Village Veterinary Medical Center

11/15/2025

🐾 Staff Saturday Spotlight: Meet Maria! 🐾

Since 2017, Maria has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals — a passion that started long before her career did! Growing up in Mexico, she was known for sneaking food to stray animals (and occasionally getting in trouble for it 😅) — something she’s never regretted.

After moving to the U.S. in 2008, Maria followed her heart into veterinary medicine, where she continues to live out her lifelong dream of helping animals. She joined Village Vet in 2024 to keep growing, learning, and giving her best care to every furry friend who walks through our doors.

At home, Maria is a proud pet mom to her two rescued pups, Minnie and Austrie 🐶❤️. When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her exploring new restaurants, painting, or staying active through hiking, camping, and hitting the gym!

We’re so lucky to have Maria on our team — her compassion and energy make every day brighter! ☀️💚

11/14/2025

🦎 Fun Fact Friday 🦎


Bearded dragons can actually show affection and recognize their owners! While reptiles aren’t known for being cuddly, bearded dragons can form bonds through routine and positive interactions. Many will relax on their person’s chest or shoulder, close their eyes, and stay calm — which is their version of saying, “I trust you.” They may not wag their tails like dogs, but their quiet companionship is just as special.

11/13/2025

🐾 Patient Success Story: River’s Big Adventure 🐾

Sweet River gave his parents quite the scare after eating something he definitely shouldn’t have (life with two small human siblings can be tempting! 😅).

What started as a routine surgery quickly turned into a major team effort — three surgeons (Dr. Martin, Dr. Morrison, and Dr. Phelps) and five anesthetists (Bailey, Courtney, Maria, Hana, and Katie) worked together for five hours to safely remove the foreign object.

After 32 staples and an incredible recovery, River was wagging his tail and heading home to his family. Two weeks later, he came back for his staple removal and got a clean bill of health from Dr. Martin! 💙

We’re so proud of this brave boy and so grateful for his dedicated parents for providing such amazing post-op care. River, we love you — but please stick to dog treats only from now on! 🦴🐶❤️

11/12/2025

Ever wonder how our team gets the cutest photos of your pets — like this one of sweet puppy Kobe? 🐶📸
Let’s just say… it takes a Village! 😉💙
From treat bribes to squeaky toy noises and silly faces behind the camera, our staff will do whatever it takes to capture that perfect shot!

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country.

From all of us at Village Veterinary Medical Center, thank you for your service — today and always. ❤️🐾

11/10/2025

🐾❤️ Meet Arlo — The Handsome Senior Sweetheart! ❤️🐾

Meet this precious grandpa, Arlo! This 8-year-old, 62 lb hound mix spends his days lounging around dreaming about his forever home. If he were a piece of furniture, he’d definitely be a La-Z-Boy — the ultimate ! 😴

Arlo is ready to enjoy his golden years as the only pet in his own little retirement home.
✨ Even better — Arlo is fully sponsored, which means his adoption fee is $0! ✨
That’s an incredible deal for a new best friend who’s guaranteed to fill your home with love and naps. 🐶

Come meet Arlo and give this gentle senior the forever family he deserves! 🏡

📍 Available through: Humane Society Tennessee Valley
📅 Ready to meet Arlo: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm
💌 Learn more: https://humanesocietytennessee.org/

11/10/2025

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11/08/2025

🎉 Staff Saturday! 🎉

Say hello to Charlie—one of our stars here at Village Veterinary Clinic! 🌟

Charlie joined our team back in March 2023, starting out in the kennels and quickly worked his way up to veterinary assistant. 💪 These days, you’ll often find him in the lab, where he’s absolutely crushing it when it comes to analyzing samples. 🧪🐾

A true animal lover, Charlie has a soft spot for short-legged charmers like Basset Hounds and Dachshunds. He’s part of a very big family (7 siblings!), and fun fact: his sister Molly also works here!

When he’s not at the clinic, Charlie keeps life exciting with tennis matches, hiking adventures, and cooking up new recipes with his girlfriend. Lately, he’s also taken up reading and is diving into the Harry Potter series for the very first time! We love hearing his fresh takes as he makes his way through Hogwarts. ⚡📚 (He's a Ravenclaw!)

Charlie brings smarts, heart, and a whole lot of laughs to our team—we're so lucky to have him!

11/08/2025

🐾 November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month! 🐾

Senior dogs have so much love to give — they’re often calm, well-mannered, and just want a cozy spot to call home. 💛 These sweet souls may be older, but their hearts are as full as ever and they make some of the best companions you could ask for.

If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, check out your local shelters for a senior pet in need. You can also visit the amazing folks at Knox Vintage Pet Project to meet some wonderful older dogs looking for their second chance. Some of their adoptable seniors featured above!

Learn more about caring for senior pets at AVMA Senior Pet Resource

Let’s give our golden oldies the love and comfort they deserve! 💕

11/07/2025

🦎 Fun Fact Friday! 🦎


Leopard geckos can drop their tail if they feel threatened — the tail detaches and wiggles to distract predators. The amazing part? It can grow back, though the new tail may be slightly different in shape or texture. This ability helps keep them safe and is one of the coolest survival tricks in the reptile world.

11/06/2025

Please help us to fill our KAPA barrel!

Thank you to Village Veterinary Medical Center who volunteered to host a food drive for the KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry. So grateful for their support!

Village veterinary medical center
11301 Kingston pike
Farragut

We are so grateful for Village Veterinary Medical Center for hosting a food drive barrel for the KAPA Kitchen. They love animals AND people!

If you are interested in helping us with a food drive, email kbaker@knoxvillemedicine.org.
We would be happy to drop off a KAPA Kitchen donation barrel at your place of work or worship!

The KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry is in desperate need of supplies for those in need. Many businesses around town have already started food drives for the KAPA Kitchen by hosting a donation barrel at their location.
Visit our website for more info and a map of donation locations around town: https://kapatn.org/kapa-kitchen

11/06/2025

🐾💗 Sweet Tinker 💗🐾

Beautiful Miss Tinker came in to see Dr. Morrison for her check-up! She was such a delight and, of course, got plenty of love from our team.

After her appointment, she headed home to do what she loves most — curling up on her owner’s lap for some cozy snuggles. 🐱💤

We love seeing our feline friends happy and healthy! 💕