Technology and Staff

In our clinic, we combine an experienced and trained staff with advanced technology and diagnostic tools to meet all your pet’s needs. Most of the staff have been here over 10 years and are sent to yearly courses to increase their knowledge and technical skills.

  • In-house lab equipment for testing blood counts, serum chemistries, urinalysis, parvo, heartworm, and feline leukemia allow us to quickly get back results to better treat your pet
  • Digital x-ray and ultrasound allow for finer detail in imaging for clearer pictures. You can even get a copy of your x-rays before you leave.
  • Surgical laser for less pain and better tissue healing and advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment to make sure your pet wakes up well from their procedure
  • Therapeutic laser helps speed up recovery from orthopedic injuries
  • Microscopic cytology lab to help screen for tumors in house
  • Video otoscope to visualize damaged ear drums and EKG recorders

DR. CHARLIE LEBEL, DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Charlie Lebel is the full time doctor at Family Veterinary Practice. He graduated from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2005. He completed externships at Washington Veterinary College for diagnostic imaging and soft tissue surgery. Additionally, he completed externships at the Veterinary Surgical Center with board certified surgeon, Dr. James Milton, for orthopedic surgery and Veterinary Eye Care with board certified opthalmologist, Dr. Susan Nelms, for opthamology. He also completed externships at Mississippi State for advanced dermatology, dentistry, and microscopic cytology.

Dr. Lebel lives in Bartlett with his wife, Camille, an English teacher with Shelby County Schools. Dr. Lebel is a big proponent of adoption and has a blended family of 4 children. He attends neighborhood church and is a member of Cooper mini-church. His hobbies include reading, fishing, and taking care of his goats and alpacas while puttering on his tractor.

“I love what I do. Everyday is a blessing because I meet great people who love their pets. Other doctors think I am over the top when I give my clients my cell phone number, but I am serious about being a doctor that can be reached in emergencies because that is important.”

“I believe in the power of prayer, I constantly fret and pray over my patients in the hospital and always look forward to seeing how many prayer cards I have in my box.”

DR. RACHEL HOWELL DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Rachel Howell is a full time doctor at Family Veterinary Practice. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2016. Dr. Howell has participated in clinical research studying acid suppressant therapy in dogs and was published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2015.

Dr. Howell lives in Bartlett with her two dogs, Lacie and Brinley, and her four kittens, Thomas, Bonnie, Zeppelin, and Spider. Dr. Howell grew up in a large, blended family that she loves spending time with whenever she can. She is a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church and also attends events at Hope Church in Memphis. Her hobbies include watching movies, wine tasting, and cheering on her Memphis Tigers and Grizzlies!

“I feel like I am living a dream every day that I get to come to work and do what I love. The incredible bond I get to witness between my clients and their pets amazes me every day, and I feel so blessed to be a part of their lives”


Dr. Mary Kathyrn Killingsworth
Veterinarian

Dr. Mary Kathryn Killingsworth, known as Dr. K, received her Bachelors in Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. During her time in undergrad, she met her husband, Al. Mary Kathryn was born and raised in the Memphis area. She loves meeting new clients, along with all the dog kisses she can get. She has a soft heart for animals, which shows with her 4 dogs (Bailey, Sadie, Cooper, Hollie), a cat (Archie), and a guinea pig (Petri). Petri lives in Dr. K’s office and loves carrots from anyone who will bring them to her. Feel free to stop by and say hello.
“I am very blessed to come to work every day doing what I love. I get to meet wonderful people, who share the same passion I have for animals. I am honored to get to care for animals every day.”