About Dr. Lisa Lancaster, DVM
I always knew I wanted to be a veterinarian but my path to veterinary school was not a direct one. I spent my young adulthood traveling the world, working as a snowboard instructor, and riding horses. All the time I kept feeding my mind, learning and pursuing graduate degrees in non-veterinary academic disciplines. Throughout all of those experiences, I remained passionate about animals and animal health.
After my horses and I experienced the benefits of chiropractic and acupuncture as we healed from various sports injuries, my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian was rekindled.
After graduating from veterinary school, I took my education further, becoming certified in veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic and rehabilitation. Veterinary medicine is my profession but physical medicine modalities are my calling.
Client education is the foundation of my clinical practice: when you are informed, your animals will benefit! In addition to educating my clients, I love teaching acupuncture to my veterinary colleagues. I have been teaching acupuncture since 2009, helping future generations of veterinarians learn evidence based approaches to acupuncture and physical medicine.
Since 2022 I have had the privilege of working at the Denver zoo, helping penguins and lions and other animals be more comfortable by getting acupuncture.
Like all veterinarians, I took an oath to remain engaged in lifelong education to benefit patients and clients. I love to learn, to share what I have learned with clients and colleagues, and to continue refining my clinical and academic knowledge base so I can better serve animals and the people who care for them. In addition to veterinary medicine, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and teaching and practicing yoga.
Testimonials
“I cannot thank Dr. Lancaster enough for her patience, sensitivity and amazing diagnostic skills. My horse, Eli, had a mysterious left hind leg lameness and the cause could not be found by equine lameness experts despite xray and ultrasound studies. They suggested an expensive MRI or simply retirement of my 15-year old horse. A good friend suggested that I have Dr. Lancaster evaluate and work on my horse. She found multiple musculoskeletal problems and began to work on correcting the problems. Ultimately, her work resulted in complete resolution of all lameness and allowed us to continue and advance with our dressage work.”
Offering customized treatment plans for every patient
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treats more than just pain! It is also used for a wide range of medical conditions.
Chiropractic
Stiff, lame or abnormal posture or movement patterns? Chiropractic treatment might help.
Physical Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation improves mobility, strength and body awareness so animals can work and play with greater ease!
Horse & Hoof
My farrier background gives me a feet first approach to whole horse health.