Pellissippi Veterinary Hospital

1727 Schaeffer Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932

(865)691-8387

www.pellissippiveterinaryhospital.com

Locally owned and operated 

while proudly serving the 

East Tennessee community 

since 1981

 

 
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Please browse our website to learn more about our animal clinic and the veterinary services we provide for companion animals in Knoxville and the surrounding areas. Read information in our Pet Library, view videos, take a virtual tour of our veterinary hospital, read testimonials, and find details about upcoming events.

 

Please call our office today at (865) 691-8387 for all your pet health care needs or click here to contact us or to set up an appointment.

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Our Promise to You

 

At Pellissippi Veterinary Hospital we are committed to providing quality care at every stage of your pet's life. From routine preventive care for your pets to early detection and treatment of a wide range of conditions and diseases and surgical care, we have the expertise to provide the care your pet needs at every stage of life.

 

Behavior and the Senior Dog

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Facial-recognition apps scout lost pets

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Parvovirus Infection: Physical Illness and Treatment

Treatment for parvovirus infection centers on what is called supportive care. This means that the veterinarian’s job is to keep the patient hydrated, comfortabl ...

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What if? Communicating CPR Status

Sometimes the unthinkable happens, and if it’s your pet you’d want the medical team caring for them to be prepared for it. You’d also want them to know your wi ...

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Five Top Tips for Surviving or Avoiding the Veterinary ER

I’m the guy you don’t want to meet in the middle of the night. I am not a mugger, a thief, or a cat burglar. I am an emergency veterinarian. Most of my interac ...

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Hairballs (Trichobezoars) In Cats

"He's throwing up hairballs all the time. I'm tired of stepping on slimy hair."To the client, the problem may be simple.But to the veterinarian, it's much more ...

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