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A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Knoxville? Everyone ranked below serves Knoxville and the surrounding neighborhoods, including West Knoxville, Farragut, Bearden, Hardin Valley, Maryville, Oak Ridge. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these Knoxville businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Knoxville to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Knoxville ranking Show independents only Top Independent [Dogwood Animal Hospital](/biz/dogwood-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 595 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order. 1 [Central Veterinary Hospital](/biz/central-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 619 Google reviews · 3314 Mill Rd [View profile](/biz/central-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18655236886) [Website](http://www.centralvethospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Dogwood Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dogwood-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 595 Google reviews · 5900 Chapman Hwy [View profile](/biz/dogwood-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18655770344) [Website](https://dahknoxville.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [PetWellClinic - Randolph Street Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petwellclinic-randolph-street/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 481 Google reviews · 308 Randolph St [View profile](/biz/petwellclinic-randolph-street/) [Call](tel:+18652907824) [Website](https://www.petwellclinic.com/wp/locations/randolph-street/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Butler Veterinary Services, PLLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/butler-veterinary-services-pllc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 448 Google reviews · 10801 Sam Lee Rd [View profile](/biz/butler-veterinary-services-pllc/) [Call](tel:+18659510787) [Website](http://butlervetservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Embassy Veterinary Center Hardin Valley Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/embassy-veterinary-center-hardin-valley/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 439 Google reviews · 11424 Hardin Valley Rd [View profile](/biz/embassy-veterinary-center-hardin-valley/) [Call](tel:+18658688387) [Website](https://embassyvets.com/locations/hardin-valley/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [West Hills Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/west-hills-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 321 Google reviews · 921 Piney Grove Church Rd [View profile](/biz/west-hills-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18653571270) [Website](https://westhillstnvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Riverside Veterinary Clinic](/biz/riverside-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 279 Google reviews · 1111 Sevier Ave [View profile](/biz/riverside-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18659510094) [Website](http://rvcknox.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Scruffy City Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/scruffy-city-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 278 Google reviews · 5401 Western Ave [View profile](/biz/scruffy-city-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18655844141) [Website](http://www.scruffycityanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Central Veterinary Hospital](/biz/central-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 1400 Google reviews · 1212 Clinch Ave [View profile](/biz/central-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18655251167) [Website](https://centralvethospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [PetWellClinic - West Hills Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petwellclinic-west-hills/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 1220 Google reviews · 7329 Kingston Pike [View profile](/biz/petwellclinic-west-hills/) [Call](tel:+18653759105) [Website](https://www.petwellclinic.com/wp/locations/west-hills/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [PetWellClinic - West Knoxville Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petwellclinic-west-knoxville/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 801 Google reviews · 10549 Kingston Pike [View profile](/biz/petwellclinic-west-knoxville/) [Call](tel:+18653759103) [Website](https://www.petwellclinic.com/wp/locations/west-knoxville/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [PetWellClinic - Emory Rd Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petwellclinic-emory-rd/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 767 Google reviews · 713 E Emory Rd #104 [View profile](/biz/petwellclinic-emory-rd/) [Call](tel:+18652040323) [Website](https://www.petwellclinic.com/wp/locations/emory-road/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Village Veterinary Medical Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/village-veterinary-medical-center/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 673 Google reviews · 11301 Kingston Pike [View profile](/biz/village-veterinary-medical-center/) [Call](tel:+18659668900) [Website](https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/tennessee/farragut/village-veterinary-medical-center?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Hardin Valley Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hardin-valley-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 541 Google reviews · 10017 Hardin Valley Rd [View profile](/biz/hardin-valley-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18655396811) [Website](https://hvah.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Callahan Drive Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/callahan-drive-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 363 Google reviews · 6800 Barger Pond Way [View profile](/biz/callahan-drive-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18659380243) [Website](https://cdah.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Cedar Bluff Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cedar-bluff-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 335 Google reviews · 9049 Middlebrook Pike [View profile](/biz/cedar-bluff-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18656938212) [Website](http://www.cbacvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Downtown Knoxville Veterinary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/downtown-knoxville-veterinary/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 41 Google reviews · 27 Emory Pl [View profile](/biz/downtown-knoxville-veterinary/) [Call](tel:+18653702721) [Website](http://downtownknoxvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Volunteer Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/volunteer-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 301 Google reviews · 3411 Ginn Farm Dr [View profile](/biz/volunteer-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18656090311) [Website](https://www.volvethosp.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Forest Park Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/forest-park-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 294 Google reviews · 4600 Chambliss Ave [View profile](/biz/forest-park-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18655844600) [Website](https://forestparkanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Rocky Hill Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rocky-hill-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 275 Google reviews · 7656 S Northshore Dr [View profile](/biz/rocky-hill-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18656918826) [Website](http://www.rockyhillvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Lovell Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lovell-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 269 Google reviews · 1305 Lovell Rd [View profile](/biz/lovell-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18657771221) [Website](https://lovellvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Northshore Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/northshore-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 222 Google reviews · 9315 S Northshore Dr [View profile](/biz/northshore-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18657698800) [Website](http://www.northshoreah.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Central Veterinary Hospital](/biz/central-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 173 Google reviews · 12330 S Northshore Dr [View profile](/biz/central-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18652884630) [Website](http://centralvethospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Bearden Hill Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bearden-hill-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 56 Google reviews · 6439 Deane Hill Dr [View profile](/biz/bearden-hill-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18655889547) [Website](http://www.beardenvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Lange Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lange-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 474 Google reviews · 10405 Kingston Pike [View profile](/biz/lange-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18656906481) [Website](https://langeanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Fountain City Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/fountain-city-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 381 Google reviews · 5630 N Broadway St [View profile](/biz/fountain-city-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18656880776) [Website](https://fountaincityanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [The Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-gentle-doctor-of-east-tennessee/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 373 Google reviews · 3524 Neal Dr [View profile](/biz/the-gentle-doctor-of-east-tennessee/) [Call](tel:+18653773236) [Website](http://www.gentledoctortn.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Knoxville Animal Clinic](/biz/knoxville-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 264 Google reviews · 5312 Homberg Dr [View profile](/biz/knoxville-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18655841588) [Website](http://www.knoxvilleanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Companion Animal Hospital](/biz/companion-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 239 Google reviews · 2930 Tazewell Pike [View profile](/biz/companion-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18656892719) [Website](http://www.companimal.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Knoxville; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Knoxville: common questions ### Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Knoxville? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Knoxville are Central Veterinary Hospital, Dogwood Animal Hospital, PetWellClinic - Randolph Street. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Knoxville? Every company ranked on this page serves Knoxville and the surrounding area, including West Knoxville, Farragut, Bearden, Hardin Valley, Maryville, Oak Ridge. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Knoxville offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a veterinarian in Knoxville? Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Run a business in veterinarians & animal hospitals? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Knoxville pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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