Lake Area Animal Hospital

8762 State Rd 21, Melrose, FL, 32666
Call (352) 475-2326
Open until 5:30 PM today · closed Sunday
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HoursOpen until 5:30 PM
Monday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
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What Lake Area Animal Hospital says

In their own words, from lakeareavets.com, read October 11, 2026.

  • DentistryDental Care in Melrose & Hawthorne
  • SurgeryWe are proud to provide Melrose and Hawthorne, FL and surrounding communities with state-of-the-art veterinary surgical procedures.
  • X-raysRadiology (X-Rays)
  • UltrasoundUltrasound
  • BoardingWe are proud to provide Hawthorne, FL as well as the surrounding communities with boarding services.
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