Exceptional
veterinary care in Albany, MN.
Welcome to Lake Country Veterinary Service, your local veterinarians in Albany. We’re pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary services for animals in Albany and surrounding areas.
To our valued clients:
We continue to do our best to accommodate you and your fur babies as best we can through routine appointments and by offering same day appointments on a first come first serve basis. This means it is best to call our clinic as soon as we open if you have an urgent concern.
Our local St. Cloud emergency clinic has faced staffing issues over the last several years, but fortunately this has gotten better recently. Currently, they are offering a more regular urgent care/emergency schedule but not overnight services during the week. They usually are offering 24 hour care through the weekend but please call the emergency clinic before heading there to make sure they can accommodate you. The nearest emergency service able to accommodate you may be in the twin cities or Fargo. With this being said, if you do not have a true emergency, consider waiting and calling our office when we open the next business day.
Thank you for choosing us! We enjoy seeing you and your fur babies.
Sincerely,
LCVS Staff
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Every Pet Is Treated With Love
Lake Country Veterinary Service PA is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Albany, MN. The professional and courteous staff at Lake Country Veterinary Service PA seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for their highly-valued patients.
We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Lake Country Veterinary Services PA strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Albany, MN as well as St. Cloud, Freeport, Avon, and other surrounding areas.
Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and find out more information about how Lake Country Veterinary Service PA can attend to the needs of you and your cherished pet.
In addition to our traditional veterinary services, we offer integrative/holistic services – laser, osteopathic manual therapy, acupuncture, herbs, and essential oils therapy.
Experience the
Fear Free Difference
We treat your pets as we would treat our own! We are committed to ensuring pets experience a visit free of fear, anxiety and stress.
Dogs and Cat Care
We know how much your pets mean to you, and that is why we treat them as our very own. Whether you’re here for wellness exams and vaccinations or for diagnosis of an ill pet, you’ll find every one of our team members dedicated and knowledgeable.
Equine Veterinary Care
At Lake Country Veterinary Services, your horse will be in great hands! From wellness and deworming, to Coggins testing and even acupuncture, we’ll help your horses stay healthy to give you more time to share the bond you made.
Large Animal Care
Whether you’re looking for expertise in herd management, reproductive services, help for an ill cow, emergency services, or help with protocol management based on your farm, your animals will be in good hands with our team of veterinary experts.
We love your pets as if they were our own!
We offer the following veterinary services:
Pet wellness and vaccination programs to prevent illnesses
Animal medical services for diagnosing and treating health conditions
Pet surgery including spay and neuter
Pet dental cleanings and treatment to avoid serious dental diseases
Professional Pet Grooming
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Here at Lake Country Veterinary Service, we always welcome new clients and patients to our full service veterinary practice in Albany.
Dr. Jenny Revermann
Dr. Neal Womack
Dr. Wendy Womack
Dr. Sam Beech
Dr. Dennis Bechtold
Dr. Paige Schmiesing
Dr. Holly Skroch
Our Fear Free Commitment
We are proud to announce that our veterinarians, Dr. Wendy Womack, Dr. Sam Beech & Dr. Jennifer Revermann, are Fear Free Certified Professionals! What is Fear Free? Glad you asked! Check out what our Fear Free Commitment to you and your pet below.
What is a Fear Free Veterinary Visit?
We want your pets to have a safe and stress free hospital visit every time they need veterinary care. From the car ride to our clinic, to the visit itself, we are here to help reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in your pets.
How YOU can help:
-Bring your pets hungry! We will offer your pets treats to ease their stress and try to comfort and calm them.
-If your pet has treats or toys that they love, bring them with!
-If you are a cat owner, try placing the carrier off of the floor (and onto a bench), this will help your cat see the surroundings better!
Resources to help you:
T.G., Facebook Review
Great vet clinic. All the doctors really go above and beyond in the way they care for their patients.
Dr. Wendy has saved 2 of my cats with her great surgical skills.
Dr. Jenny is fantastic with my goats as well as the cats. She can use acupuncture in addition to traditional medicine. If I have an unusual problem with a goat, she WILL find the answer.
I’ve used this clinic for 12+ years.
What Our Clients Say
N.J., Facebook Review
The vets at Lake Country have always been so wonderful for our fur babies. Even though we moved further away from the area, we keep coming back because of the service we recieve. The hours are always more convenient than most vet offices, they will squeeze our pets in when there’s an emergency, and they are always willing to listen, offer advice and not to rush us or push any unnecessary treatments. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone searching for excellent veterinary care!
A.B., Facebook Review
I am so highly impressed with Lake Country! Last week my cat was having issues so I called them and they were able to squeeze me in at the end of the day (which is the only time that worked for me). They were thorough and not pushy with treatments, just offered what they thought would be helpful. A few days after the visit I got a card welcoming us, along with info about their hours and a magnet. Then today, a week after the appointment, they called to check on our cat to make sure things were going better. I’m so impressed with their service and we will definitely be going back to them for future needs!
Product Specials & Rebates
Lake Country Vet wants to make sure that you get the best preventative care as possible, at a price you can afford! We offer rebates for most of our flea & tick and intestinal parasite prevention programs.
Bravecto is a 12-week flea and tick prevention program that we offer at Lake Country Vet. This brand is a chewable pill that acts and tastes like a treat! There are two rebates available:
– Bravecto Buy 2 get $10 rebate
-Buy 4 get $25 rebate
Frontline is a monthly flea and tick preventative that is applied topically. The rebates that are available for this product include:
– Buy 6 doses get a $10 rebate
Interceptor PLUS is a one-month chewable tablet that helps prevent heartworms and intestinal parasites. Interceptor prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, and tapeworm infections. Rebates that are available include:
–Buy 6 doses get a $6 rebate
-Buy 12 doses get a $15 rebate
Heartgard is another one-month chewable heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention program. Heartgard is specialized for treating and controlling 3 species of hookworms and 2 species of roundworms, while also killing heartworms in the larvae stage. Rebates available include:
– Buy 12 doses get a $15 rebate
Moments from Behind the Scenes
We’re “Your other family doctor with caring Minnesota hearts!”
Dr. Jenny Revermann
Dr. Jenny has been an owner of Lake Country Veterinary Service since 2018. She graduated from the University of MN with her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and then graduated in 2009 from the University of MN College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to traditional veterinary methods, Dr. Jenny is a CVA (Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist) and is currently studying Osteopathy to help provide additional treatment options to the clients she serves.
In her spare time, Dr. Jenny enjoys scrapbooking, reading and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, six children, and pets - Zora - a German Wirehair, Coonie - who joined her family after she was found injured, Cy - a stray kitten adopted from the clinic in summer 2019, and Bolt - joining the Revermanns in summer 2019.
Dr. Wendy Womack
Dr. Wendy Womack has helped make Lake Country Veterinary Services the practice you know and love. She’s been helping pets from all around Albany since 2004 after renovations that included adding small animal services. Dr. Womack cares for a wide range of animals and founded the small animal side of our practice, enjoying making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
Dr. Womack earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1986. She then went on to study veterinary medicine at North Carolina State College, graduating with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1992.
When Dr. Womack isn’t providing pet parents with advice or caring for their beloved pets, you can find her practicing yoga, gardening, or enjoying a great book. She knits like a pro, spends time with her friends, and goes on walks.
Her pet family includes a Brittany named Rowdy and a yellow Lab named Tess. Dr. Womack also shares her home with two cats named Fred and Ginger (for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers), with Ginger being a charming orange tabby.
Dr. Sam Beech
Dr. Sam Beech has been with Lake Country Veterinary Service since May of 2019. He is a graduate of the University of MN for both his undergraduate work as well as his veterinary degree. His favorite part of veterinary medicine is working in both large and small animal services and being involved in the variety of care offered to our patients throughout the day. From surgical care to anesthesia, preventive medicine, and pet behaviors, his day is filled with challenges he enjoys.
Dr. Sam is Fear Free Certified. In his spare time, Dr. Beech enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, their three children—Bennett, Dawson, and Emmie—and their two Black Labs, Willow and Hazel. Dr. Beech has greatly enjoyed training both dogs, as they are true companions in the Beech household. Outside of the clinic, you may also find Dr. Beech hunting, fishing, golfing, or hiking on the north shore.
Dr. Dennis Bechtold
Dr. Dennis Bechtold joined Lake Country Veterinary Services in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and a deep passion for animal care. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 2005, laying the foundation for his distinguished career in veterinary medicine.
Beyond the confines of the clinic, Dr. Bechtold finds joy in the company of his family. His wife, Rachel, is a certified veterinary technician, and together they raise their two sons. Their shared interests extend to gardening and cultivating a variety of plants on their hobby farm, where they endeavor to sustainably produce much of their own food.
The Bechtold household is bustling with the presence of their beloved pets. Alongside their loyal German shepherds, Chief and Major, a harmonious coexistence is shared with their feline friends. Demonstrating a deep-rooted commitment to animal welfare, their farm becomes a sanctuary for a diverse array of creatures, from chickens and peacocks to emus and geese, and an eclectic mix of other animals including goats, sheep, cows, pigs, a cockatiel, parakeets, and a llama named "Dolly," rescued by Dr. Bechtold during his veterinary school years.
Dr. Paige Schmiesing, DVM
Dr. Paige Schmiesing has a lifelong connection to animals, having grown up alongside hunting Labradors. Her love for animals eventually led her to a career in veterinary medicine, where she especially enjoys performing surgery on cats and dogs and helping pets receive the care they need.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schmiesing enjoys spending time outdoors, settling in with a good book, and watching movies.
Dr. Schmiesing’s passion for animals and interest in small animal surgery make her a valued member of the Lake Country Veterinary Services PA team.
Dr. Holly Skroch, DVM
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Skroch loves spending time outdoors. Whether she is hiking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling, she is happiest enjoying the fresh air and staying active.
Dr. Skroch and her husband, Steven, share their home with their horse, Calla; two dogs, Duke and Toby; their cat, Donnie; and a herd of cattle.
Her passion for mixed animal medicine and equine care makes Dr. Skroch a wonderful addition to the Lake Country Veterinary Services PA team.