Compassionate Care For Your Beloved Pets
My Pet's Animal Hospital is one of the most trusted vets in East Tennessee with 500+ Google reviews. Our core values (compassion, always learning, building trust, and working as a team) are built into the culture we provide to you and your pets.Who We Are
Our Mission Statement & Core Values
My Pet’s Animal Hospital seeks to improve the bond between pet parents and their pets by providing excellent preventative and medical care to help our patients live long, healthy lives.
The 4 Core Values of My Pet’s Animal Hospital
We have compassion for our patients, their parents and our team.
We are always learning to be more competent and striving to do better.
We aim to create a culture of trust with our clients, our patients and each other.
Working together as a team is great medicine.
What We Do
Our Primary Vet Services

Veterinary Surgery
We offer a vast array of surgical services including everything from spay or neuter surgery to emergency intestinal obstruction/foreign body surgery. Our surgery suites feature full anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment as well as heated surgery 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 that our clients have for us means everything.
Our clients see their pets as part of their family and see us as trustworthy team members who care for their pet. We seek to provide the best possible care for your pet while staying within your budget. We want you to be involved in the decision-making process for your pet’s health care, so that together we can do our best to ensure your furry family member lives a long, healthy life.
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Our Team
Our Veterinarians

Dr. Kathy Stidham
Dr. Kathy is a graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. After moving to East Tennessee, with her husband and three children, in 2015, Dr. Kathy joined the My Pet’s team in 2016. Though she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she especially loves dentistry and feline medicine. In her down time, Dr. Kathy enjoys running, hiking, and curling up with a good book. In addition to her husband and three children, Dr. Kathy’s family includes a Great Dane named Finn, a Beagle named Boone, and a cat named Penny.

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 to two boxers, a 2 year old named Rambo and a 12 year old named Rhett.

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.
Tips & Education
From Our Blog
Why Cats Need Regular Veterinary Care
Cats have a reputation as self-sufficient and independent beings. This perception, though often true, has created a myth cats do not need to see their veterinarian as often as dogs. This myth is false. Cats do need to see their veterinarian regularly. Their health and...
Pets Grieve Just Like Us
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is hard. Grieving is hard. When pets lose a companion pet, they grieve too. Though dogs and cats don't fully comprehend dying and grieving, there's no question they grieve. And just like humans, our pets process grief in their own way....
Preparing Children for the Death of a Pet, Part Two
The loss of a beloved family pet can be difficult for children and teens. Some children are less affected when they have knowledge of a pet's short life span. Take for example, a fish or hamster. Children seem to understand these pets will not live as long as a cat or...