Veterinarians

Dr. Chuck Lyons:  Dr. Lyons started Mineral Wells Animal Clinic in 1983 at the original location on Mineral Wells Avenue in Paris, TN.  Several years later he expanded to the current location on Volunteer Drive.  He graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980.  He has a special interest in orthopedic surgery as well as bovine embryo transfer and herd health. ​
​Dr. Chad Edwards:  Dr. Chad is a 2002 graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoys large animal herd health.  He has previous experience at clinics in West Tennessee as well as Pennsylvania doing a large variety of both small and large animal work.  Dr. Chad is co-owner of MWAC with Dr. Davis
Dr. Samantha Edwards:  Dr. Sam is a 2002 graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.  She enjoys soft tissue surgery.  She also spent several years working here at a Mineral Wells Animal Clinic as well as in Pennsylvania, and the Stewart County area of Tennessee. ​
Dr. Austin Thompson:  Dr. Thompson is an associate veterinarian at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic.  He is a graduate from Lincoln Memorial University and is interested in large animal medicine.  In his spare time he enjoys spending time in the duck blind and on the boat.  
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Dr. Leslie Poynor:  Dr. Leslie is an associate veterinarian at  MWAC .   She is a graduate of St. George University.  She will greet you and your pet with a bright smile and a warm demeanor.  
Dr. Tyler Davis: Dr. Davis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.  He has a history at MWAC, he worked here previously for several years.  He moved to East Tennessee and explored other options regarding veterinary medicine before coming back to Paris, TN and becoming co-owner with Dr. Chad Edwards.  

Technicians, assistants & Kennel staff

Briana Birge LVMT:  Bri is our large animal technologist, she is a graduate of the Animal Health Technology Program at Murray State University.  She enjoys both large and small animal medicine.  
Laurie Lemke:  Laurie has been an assistant at MWAC since 1995.    She is our main exam room assistant  and enjoys the interaction with the clients and their pets on a regular basis. 
Kara Barnhart:  Kara is a recent graduate of  Henry County High School, she is  a member of our kennel staff.  Kara is currently enrolled in  college at UT Martin.  She is a very active member in the National FFA Organization.  Her goal is to attend veterinary school in the future.  
​Debbie Michaels:  Debbie has been an assistant at MWAC since 2007, she is an exam room assistant.  She also helps fill in as kennel assistant when needed.  She is our go-to assistant for a patient that needs special care such as hand feeding or warming up. Congratulations to Debbie on her recent part time retirement.  
Amanda Andrews LVMT:  Amanda is a full time technician and  graduated from The University of Tennessee at Martin, in the Veterinary Health Technology Program.  Amanda came to the clinic with the opportunity to job shadow for college and just fit in with everyone.  She enjoys surgery and helping with equine patients.  
Tammy Garland:  Tammy is our full time kennel assistant, she works hard to keep your pets comfortable and to make them feel like they are right at home when they are staying with us in our boarding facility.  She also helps with surgical recovery and monitoring patients in the hospital ward pre and post operative.

Sophie MWAC:  In Loving Memory of Sophie our resident retired blood donor.  She lived at the clinic for many years.  She came to us with a gunshot wound and broken back leg.  We fixed her up and her owners surrendered her to us.  We had all fallen in love with her and decided to have her stay a clinic dog and save lives.  She was a very valuable part of our team and will remain in our hearts.  
​Nicole Hosford:  Nicole is working as a veterinary assistant at MWAC, she is quick and eager to learn.  She has a true love of the animals and enjoys learning something new every day that she comes into work.  
Tony Brewer (Hillbilly):    Tony is our full time handyman and jack of all trades.  There is literally no job to big or small for Hillbilly to handle. 
Chase Clayton:  Chase is a part time veterinary assistant at MWAC.  Chase is a graduate of Murray State University who majored in Animal Health Technology.  We met Chase when he came for a visit for a research project for school. He was offered a kennel position part time and he was excited for the opportunity.  We love having Chase with us, he is great with the animals and treats them like his own.  
Kevin Gallimore: Kevin is a veterinary assistant currently working with large animals.  Kevin is a native of Henry County and has worked around horses and cattle his entire life.  He enjoys spending time in his saddle shop when not at the clinic.   
Felicia Moore:   Felicia is a 2021 graduate of Murray State University, with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Health Technology.  We are excited to have Felicia as a part of our team.  She has experience with both cattle and horses.  Her and her family raise bucking bulls.   Felicia will be working as a surgical assistant until sitting for her board exam to become our next licensed technologist.  
Riley Page:  Riley is currently a student at Henry County High School.  She is a kennel assistant.  She is a member of the National FFA Organization and plans to go to vet school in the future.  
Lindsey Goodwin:  Lindsey is a part time exam room assistant.  She is currently in school at Murray State University as a Pre-Vet Major. 
Madison Youngblood: Madison is a part time kennel assistant.  She is currently a senior at Henry County High School, active in her FFA chapter.  Madison has plans to attend The University of Tennessee at Martin in the Fall.  
Jessica Visser:  Jessica is a senior at Henry County High School.  She is currently a part time kennel assistant.  Jessica is very active in her high school shooting team and has won many awards.  

receptionist



​Hanah Baccus:   Hanah joined our team in 2021, as a full time receptionist.  Recently married in 2021, her husband (Dillon) and her have two labs Ellie and Heidi and they are their pride and joy.   

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​Julie Medlock:  Julie is a native of Henry County. She has worked in a lot of different areas of the clinic during her time at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic.  She has been a kennel assistant, large animal assistant  and is currently working as a receptionist.  
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​Ashley Underwood:  Ashley joined our team in 2016, she is a graduate of Henry County High School.  She is a full time receptionist.  She enjoys working out, is very involved in her church and loves spending time with her lab Sadie. 
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​Morgan Coker: Morgan is a part time receptionist at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic.  She is a graduate of Henry County High School and is currently enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.   

Practice Managers

Katy Beth Davis:  Katy Beth is a graduate from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and has a strong passion for patient care and practice management. Katy Beth was born and raised in Henry County and recently moved back to Paris with her husband, Dr. Davis, to join the Edwards’ in co-owning the practice. She has several years of experience in different practices in the southeast and wants to bring her experiences to MWAC to ensure we continue to provide the best care possible to our patients and clients. Katy Beth and Michelle share responsibilities and help wherever is needed to ensure we operate at a high level. Katy Beth and Dr. Davis have 4 dogs, Molly, Odie, Jeremy and Winnie. They love going to the beach, fishing, going out on the boat and spending time with their family and friends.




Michelle Hopkins LVMT:  Michelle is a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technologist, she graduated from Murray State University in 2007 with a Masters in Animal Science.  She joined MWAC in 2005 and has a special interest in anesthesia and surgery. Michelle has been promoted to Practice Manager, she handles daily schedules, inventory and many other aspects of the daily clinic environment.  
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Groomers

​Amber Parks:  Amber started working at the clinic as a kennel assistant in high school.  After graduation she attended Arkansas Pet Grooming School and graduated in 2008,  upon graduation she started grooming full time.  She was selected as the Paris PI Readers Choice Award Best Groomer in 2012.
​April Steele: April is an assistant groomer, she has been with Amber since 2008.  She keeps Amber running on a consistent schedule by being her right hand woman.​













​Mari Howe:  Mari is currently our newest member of the grooming team at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic.  She is currently enrolled in grooming school and is expected to graduate in late March.  

security guards

​Junior:  He is our night shift security, since most days he is found sleeping somewhere in the clinic or on top of the receptionist counter until about 1 pm.  Then he is our counter greeter after he wakes up from his morning nap.  June Bug is our current feline blood donor.  He has saved many lives over the past years.  
Pistol:  He is daytime security and can be found anywhere around the clinic at anytime of the day. He also enjoys the occasional nap in the exam rooms on the client benches or in random boxes laying around.  
AJ: She was our barn security and has kept the mouse population under control in our back barn.