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Michelle Lapera

Dr. Michelle Lapera

Veterinarian, VMD
5.0
333 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, VMD
About Vet

Dr. Michelle Lapera was born and raised in New York. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware, where she studied Animal Science and Biology. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) at the University of Pennsylvania and has been practicing in northern Virginia for the past 11 years, treating dogs and cats. Her areas of interests include: preventative medicine, emergency medicine, dentistry, and surgery. Her goal is to provide quality care for each pet and their family.

Outside of work, Dr. Lapera enjoys hiking and traveling. She has 4 dogs-a 14 year old Husky named Bella, a 9 year old Lab mix named Chance, a 7 year old Collie mix named Marbles, and a Husky puppy named Mika.

Location
  • Falls Church, VA, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Behavior
  • Dentistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiology
  • Parasitology
  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency
  • Neurology
  • Anesthesia
  • Radiology
  • Nutrition
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology
  • Preventive
  • Soft Tissue
  • Orthopedics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Toxicology
  • Oncology
Licenses
  • Virginia, US
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
333 reviews

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Kristine

January 2025

Dr. Lapera connected with the humans and the pets, asked great questions, and quickly got to the root of the problem.
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Michael

January 2025

Friendly and knowledgeable! Thanks!
J

Jessica

January 2025

My dog was in some pain from falling down the stairs. I explained the way she was reacting to the pain, and Dr. Lapera also watched her walk around to see if her mobility was affected, possibly indicating a fracture. She gave me options to resolve the issue and talked through everything with me as we made a plan!
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Jesse

January 2025

Sedative for traveling
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Lisa

January 2025

Dr. Lapera was compassionate, attentive, and listened to my concerns about my dog. Her plan of care addressed my dog's needs from all angles, from medicine for the infection to supplements for prevention. Dr. Lapera is a wonderful veterinarian and so was our appointment!
M

Marilyn

January 2025

Dr. Lapera was great. She listened to me and gave me a thought out plan on how to help my Snowball feel better.
J

Joy

January 2025

She is wonderful. Was able to look right into ear and give the remedies. Provided me options on how to get the medications needed for him to feel better
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Abby

January 2025

Super informative and helpful. Friendly, not rushed. 100% recommend!
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Rachel

January 2025

My cat has been exhibiting unusual behavior. The symptoms could point to a few things, but it was agreed upon with assistance from the vet that a round of dewormer would be a good first step.
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Alexandra

January 2025

She was super nice, I didn't feel at all rushed, and i even had to take a call during our appointment and she didn't mind. She gave me some great advice and explained things better than my dog's regular vet. 5 woofs!

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