Exceptional Pet Care in Your Neighborhood

Where Your Pet’s Health Comes First

Looking for the best animal hospital for your pet? Step into Gentle Care Animal Hospital, your haven for personalized, compassionate vet care in Lawrence.

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Compassionate Care For Your Cherished Pet

Best Veterinarian in Lawrence

Gentle Care Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital devoted to pets of all ages, and we offer a wide range of services to keep your pet healthy and thriving. From routine wellness care to vaccinations and advanced surgical procedures, you can rest easy knowing your pet is in great hands.

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Regular check-ups help catch health issues early and keep your pet feeling their best.

Shield your pet from preventable illnesses and potentially life-threatening diseases.

Keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy to prevent dental problems before they become serious.

From spays & neuters to complex procedures, our highly skilled surgical team has you covered.

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Unlimited Exams, Happier Pets

Monthly pet care plans with a value up to $101!

Want to keep your pet healthy while saving money? Our VIPet Plans offer two affordable options, each including unlimited exams.

  • 3 affordable plans – starting as low as 49¢ a day
  • Bundle routine exams, vaccines, and screenings
  • Enjoy priority same/next day appointments (when possible)
  • Spread costs and save up to $101 over a year
  • A smart & affordable way to keep your pet happy and healthy

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All plans are a 12-month agreement.

Unlimited Exams covers the cost of the exam, and does not include emergency exams, hospitalizations, or other services/products.

*Savings based on 4 visits. Priority Appointments perceived value of $50.

†Bloodwork: covers up to $190.

‡Dental: Covers dental cleaning costs up to $525 for dogs and $370 for cats.

Hear From Pet Parents Like You

I was met with kindness, and empathy at Gentle Care, after having to have my fur baby put down. Courtney, and Dr.

Emily C.

Compassionate and professional care for pets and their humans. Julie, the receptionist, has gone above and beyond multiple times.

Haley H.

I have taken my pets to Gentle Care since moving to Lawrence 16 years ago. They have always provided skillful and caring service - the best I've encountered as a pet owner.

Jane A.

The whole staff is extremely competent and have gone out of their way to provide exceptional treatment to my pets for over 10 yrs.

Jeanne P.

We see both Dr.Beck and Dr.Ermeling. They are both absolutely special people, and the things I appreciate about them as vets are very similar.

Claire L.

We are so grateful for the excellent care of our animals provided through Gentle Care Animal Hospital.

M. McCleerey

Docs and staff are great at Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Lawrence! My cats have been clients for years.

Lara M.

The Doctors and entire staff at Gentle Care are amazing! They always take great care of both my dogs, one who is a diabetic, but especially recently when we had an emergency.

Kelsey K.

Love Gentle Care! They have taken care of several of our pets, both dogs and cats.

Julie P.

The staff & doctor were so attentive and kept me informed the whole time about my cat's condition and how his surgery went. Our cat came home and recovered very well.

Taryn S.

Gentle care is a great place to take your pets! They know my Trixie on a first name basis now and always treat her well. Highly recommend.

Zade S.

We just recently moved to Lawrence and today my dog ate a grape!! I called several places and they were not able to see my dog because he was not a current...

We just recently moved to Lawrence and today my dog ate a grape!! I called several places and they were not able to see my dog because he was not a current...

Stephanie W.

I truly appreciate the care given by Gentle Care Animal Hospital to my pet rabbit, Blue.

Shelle F.

I've taken 3 of my animals to Gentle Care now and I can't recommend them enough.

Rebecca J.

Our dog had to be rushed in due to a mass in his GI tract. They put us right in the schedule and took care of him.

Rachel S.

I have 2 cats and 2 dogs who were seen this week. They were well taken care of. Gentle Care always does a phenomenal job. We've been with them for 7 years.

Nate M.

We've been taking our dogs to Gentle Care for more than 20 years, so I can attest to the quality of their care for pets across the lifespan.

Becky E.

I started going to Gentle Care over 10yrs ago when I had ferrets. When I moved back to town, I continued taking my dog and cats there.

JP M.

The doctors and staff are great! So caring and knowledgeable.

Jim W.

Compassionate Veterinary Care For Your Pets in Lawrence, KS

At Gentle Care Animal Hospital, we’re more than just a vet clinic. We’re a family dedicated to the well-being of your pets.

Our experienced team is committed to meeting the unique needs of every pet, providing you with peace of mind and top-quality care every step of the way. With state-of-the-art facilities, a wide range of services, and a commitment to excellence, we provide comprehensive veterinary care tailored to meet the unique needs of every pet that walks through our doors.

You can rest easy knowing that your pets are safe in the caring hands of our experienced team.

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Prepare for your pet’s appointment with CareCredit!

Our practice offers flexible financing with the CareCredit health and animal care credit card to help you get your pet the care they need, when they need it.

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CareCredit is here to help you fit your pet’s care into your budget.

  • Apply today*: See if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score. Once approved, you can apply and use the CareCredit card right away.
  • Pay over time: Flexible financing with CareCredit allows you to spread out your veterinary bills with promotional financing options.*
  • Use again and again: CareCredit can be used for routine appointments, grooming services, emergency pet care, or a variety of surgeries and treatments for your furry friend!

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* Subject to credit approval

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Meet our Passionate Veterinarians:

Dr. Bruner

DVM

Dr. Bruner graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in Biology in 1991 and then went on to KSU for her DVM, graduating in 1997.

She has been working with Gentle Care since January. Dr Bruner loves working with dogs and cats and has special interests in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.

In her free time, she enjoys time at her cabin in Colorado with her husband, Mike. She has 2 grown children, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

Dr. MacLeay

DVM

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. MacLeay as the newest member of our veterinary team! A New Jersey native, Dr. MacLeay brings a wealth of experience from across the country, having practiced in Virginia, Minnesota, Colorado, North Carolina, Missouri, and Kansas. Her career has included work in large animal internal medicine, small animal nutrition, philanthropy, and now general practice

Expert Vet Care in Lawrence

601 Kasold Drive
Suite D-105
Lawrence, Kansas 66049

Our experienced and professional veterinary team is ready to care for all of your pet’s specific needs.

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