Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Rockwall
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic was established to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets in Rockwall and surrounding communities. Our founder, Dr. Dan Walker, brings over 45 years of dedicated experience to our practice, combining advanced medical expertise with a personalized approach to animal health. After graduating from Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Walker developed a reputation for meticulous care and surgical excellence, particularly in orthopedic and soft tissue procedures. We offer comprehensive services including diagnostics, preventative medicine, dental care, and emergency interventions, ensuring pets receive thorough examinations and tailored treatment plans.Our facility supports both in-house laboratory testing and external diagnostics for conditions like heartworm and feline leukemia, while our surgical protocols emphasize patient safety through advanced monitoring techniques. Beyond medical care, we provide boarding services with attentive care routines and grooming by appointment. Located at 801 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX, our clinic operates Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 7:00 AM to noon for office visits. Dr. Walker guarantees every pet the same level of dedication he provides to his own animals, ensuring owners that their companions receive expert care from a trusted professional whose approach has been refined over decades of service.
Services
Check Up
Surgery
Laboratory
Dentistry
Boarding
Preventative Medicine
Radiology
Grooming
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of dedicated veterinary experience
- Our clinic offers advanced surgical capabilities including orthopedic procedures
- We utilize modern monitoring techniques during all medical interventions
- Our comprehensive diagnostics include in-house and external laboratory testing
- We provide personalized preventative medicine programs for long-term pet health
Services
Surgery
Our surgical services include orthopedic and soft tissue procedures performed with advanced monitoring techniques. Dr. Walker's 45-years of experience ensure precise execution of complex knee surgeries and other operations. We maintain patient safety through IV fluid administration and continuous vital sign monitoring during all procedures.
Check Up
Every visit includes comprehensive physical evaluations with vital sign monitoring and organ system assessment. Our diagnostic approach combines heart and lung examinations with additional testing when needed to establish complete pet health profiles. Early detection protocols help prevent disease progression through timely interventions.
Laboratory
We conduct on-site bloodwork and urine analysis while partnering with reference laboratories for specialized testing. Routine disease screening covers heartworm and feline leukemia, with rapid diagnostic capabilities supporting immediate treatment decisions. Our dual testing approach ensures both accuracy and expedited results.
Dentistry
Dental services feature professional cleanings under anesthesia, geriatric dental maintenance, and radiographic imaging when indicated. We emphasize preventive home care education while addressing periodontal disease through modern veterinary techniques. Complete oral health assessments help maintain pets' quality of life.
Boarding
Our boarding facility provides monitored housing with daily exercise routines and nutritionally balanced feeding. Owners may bring familiar items to enhance pet comfort, while our staff maintains strict health monitoring protocols. Climate-controlled accommodations ensure animal well-being during extended stays.
People
Dr. Dan Walker
Veterinarian
Dr. Walker graduated from Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and has practiced for 45 years. His surgical expertise includes orthopedic procedures and internal medicine, while maintaining comprehensive pet care services. He approaches each case with meticulous attention and compassionate treatment standards.
Questions
What veterinary specialties do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including surgery, dentistry, radiology, and preventative medicine with 45 years of veterinarian experience in Rockwall.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
Yes, our clinic offers emergency veterinary services during regular business hours for urgent animal health issues.
How experienced is your veterinary team?
Dr. Dan Walker brings over four decades of continuous veterinary practice with specialized surgical expertise and comprehensive pet care knowledge.
What boarding facilities do you provide?
Our climate-controlled boarding includes daily exercise, nutritious meals, and health monitoring with accommodations for special care needs.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Yes, we provide complete dental services including cleanings, radiographs, and periodontal disease management under anesthesia.
What diagnostic testing options exist?
We combine on-site laboratory capabilities with external specialists for comprehensive bloodwork, urinalysis, and disease-specific diagnostic testing.
