Dr. Brian Petzel, DVM

Veterinarian & Owner

I am Brian Petzel, veterinarian, and co-owner of the Chillicothe Animal Clinic. I have been working at the Chillicothe Animal Clinic before and after graduating from The Ohio State University in 1992.

My passions outside of work include camping with my family, hiking, and coaching track. I am married to my wife Sandy; together we have a lovely family full of kids and grandkids. I have had a fulfilling career as a veterinarian, and am proud to serve the community through the work I do every day.

Dr. Lisa Cramer, DVM

Veterinarian

My name is Dr. Lisa Cramer. I grew up in rural/western Pike County with dreams of one day being a veterinarian. My veterinary career started off slowly, shadowing a few days per week. In 2006, while attending undergrad at Shawnee State University. I was hired in 2009 in the kennel at Shawnee Animal Clinic, and worked my way up. I graduated from The Ohio State University in 2016 and stayed at SAC for 2 ½ years as a doctor. In 2018 I moved to Athens for 4 ½ years, where I worked at 2 clinics, before meeting my now husband and settling in Chillicothe in 2020.

Outside of work, I am a very busy person. I enjoy anything that gets me outside, including running, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and horseback riding. I’m an avid hunter and seasoned ultra-marathoner with a bucket list goal of becoming a 50 states ultra-marathoner. When not outside, and those rare moments where I can sit and relax, I enjoy reading, studying my bible, and organizing. I love spending time with family and friends, and wish I had more time to do it. I am also a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Chillicothe, Ohio, where I sing in the choir.

I have 2 horses at home – Chiko and Smoke, along with my dogs and cats. Currently I have 2 house cats – Winkin and Dobby, and 5 barn cats – Osiris, Anubis, Winston, Jack Jack and Keke Cat. I also have 3 dogs – Bella, an 11-year-old lab, Hashbrown, an 8-year-old basset hound/dachshund mix and Canyon, a 1-year-old Border Collie, who is pictured with me.