Welcome to Lakeridge Animal Hospital
Your Veterinarian in Clermont Fl
Call us at (352)995-2002
or email at [email protected]

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If you live or frequent the hills of central Florida (Clermont, Groveland, Mineola, Howey in the Hills, Leesburg) and are looking for a trusted veterinarian to treat your furry family members – then look no further. Lakeridge Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital founded in the fall of 2018 and opened a year later, where we treat cats and dogs (no exotics). Your pets’ health and well-being are very important to us; we will work with you to take every measure possible to give them the care they deserve.

Lakeridge Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital offering patients routine preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care.  See “Our Services” to see a sample of the services that we are able to provide.

At Lakeridge Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.


Dr. Jeffrey Esch
 Lakeridge Animal Hospital 

Phone: (352)995-2002
Fax: (352)995-2009
Email: [email protected]

20180 US Highway 27, Suite 206
Clermont, Fl 34715


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Meet Our Skilled Team

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Jeffrey Esch
    DVM

    Dr. Esch graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a B.S. in Zoology in 2001 and then attended Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (Go Dawgs) where he graduated in 2007. Upon graduation Dr. Esch relocated to the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina where he worked for a multi doctor practice in the Thomasville and Jamestown areas. After a few years of still seeing snow he relocated to central Florida again to work for a multi doctor practice in south Orlando. Dr. Esch founded Lakeridge Animal Hospital in 2018 and it opened a year later. While not working Dr. Esch enjoys golf, tennis, camping, the trails of central Florida, and spending time with his Dachshund Armstrong and his Sphynx, Harry.

  • Melissa M
    Technician

    Melissa was born and raised in Hawaii and now she calls Florida her home. Her passion for animals was instilled at a very young age and she grew up with dogs, a bird, and two Jackson's chameleons. Melissa is the head technician at Lakeridge Animal Hospital. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, the outdoors and hanging out with family and friends.

  • Jennifer R
    Customer Service Representative

    Jennifer has been working in animal care since 1996 with parrots and salt water aquariums and then as a zoo keeper in the avian department. In 2001 she started working as a veterinary assistant and eventually became a technician for 12 years. She is now the head customer service representative at Lakeridge Animal Hospital and enjoys helping clients with their pets. When not at work Jennifer enjoys photography and traveling with her husband or playing with her labradoodle and goldendoodle.

  • Marci .

    Marci has been in the Veterinary field for over 20 years. Her passion is client education. When not working Marci enjoys riding motorcycles, orchid gardening, and reading.

  • Kelly M
    Technician

    Kelly has 16 years experience as a veterinary technician who is Fear FreeCertified and has a passion for rescue, especially bully breeds. She has three bullies and one cat of her own.

  • Tina L
    Customer Service Representative

    Tina has been working with animals for over twenty-eight years. Tina and her family have fostered over a hundred cats, kittens and dogs. She also helped start a Labrador rescue (L.E.A.R.N.) in Illinois. Tina enjoys helping with animal rescues, visiting farm sanctuaries, aeroponic gardening and going to the beach.

  • Jennifer L
    Customer Service Representative

    Jenn has been a veterinary technician for twenty-four years and has transitioned to a customer service representative role. She is a mother oftwo kids and two cats. In her free time she likes attending festivals around town and eating good food.

Location

Office Hours

Clermont Office

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:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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