Re : Virtual visit w/ Dr. Smith - Called for phone consultation. I am out of state. I waited to do a review so my emotion was not clouding my thoughts as much after my pet's death. It must be said, I do NOT hold this man responsible for my pet's death. I received a call at day's end for the phone consultation. I was looking forward for insight but the phone conversation was mainly me talking for the 10 minutes or so again explaining my cat's situation and questioning alternatives that I ran across. Not much input from the doctor was provided or perhaps could be provided from what I recall, but what was bothersome is that there must have not have been much looking over the information regarding the status of my cat's condition that you had me provide prior to the consultation. I asked a follow-up question concerning the dose during working hours on the same day I received the prescription, which was mailed overnight for an extra 100 dollars, and no reply was provided. My cat passed the same night I gave her the prescription. She was not doing well prior to receiving the dose, but a response would have been the proper thing to do. Perhaps my message was lost in the mix of the day, and I do appreciate that your office is open to various ways to help the sick, but please know the people calling are in situations that are just as desperate as others that are racing through the door with their sick pet in their hands desperately looking for help. At the end of the day, I knew I was on my own with her and I failed her. I just hope a little more time and consideration is given to the people calling for virtual visits that are relying on you for the information/knowledge you're able to provide. read more

On behalf of my family, thank you so much again for all of Natchez Trace Veterinary Services Team's individual and collective concern, support; care of my sweet fur baby this past week!! Dr. Smith and Team went completely above and beyond the call of duty and we are so appreciative and grateful of your understanding and assistance!! You were able to make the best of a bad situation--by knowing when to help make the difficult decision to put our dog to rest, As difficult of a decision as it was, we knew we were doing the right thing. Thank you!! read more

I have so much respect for veterinarians that don't sell out to big corporations. Dr. Smith is a great vet; compassionate, efficient, skilled and he offers choices outside of only western medicine. I drive way out of my way to take my dogs here because it's so worth it to me. Highly recommend. read more

Natchez Trace Vet is amazing ! great friendly and prompt staff. Dr Smith is the best , he is knowledgeable and so attentive my cat and I love him. he take great care of my pet read more

We brought our Maverick to Natchez Trace veterinarian in August of 2016. He was diagnosed with a very unique disease, called lumbosacral stenosis. Maverick went from walking in one week to almost lying on the ground and not able to walk. This disease is very aggressive. We had another veterinarian tell us that we had to put Maverick to sleep. We were truly devastated, and at the time Maverick was very young. I just couldn't accept putting him down so fast before I research some different options. I came across Natchez Trace veterinarian. I started reading some other stories about acupuncture on his website. So I gave Dr Smith's office a call to make Maverick an appointment. And I am so happy that we did because we gave Maverick a second chance on life. Maverick want from getting treatments there on his back acupuncture treatments. Into our amazement he was up and running within a couple of weeks of treatment. I honestly could not believe it. And let me tell you our family truly amazed by what Dr Smith has done for Maverick. Maverick live to have four more great years of life. sad to say he did pass on though because he end up getting cancer later on. But we had to enjoy him for a few more years and he lived happy and comfortable and was running and playing like he did before he was diagnosed with the disease. all I can say is, Dr Smith and his staff are miracle workers and I thank them so much for everything they've done for our family. We still go to Dr Smith for our newest member of our family Romeo. read more

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Do not take your beloved pet to NTV. After hernia surgery, Dr. Smith sent her home hours later with poor pain management. She became anemic, stopped breathing and I had to rush her to Nashville Veterinary Specialists at 4 in the morning. They saved her life. She was in the ICU for 36 hours as we waited to see if she would make it. The surgery was a hack job with very dismissive care. Do NOT recommend. read more

Natchez Trace Veterinary Services - Day after surgery. Massive swelling, internal bleeding. Recommendation was to get her up and walking. - Veterinarians Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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During her long and healthy life, our dog Jasmine could not have received better care than that provided by Dr. Marc Smith and the staff of NTVS. When it came time to lay Jasmine to rest a few weeks ago, the technician who assisted her transition was gentle, understanding, and genuinely loving - a true angel. read more

Dr Smith and his staff are amazing! Very knowledgeable, great with our dogs. Always willing to answer questions and discuss options for care. Dr Smith is very experienced and genuinely cares about the pets he has as patients even when it's a well visit. read more

I drive out of the way to go to Dr Smith at Natchez Trace veterinary clinic. He has always provided expert clinical advice meted out with compassion and empathy. His support staff are also friendly, courteous and can be relied on to give equally sound advice. I used many vets before I found Dr Smith. I was looking for someone to perform ACL surgery on my beloved pit bull mix Tigger (sadly no longer with us) The surgery was a complete success and as a dog owner of 40 years I can honestly say that as long as he is in practice that's where my dogs will go read more

After moving here from Dallas, I was at a loss as to where I could find good holistic vet care! Dr. Marc Smith was recommended, so I drove all the way from Columbia, TN to meet with him. He has now seen all 3 of my dogs! I love his casual way of communicating with them, and with me! Everyone is an individual in his book! And, as a plus, he was able to make friends with my rather reactive dog! read more

My miniature dachshund was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in late October 2017. After grieving the news for a few days I got my wits about me and scheduled a call with Dr Smith. In addition to a small steroid dose daily, I incorporated several natural supplements and a Chinese herbal into my dogs daily routine. I didn't think she'd make it to Christmas 2017 and here we are in June and she is doing SO great! I feel certain that our efforts have helped prolong her life this long and I don't see her quitting anytime soon. A simple hour phone call with someone knowledgeable about natural remedies = priceless!!! read more

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I would like to give a shout out to the Natchez Trace Veterinarian Dr Smith and his awesome team. Thank goodness they found out what was wrong with Charlie. Having severe arthritis in his left leg and hip has made it unbearable for him to walk or to even jump. Ever since his shots Charlie has been back on the mends and he's back to his self again. Thank you guys for everything that you do for Charlie and it makes me feel safe and secure knowing that he is in the best of hands. I would highly recommend this veterinarian to anyone who is searching for answers about their pet. Thank you for making Charlie feel like he was part of the family with a lot of TLC., most of all for finding the problem, we are happy customers and proud to say this is our new Veterinarian. read more

Dr Smith is the best vet in nashville. My friend who has 5 dogs recommended him. He goes the extra mile to solve issues, finds the source of problems and most importantly does not over medicate. Any animal is in good hands here. Their staff is amazing too, my 2 pups always love every vet visit. If they could talk, they would say Dr Smith is the best too! :) read more

Dr. Smith and the team here at Natchez Trace has taken such amazing care of us and our cats. We drive about 45 minutes to an hour to see them and it is worth every mile and every minute!! They treat our cats like their own, they are very communicative and provide such phenomenal care. We will never go anywhere else! They really go out of their way to insure your pet is properly and attentively cared for. Awesome service! Thank you for everything Dr. Smith, Betsy and team at NTVS! read more

Natchez Trace Veterinary Services - Our kitty Butter after his Entropion surgery. Dr. Smith and the team at NTVS did an amazing job! - Veterinarians Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Although my time at Natchez Trace Veterinary Clinic was brief, it is a memory I will hold dear forever. My dog, Lilly, was diagnosed with Lymphoma in September 2014. After reviewing my options for treatment, I decided to proceed with chemotherapy administered by Dr. Smith. She was to have 15 chemo treatments with hope she would live 1-2 years. Lilly was the love of my life and I was going to do whatever it took to keep her with me for as long as possible. Lilly had one chemotherapy treatment and rapidly declined over the next 72 hours. The conclusion was her cancer was much more severe than originally thought. Dr. Smith walked with me through her heartbreaking journey and did everything he could to provide support. He was out of town when we ended up at the pet emergency clinic (where she passed away) and was in constant communication with the doctors. He called me at 9pm on a Saturday night after Lilly passed to tell me how sorry he was. It was obvious he genuinely cared about us and wished he could have changed the situation. I truly believe his support, Becki's support, and the amazing staff at Nashville Pet Emergency helped me walk through one of the most difficult periods in my life. I am forever grateful. read more

After moving to Tennessee, I had a difficult time finding someone who would care for my pets with compassion and understanding. I found that someone in Dr. Smith. I have a dog that has had issues his whole life and we got down to the root of the problem and so far, my dog has been doing great. He takes the time to talk to you - his staff is friendly and helpful. From my first impression on down, by far the best place I have been. Love his staff, love him. Keep doing what you doing, y'all are great! read more

This is the only vet I trust to take care of my dogs. Dr. Smith has more knowledge and experience than most others and can offer more options because of it. The rest of the staff is also knowledgeable, friendly and skilled. These people work as a team and truly care about my pups. Highly recommend. read more

Dr Smith, Becki and staff are always ready to go the extra mile. They are compassionate and offer choices not just a one size fits all. We travel from Columbia and though it is a hike especially with Nashville traffic we find them to be the best choice for our dogs. I appreciate the extra time they spend to check up on our dogs after they visit with them. Dr Smith thinks outside the box and will research options that we suggest without hesitation. He has even answered the phone personally on a holiday to help us refill a prescription for one of our dogs. There is a definite comfort level knowing that they are always there to assist our dogs needs. Debbie M read more

You can call them Dr. Doom. Do not bring your animals here if you want them back alive. My poor baby went in for a tumor removal surgery and due to the fact they do not have overnight service they had me come get my dog and she died in my arms a few hours later. Vet did not answer phone or pages for hours when she was gasping for air. This should never have happened. DO not bring your pet here under any circumstances for anything other than routine shots. read more

Dr. Marc Smith and his staff have been my best vet experience ever! I love this place and will be coming back forever with my dachshund.

Great service from a staff and vet that obviously loves animals. Wish all vets were this way!

I can't even begin to say how grateful I am for Natchez Trace Veterinary Services. They have been so helpful and kind. My dog needed a huge surgery done, so I took him to Natchez Trace for a 2nd opinion. They looked at my dog for that 2nd opinion and weren't pushy at all. The Dr. even said since he isn't board certified on that type of surgery (but he does it all the time) he could refer me to someone else if I wasn't comfortable with him performing it. They saved me over $1000 by taking him to see them instead of the 1st Dr. I went to who was pretty insistent that I absolutely had to have their board certified surgeon. The staff is very friendly and has answered my numerous e-mails and calls thoroughly and without acting like I am a bother (believe me, I have a lot of questions and can usually only communicate through e-mail since I work during the day and can't make personal calls at work..so there's been A LOT of e-mail communication.) They're located about an hour away from where we live and they were even kind enough to mail me a prescription instead of me having to drive all the way to them just to pick it up. 5 stars is not enough for them- they deserve 10 stars out of 5. I would very easily and highly recommend them to anyone who asks. All 3 of my pups have been to them now. I just wish they were a little closer, but I'm very grateful and thankful to have found them for my Loki's surgery. Thank you Natchez Trace Veterinary Services! read more

Dr. Smith is the reason my dog passed away. After a period of MONTHS of negligence after trying to tell him something was wrong with my dog (and being told it was probably a minor reaction to stitches), he finally performed surgery. While he was in there, he realized how much he had messed up. She had cancer, and it had spread so much, he couldn't get all of the margins. He cut so much out of her that he sliced into her stomach, and either knowingly or unknowingly, sewed her back up. Her skin ended up not healing, they let her potty on herself in the kennel after I had taken her back the next day after she was not doing too well. They sent her home soaking wet, no bandages, and the cuts were HORRIBLE and leaking everywhere. We ended up taking her to BluePearl in Franklin where they said they had never seen such unprofessional work and she had gone septic. They saved her life and performed another surgery, just for us to later have to put her down because of his absolute negligence and inattention to detail. That's what killed my best friend, and I will never forgive this place for it. I hope NO ONE has to go through this because it was horrible. 0/0 recommend. read more

Dr Smith and his staff form a partnerhip with you & your animal family. They are there for the long-term with you and don't just schedule treatments to generate revenue. They are really amazing, especially given all of our other Vet experiences. When our dog got a grave illness, his compassion, cell phone calls and helping us get closure on the dogs' passing was unsurpassed. He truly had become a friend. Plus, he has a side specialty in alternative treatments- amazing! read more

The best animal clinic for those who love their animals. Dr. Smith goes above and beyond what any other doctor will do. The staff is great also. I am totally satisfied with Natchez Trace. read more

Dr. Smith is the most personable, knowledgeable vet I've ever come across. He did oral surgery on my dog and worked with me through the entire process. I've never been given the one on one attention with the doctor and it sure was nice. Dr. Smith will be the only doctor that I will use from now on. read more

Dr. Smith and all his staff at Natchez Trace are amazing. We had seen another vet at Harpeth Hills for over a year and a half and misdiagnosed our dog's cancer as "stress." While Kasey's condition had progressed too far along during the time with the other vet, we started seeing Dr.Smith for a more natural approach to assisting her. This was a very, very rough time for my wife and I, but Dr. Smith and his staff went out of their way to provide the best assistance they could. They now see the new addition to our family as well. We live in Nashville, so it is a bit of a drive to see them, but they are worth every minute!!!!!! read more

Awful. So disappointed after reading all of these great reviews. Dr. seemed completely out of sorts and more interested in asking me personal questions than taking care of my pet. I definitely will not be returning. read more

I truly believe if I had not found Dr. Smith my 12 year old greyhound, Zephyra, would be dead today. She had begun to act strangely and do things she had never done before. It started with the pacing, then barking at us at night before she would go to bed. Understand, my dog has always been super independent, very routine. I knew something was wrong, it was time to go see her vet at that time, $500 in tests, nothing found, more tests recommended, went home that day with expensive pain killers, something to make her eat, but I was frustrated. I knew something was still wrong and I felt no one was listening. A few nights later my puppy was lying on her side starring into space struggling to breath. We rushed her to the vet emergency hospital. They had to keep her over night. Her heart was beating double the rate it should. I thought that was it, the last time I would ever see her. They put her on heart meds, told us she had an infection, not sure what. Again, we were sent home with more meds and even more confusion. I needed help and another vet's opinion. I found Natchez Trace Veterinary. I called, was grateful to get the first appointment of the day, I took it with hope. I forwarded all of the tests and findings we had previously paid for onto them. The office was such a nice place, the atmosphere was so welcoming and calm, Katie was so polite and patient. I was in a panic; my normal calm dog who keeps me calm was not her usual self. She could barely sit down due to her hips, was panting constantly with an extremely high temperature. We settled into a really nice room, unlike your normal cold vet's office. Dr. Smith came in; we were a new patient with a very sick dog. He wanted to know what he could do to help. In the room with us, he reviewed all of the material I had sent to him, asked multiple questions trying to get up to speed as fast as he could. He was truly listening to me about my dog. In a gentle way, he took control and was completely honest with us, something we had not had since this all began. Finally, someone that will help and not just run more expensive tests, someone that uses their brain and comes to simple solutions first rather than relying only on modern tests; someone who looked at the tests I gave him and said plainly in case she has an infection, let's start her on an antibiotic and see where it goes. If this is just a simple infection then we will know what to do from there. Tell me why after all we did, no one else came to that straightforward conclusion and within only a few short minutes Dr. Smith was giving me answers. Dr. Smith looked at her ultrasound, found something that either no one noticed or wouldn't tell me. He saw a mass on her liver that could be cancer. Being a 12 year old dog it would be dangerous to put her to sleep to check it. If the antibiotic did nothing, we would know what we were dealing with and what our next choice had to be. He was polite enough to never come out and directly say it. I think he saw I may burst into tears any moment, the implication was clear. If the antibiotic did not work then we know it is cancer. About day 2 on her antibiotic, before it had had much time to work, her temp got so high I thought she might die, it happened to be a weekend. I emailed Dr. Smith and he emailed me back, told us what to do and we had it under control. Around 2 weeks of being on her antibiotic she started to improve, I was hopeful. With Dr. Smith and his team I have never felt like we were alone in this. Dr. Smith asked I document all of her temps for 2 weeks and each week email him with the information. Believe me, each week I sent him a book with everything. End of each week, he would call, ask how she was doing. I never felt gouged and taken for everything I have because I was so desperate to save my puppy. In about 2 weeks, he asked to see her again. She was a different dog, not well, but better. He ran a blood test to check her current health and started 3 rounds of acupuncture for her hips arthritis. At the end of each session, Zephyra would fall asleep and sleep great the rest of the day. A few days later, I got the blood work back with proof of the worst news, it indicated she had cancer. Although I hated hearing it, I was upset after all of this, that no one else saw it or would tell me. By this time, Zephyra had lost so much weight, we were struggling to get her to eat and hold weight. Dr. Smith knew I was not ready to give up, he kept saying it looks like Zephyra has a lot of life in her eyes. We are still fighting this together. He and his staff have helped us all the way; he is not willing to give up until we are. Zephyra today is doing better, she can stand up and walk better now, she is eating more like what she should for her weight and even wants to play a little again. We are working on getting more weight on her, and making her stronger but she is still living and looks at me every day with love and gratitude. I am so thankful for Dr. Smith. read more

We love NTVC and cannot say enough good things about Dr. Smith, Becki and all of the other staff members. We take both dogs and cats to the clinic and we have always found the level of care they receive to be outstanding, not to mention the intangibles such the caring and friendly way that they interact with the us and with our pets. The staff at NTVC definitely exceed expectations to make sure that your pet(s)' needs are met. We have recommended several friends NTVC and they have all had the same experience that we have had. We wouldn't trust our pets to anyone else and would highly recommend Dr. Smith and NTVC to anyone. read more

Natchez Trace Veterinary Services is the place to go for ALL your pets needs. Dr.Smith and his staff is fantastic. The services that they provide are over the top. I have known Dr. Smith for over ten years and I have used him as my Vet. Guaranteed the absolute best pet care and your fur babies, pets will love him! I highly recommend this business along with the professionalizm that you get at Natchez Trace. read more

Becki and Dr. Smith are very helpful and compassionate. I would not hesitate to recommend their practice.

This is almost like a MD VIP for the dog world. You feel welcome in the office and develop a customized approach for your pet's treatment. If you think of your pet as a family member, this is the place to be. read more

Dr. Marc and his staff clearly love their clients and their animals. The clinic is clean. He's definitely not the cheapest vet out there, but the care is fantastic!! It's also awesome not to feel rushed in and out of the vet clinic. Instead of charging me for unnecessary adjustments, he was honest enough to tell me that my dog might not be the best candidate for chiropractic adjustments. I've been to several other vets in other areas and sadly they were happy to just keep charging me for procedures that didn't help my animals. Looking for s good treat? Try their freeze dried dog treats. My dog would do flips and more for them. read more

My 10 year old bulldog was having intermittent diarrhea and loss of appetite for months. He was seen by multiple vets in the area and put on high dose steroids with no significant change. He was lethargic, depressed and losing weight. Thank God I found Dr. Smith he literally SAVED my dog's life. read more

Dr. Marc Smith and staff were wonderful in helping my dog deal with chronic pain issues! They take the time to listen and get to know your dog. I was very impressed on one visit when Dr. Smith took the time to care of a side problem while my pup was there for another issue. He was able to fix a problem another vet had told me would take a surgery costing 1,000 to fix. I highly recommend their practice! read more

My son's dog Butch is my second child, so looking for a great veterinarian is as important to me as selecting a great pediatrician was years ago. I want to know that I can trust the doctor and knowing that Dr. Smith has a real genuine authentic love for animals makes it easy. Dr. Smith is extremely professional and fully engaged in the care and services he provides. read more

Dr. Smith has an extensive knowledge in veterinary medicine that I haven't encountered with any other vet. He was the third vet I saw for an issue with my dog, and was the only one able to get to the root of the problem. After several weeks of a combination of new food, and herbal and prescription meds, Tinker finally returned to normal. He is great for special diagnoses and alternative treatments! read more

Dr. Smith is easily one of the most helpful and compassionate vets I have come into contact with since moving to Nashville. Becki is always a caring and friendly face to see behind the front desk. I can not recommend Natchez Trace Vet Clinic enough. read more

I would recommend Dr. Smith to anyone. Having a vet that offers both a holistic approach and excellent traditional vet services is amazing. My dog, Cooper, has had ACL surgery, chiropractic adjustments, and standard visits. My sister's dog has had cancer holistic treatments. All excellent. read more