Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 1,034 Google reviews · How we rank
All seven entries in this guide to the best veterinarians in Portage, MI are located within the city. Shaver Road Animal Hospital leads the list with a 4.9 Google rating from 224 reviews, followed by Lakeview Animal Hospital with a 4.8 rating from 644 reviews—the largest review count among these entries. PetVet Vaccination Clinic ranks third, with a 4.2 rating from 10 reviews. Greathouse Darrell DVM, VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic and Lunney Cynthia DVM each have a 5.0 rating, with two, one and one reviews, respectively. VCA Portage Animal Hospital rounds out the seven with a 4.1 rating from 132 reviews.
1Lakeview Animal HospitalLakeview Animal Hospital holds a 4.8 Google rating across 644 reviews, listed on Google as veterinarian.
2Shaver Road Animal HospitalOwners describe staff who take time to answer questions, treat pets like their own and go out of their way to care for cats.
3PetVet Vaccination ClinicPetVet Vaccination Clinic holds a 4.2 Google rating across 10 reviews, listed on Google as veterinarian.
Owners describe staff who take time to answer questions, treat pets like their own and go out of their way to care for cats. The practice describes care from puppyhood and kittenhood through the senior years. Weekday opening hours start at 7 a.m., with Tuesday appointments extending to 7 p.m. Appointments are required, and the facility offers wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating and a restroom.
4.9 Google rating
Tuesday evening hours
Life-stage care
“This is a great place for animals
They will love ur pets”
Greathouse Darrell DVM holds a 5.0 Google rating across 2 reviews, listed on Google as veterinarian.
Knowledgeable doctors
Two late weekdays
Wheelchair accessible
“Dr Greathouse and Dr Bartell are wonderful animal doctors. Both doctors are extremely knowledgeable, are licensed, and highly trained in animal care. We have taken our pets here and have been totally satisfied with our pets care. The exa…”
Lunney Cynthia DVM holds a 5.0 Google rating across 1 reviews, listed on Google as veterinarian.
Client connection praised
Saturday morning hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“I’ve been taking my fur kids to Portage Animal Hospital since the 50’s. I have watched vets come and go. Cindy Lunney is by far my absolute favorite. She is not only a great person who connects with her patients and their people, but she…”
Preventive care, dentistry, radiology, ultrasound, and soft tissue surgery are available at the same hospital, alongside laboratory services and an in-house pharmacy. Tuesday and Wednesday hours extend to 7 p.m., giving owners later appointment options. Its Google rating is 4.1 from 132 reviews, with provided reviewers praising the clean facility, helpful staff, and empathetic check-in experience.
AAHA accredited
On-site diagnostic services
Two evening weekdays
“A very nice establishment very clean. Customer service was amazing.”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each veterinarian is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Portage category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which veterinarians in Portage, MI have the highest ratings and most reviews?
Shaver Road Animal Hospital has a 4.9 Google rating from 224 reviews, while Lakeview Animal Hospital has a 4.8 rating from 644 reviews—the largest review count in this guide. Greathouse Darrell DVM has a 5.0 rating from two reviews; Lunney Cynthia DVM and VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic each have a 5.0 rating from one review.
Which veterinarians in Portage, MI offer early or evening weekday hours?
Shaver Road Animal Hospital opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and closes at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lakeview Animal Hospital opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. VCA Portage Animal Hospital also opens at 8 a.m., with 7 p.m. closing times Tuesday and Wednesday.
Where can I get Saturday veterinary care in Portage, MI?
Lunney Cynthia DVM at 8037 Portage Rd lists Saturday hours of 8:30 a.m.–noon and recommends appointments. For walk-in preventive services, PetVet Vaccination Clinic at 8610 Shaver Rd lists Saturday hours of 9:30–11 a.m. VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic inside Chow Hound at 6749 S Westnedge Ave lists Saturday hours of 12:30–2 p.m.
Which clinics in Portage, MI accept walk-ins for vaccinations?
PetVet Vaccination Clinic and VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic both accept walk-ins and offer preregistration. Their services include dog and cat vaccinations, puppy and kitten vaccines, core and rabies shots, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick treatments, microchipping and nail trims. Both state that they charge no office visit fees.
Which veterinary hospital in Portage, MI lists imaging, surgery and dental care?
VCA Portage Animal Hospital at 8037 Portage Rd lists dentistry, radiology, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, laboratory services, preventive care and nutrition counseling. The AAHA-accredited hospital also has an in-house and mail-order pharmacy and states that it often offers same-day and drop-off appointments. Its phone number is 269-327-3459.