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Join Us for the Million Masks Challenge
Animal Emergency & Specialty Clinic of Knoxville is participating in the #millionmaskchallenge to help alleviate the shortage of surgical masks affecting both the human and veterinary medical communities. These easy-to-make cotton surgical masks are washable and reusable. Through the #millionmaskchallenge, our clients, families and friends can help keep medical staff safe and functioning while working on the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Information for Pet Owners
We at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Knoxville want to reassure you that we remain committed to providing healthcare for your pet family members in a safe environment and are taking precautions to limit chances of exposure at our facility. We are continuing to clean surfaces at our clinic and are adding additional wiping…
Read MorePet-proofing for the holidays
The holidays are a season of happiness, but they pose many risks for your pets. Download our handy infographic to learn how to keep your home safe from holiday toxins and dangers for your fur babies. Learn about: Toxic plants common around the holidays Dangerous holiday food items Holiday decoration pet dangers and more!
Read MoreAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center welcomes new addition
How do we continue to offer state-of-the-art care? Through building an incredible team of specialists, veterinarians, and staff, constantly learning and training, and adding new and updated technology to our repertoire of diagnostic and treatment tools. Enter our new GE LightSpeed CT scanner! This CT scanner replaces our current model in Knoxville and offers increased…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Hodgson!
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is excited to introduce Dr. Natasha Hodgson, our new criticalist! Dr. Hodgson hails from upstate New York. After finishing her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, she worked for a year in the toxicology department at a pharmaceutical company, Bristol-Meyers Squibb. She then attended veterinary school and received her…
Read MoreBright lights, loud sounds: How to handle fear factors
School’s out for summer! The temperatures are rising, and you’re planning your picnics, barbecues, vacations, and more. But with the warm weather come two frightening events for your pets: Fourth of July fireworks and summer thunderstorms. It might seem funny when your dog or cat runs under the bed at the first sign of lightning,…
Read MoreMeet Smokey! A canine multiple myeloma patient in remission
Smokey, a Miniature Schnauzer, came into Animal Emergency & Specialty Center’s oncology service in January 2018. He was diagnosed with advanced-staged multiple myeloma by his primary veterinarian. Multiple myeloma is rare in both humans and dogs. It is a rare, malignant plasma cell cancer affecting the bone marrow and other blood producing organs. There is…
Read MoreAESC awarded Clinical Affiliate of the Year
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center has long supported ongoing veterinary education both for our own team and the veterinary community at-large. To that end, we offer four regional continuing education events a year for veterinarians and veterinary support staff, host veterinary medical association meetings, and offer externships and practical training to veterinary and veterinary technician…
Read MoreAESC’s Oncology Department’s New Lymphoma Treatment Receives Local Media Attention
Knoxville News Sentinel spotlights cases of canine lymphoma treated with Tanovea at AESC. Animal Emergency & Specialty Center’s new treatment option for canine lymphoma, the chemotherapy drug Tanovea, is gaining awareness around the Knoxville area. The Knoxville News Sentinel recently posted this article following the stories of two patients treated with Tanovea at Animal Emergency…
Read MorePromotions Show the Future for Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeff Phillips has been named Specialty Director and Dr. Nikki Branam has been named Hospital Administrator. Preeminent veterinary oncologist Dr. Jeff Phillips is known for his astute medical care, research, teaching, and compassionate care of clients and patients. He has served the community diligently.…
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