Rodney Parham Animal Clinic

Rodney Parham Animal Clinic (RPAC) is a family oriented  full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Little Rock, AR. The professional and courteous staff at  RPAC seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. RPAC strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Little Rock and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how RPAC can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

Our mission statement:

     Our clients and their companions deserve a courteous, compassionate & competent experience every time they visit our clinic.  Our clients and patients are the heart and soul of our practice and the reason we are here.

     Each day we are rewarded by the unconditional love our pets show us.  We feel, as veterinary care specialist and you as their caregivers, together we should strive to return this love by providing our friends a happy, healthy and loving relationship.  We promise to care for your pet as if one of our own with the highest level of medical care.


  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-6:00PM
  • Sat: 8:00AM-Noon
  • Closed for lunch 1PM-2PM
  • After Hours Emergency?
  • Call: 501-224-3784

  • Karen Lechelt, DVM & Greg House, DVM

       Our doctors graduated from Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine.   Dr  House was born and raised here in Little Rock.   Dr  House has been working at RPAC since 1984, originally starting as kennel worker, then doctor's assistant and upon graduating veterinary school started as the assistant veterinarian in 1993.
         Dr  Lechelt  is originally from Philadelphia, Pa.  She met Dr  House during her interview to LSU and upon attending the veterinary school they started dating.   They were married in  May 1994 when Dr Lechelt graduated from veterinary school.  Dr  Lechelt started working at RPAC in October 2000.  And together they purchased the clinic in June 2003 and have been working together since then. 
         They have a son, Thomas, 6 dogs, 5 birds, 1 bearded dragon and several salt water fish tanks.   Dr House is an avid "parrot head"  while Dr Lechelt is a gardening book worm. 
        
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1994
    Education:
    Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Christi

    Christi has worked as the receptionist/office manager since  August 1995.  She has 3 children and 2 cats. She and her family are from Central Arkansas and are avid Razorback Fans.  
    Years in Practice:
    Aug 01, 1995
    Education:
    Hall HIgh School and UALR
    Interests:
    Enter specialties here

  • Alyssa

    Alyssa's family is from Central and South Arkansas and she lived in Branson, MO 1993 - 2011.   She graduated from Crowder College in Neosho, MO in May 2011 and passed her veterinary technician boards in July 2011.  Alyssa is our first certified veterinary technician and we are proud of her.  She fits right into our clinic's family as she is also a "parrot head".  Her "baby" is Gatsby a sweet Chihuahau.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2011
    Education:
    Crowder College
    Interests:
    Certified Veterinary Technician

  • Holly

    Holly is from Little Rock, AR.  She as 16 years experience in the veterinary medicine profession.  She has worked emergency medicine, companion animal medicine, and  ophthalmology. She is the proud mother of a 4 year old son and 2 cats. 
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2000

  • Elizabeth

    Elizabeth works on Saturday mornings and when another team member needs time off /vacation.  She and her husband have numerous dogs and birds.  She is from the Central Arkansas area. 
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2010