Meet Our Team

	DR. TINA HOWERTON (BS Ag, DVM) graduated from the University of MO-Columbia. She has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in Lebanon since 1986. Dr. Tina grew up on a farm in Mtn. Vew, MO. She and Dr. Steve are proud parents of three sons. The best part of her job is to see the special bond between her clients and their pets.She strives to provide the best preventative and medical care possible to ensure that they have a long lasting relationship together.
	DR. STEVE HOWERTON (BS Dairy Science, DVM) graduated from the University of MO-Columbia. He has practiced large animal medicine in Lebanon since 1986. Dr. Steve grew up on a dairy farm in Buffalo, MO wher he developed his life long dream of becoming a veterinarian.
	CARLA HALLis a veterinary assistant and kennel attendant. She joined the practice in 1996 after working at veterinary clinics in several states. Originally from CA, Carla has two daughters and now resides with her family of two dogs, three cats, two birds, and one fish. She has great compassion for animals and provides loving care for all of our patients.
	JULIE JOHNSON was born on a dairy farm and from a very young age had a big love for animals. She has worked in kennels as an adult and as well as working on the small farm where she lives know. She has several children that she also has instilled a love of animals into. She loves her kids and enjoys teaching them the benefits of hard work. She had three dogs, two cats, and a host of other animals including several different types of poultry and rabbits.