Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Vet in Memphis, TN
Central Animal Hospital has served the Midtown Memphis community since 1930, providing comprehensive veterinary care with a commitment to excellence. Our team of experienced professionals offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, pet dentistry, vaccinations, boarding, and grooming. We prioritize the latest diagnostics and wellness programs to ensure optimal pet health while maintaining unmatched standards of care. Our hospital features modern facilities, including a 4,600-square-foot practice space and a dedicated boarding facility with luxury suites.With decades of combined experience, our staff emphasizes personalized attention, transparent communication, and compassionate treatment for every pet. Client testimonials consistently highlight our friendly, knowledgeable team and dedication to working within budgets while maintaining pet health. We offer 24/7 emergency services during business hours and maintain partnerships with local referral centers for after-hours care.
Services
Emergency Care
Pet Dentistry
Pet Vaccinations
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- Over 85 years of veterinary excellence in Midtown Memphis
- 24/7 emergency care with experienced veterinary professionals
- Modern facilities featuring 4,600 sq ft of advanced care space
- Luxury pet boarding with dedicated indoor/outdoor play areas
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual pet needs
What people say
Friendly, caring staff
Knowledgeable veterinary team
24/7 emergency availability
Luxury boarding suites
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides critical care for pets experiencing sudden illness or injury during business hours. The team handles breathing difficulties, urinary obstructions, seizures, and traumatic wounds with immediate diagnostic testing and treatment. A dedicated emergency room ensures prompt attention for life-threatening conditions while maintaining regular veterinary operations.
Pet Dentistry
Advanced dental services include professional cleanings under general anesthesia to address periodontal disease below the gum line. We perform extractions, treat gingival masses, and recommend VOHC-approved home care products. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures safety while ultrasonic scaling and polishing restore oral health through comprehensive dental prophylaxis.
Pet Vaccinations
Core and lifestyle-based vaccination programs protect pets from infectious diseases like rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia. Puppies and kittens receive initial series starting at 6-8 weeks with adult boosters every 3 years. We tailor vaccine protocols to individual risk factors including boarding needs, outdoor exposure, and local disease prevalence.
Pet Boarding
Our 5,000 sq ft facility offers luxury suites with private yards and standard accommodations with natural light. All guests receive veterinary oversight, daily health checks, and access to grooming services. Boarding requires up-to-date vaccinations with reservations recommended for holiday periods to guarantee availability for canine and feline guests.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include breed-specific haircuts, medicated baths, and anal gland expression. Technicians address matting prevention through regular trimming while maintaining nail health with routine clipping. Specialized treatments for skin conditions complement general grooming to improve coat quality and overall pet comfort.
People
Dr. Jennifer Karnes
Veterinarian
Dr. Karnes purchased the practice in 2005 and led its expansion into a 4,600 sq ft modern facility. She specializes in feline hyperthyroidism treatment using radioiodine therapy, the only provider in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas offering this service. Her leadership focuses on facility improvements and advanced veterinary care protocols.
Steve Karnes
Hospital Manager
As hospital manager, Steve oversees daily operations and client communication. He co-managed the 2013-2014 facility expansion project and maintains focus on customer service excellence. His expertise includes coordinating boarding facility conversions and managing veterinary practice logistics.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services are available?
We offer 24/7 emergency care during business hours for critical conditions like breathing difficulties, seizures, and traumatic injuries. After-hours emergencies are handled by Animal Emergency Center at (901) 323-4563.
What pet boarding options exist?
Our 5,000 sq ft facility provides luxury suites with private yards and standard accommodations. All boarded pets receive daily health checks, with vaccination records required prior to check-in.
How often should pets receive dental cleanings?
Most pets need professional dental cleanings every 1-2 years. Our veterinarians assess oral health during routine exams to determine individualized cleaning schedules for optimal periodontal health.
What vaccination protocols are recommended?
Core vaccines like rabies and distemper are administered starting at 6-8 weeks with boosters every 3 years. Lifestyle-based vaccines (e.g., bordetella) are recommended for pets in social environments.
Can I tour the facility before boarding?
Yes, we encourage facility tours to familiarize pets and owners with our boarding and grooming areas. Contact us at (901) 274-1444 to schedule a convenient viewing time.
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