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Welcome to Blue Lake Animal Care Center!

We are the premier animal hospital in South Lake Tahoe, serving all the veterinary needs of your pets.

Our Core Values are: Professionalism, Respect, Patient Advocacy, Trust, Integrity, Inclusivity, Empathy, Compassion, Education, and Love. We take these Core Values very importantly….let us show you the difference!

(530) 600-3911

Our veterinary services include wellness care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, sick pet diagnostics and treatment, and much more. We pride our hospital on being clean, friendly, and compassionate. Check our animal hospital out!

**COVID-19 Alert**–IMPORTANT  (updated 7/24/20)

In our evolving protocols to serve our clients and patients during the current pandemic that is now in our town, we are now advising that doctor appointments, when at all possible, use our “valet” service to bring pets in the clinic to further minimize human contact. As prior, all nurse appointments will follow the same protocol.
What this means? Please call when you arrive to the parking lot and call us to let us know you have arrived. When we have prepared for your pet, we will ask you to please bring your pet to our front steps, maintaining at least a 6 ft. distance from other people and their pets. If you bring a dog , please bring them on leash with a secure collar(not loose!) or in a secure carrier. Cats should be in carriers as well. We will come outside, take a history, and bring your pet inside for their exam/treatment and discuss our findings via phone. It is necessary that you have a phone available during the time you arrive until your pet has been discharged back to you.
 
If you feel you need to come in during the exam, please make us aware PRIOR to decide if we are able to make adequate accommodations to provide safety to you and ourselves. No more that one person would be allowed to enter the hospital with a pet.
For everyone’s safety, we ask that you do not touch or open the front door to the hospital.
We ask that if you are over 60 years old, have any symptoms of the cold/flu, or have a weakened immune system, that you avoid contact with our staff and other clients.
In addition, as a means of reducing possible staff exposure, we have reduced the number of employees in the hospital. This means that our capacity to deliver emergency care has been reduced. In addition, we have very limited staff available during the lunch period of 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
As such, please call ahead if you feel your pet may have an emergency situation to allow our staff to determine the best course of action, and when and how we can manage your pets needs.
Also, we will have limitations in our abillity to dispense medications, discharge, and admit patients during the lunch period during these times.
If you have questions, please let us know.
Thanks for your understanding.
BLACC
++COVID UPDATE 12/21/20–Due to the upsurge in COVID cases, in addition to our limited staffing, to be able to best serve our patients, we will no longer be able to take ANY new clients for the upcoming for the next 3-6 weeks. We will adjust this policy when we are able to handle increased caseloads again.

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Our Team

If you are located in South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Stateline, or the surrounding area and need a friendly and trusted veterinarian to care for your pets – look no further. Dr. Neil Powell and Dr. Michelle Sievers are licensed CA veterinarians, treating all types of pets. Your pets’ health and well-being are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve.

Blue Lake Animal Care Center is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both in-hours urgent care cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Neil Powell, DVM, has over 20 years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care.  Ellen Sears, DVM, brings 2 years of skilled veterinary experience as well as enthusiasm and knowledge of modern medical and surgical techniques to our hospital. Beyond first rate veterinary care, we offer the most modern and sophisticated animal hospital on the South Shore. At the same time, we strive to make our clinic comfortable and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinary staff.

We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Once your email is registered, you have access to our portal through the link at the top of this page. This will give you access to your pets medication and vaccine history(sometimes a life-saver while out of town), as well as educational materials, including ePetHealth. Many veterinary approved articles can be found here that can help you learn about your pet’s conditions and medications. If you have any questions, call (530) 600-3911 or email us and we’ll promptly get back to you. If outside of our regular hours, just leave us a message and we will return your call. Our South Lake Tahoe veterinary clinic is very easy to get to — and you can find directions on our Contact Us page! Registering as a client with us also subscribes you to our newsletters, which are created by our veterinarian especially for South Lake Tahoe pet owners.

In addition, we offer online requests for prescription food and medication refills. Just fill out the form anytime day or night for a refill request.

At Blue Lake Animal Care Center, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

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Meet our Veterinarians

Dr. Neil Powell graduated from Kansas St. University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. He has practiced as a small animal veterinarian in South Lake Tahoe for most of his career, with a brief stint working emergency medicine in southern California. He enjoys all aspects of medicine, especially soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and dentistry.

Dr. Ellen Sears

 

Dr. Sears believes in building strong relationships with her patients and their parents to help live happy and healthy lives. 

Dr. Sears’ special interests include diagnostic imaging, dentistry and behavior. She lives in South Lake with her fiance, Brett, and rescue hound dog, Lincoln. Together they enjoy all summer and winter outdoor activities, yoga, cooking and live music.

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Testimonials
Hear From Happy Pet Owners

We were recently visiting Lake Tahoe with our elderly dog when he needed an injection. I called Blue Lake Animal Care Center after several others were not willing to help me. Natasha answered the phone and was extremely helpful in working on a solution to our problem. She contacted our vet, received medical records, worked us in for an appointment and handled everything cheerfully and beautifully. We could not have been more pleased with the treatment we received at Blue Lake. Everyone, including, Dr. Rachel, were extremely professional and kind to our elderly guy. The facility is sparkling clean and we give it a top recommendation.
Lisa A.
I love Dr. Powell and all of the staff. They treat me with love, respect, and kindness especially when I am not feeling well. Me and my mom appreciate everyone who works there. You’re awesome!
Gayle B.
Yesterday my 13 year old schnauzer had dental surgery. I was very nervous. The staff and Dr Powell spent time with me addressing my concerns and answering my questions. The surgery went well. The clinic atmosphere was courteous and professional. Today I got a follow up call which I so appreciated. I highly recommend Dr Powell and his staff.
Victoria H.
Dr. Powell has been our vet for over 20 years, when he was Alpine Vets. When my husband and I learned he was opening his own vet office, we followed! His new office is very nice, and the staff members are excellent. Very friendly, and very helpful. In our opinion, Dr. Neil Powell is the BEST!
Nancy T.
I cannot say enough about these guys!! Every member of their staff is caring, positive, honest and helpful. From standard vet visits to emergency situations, I feel good and confident bringing my dog to them. It’s nice to have vets/nurses that you can trust!
Lauren I.
Dr. Powell has been my vet for 10 years. He is down to earth, knowledgeable, and respectful. When you walk into Blue Lake Animal Care Center you get a feeling of comfort, safety and home. He gets down on the floor to make my animals more comfortable and less nervous. He always clearly explains what is going on and lets me know all options available. I was happy to hear that Dr. Powell was opening his own practice he is the best vet in South Lake Tahoe. I will not take my animals anywhere else.
Chester M.
Thank you Dr Powell and staff for easing our Maverick in to doggie heaven. We can’t begin to express our appreciation to you Neil for the many years of your dedication and devotion to Jesse, Kidd and Maverick
Mary E.
We’ve been taking all of our pets to Dr. Powell for over 12 years. He’s the best! During this time more and more of our friends have started going to Dr. Powell and wouldn’t take their loved ones to anyone else. He is not only an excellent Vet on a technical level, he is the type of Vet that will fully explain all of your options and spend the time to make sure that your pet gets the best possible treatment. He truly is an animal lover that cares about his “patients”. He is also just a great down to earth guy.
Keith W.

Recent Blog Posts

Importance of Preventative Medicine in Cats

December 16, 2019Neil Powell

For Preventative Medical Care, Cats Matter Too! All pets need veterinary check-ups to live their best, long, and healthy lives. Unfortunately, 25% of cat owners don’t believe that annual veterinary care is necessary for cats. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 10% of cat owners never take their cats to the vet…

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Blog-Vaccine Myths

February 13, 2019Neil Powell

In a previous article, we covered the different types of vaccines for dogs and cats, and what they are for. In this article, we will focus more on common myths and misconceptions of vaccinating pets. Of course, decisions specific to your pet should be made by individual conversations between you and your veterinarian. This article…

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Benefits of Our Website Portal-Blue Lake Animal Care Center

November 15, 2018Neil Powell

In today’s technology age, more people than ever want to have access to information at the touch of a button. Your pet’s health information is no different. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use our website’s portal. Through it, you can access your pet’s recent medical history, vaccines, medications, and even print a…

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Contact Us

1154 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 600-3911
(530) 600-3910
reception@bluelakevet.com

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Behavior Services
    • Wellness & Preventative Care
    • Surgery
    • Dental Care – Dentistry
    • Radiology & Ultrasound
    • Pet Diagnostics
    • Emergencies & Urgent Care
    • Microchipping
    • Ophthalmology
    • Orthopedic & Cruciate Surgery
    • Sick Pet and Hospitalization
    • Spay & Neuter
    • Vaccinations
    • Wellness Packages
    • End of Life Care/ Euthanasia
    • Additional Services
  • Petsimonials
  • Resources
    • Payment Options
    • Useful Links
  • Pet Portal
  • Blog
  • Our Team
    • What To Expect
    • Virtual Office Tour
  • Directions
  • Contact/Forms
    • Client Registration
    • Appointment Request
    • Food Order Form
    • RX Refill Form