Our Clinic
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1992 in Tupper Lake, in the heart of New York's beautiful Adirondack Mountains. We are a small animal clinic committed to providing the best possible healthcare to pets in a professional, courteous, and caring manner. Our excellent staff believes that animal comfort comes first and foremost. We also strive to provide our clients the best possible service in an atmosphere of compassion and understanding. We provide a warm, clean environment for our patients and boarders.
Accreditation
Lakeside Veterinary Clinic is an accredited member of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society for having been evaluated and found to meet the standards established by the Veterinary Facility Accreditation Program (VFAP) for veterinary facilities in New York State. The NYSVMS is dedicated to upholding the standards of veterinary care in our state. The VFAP is a voluntary program of facility inspection and accreditation. Over one third of all veterinary practices in New York State have demonstrated their commitment to excellence in equipment, record keeping, appearance, maintenance, and quality patient care by becoming VFAP member hospitals.
Dr. Scranton holds accreditation with the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program. Accredited veterinarians work cooperatively with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and State health officials to protect and improve the health, quality, productivity of U.S. animals. Dr Scranton is accredited to certify companion animals for domestic and international movement.
Dr. Scranton is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Society. The objective of the association is to advance the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health, biological science, and agriculture.
Dr. Scranton is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, an association well known among veterinarians for its high standards for hospitals and animal health care.
Our Staff
Vicki
Vicki is our Office Manager. She has a degree in Business Management from SUNY Empire State College. Vicki joined our staff in September, 2006. She enjoys stained glass, photography, music, and reading. She has 2 dogs named Teagan & Farleigh.
Lorna
Lorna is a Veterinary Assistant. She joined our staff in July 2018. In addition to working at the clinic, she is also a Teaching Assistant at the Tupper Lake Middle/High School. She has her father, who shares a home with her, and two grown sons. She has a house full of pets: Subban a Basset mix, Max a pit-bull mix, Luca a Dachshund, Cassie a Chihuahua mix, Bima a Chihuahua mix, Friday a teacup Chihuahua, Baby a teacup Chihuahua, Little Girl a teacup Chihuahua, Sampson a teacup Chihuahua and Fuzzy the cat. Lorna enjoys going for walks, gardening, reading, crafts, and watching movies.
Dr. Scranton
It all started when…
Dr. Scranton is from the Boston, Massachusetts area. She has a B. S. in biochemistry with minors in math and chemistry. She graduated from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell in 1986. Until 1990 she practiced in a large/small animal practice in Adams, NY; then worked in an equine/small animal practice in Remsen, NY. In 1992 she started her own small animal practice in Tupper Lake. Dr. Scranton is a member of the NYS Veterinary Society, the American Veterinary Medical Society, and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Dr. Scranton enjoys gardening and walking for relaxation; and biking, ice-skating, and snow-shoeing for fun. She owns a dog named “Bungie - Stop It!” (to which he answer happily with a wagging tail).