John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital

Knoxville, TN

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At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Each year, our board-certified specialists at the John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center diagnose and treat more than 15,000 dogs and cats, some from as far away as Canada and Hawaii. Our Veterinary Medical Center has clinical laboratory services in bacteriology, clinical and anatomic pathology, endocrinology, immunology, parasitology, pharmacology and toxicology, and virology. Specialized equipment and facilities for in-depth diagnostics and therapy include: a recently renovated intensive care unit, Holmium YAG and CO2 laser units, digital radiography (X-rays), color-flow Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as diagnostic nuclear medicine facilities, a high-end linear accelerator for administration of radiation therapy, an advanced rehabilitation suite with underwater treadmills and aquatic therapy, and a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
3
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Holmium YAG and CO2 laser unitsdigital radiography (X-rays)color-flow Doppler ultrasonographycomputed tomography (CT)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)diagnostic nuclear medicine facilitieshigh-end linear accelerator for administration of radiation therapyadvanced rehabilitation suite with underwater treadmills and aquatic therapyhyperbaric oxygen therapy chamberIodine 131 Therapy

Services in detail

AnesthesiologyBehaviorCardiologyCommunity PracticeDentistry and Oral SurgeryDermatologyEmergency/Critical Care ServiceInternal MedicineMinimally-Invasive Procedures (MIPS)NeurologyNutritionNutrition ServicesObesity CenterOncologyMedical OncologyRadiation Oncology for PetsOphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgeryPhysical RehabilitationCARESRegenerative MedicineSoft Tissue SurgeryShelter MedicineZoological Companion Animal ServicesRadiology and Diagnostic ImagingPharmacyDiagnostic Laboratory ServicesGrief CounselingClinical Trials

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Frequently asked

Is John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Is John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital offer?+

John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 99 reviews

Tickle Small Animal Hospital is a well-regarded teaching hospital offering dedicated emergency, surgical, and specialty care. The facility is praised for its clean environment and an exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate veterinary team that provides thorough diagnoses and attentive follow-up communication. While services tend to be on the expensive side and wait times can fluctuate during busy periods, the staff is recognized for handling complex and sensitive cases with care and professionalism.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.