My Pet Is Suddenly Drinking A Lot More Water – Should I Be Worried? May 8, 2025 in

My Pet Is Suddenly Drinking A Lot More Water – Should I Be Worried?

As a pet owner, seeing your pet not acting their normal self can be concerning. While the amount of water your pet drinks daily can highly vary from one day to the next, repeated or […]

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My Pet Is Shaking Their Head—Should I Be Worried? May 7, 2025 in

My Pet Is Shaking Their Head—Should I Be Worried?

As a pet owner, seeing your pet not acting their normal self can be concerning. While shaking their head occasionally may not be of any concern, if it occurs repeatedly for an extended amount of […]

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My Pet is Aggressive – What Should I Do? May 7, 2025 in

My Pet is Aggressive – What Should I Do?

It can be difficult to cope with a beloved pet that shows signs of aggression, either to other dogs or other people. Here are some tips to help you navigate life with an aggressive companion. […]

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My pet has diarrhea – should I be concerned? May 7, 2025 in

My pet has diarrhea – should I be concerned?

Diarrhea in pets can be caused by a wide variety of problems. Some of these causes can be relatively minor, but others are much more serious and can even be life threatening. Understanding the possible […]

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My pet has a runny nose – should I be worried? May 7, 2025 in

My pet has a runny nose – should I be worried?

It can be concerning to see your pet have a runny nose. A runny nose can be caused by many things – some more serious than others. Understanding some of these possible causes can help […]

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How to tell if my pet is dehydrated May 7, 2025 in

How to tell if my pet is dehydrated

Dehydration occurs when animals lose more water and electrolytes than the body is currently taking in.  If this becomes severe it can become dangerous.  Here are a few ways to check if your pet is […]

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How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People: Effective Training Tips May 7, 2025 in

How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People: Effective Training Tips

Jumping when meeting people is a common issue that many dog owners face and can be annoying and unsafe for children or elderly that could get knocked over. Teaching your pup that they get attention […]

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How Often Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?  May 7, 2025 in

How Often Should I Take My Pet to the Vet? 

Regular veterinary visits are crucial for keeping your pet healthy, detecting diseases early and ensuring they receive the best care at every stage of life. How often should your pet go to the vet? After […]

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How much exercise does my pet need? May 7, 2025 in

How much exercise does my pet need?

To determine how much exercise your fur friend needs depends a little on breed, age, health and energy level but most dogs need between 30 minutes and 2 hours a day while cats should get […]

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How Do I Stop my Pet from Chewing on Furniture or Shoes? May 7, 2025 in

How Do I Stop my Pet from Chewing on Furniture or Shoes?

Let’s first talk about WHY your pet might be chewing on furniture, shoes, clothes, trash, sticks…you get the idea. Knowing that can help us address the underlying reasons for chewing and help get your furniture […]

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How do I prevent fleas, ticks, and worms? May 7, 2025 in

How do I prevent fleas, ticks, and worms?

Creepy crawlies are usually not welcomed in our home, but they can sometimes come in with your pets! Fleas, ticks, mites and worms are all parasites found all too commonly in our beloved pets. Luckily, […]

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How do I know if my pet is overweight? May 7, 2025 in

How do I know if my pet is overweight?

Your pet’s weight is something that is checked at every visit to ensure that your pet is at a healthy weight. If your pet is overweight, then we can help to work to figure out […]

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How to introduce your pet to strangers May 7, 2025 in

How to introduce your pet to strangers

There’s a Stranger in my House How do I introduce a new pet into the home? Bringing home a new family member can be incredibly exciting! However, for the new pet, and for any pets […]

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How can I tell if my pet is in pain? May 7, 2025 in

How can I tell if my pet is in pain?

How can I tell if my pet is in pain? Pain can show up in many different ways. If you notice any of these symptoms of pain, it is recommended to schedule an exam with […]

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How can I make my senior pet more comfortable? May 7, 2025 in

How can I make my senior pet more comfortable?

Q: How can I make my senior pet more comfortable? A: There are many ways to help keep senior pets more comfortable and help improve their quality of life during their golden years: Routine: A […]

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Heat Stroke in Pets May 7, 2025 in

Heat Stroke in Pets

If you can’t take the heat…Get out of the kitchen! Heat Stroke in Pets As the weather starts to heat up this season we would like to discuss and help you understand more about this […]

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Do I need pet insurance? May 7, 2025 in

Do I need pet insurance?

Pet health insurance is a growing industry with many companies offering different coverages. The growing cost of care and advancements in technology within the veterinary field relate to increased service prices, thus insurance can help […]

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How Can I Help My Anxious Pet? May 6, 2025 in

How Can I Help My Anxious Pet?

– Anxiety in pets can range from mild to severe and can be situational (for example, only at the vet, but they are fine everywhere else) or generalized (most of the time) – Signs of […]

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Tempe Lake Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort Support Center

Your Community Partner in Pet Health and Care

Resources

Hours

Open Everyday 7am - 7pm!

1211 East Curry Road
Tempe, AZ 85288

Payment Options

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • CareCredit
  • Trupanion

Pet Rescues

This is a list of rescues that we support and help.

Dog Parks

Several dog-friendly parks and restaurants in the area.

  • Pocket Park for Pups
  • 22526 S Ellsworth Rd
  • Queen Creek, AZ, US 85142
  • Mansel Carter Oasis Park
  • 19535 E Appleby Rd
  • Queen Creek, AZ, US 85142
  • Cosmo Dog Park
  • 2502 E Ray Rd
  • Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap
  • 21151 S Rittenhouse Rd
  • Queen Creek, AZ 85142
  • Creek Side Taco Shack
  • 20401 S Sossaman Rd
  • Queen Creek, AZ 85142
  • The Bistro
  • 22721 S Ellsworth Rd #107
  • Queen Creek, AZ 85142
  • Lucky Lou’s
  • 23706 S Power Rd
  • Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Payment Help

If you are in need of a payment plan or financial assistance with your pet’s medical care you may contact some of the following resources for assistance. We offer payments plans with no interest financing for 6 months through Care Credit.