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Michelle Lapera

Dr. Michelle Lapera

Veterinarian, VMD
5.0
1688 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, VMD
Licenses
  • Virginia, US
  • Florida, US
  • District Of Columbia, US
  • New Jersey, 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
1688 reviews

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Heather

May 2026

The doctor was awesome and very helpful.
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Carrie

May 2026

Dr. Lapera was kind and caring. Very helpful
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Nadia

May 2026

Dr.Michelle was absolutely amazing and answered all my questions. I lived her for my new puppy
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Janice

May 2026

Dr Lapera was kind and passionate. Very knowledgeable
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Ketevan

May 2026

I feel much better after talking to Dr. Lapera. She proscribed medications hopefully that will help. This appointment and talking with vet who is professional was very important for me. Thank you
M

Miggi

May 2026

Wonderful vet! She provided me guidance with Sparky's allergies and answered all of my questions. She is very kind and compassionate :)
J

James

May 2026

Considerate, thoughtful, and knowledgeable.
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Stefanie

May 2026

Thank you!!!!
K

Kris

May 2026

Needed an emergency prescription and she was very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely book with her again.
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Linda

May 2026

She was wonderful!!!

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