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My pets are always well cared for at Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort. The facility is clean and organized. The staff is professional and attentive to any concerns. My Bengal cat had a teeth cleaning and they kept me informed with every step. I highly recommend them.

Very Compassionate staff...great grooming...ask for Chris

Dr Lockhart is so great. He always answers all my questions

It was a great experience. Ever since I moved to Phoenix, I’ve been looking for someone who could give my pup a good grooming, and Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic did exactly that.

I cannot say enough good things about Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic and the care they showed us during one of the hardest days of our lives.
From our first visit, the compassion was evident. Our vet tech, Janissa, was incredibly patient and gentle with Wrigley, allowing him to sniff her tools and move at his own pace while taking his vitals - it immediately put us at ease. Dr. Denlinger was equally wonderful, she carefully explained our options, answered every question, and reassured us repeatedly that this was nothing we could have caused or prevented. We never once felt rushed and were given time and space to process everything.
On the day we said goodbye, the entire staff was prepared and so kind. We were escorted directly to a private room, given a small comfort bag, and treated with such care and respect. Janissa walked us through every step, stayed with us, and showed so much love to Wrigley. Both she and Dr. Denlinger cried with us, shared memories, and honored him in the most compassionate way.
This clinic made an unbearable situation as peaceful and loving as it could possibly be. We will forever be grateful to Janissa, Dr. Denlinger, and the entire staff for the dignity, empathy, and kindness they showed our family and our sweet boy.

Glad to have found this practice after recently moving to Tempe. Excellent care, staff, and follow-up. Very happy!

Our cat needed surgery to remove a sewing needle from her stomach. The surgery went very well, cat is doing well and the Staff and doctors have been so kind and comprehensive with the recovery.

Everyone is super friendly and professional, been going since he was a puppy so 7 years and the staff is always amazing

My family adopted a cat from the humane society two months ago. She started sneezing so we brought her to this vet, and it was easy and convenient bc we live across the street. All staff was amazing, our kitty was scared and wet herself and gave us towels and wipes to clean up. The vet was nice and thorough and reassured us that we were giving her appropriate care and prescribed us some medicine with follow up advice. We’ll be back for her annual teeth cleaning and any other follow up appointments :) thank you for caring for our baby like she was yours!

Dr. Joseph Lockhart was the veterinarian who first told us that our dog, Bradley, might have lymphoma back in April 2025. While the news was devastating, he delivered it with compassion and care. He acted quickly to get us an appointment at Salt River Veterinary Clinic, and that urgency meant everything to us. I’m truly grateful for the care and speed he showed during one of the hardest moments we’ve faced.

I can't begin to say how thankful I am to have such an understanding clinic. My German Shepard gets overwhelmed quickly and can be a lot to handle, but the staff is always so patient, gentle, and kind. They make each visit easier for both of us, and I truly appreciate the care they show each time. Sarah his groomer is the absolute sweetest and has so much patience for my Booker. Thank you all for what you do for my baby.

OMG better than a big box groomer by the distance of a universe. Our dog is old and typically waiting to be taken home, shaking and leading us out the door. Each time we have picked her up this year she meanders out as if wanting to stay. She starts waging her tail as she approaches their door as opposed to us needing to drag her in the door. Care, competence and complete dedication to the one that comforts you, and clean. Pet proud of the services we receive!