Our veterinarians, technicians, care coordinators and assistants are all people with a great love for animals, and together, we work as a team to provide the best care possible for your pet. We conduct frequent staff meetings and routinely discuss our hospitalized cases to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

It is the aim of our professional staff to provide the very latest in quality veterinary care. Throughout the year our veterinarians attend continuing education seminars on the national, state and local levels. They are members of many professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association. To assist our doctors in providing the best medical treatments for patients, the hospital maintains a library with the latest published resources and actively uses the most up-to-date veterinary medical internet research tools.

Our Veterinarians

Dr. Kevin Frazier

Dr. Kevin Frazier, the PetVax founder, is a 1981 graduate of the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine.  He previously practiced in North Carolina and Arkansas before returning to his hometown of Memphis in 1993.  Dr. Frazier is the primary veterinarian responsible for spay, neuter & declaw surgeries and he rotates his schedule among the four PetVax hospitals to accomodate our clients' location preference. He is board certified and licensed to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi.

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Dr. Lynn Worley

Dr. Lynn Worley graduated from Mississippi State College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and began working with us in 1995.  She is married to a wonderful husband and has four children.  Like all of our staff, she has a deep love for animals, which is evidenced by the large number of pets and livestock she keeps on her family's farm.  She loves life and enjoys spending her free time with her family in outdoor activities.  Dr. Worley is licensed in both Mississippi and Tennessee.

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Dr. Roxanna Caraballo

Dr. Roxanna Caraballo is originally from Uruguay, South America.  She attended veterinary school in Uruguay and graduated in 1995.  She attended Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine for two years to recieve her American Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.  While in Uruguay, she worked at the Research Institute in the Clinical Pathology Department for eight years.  In her spare time she likes gardening, photography, reading and activities with her husband and son.

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Dr. Karen Crocker

Dr. Karen Crocker was born and raised in the Laurel-Hattiesburg area of beautiful southern Mississippi.  Graduating with highest honors at Mississippi State University, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences and Doctorates in Veterinary Medicine in less than seven years.  Dr. Crocker filled many roles while in college, not limited to: International Conversation Partner, Senior Resident Assistant, Conference Assistant, MSU Judicial Council and many others.  Dr. Crocker holds licenses in Mississippi and Tennessee.

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Dr. Syron Oleson

Dr. Syron Oleson graduated at the top of her class from St. George's University in the spring of 2007.  Her clinical years were spent at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Dr. Oleson is passionate about veterinary medicine and is a great asset to PetVax.  She has dedicated her life to providing the best veterinary care to our clients and their pets.   

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Our Administrative Coordinators/Managers

 

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Angela Deese
- PetVax Germantown

Angela Deese has been with PetVax since its opening in 1994.  She is the Hospital Administrator for all locations and manager of the new Germantown clinic.  Angela has dedicated her life to raising her daughter and helping animals.  Stop by the Germantown location and let Angela give you a tour.  She would be delighted and glad to assist you with any of your animals needs.

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Angie Gilbert
- PetVax Mobile Vaccination Clinics

Angie Gilbert has been with PetVax since 1998.  Angie is responsible for the Mobile Vaccination Clinics and  is the Receptionist Manager at all locations.  Her knowledge and ideas have helped PetVax run efficiently.  Angie would love to serve you at any of our Vaccination Clinics inside the various Hollywood Feed Stores.

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Cindy Mepham 
-PetVax Bartlett 

Cindy Mepham has been with PetVax since 2006.  She is an assistant to the doctors and one of the Managers at the Bartlett Clinic.  Cindy's continual dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in the way that she treats each & every client.  Cindy and Teri Anderson host the free informative "Puppy and Kitten" class that is offered at the Bartlett location.  Call of visit soon to be enrolled in the upcoming class.

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Melissa Hyde Penland
- PetVax Raines 

Melissa Hyde Penland is a licensed Technician and Manager of the PetVax Complete Care Center in South Memphis.  Melissa is dedicated to helping animals and in giving the highest quality of treatment to you and your pets. 

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Teri Anderson
-PetVax Bartlett

Teri Anderson has been with PetVax since 1995.  She is known for her compassion toward our clients and their pets.  She also assist our doctors and is a manager at the PetVax Complete Care Center in Bartlett.  Her extensive knowledge about puppy and kitten care has earned her the position of primary speaker at our free Puppy and Kitten Classes, held at Bartlett.an assistant to the Doctors and one of the Managers at the Bartlett clinic. 

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Our Receptionist/Veterinary Care Coordinators

  

From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, our experienced and compassionate veterinary care coordinators provide assistance in meeting your pet’s needs and efficiently serving you. Their smiles are contagious, and their goal is to assure your visit runs as smoothly as possible.

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Our Technicians and Assistants

             

Our veterinary technicians and assistants maintain a fully equipped laboratory, permitting on-site evaluations in hematology, serology, parasitology, microbiology and blood chemistries. These caring and capable individuals provide assistance in radiology, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, chemotherapy and client education and communication.

From assisting doctors in the examination rooms to ensuring that all pets are comfortable and lovingly cared for, our veterinary assistants are always ready and willing to lend a helping hand.

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Our Kennel Technicians

    

 
Our Kennel Attendants keep our kennels spotless and are sensitive to our patients’ needs. They offer a gentle hand in caring for your sick or injured pets.