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Michelle Lapera

Dr. Michelle Lapera

Veterinarian, VMD
5.0
2517 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, VMD
Licenses
  • Virginia, US
  • Florida, US
  • District Of Columbia, US
  • New Jersey, US
  • Maryland, US
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
  • Henrico, 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
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
2517 reviews

S

Stacy

October 2026

Very kind and timely.
J

Jennifer

October 2026

Great !
K

Kelley

October 2026

So convenient and helpful!
L

Lori

October 2026

Dr. Lapera was very kind and caring and assisted us when we needed it.
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Xena

October 2026

Dr. Lapera was amazing. Will definitely be our first and only choice for all our fur babies
L

Lisa

October 2026

She was caring and took her time.
R

Rebecca

October 2026

Dr. Lapera was very knowledgeable and kind!
G

Gregory

October 2026

I am happy I called very easy to work through. The vet was very knowledgeable with the situation I had at hand gave me very good recommendations. I am happy.
M

Megan

October 2026

Dr. Lapera was very friendly and knowledgeable. She gave me a couple new suggestions to try for my pets paw inflammation. I was unsure about making an appointment online, but I’m so glad I did. She saved me time, money, and an unnecessary trip to the vet.
K

Kylie

October 2026

Quickly understood my cats symptoms and made it super easy throughout the appointment! Thank you

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