Gwynn Hardee, DVM – Conway, SC
Dr. Gwynn Hardee grew up on a small farm in rural Horry County, where cattle, pigs, and dogs were a daily part of life. His dogs were his constant companions—whether he was hunting, fishing, or playing on the farm, they were always by his side. One of his earliest experiences with animal care came when his dog Brownie was struck by a car. With determination and weeks of devoted nursing, Gwynn helped Brownie recover, sparking a lifelong connection to animal health and healing.
Although he excelled in school and entered Clemson University with plans to become a chemist, his path shifted back toward his agricultural roots with a degree in Animal Science. After graduation, he accepted a position managing an animal control unit in Atlanta. The overwhelming need to care for sick, injured, and unwanted pets, coupled with inspiration from James Herriot’s beloved books All Creatures Great and Small, ignited his passion for veterinary medicine. In 1975, he was accepted into the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, officially beginning his career as a veterinarian.
Today, Dr. Hardee and his wife Peggy live on a farm in Loris where they raise Quarter Horses and share their lives with a lively family of pets—cats, Poodles, French Bulldogs, Russian Wolfhounds, a three-legged Labrador, and a Pitbull mix. Over the years, they’ve also enjoyed the companionship of Chinese Cresteds, Scottish Deerhounds, Scottish Terriers, and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
Dr. Hardee finds immense joy in restoring pets back to health, allowing families to continue the special bond they share with their four-legged companions. He believes nothing is as loyal as a dog, as mysterious as a cat, or as impressive as a horse. His mission has always been to provide peace of mind to clients and to help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives—so that the love between families and their pets continues to grow.
