Our Doctor

Dr. Mary Purvis, DVM

Owner, Lead Clinician

Dr. Mary Purvis was raised on a horse farm in Mechanicsburg, PA and has had a life-long love for animals of all kinds.

She graduated from Gettysburg College in 1991 with a BS in Biology and has a DVM from Oklahoma State University Veterinary School where she graduated with honors in 1999.

She worked as a mixed animal practitioner in OK for six years before specializing in high-volume spay/neuter surgeries. She worked with the Oklahoma Humane Society for 10 years performing over 80,000 surgical sterilizations for rescued adoption and privately owned animals.

Dr. Purvis transitioned to PA in 2017 with her husband Bucky and daughter Emma. She acquired Hempfield Animal Hospital from Dr. Edkin in 2021.

As a competent and thorough professional with a genuine compassion for animals, she views every pet as a beloved family member and treats each one with the utmost in quality care.

She feels it is her calling in life to help God’s creatures and to help maintain the human-animal bond that exists between her patients and their owners.

Emma Purvis

Vet Tech II, Owner-In-Training

After homeschooling with Dr. Purvis in Oklahoma, Emma started high school at the Janus School, transitioning to Eastern York HS and graduating with honors in 2021.

She is currently attending YTI to become a certified veterinary technician. She plans to continue training toward her veterinary degree as well as learning the unique skillsets necessary to own a private practice.

Emma lives with her family in Wrightsville where they own two rescued chihuahuas, Pixie & Coco, and a rescued cockatiel, Stewie.

Meet The Team

Lori

Manager

Lori has been with the practice since 2001 and has worked every position in the clinic (except the DVM itself). She keeps our office running smoothly and seamlessly. She's from Lancaster and has 3 rescue dogs including Zeke the bulldog.

Kelsey

Assistant Manager

Kelsey has been with the practice since 2022. She's from Stewartstown, PA and has two mixed breed pups, Penny and Belle.

Dakota

Pharmacist

Dakota has been with the practice since 2018 and is the friendly, familiar face at our front desk. She is originally from Harvey's Lake, PA. She has 3 dogs, 5 cats, 2 guinea pigs and 1 bird

Summer

Pharmacist

Summer has been with the practice since 2022. She's from Marietta, PA. She has a pit bull named Buddy, a lab/mastiff Gemma and a mini labradoodle named Jasper.

Bryanna

Receptionist

Bryanna has been with the practice since mid 2024. She's from Mount Joy, PA and has two border collies: Meeko and Kovu!

Mo (Melody)

Receptionist

Melody has been with the practice since mid 2024. She grew up in Leola, PA and currently resides in York. She enjoys gardening and has three cats; Lucy, Rubix and Onyx!

Alyssa

Vet Tech Manager

Alyssa has been with the practice since 2017. She is from Manheim and owns Jake, a "Puetro Rican lab thing," as well as a beagle and 2 cats. Alyssa has an associates degree from YTI in Applied Sciences with a focus on Veterinary Medicine.

Bailey

Vet Tech II

Bailey has been with the practice since 2022. She is from Lancaster and has a chocolate lab named Reese.

Rylie

Vet Tech I

Rylie has been with the practice since early 2021. Rylie is attending Penn State University and planning a future in Veterinary Medicine. She's from York and owns 4 dogs and 3 cats, including Loulou.

Catherine

Vet Tech I

Cat has been with the practice since mid 2024. She was born and raised in the Lancaster City area and has a Samoyed named Miyi.

Alyson

Vet Tech I

Alyson has been with the practice since mid 2024. She was born and raised in the Lititz area and has a dog named Hailey, 3 cats (Dewey, Hopper and Mistletoe) and a rabbit named Pepper!

Devin

Veterinarian Student

Devin has been with the practice since 2022. She is attending the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She's from Lancaster and has a cat named Merritt.

Hannah

Kennel Tech

Hannah has been with the practice since mid 2024. She is originally from Colorado but now resides in the Lancaster area! She has 4 cats; Winnie, Sherlock, Garth and Milo.

Bucky

Business Manager/Owner

Bucky is the welcoming face in the ten-gallon hat. Providing strong support to his family and the staff, he manages the unseen details behind the practice.

Juliana Zambarano

Jr. Vet Tech

Miss. Juliana is the niece of Dr. Purvis and Bucky. She is looking to follow in her Aunt's footsteps and become a Veterinarian when she grows up.

Our Doctor

Dr. Mary Purvis, DVM

Emma Purvis

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