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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 has graduated from YTI with her certified veterinary technician license. 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.
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! Bryanna has many years of experience with canine training.
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 five cats; Lucy, Rubix Onyx, Pumba, and Lana!
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.
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!
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.