Tupelo, Mississippi · Locally Owned

Compassionate Veterinary Care for Every Member of the Family.

From wellness exams to surgery, small animals to equine — Dr. Lori Leigh Ward and her team provide trusted veterinary medicine for small animals, large animals, and exotic animals across Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi.

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Welcome to Our Clinic

Now Accepting New Patients!

We are excited to welcome new pets and their owners to the Ward Veterinary Services family. Contact us today or schedule online to get started on your pet's personalized health journey.

About Ward Veterinary Services

Trusted veterinary care for every stage of life.

Founded in 2020, Ward Veterinary Services was built on a simple mission: to provide dependable, high-quality veterinary care for the animals and families of Northeast Mississippi.

As one of the last locally owned veterinary clinics in Tupelo, we take pride in offering personalized care rooted in the community we serve.
Led by Dr. Lori Leigh Ward and her experienced veterinary team, we combine modern medicine with a compassionate, family-focused approach.

From routine wellness visits and preventative care to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and specialized treatment, we work closely with every owner to create personalized care plans focused on long-term health and quality of life.


Why Choose Ward Veterinary Services?

Choosing a veterinarian is about more than medical care — it's about finding a team you trust. At Ward Veterinary Services, we treat every patient like our own and every client like family. Our commitment to personalized attention, advanced veterinary medicine, and genuine relationships allows us to provide the level of care your animals deserve at every stage of life.

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Our Services

Veterinary care for small & large animals.

From everyday companions to exotic pets, we offer comprehensive, compassionate veterinary care designed to support every stage of your animal’s life.

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Small Animal Care

Wellness, vaccinations, dental, surgery & diagnostics for dogs and cats.

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Large Animal & Equine

Farm calls, vaccinations, lameness & reproductive services for equine and livestock.

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Exotic Animal Care

Specialized veterinary services for unique exotic pets (excluding reptiles), ensuring your companion stays healthy and thriving.

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Pet Boarding

Safe, supervised boarding for dogs and cats — overseen by our veterinary team.
Why Pet Owners Choose Ward

Personalized care, backed by experience.

Urgent & ICU Care

Equipped for critical emergencies with an on-site veterinary ICU and advanced oxygen cage support for pets in severe respiratory distress.

Experienced Veterinary Team

Our knowledgeable staff provides attentive care backed by years of veterinary experience and continuing education.

Small & Large Animals

Comprehensive veterinary services for traditional pets, farm animals, and exotic animals — all under one roof.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every animal is unique. We tailor our recommendations to your pet's specific needs, age, and lifestyle.

Convenient On-Site Boarding

We simplify pet care with on-site boarding and prescription management both online and in house— your pet's needs in one place.

Compassionate, Local Care

A trusted Tupelo veterinary clinic, owned and operated by someone from Tupelo, that values long-term relationships with the families and animals we serve.

Surgery & Medicine

Our experienced veterinary team performs a wide variety of soft tissue surgical procedures using modern surgical techniques and comprehensive pain management protocols to promote a safe recovery.

Grooming

Our experienced veterinary team provides professional grooming services that combine expert styling with medical peace of mind, using low-stress handling and a trained eye to monitor your pet's skin and overall health.

Home Visits

Our experienced veterinary team brings compassionate, high-quality medical care directly to your door, offering low-stress home visits that ensure your pet receives personalized treatment in the comfort and safety of their own environment.

Meet the Team

Compassionate professionals who love animals as much as you do.

From routine wellness visits to emergency care, our experienced staff is committed to treating your pets like family.

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Dr. Lori Leigh Ward, DVM

Owner & Veterinarian

A Tupelo native with deep roots in the community, Dr. Lori Leigh Ward founded Ward Veterinary Services in 2020 with a mission to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for the animals and families she serves. She is a proud graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and brings a passion for combining advanced veterinary medicine with personalized, compassionate care.

Dr. Ward’s professional interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and equine medicine. Growing up showing and breeding Quarter Horses, she developed a lifelong connection with animals that continues to shape the care she provides today.

In addition to caring for local pets and livestock, Dr. Ward also serves as the veterinarian for the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, where she extends her expertise to a diverse range of animal species. Through her work at Ward Veterinary Services, she remains committed to providing trusted veterinary care for small animals, large animals, and exotic animals throughout Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi.

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Tisha Nichols

Office Manager

Tisha is a New Albany native, where she resides with her life partner Megan, three children, three dogs, and one cat. When she is not managing the clinic, she is busy attending school and sporting events, kayaking, hiking, and traveling. She has a deep love for all of our patients and operates under the motto, "I'll treat them like my own."

Pet Family Stories

What Tupelo families say about Ward Veterinary Services.

★★★★★

Dr. Ward and her team are the best! Words can't explain how grateful we are to have this team save our baby on such short notice. Our baby needed emergency surgery and no one in Memphis could do it. Called Dr. Ward and with no hesitation, she said bring our baby to her as fast as possible. Her team took great care of our fur baby the whole time. We want to say thank you all!

Britney Hendrix
Tupelo, MS
★★★★★

The best experience I’ve ever had at a vet and I highly recommend Dr Ward. Out of the 4 vets I called while thinking my cat had gotten in poison she is the ONLY one that would work in Althea. The others said they were either booked or had an appointment 2 hours away and no one but Dr Ward had any sense of urgency. I will never go anywhere else she saved my Althea who is better than ever now. Best and only place to go in this area! Thank u so much Dr Ward and her amazing and kind staff!!

Jaime
Tupelo, MS
★★★★★

I am incredibly thankful for Lori and the staff at the clinic. They have been so kind and helpful. Recently, my dog was bit by another dog and I contacted Lori for guidance. She promptly scheduled an appointment for us and took great care of him. She also recommended having him neutered for his long-term health. We followed her advice and my little man is doing wonderful!

Austin Runnels
Tupelo, MS
Patient Transformations

Real Results, Compassionate Recovery.

See how customized treatment plans and expert care helped these local companions make incredible recoveries.

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Recovery

Success Story: Lucy 🐾

Emergency Surgery & Foreign Body Removal

Lucy came to Ward Veterinary Services after several episodes of vomiting. Her family knew she had eaten her grandfather’s wallet—including several $100 bills—and were understandably worried.

Dr. Ward and the team worked diligently to determine the cause. After performing radiographs and a barium study, they confirmed there was material in Lucy’s stomach, although it wasn’t possible to identify exactly what it was from the imaging alone.

Lucy’s owners also shared that she had previously undergone surgery for a foreign body, increasing our concern. During surgery, Dr. Ward discovered approximately 20 pieces of chewed plastic sheets in Lucy’s stomach, along with several smaller pieces that had already traveled into her distal colon. Dr. Ward performed a laparotomy and gastrotomy to remove the pieces from her stomach and manually evacuated the contents from her distal colon!

Today, Lucy returned for her recheck and staple removal, and we’re happy to report she’s healing beautifully!

We’re so grateful Lucy’s family trusted us with her care, and we’re thrilled she’s back home where she belongs.

A reminder to all pet owners: Dogs can swallow the most unexpected items. If your pet is vomiting repeatedly or you suspect they may have eaten something they shouldn’t, don’t wait—early evaluation can make all the difference.

Way to go, Lucy! ❤️🐶

FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

  • What types of animals do you treat?

    We provide veterinary care for dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. If you're unsure whether we treat your animal, please give us a call at 662-891-2737.

  • Do you offer emergency veterinary services?

    Yes. Please call our office at 662-891-2737 for urgent veterinary concerns so our team can advise you on the best next steps for your pet.

  • Are you equipped to handle critical emergencies requiring ICU or oxygen support?

    Yes. Our hospital is equipped with an intensive care unit (ICU) and advanced oxygen cage therapy to provide immediate, life-saving stabilization and monitoring for pets in critical condition or respiratory distress.

  • Do I need an appointment?

    Appointments are recommended to help minimize wait times and ensure your pet receives dedicated care. You can schedule online or call our front desk.

  • Do you offer boarding services?

    Yes. We provide pet boarding services in a safe and supervised environment for both dogs and cats, with veterinary oversight available throughout your pet's stay.

  • What areas do you serve?

    We proudly serve pet owners throughout Tupelo, Saltillo, Verona, Pontotoc, Baldwyn, Belden, Fulton, New Albany, and the surrounding Northeast Mississippi communities.

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Book online in seconds or give us a call — we'd love to meet your animal family.

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