Specialties
We're an exclusively equine veterinary practice, based in Moore County, North Carolina.
Foundation Equine is owned and operated by Dr. Lisa Kivett, a board-certified specialist in Equine Medicine.
Our practice focus is on medicine, preventive care and dentistry for your horse. We take pride in superior client service and are dedicated to the care of all horses, from backyard ponies to upper level athletes.
Whether you need an equine dentist, a lameness vet, emergency assistance for a colic, vaccines, or Coggins testing for your horse, give us a call!
We service Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Pinehurst, Raeford, Cameron, Hoffman, Sanford, Spring Lake and surrounding areas, we're here to help and we are always happy to take new clients.
Foundation Equine is also the closest equine veterinarian to the Carolina Horse Park.
History
Established in 2013.
Dr. Lisa Kivett started Foundation Equine in the spring of 2013 after spending several years working for another practice in Southern Pines, NC.
Dr. Lisa had a desire to devlop a practice which could offer cutting-edge diagnostics and therapies without compromising a one-on-one relationship with clients. Foundation Equine is currently the fastest-growing equine practice in the sandhills!
Meet the Business Owner: Lisa Kivett, DVM, MS, DACVIM ..
Dr. Lisa Kivett grew up in Kinston, North Carolina. She received her DVM from NC State University, completed a rotating internship in equine medicine and surgery at Louisiana State University, and completed a three-year residency in equine internal medicine at Auburn University. As a resident, Lisa worked under the guidance of highly-trained specialists to hone her skills in neurology, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, musculoskeletal disorders, ultrasound, endoscopy, and much more. During that time, she also earned a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Lisa's Masters thesis involved a prospective scientific study of the effects of phenylbutazone ("Bute") and firocoxib ("Equioxx) on equine lameness.
Dr. Lisa is board-certified in equine medicine and particularly enjoys dentistry, preventive care and management of colic. She and her husband, Dr. Tony Ioppolo of Yadkin Park Animal Hospital, enjoy riding and competing in eventing.