• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
(208) 287-8387Hours & DirectionsEmail UsFacebook
Lake Shore Animal Hospital
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • What to Expect
  • Contact Us

About Lake Shore Animal Hospital!


Our Approach to Veterinary Care

Lake Shore Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice serving south Nampa and the surrounding rural communities. We provide medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals and livestock, including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, and goats.

Our practice was built to support both family pets and working animals with the same level of respect, attention, and thoughtful care. Whether you’re visiting us for routine wellness or managing the health of a herd, our goal is to provide clear guidance, practical solutions, and care you can trust.


Why Choose Us

Clear CommunicationWe take time to listen, explain what we’re seeing, and discuss options so you can make informed decisions.

Experienced, Practical CareOur team brings experience across companion animal medicine and livestock care, with recommendations grounded in real-world situations.

Care for Pets and LivestockFrom household pets to herd health, we understand the different needs that come with caring for animals in rural communities.

A Local Practice You Can Rely OnWe value long-term relationships with clients and provide care with honesty, compassion, and respect.

Our Mission

Our mission at Lake Shore Animal Hospital is to provide dependable veterinary care built on trust, experience, and respect. Every animal and every situation is different, and we approach each case with careful attention to the needs of both the animal and the people who care for them.

We are committed to:

  • Honest, straightforward recommendations
  • Thoughtful diagnostics and treatment planning
  • Compassionate care delivered with professionalism and respect

Whether you’re caring for a beloved family pet or managing livestock, our goal is to support you with guidance you can feel confident in.

Meet the Lake Shore Animal Hospital Team

The veterinarians and staff at Lake Shore Animal Hospital are dedicated to providing reliable care for animals of all kinds.

Our team combines medical expertise with hands-on experience, working together to support pets, livestock, and the people who depend on them.

Dr. Zach Raptosh

Dr. Zach Raptosh

Dr. Zach Raptosh is a Nampa Idaho native, and his family has been a part of the Nampa community for four generations. Dr. Zach has enjoyed caring for .... Read More

Dr. Katelin Young

Dr. Katelin Young

Dr. Katelin came to us in July 2018 as an associate veterinarian. She claims both Idaho and Nevada as home. She has always had a love for animals, .... Read More

Dr. Will Widick

Dr. Will Widick

Dr. Will Widick was born and raised in Illinois and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in 2020.

We’re .... Read More

Dr. Tiffany Schroeder

Dr. Tiffany Schroeder

Dr. Schroeder is no stranger to Lake Shore Animal Hospital. She has been part of the Lake Shore family for many years, beginning as a volunteer in .... Read More

Our Vet Techs 

Our Vet Techs 

.... Read More

Dr. Zach Raptosh is a Nampa Idaho native, and his family has been a part of the Nampa community for four generations. Dr. Zach has enjoyed caring for animals as long as he can remember.  As a boy, he raised cattle and horses and cared for the pets on his family’s small farm located south of Nampa.

Dr. Zach Raptosh

Dr. Zach has turned his love of animals into a career. After high school, he took a job working for local veterinarian Jay R Green in Star, ID. It was during that time that he developed his passion for veterinary medicine.  He is a graduate of Boise State University and attended veterinary school at Colorado State University. In 2014, Dr. Zach built Lake Shore Animal Hospital from the ground-up to be able to practice quality veterinary medicine in the community where he grew up.
 
Dr. Zach enjoys the variety of mixed animal medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and pets, the outdoors, team-roping, and raising beef cattle. Dr. Zach enjoys utilizing AI and embryo transfer to raise registered Angus cattle. He can often be seen driving around town in his vet truck with his Mini-Aussie’s, Lucy, and Lenny by his side.
Dr. Katelin came to us in July 2018 as an associate veterinarian. She claims both Idaho and Nevada as home. She has always had a love for animals, which led her to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University.

Dr. Katelin Young

Dr. Katelin was drawn back to Idaho following her clinical year with Auburn University to carry out her externship here at Lake Shore Animal Hospital. Katelin is a small and large animal veterinarian who enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing with her sons, Maverick and Dax.
Dr. Will Widick was born and raised in Illinois and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in 2020.

We’re grateful to have Dr. Widick as part of the Lake Shore Animal Hospital team.

Dr. Will Widick

Dr. Widick enjoys the hands-on nature of mixed-animal practice and values the variety it brings to his work each day. He has a strong interest in small animal medicine, surgery, and large animal primary care, and he approaches each case with thoughtful attention to both the animal’s needs and the goals of the owner. His focus is on dependable, practical care and clear communication so clients feel confident in the decisions they make for their animals.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Widick enjoys snowboarding and spending time outdoors with his German Shepherd and Greyhound. 

Dr. Schroeder is no stranger to Lake Shore Animal Hospital. She has been part of the Lake Shore family for many years, beginning as a volunteer in high school and continuing on staff until leaving to pursue veterinary school.

Dr. Tiffany Schroeder

Originally from Kuna, Dr. Schroeder earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University in 2024. She enjoys working with small animals and horses and has a particular interest in wound management, appreciating the careful, hands-on approach it requires. Dr. Schroeder values practical treatment plans and care that support both healing and long-term wellness.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Schroeder enjoys spending time with her husband and their three dogs, as well as riding her horse whenever she can.

Our Vet Techs 

More Photos of Our Team

Footer

Contact Us

📍 9555 Booker Lane   Nampa, ID 83686
📞 
(208) 287 – 8387

Fax: (208) 442 – 0093

📩 info@lakeshorevets.com

Please allow 48 hours for response to emails, if you have an urgent matter, or would like to schedule an appointment, please call the clinic.

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday – Sunday closed

Links

Home

About Us

Services

What To Expect

Contact Us

 

Lake Shore Boarding
Visit Lake Shore Boarding

Copyright © 2026 · Lake Shore Animal Hospital · Created & Published by Websites by Vicki Jarvis