Our Team

At Laconia Animal Hospital, we love our furry friends! They're not just our animals, they're our family. We all want our pets to live long, happy, healthy lives. When your pet visits our hospital, we are passionate about making sure their stay is comfortable and stress-free while we provide them with extraordinary care. Our goal for our clients and patients is simple, we take care of our clients' pets the same way we take care of our own. We are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pets' health care, and we are driven to take exceptional care of our patients.

We share a team with our sister hospital, VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital, and together we serve the communities of Laconia, Lakes Region, Bristol, Bridgewater, Ashland, Holderness, Plymouth, Moultonboro, Wolfboro, Alton, New Durham, Pittsfield, Louden, Canterbury, Webster, Andover, Wilmot, Grafton, Barnstead, Northfield, Hill, New Hampton, Center Harbor, Meredith, Gilford, Belmont, Center Harbor, Tilton, Moultonboro, Alton and beyond, but we will see pets from anywhere—and even have a few that come from out of state to see us. We offer our services to all of our out of town guests and seasonal residents as well as our local regulars. Let us be your hometown veterinarian, even if your away from home.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.

paw Team Spotlight
John Guest
DVM Medical Director

During his 20 years at the VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Guest has developed special interests in skin disease and arthritis. "Skin and ear problems are among the most common problems seen in dogs and cats, and can cause significant discomfort to the pet," comments Dr. Guest. "Finding the right treatment to help a pet can be challenging, but is very gratifying to help a pet feel so much better." As many pets have a very long life, arthritis and joint pain are common problems as they age. Unfortunately, it can be hard to know if our pets are hurting as they often do not show us many signs of pain. Luc...

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Lisa Dockham
Hospital Manager

Lisa was born in Meriden, CT; however, she grew up here in the Lakes Region. She graduated from Gilford High School in 1985, then went on to Plymouth State University, where she earned an associate degree in business management, and a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1989.

Lisa joined our team in 2004. She had been a client for more than 17 years. Lisa came to the practice with compassion and a lot of practical experience. She's been dedicated to raising boxers since 1995. She is always willing to teach and educate clients. Lisa is always available for client concerns or compliments and you can ema...

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Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pet's care.

Administration

The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our Client Service representatives and Receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.

Pet Care Specialists

Just as we emphasize health, we also understand the value of providing a full line of care to our clients, which may include boarding and/or grooming services. Our team of caring and compassionate staff are here to offer your pets exceptional services that keep them feeling and looking their best while you're away.
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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