Our Office Hours: 

Monday through Friday: 7am -6:30pm

Saturday: 8am - 12 noon

After Hours & Holidays
After hours, on holidays or on weekends, you will be directed to the closest animal ER such as SHORES in Harrisburg or PETS in Lancaster.  

We are located at 948 East Chocolate Avenue (422), approximately one mile east of the Hershey Factory between Hershey and Palmyra.

Appointments are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings Monday through Friday. On Saturday, appointments are available in the mornings.

Dr. Martha Kenworthy established the Animal Health Care Center in 1989. In December of 2015, Dr. Kenworthy retired from her practice but maintains a very active retirement.  

Dr. Kathy Poteet and Dr. Audrey Hoffmann are the current owners of the Animal Health Care Center of Hershey and have maintained Dr. Kenworthy's vision for compassionate care. 

Our Mission

The Animal Health Care Center of Hershey is committed to delivering the most compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care available. We are dedicated to respond to the needs of all our patients and clients in an empathetic and caring manner. Our values include compassionate interpersonal relationships and devotion to the animals that, freely and unconditionally, give us love and companionship.