When pets need care beyond routine veterinary medicine, Lancaster Veterinary Specialties provides focused diagnostics, medical treatment, and surgical care in one location. Our hospital is designed specifically for referral-level cases, allowing our doctors to concentrate on conditions that require deeper investigation and specialized treatment.
We work in partnership with your primary veterinarian and share findings, recommendations, and follow-up plans so your pet’s care stays coordinated at every step.
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional years of advanced training after veterinary school in a specific field of medicine or surgery. This training includes intensive clinical experience, residency programs, and often board certification.
At Lancaster Veterinary Specialties, our doctors focus exclusively on conditions within their area of expertise. Many pets are referred when symptoms persist, a diagnosis is unclear, or a condition requires advanced imaging or surgical treatment.
Having multiple specialties in one hospital allows our team to collaborate directly and develop organized treatment plans without requiring you to travel between different facilities.
Internal medicine focuses on diagnosing chronic or difficult-to-identify illnesses. Pets may be referred for ongoing vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, abnormal bloodwork, hormonal disorders, immune-mediated disease, or unexplained symptoms. Our goal is to identify the underlying cause and create a long-term management plan.
Our surgical team performs both soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, including abdominal surgery, tumor removal, airway correction, fracture repair, and joint stabilization. Each patient receives individualized planning, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
Our oncology service evaluates and treats cancer using medical and surgical therapies. Treatment plans are designed to balance effective care with comfort and quality of life, and we help families understand realistic expectations and options.
We diagnose and manage heart disease, including heart murmurs, coughing, exercise intolerance, fainting episodes, and heart failure. Advanced cardiac diagnostics allow us to tailor treatment plans that support both longevity and daily comfort.
Our ophthalmology service treats eye disease and injury such as corneal ulcers, glaucoma, cataracts, and sudden vision changes. Care is focused on preserving vision and relieving discomfort whenever possible.
Advanced imaging supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Our imaging services are used across all specialties to better understand disease and guide medical or surgical care.
Many pets are referred by their primary veterinarian. We review medical records and diagnostic history before your visit so we can build directly on the care already provided.
After evaluation, we send a detailed report and treatment recommendations to your veterinarian and coordinate next steps together.
If you are a pet owner, our team will help schedule your visit, gather records, and explain what to expect. A referral is helpful but not required to contact us.
Lancaster Veterinary Specialties is equipped with advanced diagnostic and monitoring tools that support accurate diagnoses and safe, effective treatment.
Diagnostic ultrasound allows us to visualize internal organs non-invasively, helping evaluate abdominal structures, cardiac function, and soft tissue abnormalities with detailed, real-time imaging.
Endoscopy enables minimally invasive examination of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system, allowing for internal visualization, biopsy collection, and certain foreign body retrieval without the need for open surgery.
Computed tomography (CT) provides high-resolution, cross-sectional imaging that supports detailed evaluation of bones, joints, tumors, and internal structure. It often plays a key role in surgical planning.
Our on-site laboratory allows for rapid bloodwork, cytology, and diagnostic testing, helping us make timely clinical decisions and monitor patients closely during treatment.
Every medical and surgical plan includes individualized pain control and advanced anesthesia monitoring to support patient safety and comfort.
Our dedicated ICU area supports pets recovering from surgery or receiving treatment for serious illness, with continuous monitoring by trained staff.
Many patients are referred by their primary veterinarian, but a referral is not required to contact our hospital. Our team can help determine whether specialty care is appropriate for your pet’s condition.
No. We are a specialty-only hospital and do not provide wellness exams, vaccinations, or routine dental services. Our focus is advanced diagnostics and treatment of complex medical conditions.
Yes. We communicate directly with your veterinarian and send detailed findings and recommendations so care stays coordinated before, during, and after your visit.
We provide specialty care exclusively for dogs and cats.
Your pet’s first appointment will involve a comprehensive review of medical history, diagnostics as needed, and a detailed discussion of findings and treatment options. Appointments are scheduled to allow time for in-depth evaluation and conversation.
