care plans tailored to each patient's condition.
Diagnostic Testing
We utilize advanced bloodwork, radiology, and ultrasound technologies for accurate health assessments. Our diagnostic capabilities include EKG monitoring, endoscopy, and specialized testing for endocrine disorders, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of pet health status.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, coat trimming, nail care, and skin treatments performed by experienced specialists. We accommodate anxious pets with sedation options while providing preventative care like flea checks and medicated treatments for dermatological conditions.
People
Mark Liberto
Head Veterinarian
Dr. Mark Liberto leads our veterinary team with extensive experience in companion animal care. He focuses on preventive medicine and internal health management, ensuring patients receive comprehensive wellness plans tailored to their specific needs.
Alex Lamar
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Alex Lamar specializes in surgical procedures and emergency medicine. With advanced training in orthopedic techniques, he provides expert care for pets requiring complex interventions and post-operative rehabilitation.
Sophie Strome
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Sophie Strome focuses on diagnostic medicine and senior pet care. Her expertise in chronic condition management helps older animals maintain quality of life through tailored treatment protocols and regular health monitoring.
Erica McFarland
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Erica McFarland specializes in exotic pet medicine and dermatology. She provides specialized care for unusual companion animals while managing skin conditions and allergic reactions in traditional pets.
Questions
What are your emergency care hours?
We provide emergency services during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend Thrive Pet Healthcare (Frederick), Veterinary Referral Associates, or Thrive Pet Healthcare (Rockville).
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, we have climate-controlled boarding facilities for dogs, cats, and exotic pets with medical supervision available. Separate areas ensure feline comfort and canine socialization opportunities.
What surgical procedures do you perform?
Our surgical services include spay/neuters, soft tissue operations, orthopedic repairs, dental procedures, and mass removals using modern anesthetic monitoring techniques.
Are vaccinations required for boarding?
Yes, boarding guests must have current vaccinations including distemper/parvovirus, rabies, and bordetella for dogs, with feline distemper and rabies required for cats.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (301) 740-1083 during business hours or use our online booking system for non-emergency appointments. We accommodate urgent cases as soon as possible.
