Lake Animal Hospital Closes Permanently, Records Remain Available Locally

Lake Animal Hospital is closing its doors permanently today, December 23, 2025. The clinic has notified clients that all pet medical records will be securely stored and remain available for future veterinary care, and that anyone who needs copies should contact the clinic before the close of business on Tuesday, December 23.

Clinic staff have provided two contact paths for pet owners. Questions and requests for records may be made by phone at 712-732-2033 before Tuesday, December 23. After the clinic closes, the hospital directs clients to request records by email at [email protected]. The clinic website also lists contact details and practice hours and repeats the permanent closing date along with instructions for obtaining records.

Lake Animal Hospital has long described its mission as providing the highest quality care to patients while educating and assisting clients in all aspects of animal care, and striving to exceed expectations by treating animals as if they were their own. The closure therefore affects not only routine care but also the long term medical continuity many families rely on for chronic conditions, vaccinations, and surgical histories.

The practical impact for Buena Vista County pet owners is immediate. If you need a copy of your pet's vaccination record for boarding or licensing, a surgical history for an upcoming procedure, or ongoing treatment records for chronic illness, contact the clinic by phone today. If you miss the in person window, the clinic will accept record requests after closure via the provided email, and it has stated that records will be securely retained.

Residents who rely on Lake Animal Hospital for emergency planning should confirm alternative local veterinarians and transfer records as soon as possible. Maintaining accessible copies of pet records helps ensure smooth handoffs when establishing care with a new clinic. For questions before the closure take care to call 712-732-2033 today. After the closure direct record requests to [email protected].