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Monday 8am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Friday 8am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 2pm

Lake Area Animal Hospital

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Melrose, FL
Lake Area Animal Hospital

Healthier pets through the best medicine

7410 SE Hwy 301
Hawthorne, FL 32640 Grooming is also available at both facilities.
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We are a state of the art veterinary facility serving primarily Melrose, Hawthorne, and Keystone Heights, Florida, with patients traveling as far as Jacksonville, Starke, Gainesville and Dunellon. A virtual tour is available on our website www.lakeareavets.com We pride ourselves in performing high quality medicine and have dedication to customer service. We feature the latest technology of in-hou

se diagnostics, digital radiography, soft tissue/orthopedic surgery. Our facility is new, clean, and odor free and boasts indoor boarding with a dedicated feline friendly ward. Visit our website at lakeareavets.com

06/05/2026

🎉 Real Snout savings in action! Just look at this receipt! $1,092.87 paid by Snout on behalf of one of our members for an entire year of care! This single receipt covers:
• 12 months of Simparica Trio
• Senior lab work
• F***l float
• Exam
• Vaccinations
All of this comes with no out-of-pocket cost at the visit! This is exactly why we’re so excited about Snout Wellness Plans. Preventive care without the big upfront bills, unlimited exams, and real peace of mind for pet parents. Ready to make wellness care this simple for your pet? Stop by Melrose or Hawthorne to learn more and enroll!

06/04/2026

😩 Are you tired of your pet’s itchy skin turning into expensive vet visits that drain both their comfort and your wallet? Good news! With our new Snout Wellness Plans, your pet gets unlimited complimentary examinations (wellness, rechecks, sick visits, and more) at no extra cost when you come in! Plus core preventive care and the option to add services like monthly preventatives and dental cleanings — all on easy monthly payments. No more surprise bills. Just better care, better budgeting, and happier pets. Another Snout member is already enjoying the benefits! Ready to join Linda and the rest of the Snout family? Visit or call us today for more info! 📲

06/03/2026

🎉 Another happy Snout member! Meet Fawn, the latest member of our Snout family! This sweet girl just joined and we couldn’t be happier. Unlimited exams, convenient monthly payments, and better preventive care — all made simple. We’re loving how quickly these plans are helping pets get the consistent care they deserve. Thinking about joining? Come see us at Melrose or Hawthorne — we’d love to get your pet signed up too! 🐾

06/02/2026

🎉 Our very first Snout Wellness Plan member!
Meet one very happy pup (and his proud dad!) who just joined the Snout family! We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome our first official member and can’t wait to help more pets get unlimited exams, better preventive care, and easier monthly budgeting. This is just the beginning!
If you’ve been thinking about making wellness care more affordable and convenient for your pet, now’s the perfect time. Whether you have a 5 pound puppy or a 190 pound Great Dane like Jethro, we have a plan for you! Come see us at Melrose or Hawthorne — we’d love to get your furry family signed up too! 🐾

06/01/2026

🎉 Snout Wellness Plans are officially here! We’re thrilled to launch our new partnership with Snout at both Melrose and Hawthorne locations! Your pets can now enjoy unlimited complimentary examinations (wellness visits, rechecks, sick visits, and more) with easy monthly payments that actually fit your budget. We’ve also included core preventive care like vaccines, annual lab work, and f***l screenings, plus the option to add on monthly preventatives, dental cleanings, and spay/neuter procedures. This is preventive care made simple, affordable, and stress-free, which is exactly how it should be. Ready to give your pet the year-round care they deserve? Stop by either location to learn more and enroll today! We can’t wait to see you and your furry family! 🐾❤️

05/29/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars! On June 2nd, we’re officially rolling out our exciting new partnership with Snout at both our Melrose and Hawthorne locations. Enrolled pets will now get unlimited complimentary examinations — wellness visits, rechecks, sick visits, and more — whenever they need them. Plus, all your favorite preventive care (vaccines, lab work, etc.) is now available through easy, affordable monthly payments. You can even add on services like monthly preventatives, spay/neuter surgeries, and dental cleanings to customize the perfect plan for your pet. This is going to make keeping your pets healthy year-round so much simpler and stress-free! Looking for a sneak peek into our brand new wellness plans? Drop a 🐈 or a 🐕 below for some more information!

05/26/2026

Here’s a little hint about what’s coming with our new Snout partnership: more flexible preventive care, easier budgeting for pet parents, and better year-round health support for your pets. We’re so excited to share all the details with you very soon — it’s going to be a big day! 🐾

05/20/2026

We are currently experiencing an outage affecting our internet and our phones. We are limited on phone calls, but are otherwise fully operational. We appreciate your understanding! Feel free to text us at 352-475-2326 for service as well!

05/19/2026

‼️We have big news coming to Lake Area Animal Hospital ‼️ We have partnered with Snout to bring something brand new to our clients and patients! We’re so excited to make preventive care easier, more convenient, and more affordable than ever. Our team is working hard behind-the-scenes and more details will be coming very soon! Make sure you follow us on Instagram and on Facebook to stay tuned. This is going to be a game changer for your pets!

05/14/2026

Today is Dr Corda’s last day at Lake Area Animal Hospital! After over a decade of care and compassion, Dr. Corda is relocating to begin a new chapter in her life. We are so grateful for the incredible care she has provided to our patients and the trust she’s built with so many of our pet parents. Thank you Dr. Corda for your expertise, your kindness, and the difference you’ve made for so many people and pets. You will be missed by our staff and our community! We wish you the best in your next adventure ❤️ Drop a comment below with a story about how Dr. Corda has helped you or your pet!

Address

8762 State Road 21
Melrose, FL
32666

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Website

http://www.lakeareavets.com/

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