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Ark Animal Hospital

3845 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812Polk County

Florida premises permit active since 2025(veterinary premises permit VE7331)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 83 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 78–87 given the evidence#16 of 28 scored vets in Lakeland How ranked4.6From 303 ratings across 2 sources4.7 on Google (opens in new tab) (288 reviews)3.6 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (15 reviews)Replies to 80% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 15 read)
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.70288
Yelp3.6015
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.65. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.40 from 15 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.58.
  4. What 10 reviews say about care: −0.02 stars.
  5. Result: 4.56 stars = 83 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Ark Animal Hospital.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Something else
$15
from 1 mention

As written by owners. Some may be estimates or part of a bill, and insurance isn't accounted for. What you pay depends on your pet's needs.

What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

The clinic receives high praise for its compassionate staff and thorough communication during both routine care and end-of-life services. While most owners report positive experiences with the quality of care, there are conflicting reports regarding specific medical outcomes.

Often praised

  • Compassionate and supportive staff
  • Clear explanations of treatment options
  • Patient handling of difficult pets

Common concerns

  • Inconsistent reports on medical outcomes
  • Additional fees for prescription copies

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Sep 25, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.

About this clinic

As stated on the clinic's own website (arklakeland.wb.vetstreet.com), checked Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Credentials
Fear Free certified
Treats
dogscatsbirds
Payment options
payment plans
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Veterinarians
Adysyn
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Took my cat there because we thought she had a kidney infection, they hospitalized her, we brought her home and she was never the same, couldn’t walk and had no personality what so ever. Had to put her down shortly after. DO NOT recommend this place… View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all reviews seriously, though we experienced a delay in responding as we do not have a record of a client under… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
I L
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Dr. Sheryl & every beautiful person who works at Ark are awesome! They truly care for my fur babies like they are their own! Thank you for all you do! -Iris View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind words. As a small private business, we want our clients to feel respected and welcome, not like a cold corporate number.
Craig Kreisler
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: We strive to keep costs as low as possible while still being able to pay our staff competitive wages in this economy. We offer many options to owners when it… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Christine Pettit
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Star rating only, no written review.

Jean Ross
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First I would like to thank the team at Ark Animal Hospital. From the moment we entered everyone greeted us with pleasant words. We brought our loving mastiff Zion there to put him to rest. This vet fit us in there schedule and treated us as though we had been coming there all… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind words. We are truly sorry for your loss, but glad we could support your family during this difficult time.
Shelly Klim
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Everyone was great with my dog. I appreciated how the vet explained everything that was going on and gave options for treatment. Due to costs they went above and beyond to contact another clinic for their cost. Amazing service all around! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind words
Casey Murphy
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Very caring View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for trusting us with your pet!
Leah Matthews
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Star rating only, no written review.

Croke Trickey
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took my cat here for a checkup and they were so patient with him hes usually a terror at the vet. the vet really knew her stuff and explained everything without making me feel dumb. wait wasnt bad either we were in and out in under an hour. definitely found my go to spot for my… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We are so happy you and your cat had a happy experience. Ark practices fear fear handling and we want to make sure owners can make informed decisions.
Johnnie Whitsett
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They are wonderful people out there View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you!
Brad Noyes
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The people are first rate. Very helpful. We take all 3 of our dogs here. Been going for years. But has anyone ever been charged for a copy of your dog's prescription? In these tough financial times we shop around for best price on medicine. But when asked for a copy of one of… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind words about our staff. Yes, we do charge a written prescription fee for medications that are readily available in our in-house and… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Alex Salazar
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Ark Animal Hopsital has the most considerate staff. Recently I lost my beloved cat Jasper but they were so kind and compassionate to me and towards his care. They went above and beyond with their service, and I'm so appreciative. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We are so sorry for your loss. Saying goodbye a beloved pet is always hard and we empathize with your family.
YoBoan Berdeguez-Anglero
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Star rating only, no written review.

Caitlin Stevens
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Ark is our 2nd family. Staff is amazing and always going above and beyond for our babies. Dr Sherrill, Alexis, Ilene, and Tim always have a smile.on their face when we come in. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you! We love that your family trusts us with your fur babies.
aka zeus
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you. We strive to keep prices reasonable even in this tough economy.

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