About - Lanai Veterinary Care

Best Care for Best Friends

We are a mobile, pop-up clinic with an expert veterinary team that comes to Lānaʻi City to help your pets live happy, healthy lives. We’ll add clinic days as soon as possible so that we can take appointments twice a month. Check back or sign up for e-news to get notifications by email. Appointments are available from 8 to 4 pm for appointments. Same day walk-ins are accommodated as time permits.

Please check in with us in person or call us at 808-563-0588 as soon as possible on the day of the clinic.

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Dr. Claire Conrath

Dr. Claire devoted a decade in Illinois to high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgery, shelter medicine, private practice, and emergency medicine. In 2017, she moved to Hawai‘i to help animals in rescues and shelters. She also works as a military base veterinarian. In 2022, Dr. Conrath launched her own endeavor, Paws of the Pacific, to bring veterinary services statewide and to the Marshall Islands. She lives on O‘ahu with her two dogs, Pumba and Darla. She is a graduate with honors from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to reach you?

Specific questions about your pets personal health care will be addressed during your appointment. General info questions can be sent to LanaiVeterinaryCare@gmail.com. Calls to 808-563-0588 are returned on Mondays and Wednesdays. For emergencies on days when there is no clinic, contact an O‘ahu or Maui veterinarian.

What do I do if my pet has an emergency?

If your pet has an emergency when our clinic is open, we may be able to help. Otherwise, seek care with an O‘ahu or Maui clinic.

How much does it cost to spay or neuter my dog, cat or rabbit?

All pets must have a health exam first followed by the subsequent surgery appointment. Bloodwork (nominal fee) prior to surgery date is recommended to identify underlying issues that may complicate the surgery. The Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary no longer covers the costs for the exam and surgery so please email us at LanaiVeterinaryCare@gmail.com to get a better idea of cost associated with the proceedure.

How often will you be open?

We are working towards offering clinics twice a month. Current hours are 8 am to 4 pm by appointment. Same day walk-ins are accommodated as time permits. Soon we will be offering tele-health appointments. Hours and dates are subject to change. Services are subject to veterinarian availability and flight delays.

How does the online pharmacy work?

Due to limited Lānaʻi options, we set up an online pharmacy through VetSource. Our veterinarians will prescribe various medicines based on your pet’s needs. You will be sent an email describing the medicine and the next steps. Once you make your payment, the medicine will be shipped directly to you. We will have a limited supply of medicine on hand for more common issues.

Do you allow walk-ins?

Appointments are available from 8am-4pm. Same day walk-ins are accommodated as time permits. Please check in with us in person or call us at 808-563-0588 as soon as possible on the day of the clinic.

Or call us for a standby appointment in the event of a cancellation. Nail trims are from 3pm-4pm on the first visit of each month. No appointment is necessary.

Do you offer nail trims and grooming?

Routine nail trims, anal gland expressions and ear cleanings will be available on clinic days. Please sign up using the scheduling link. Please note – Your pet will not be seeing a veterinarian or getting an exam a these appointments! If medical concerns are noted by the technician, you will be directed to schedule an appointment for further care.

Are you a private clinic? Who is the owner?

Lānaʻi Veterinary Care is owned and operated by Dr. Claire Conrath. The Lanai Cat Sanctuary operated the clinic for initially and has since passed it on to Dr. Conrath. All questions should be directed to her at LanaiVeterinaryCare@gmail.com.

Is there a better dog food to help skin problems and allergies?

Typically yes. If this is a concern, schedule an appointment with us and we’ll go over various options with you.

My pet has been a patient of The Pet Doctor. Why do I need a new exam to get my pet's medication refilled?

Due to laws regulating medication and treatment, Lānaʻi Veterinary Care is not permitted to dispense medications for pets that are not patients except for non-prescription medications (such as Dasuquin) and shampoos.

Bring your pet to see our veterinarians so that we can help with medication refills or other advice in between in-person visits! If your pet is not a patient, we will be limited in how much we can help between visits.

Request a copy of your records so we can know your pet’s medical history and needs. Lānaʻi Veterinary Care partners with online pharmacy Vetsource for pet medications on an ongoing basis and not only when the veterinarians are on island.

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