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Michelle Lapera

Dr. Michelle Lapera

Veterinarian, VMD
5.0
2363 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
2363 reviews

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Tom

September 2026

The vet Friendly and helpful .
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Courtney

September 2026

Dr. Lapera was so helpful to our Dodger on a holiday weekend when we could not get to our vet
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Oscar

September 2026

Amazingly informative, clear, and understanding! Wholeheartedly recommend
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Elisabeth

September 2026

This was our second visit with Dr. Lapera and we could not recommend her more!
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Matthew

September 2026

Caring and knowledgeable!
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Cheryl

September 2026

Her video wasn't working, but she sounded cheerful, she was very thorough & informative. I'd definitely choose her again.
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Khurram

September 2026

I reached out to Dr. Michelle Lapera regarding my dog's upset stomach, liquid diarrhea, and watery, itchy eyes. She listened very carefully to all of my concerns, took the time to understand his full picture, and provided clear, actionable guidance. Her advice gave me complete peace of mind, and I really appreciated her patient and thoughtful approach. Highly recommend Dr. Lapera to any pet parent looking for top-notch care!
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Stacey

September 2026

Absolutely wonderful!!!! Communication was beautiful
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Marcy

September 2026

So kind, helpful, and very informative
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Cheryl

September 2026

Great, I would recommend the service

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