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    Russell Veterinary Services

    5.0 (3 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

    Pet boarding

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    8 years ago

    I've always liked taking our pets to Dr. Russell so much that we drive an extra 5 miles to get treatment for our pets.

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    9 years ago

    Friendly service, personable interactions about wellness of pet and overall health status!

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    Harrogate Hospital for Animals

    Harrogate Hospital for Animals

    (8 reviews)

    If I could have given negative stars I would, We lost out beautiful Cat bc of this Vet's seemingly…read morelack of knowledge and concern. We took our cat to them on Thursday for some swollen spots on her belly and to get the clinical grade of Flea meds for the season. They gave us meds for the inflammation and we got fleas meds that go down her back. We gave her her meds as recommended and by Monday she became listless and hardly wanted to move. We booked her a follow up for the very next day -Tuesday, and on that day they did bloodwork and informed my M.I.L that her blood was "funny", but just sent her home telling us to continue the meds from the visit before and try to get her to eat some tuna water and give water bc at this point she had also stopped eating. The next morning when we get ready for work she was moving even less and we decided to "trust the Dr" and just continue to give her meds and water, We get a call around 4:30pm from my M.I.L saying the thinks our cat is about to pass away that she was hardly breathing, we rush home and on the way I call the Vet to let them know what's going on and only talked to the receptionist who relayed what I said to the Vet and AT THAT POINT it suggested we take her to Morristown for a blood transfusion with a different Vet. She didnt even make the trip. She passed away suffocating to death in my arms. Turns out she had an infection in her bloodstream that was killing her red blood cells and she wasn't getting enough oxygen thru her system....ALL WHICH WAS IN THE BLOODWORK THEY PERFORMED THE DAY BEFORE (but we didnt know how to read the test results and just trusted what the Vet told us-(WE WILL NEVER BE THIS NAIVE AGAIN), they sent her home instead of telling us at that time how life threatening and critical her condition was- it was not treatable at home and she should have been taken for the blood transfusion and been put in a oxygen tent the day before, bc of how low her oxygen levels were and how infected her blood was, yet they sent us home telling us to feed and water her when she couldn't even breath. All of our Fur Babies was being treated at this clinic, we will not take them back to them ever again, and we should have known better from other times we had taken in our other babies and they were given meds and the problem never cleared up- after multiple visits my M.I.L's cat lips is still swollen, another of her cat's still has digestive issues and they cant tell us what's even going on with either of them. Save yourself heartbreak and money and take your Babies to a Vet that cares and knows how to do their job. We made a truly terrible mistake trusting them with her care and we have paid dearly for it. We will miss her forever and every day without her is a constant reminder never to trust the "professionals" and to question and investigate everything.

    They are always able to take my two cats in right away. Very kind and professional and have helped…read moremy cats through any ailment!

    The Dog Stop - Knoxville

    The Dog Stop - Knoxville

    (5 reviews)

    Very professional. Owner answered all our questions in care facility and care. We look forward to…read moretaking our little four legs there to have a play day to see how it goes.

    I had my dog boarded at the dog stop maybe 4ish times. What I initially liked about it was the add…read moreons they had. My dog can't play with other dogs so I liked that he got to do something fun each day. One time I picked him up and he was covered in pee - which tells me they were not giving him enough chances to go to the bathroom. Not to mention, he was supposed to receive an exit bath which clearly didn't happen. I had to throw out everything and immediately come home and bathe him. They also forgot to send home his medication. I spoke with the owner, he apologized and offered a free exit bath next time. Since they still had his meds I decided to give it one more chance. I dropped him off for boarding and when I went to pick him up no one was at the front desk so I waited. I could hear someone screaming in the back and loud banging noises. Finally she came up to the front desk sweating and looking disgruntled (like she was just yelling at dogs). She saw my face of shock and she put on a smile and was overly nice and complimenting me. She went to go get my dog and when she was in the back she AGAIN started yelling and banging on something telling the dogs to "shut up!!!" I got my dog and left asap. She is not the type of person you want to leave your dog around - her anger towards them was scary. Dogs bark - that's just how it goes. There was nothing to make me believe the dogs were doing anything wrong other than barking because she was primarily yelling at them to shut up and be quiet (as if that would help). DO NOT BOARD YOUR DOGS HERE! You have no idea how they are being treated and if she would do that knowing someone was standing right on the other side of the door - what would she do when no one is watching?

    Lange Animal Hospital - Parking lot

    Lange Animal Hospital

    (22 reviews)

    Dr Milam, Dr Randy, all other doctors and staff are the greatest. We have been going to them for…read moreyears and know that our pets are in the best hands they could possibly be in. Dr. Milam detected a heart abnormality in our collie several years ago...thanks to him we were able to have her treated and she is fine...probably would not have had a long life expectancy if he had not noticed it. Susan E

    Went to Lange because they are one of the only exotic pet vets in the area. They were able to get…read moreus an appt. on short notice. Front desk staff and vet assistants were friendly and helpful. The tiny exam/waiting room we were put in didn't seem very clean and could've used some cosmetic work. We seemed to get mixed information between two vets, one exotic vet and one surgeon. Ended up being there several hours; had some long wait times between visits to give us updates. The surgeon pitched us options (expensive I'm sure) about hospital care, either at Lange or UT, and multiple home care options that would require multiple medications, but apparently wasn't going to give us the honest info about our pet's condition until we asked what the survival chances were. Sadly our baby was in bad shape and didn't make it. Don't know if I'd visit Lange again in the future if I found a better option, not that they provided bad service, just didn't feel as comfortable with them due to mixed messages and what felt like an effort to get more money or give false hope.

    Embassy Veterinary Center

    Embassy Veterinary Center

    (4 reviews)

    Our dog was enrolled at Embassy Veterinary Center, Emory Road location, for 2 1/2 years. We used…read moreVeterinary medicine care, boarding, and daycare. In the not-so-distant past, our dog was spending time at daycare. In the early afternoon, I received a text message from an employee (not management), stating an employee attempted to physically redirect my dog from humping another, and my dog bit them. The message included, "I discussed the incident with management and your dog is no longer welcome at daycare". With such an accusation as this, I was astounded that Laura/Officer Manager chose not to call me and offer a face-to-face discussion. Rather, I received such an insensitive update from a staff member, via text. The next day, I spoke with Laura via telephone regarding Embassy's dog bite policy. From the onset, her lack of professionalism and disrespectful tone toward me, spoke volumes. She flippantly responded, "I don't have the policy at my fingertips, I cannot recite it verbatim, and policies frequently change". The following day, I spoke via telephone with Mandy Swartz/Operations Manager of Emory, Westland, and Lenoir City locations. I asked valid questions; what time did the alleged bite occur, who was bitten, was medical care rendered, were there any witnesses, what type of training did the employee have, how long have they been employed, what part of my dog did they physically grab to redirect him, did anyone review the daycare yard camera footage to get a clearer understanding of the incident? Of those inquires, Mandy Swartz told me; the employee chose to remain anonymous, no skin was broken, no blood or fluid noted, and no medical care was rendered. Further, she stated the daycare yard camera does not replay footage. Why have it in place then? None of my other concerns were answered/resolved. In an effort to substantiate my concerns, I sent a detailed email to Mandy Swartz. A week or so went by with no reply; I sent the email a second time. Again, she made the conscious decision to ignore me, the consumer. I called the Westland location and left messages twice with staff, and again, she lacked moral courage to reply. In my humble opinion, reviews are intended to provide honest feedback on businesses in which potential consumers may be interested in. Before my husband and I enrolled our dog at Embassy Veterinary Center, Emory Road, we read reviews, spoke with neighbors, and this business seemed reputable. Unbeknownst to me, several of the 5-star reviews submitted were by Embassy employees, to include the Operations Manager, Mandy Swartz. Additionally, management responded positively to the employees reviews. This practice is unethical, deceiving to the consumer, and unprofessional, to say the least! These individuals who hold a title of management, have absolutely zero integrity. The incredibly high staff turnover rate of the front desk/daycare employees is a true reflection of the inept management, at so many levels. My husband and I are extremely grateful to all the employees who cared for our dog. Each and every day he was under their care, they displayed compassion, integrity, and always a smile on their face. They have all left this place of employment, and we could not be happier for them. Lastly, there are too many other daycare/boarding businesses in the Knoxville area to choose from. Embassy's number one concern is money, not the consumer or employees! Thank you!

    I brought both my dogs here for vaccinations. This is such a clean and fun environment! This team…read moreseems to love their job and I can tell really cares about my pets! When I ask questions they're great about having answers for me! They work within my budget without making me feel like a bad owner!

    Russell Veterinary Services - vet - Updated August 2026

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