Dr. Paul J Cappiello, MS DVM
Dr. Paul received his undergraduate degree from New York Lehman College majoring in Biology and Physical Anthropology. He obtained a Masters of Biomedical Science degree from Wagner College and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Mississippi State University. Finally, he completed a rotating Internship in small animal medicine and Surgery at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine.
After extensive and diverse academic training, he worked at several Small Animal Hospitals across the State of Pennsylvania, before opening the doors of The Peaceable Kingdom Animal Hospital in 1997, serving Ephrata, Lititz, Manheim, and surrounding Lancaster counties.
Since then his practice has grown and continues to provide comprehensive, exceptional care to all patients in a clear and concise manner. He tailors and individualizes each patient’s care and provides clients with alternative treatment plans with tiered options of care for patients that considers quality of life, affordability and desires of the owners.
Occasionally, a cat will find his or her way to the clinic in need of a new loving home. In these instances, Dr. Cappiello has generously offered to take them in and give them temporary shelter, tending to all their veterinary needs, and with the help of our rescue coordinator and Petfinder.com, finds them wonderful new pet parents to give them the loving homes they deserve. It is this type of compassion and commitment that sets Dr. Cappiello and The Peaceable Kingdom Animal Hospital apart.
Dr. Erin Murphy, DVM
Dr. Erin Murphy is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She had the privilege of adopting a Newfoundland with Subaortic Stenosis, which inspired her to contribute to improving the breed. From that point on, she began breeding Newfs with all clearances and achieved the status of a Breeder of Merit.
Dr. Murphy’s areas of special interest in veterinary medicine include reproductive and internal medicine, dermatology, and preventative health.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through workouts and participating in 5K runs. Dr. Murphy also has a passion for reading, attending concerts, engaging in arts and theater, gardening, cheering for Buckeye football, enjoying soccer, and spending free time with her Newfoundlands.
Cary
Manager
Cary joined the Peaceable Kingdom in Spring of 2019 as the Practice Manager. She comes from a vast Veterinary and Animal Welfare background that ranges from local to international experience working for small clinics and nonprofits to a large media conglomerate. Animals and their welfare are her ultimate passion and show with the large number of rescued pets that have passed through her doors over the years and continue to share her home today. Many days she is accompanied to work by her golden retriever, who likes to make an appearance at the front desk to greet clients occasionally, and her most recent adoptee a little senior yorkie who is always dressed to the nines. When not at the Peaceable Kingdom, you can find her caring for her animals or in the woods on a quiet hike.
Kelsi
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kelsi has recently joined the Peaceable Kingdom and has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember. She graduated in 2022 and obtained her Veterinary TechnicianI license. She has spent the last two years in specialty surgery and loved it. Her nights are spent reading and hanging out with a variety of fuzzy children. (A dog, cats, rodents, and also a fish tank!) She has now come home to the Peaceable Kingdom where we see great things for her!
Heather
Assistant Manager
Heather joined us in the summer of 2021 with her bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine and over 10 years of veterinary experience. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for veterinary medicine with her fellow team members. Heather is a mom to two boys, 8 cats, 3 dogs, 2 rats, and a chinchilla. When not caring for all her babies (human and animal), she loves to read, play soccer, and tennis.
Xavier
Veterinary Technician
Growing up I’ve always loved animals, but unfortunately was never able to have my own. I always dreamed of working in an animal hospital, helping animals, meeting great owners, and being a reliable and friendly human to these amazing creatures. Here at peaceable kingdom, I’m able to live out my dream.
Lineya
Veterinary Technician
I’ve loved animals since I was a child, I went through the Vet Assistant program at Willow street CTC in highschool and knew that is what I wanted to do, I went through the Vet tech program in 2016 and graduated in 2018. I love learning knew things in the field as I go, and making a difference in the pets lives. In my free time I love going to the beach, and babysitting varies cousins and now my two precious nephews. I live with a small zoo, Nikita my Norwegian Elkhound, Pancake Abu my cat and Luna and Dumpling my guinea pigs and Jerry Butterball my Rabbit.
Paige
Receptionist
Paige joined Peaceable Kingdom in the spring of 2024. She began her journey in the veterinary industry in 2018. Paige loves the opportunity to form a bond with clients and their fur babies. At home, she has a cat named Oliver and a leopard gecko named Randall. In her free time, she enjoys art, concerts, and spending time with her family.
Alexis
Receptionist
Alexis was born and raised in Lancaster County and graduated from Ephrata High School in 2018. From there, she went on to pursue a career as a dog groomer and is now glad to be joining our team at Peaceable Kingdom to continue on in her career and education in veterinary medicine. Alexis has a handsome brown Labrador Retriever named Moose who she has had since he was just a puppy. Alexis also has a pet gecko named Rebel, a pet bearded dragon named Fiona, goats, birds and some fish as well. While working, Alexis loves meeting new clients and patients, as well as learning new skills that complement her education.
Alexis loves spending time outdoors with her family and friends, going on hikes with her dog moose and traveling.