Business Details
39 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Knoxville, TN
Founded in 1987 by Dr. Tanya Hamilton, North Knox Veterinary Clinic - Tanya Hamilton has served Knoxville, Tennessee, as a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care. Under current ownership by Dr. Lori Spearman since 2021, the clinic maintains a legacy of excellence in pet health management. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to staying current with advancements in veterinary medicine. We specialize in wellness exams, surgical procedures, grooming, and boarding services tailored to canines and felines. Our facility offers state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment options to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective care plans.We prioritize preventive care to help pets maintain optimal health throughout their lives while providing emergency services during regular office hours. Our staff includes certified professionals trained to identify early signs of health issues during routine visits. We emphasize client education to empower pet owners with knowledge about nutrition, parasite prevention, and dental care. Our boarding services offer medical supervision for pets with special needs, setting us apart from standard kennel facilities. We maintain rigorous standards of cleanliness, safety, and compassionate care across all our operations.
Services
Wellness Exams
Surgical Procedures
Grooming Services
Medical Boarding
Emergency Care
Dental Care
Parasite Prevention
Nutritional Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 38 years of continuous veterinary expertise in Knoxville
- Our facility provides medical boarding with professional supervision
- We perform both routine and advanced surgical procedures
- Our team includes certified veterinary assistants and specialists
- We maintain in-house diagnostic capabilities for faster results
What people say
Compassionate staff
Thorough examinations
Clean facility
Professional care
Effective communication
Services
Wellness Exams
Annual comprehensive check-ups focusing on early disease detection through physical exams, vital sign monitoring, and body condition assessments. Our exams include vaccination planning based on individual health needs and state requirements. We emphasize parasite prevention and dental health evaluations to maintain long-term wellness for pets.
Surgical Procedures
Full-range surgical services from routine spaying/neutering to complex soft tissue and emergency surgeries. We perform tumor removals, gastrointestinal interventions, and reproductive system procedures using modern anesthetic protocols. Our surgical team maintains strict sterility standards while providing post-operative pain management and recovery monitoring.
Grooming Services
Professional grooming with health monitoring benefits, including bathing with hypoallergenic shampoos, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. Our experienced groomer provides anal gland expression and de-shedding treatments while watching for skin abnormalities. Each session includes health observations reported directly to veterinarians when needed.
Medical Boarding
Secure boarding facility with veterinary oversight for pets requiring medical attention. Services include medication administration, special diet management, and 7-day-a-week monitoring. Our climate-controlled kennels accommodate specific housing needs while maintaining strict vaccination requirements for all boarded animals.
Emergency Care
Immediate veterinary attention for acute injuries and sudden illnesses during regular business hours. We handle trauma cases, foreign object ingestions, and obstetric emergencies with rapid diagnostic capabilities. Our team stabilizes critical patients before implementing treatment plans for conditions requiring surgical intervention.
People
Dr. Lori Spearman
Veterinarian and Owner
Graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Purchased North Knox Veterinary Clinic - Tanya Hamilton in 2021 after 18 years of clinical practice. Specializes in preventive care and surgical procedures while maintaining three rescue dogs.
Brittany Gatlin
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Key member of the clinical team assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgical preparations. Provides technical support during procedures while maintaining patient care standards throughout the clinic's operations.
Amber Anderson
Front Office and Veterinary Assistant
Manages client communications and appointment scheduling while providing direct patient care. Coordinates boarding services and vaccination records to ensure compliance with clinic protocols and client needs.
Robin Burris
Groomer and Veterinary Assistant
Certified groomer with 25+ years of animal care experience. Performs health assessments during grooming sessions and collaborates with veterinarians for early detection of skin and coat abnormalities in patients.
Zoe Gibb
Veterinary Assistant
Supports clinical operations through laboratory sample processing, instrument sterilization, and patient monitoring. Assists with diagnostic imaging procedures and maintains medical supply inventory for treatment areas.
Questions
What services does North Knox Veterinary Clinic - Tanya Hamilton offer?
We provide wellness exams, surgical procedures, grooming, medical boarding, dental care, parasite prevention, and emergency services for dogs and cats during regular business hours.
Do you require appointments for veterinary services?
Yes, we operate by appointment only to ensure quality care for all patients. Emergency cases receive priority scheduling during business hours.
What are the requirements for pet boarding?
Boarded pets must have current rabies, distemper combo, and Bordetella vaccinations. We recommend updating vaccines two weeks before boarding to ensure proper immunity.
Can you handle emergency veterinary situations?
We provide emergency care during regular office hours for urgent medical conditions, injuries, and obstetric emergencies requiring immediate veterinary attention.
What grooming services are available?
Our grooming services include bathing with hypoallergenic shampoos, nail trimming, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, and de-shedding treatments performed by experienced professionals.
How do you handle pets with special medical needs?
Our medical boarding service accommodates pets requiring medication administration, special diets, and post-surgical recovery under veterinary supervision throughout their stay.