Compassionate Care For Your Beloved Pets
We treat your pets like our own!Who We Are
Welcome to My Pet’s Animal Hospital! As a highly trusted, family-oriented, and privately owned business, we go above and beyond to provide exceptional care for your beloved pets.
My Pet’s Animal Hospital offers comprehensive veterinary services at two convenient locations in Knoxville and Alcoa. We offer a full range of services including wellness and sick visits, vaccinations, surgery, and dentistry. High quality boarding and grooming for dogs and cats is available at our Alcoa location.
At My Pet’s Animal Hospital, we believe each pet is an individual with unique needs. Our team of dedicated and compassionate veterinary professionals is committed to providing personalized care for you and your companion through all stages of life. We build our relationships with trust, transparency, and open communication to ensure your pet gets the care they deserve so they can live a long, healthy, happy life.
What We Do
Our Primary Vet Services

Veterinary Surgery
Our skilled veterinarians provide a wide range of surgical services, from spay and neuter surgeries to laceration repairs to emergency procedures for intestinal obstructions. Our surgery suites are equipped with full anesthetic machines, advanced monitoring equipment, and heated tables.

Wellness Services
We offer a full line of Wellness Services to keep your pet healthy. We have Wellness Packages available and also offer Preventive Care Plans with an affordable monthly payment as well! Our team can help you choose the right one for your pet.

Veterinary Medicine
Our veterinarians diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical ailments and conditions from mild stomach problems to more serious issues like liver disease and cancer.
We Love
Taking Care of Your Pet
At My Pet’s Animal Hospital, the loyalty and trust our clients have for us means everything. We treat each pet as if they were our own, ensuring their safety, comfort, and happiness throughout their visit.
We aim to deliver the highest quality of care for your pet while adhering to your budget. Our expert team will empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your pet’s care. By working together, we can help ensure your furry family member is living their best possible life.
We look forward to joining you in the care of your pets!
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Our Team
Our Veterinarians

Dr. Kathy Stidham
Dr. Kathy is a graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine (Boiler Up!) and is the proud owner of My Pet’s Animal Hospital. She has lived in East Tennessee for 10 years and has been a veterinarian at My Pet’s since 2016. Though she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she especially loves dentistry and feline medicine. In her down time, Dr. Kathy enjoys running, gardening, and curling up with a good book. In addition to her husband and three children, Dr. Kathy’s family includes a Beagle named Boone, an Aussie named Freya, and three cats named Calvin, Loki, and Omelette.

Dr. Julie Wells
Dr. Julie is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She moved to the Knoxville area during school and fell in love with the town, so has decided to stay after graduating! Her favorite aspects of veterinary medicine are internal medicine, geriatric care, and client relationships. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking, and trying out new restaurants in Knoxville. She is a proud mom of a handsome boxer named Rambo.

Dr. Carrie Golden
Dr. Carrie is a graduate of the Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up here in Knoxville and after moving away for several years for school decided to return here to raise her family. Her favorite aspects of veterinary medicine include internal medicine, preventative medicine, cardiology, and client relationships. In her spare time she is an avid wakesurfer and is a huge UT sports fan (especially football). She enjoys doing anything outdoors and settling in with a good book. She has 2 grown daughters and a menagerie of pets at home including 2 Golden retrievers (Ollie and Rosie), 2 long haired dachshunds (Sammy and Peyton), and a golden retriever corgi mix named Moses.
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