Knox County has issued a “Safer At Home” order affecting nonessential businesses. Veterinary businesses are considered an essential business and we are still open.
Welcome to
My Pet's Animal Hospital
“When I opened My Pet’s Animal Hospital, I wanted to work in a place where we delivered veterinary care in a manner that I would want for my own pets. In order to do that, one has to always maintain the pet parent’s perspective. One has to make people feel welcome when they come in. And one has to deliver quality veterinary care.” – Sam Meisler DVM, founder and owner
Our Mission
Statement
Pets provide our lives with much joy, intrigue, humor, protection, and comfort.
My Pet’s Animal Hospital is a compassionate, honest, and educated team of professionals with clean, well-equipped facilities to serve our pet parents with the latest information and to serve their pets with the best possible animal care always.
We believe that we can achieve this in a patient-focused, friendly and fun environment.
Our purpose is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond.
Find Us
Our Locations
What We Do
Our Veterinary Services
We offer a vast array of surgical services including everything from spay or neuter surgery to emergency intestinal obstruction/foreign body surgery. Our most common surgical procedure is the removing of skin masses and various lumps and bumps. Our surgery suites feature full anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment as well as heated surgery tables. Between all of us we have over…
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 Team
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Ashley Ross
Dr Ashley is a native of Arizona and moved out to Tennessee to attend Lincoln Memorial’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Sam Meisler
After acquiring his pre-requisites for veterinary school at CalPoly Pomona, Sam went on to the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine graduating with honors in 1991.
Dr. Kathy Stidham
Dr. Kathy is a graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr Emily Harmon
Dr. Emily graduated with her veterinary degree in 2018 from the University of Tennessee.
Dr Taylor Bonar
Originally from Oak Ridge, Taylor studied Animal Science at UT Knoxville and then studied at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. He worked in Nashville and moved here to Alcoa to be closer to home. He likes hiking, nature watching, reading, horseback riding and target shooting. His current pet inventory includes a cat named Tisi but he hopes to expand…
Latest News
COVID-19 Preparedness for Pets
COVID-19 has created a new normal. The possibility of being quarantined means planning to be prepared to stay home for two weeks or longer. Many of us have purchased food supplies and related items we need in case the possibility of a quarantine becomes a reality. Beyond purchasing food and household supplies, think about the supplies your pet will need…
Telemedicine in Veterinary Care
Telemedicine is the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider, client and patient are not physically together. Using video conferencing tools, veterinarians are able to consult with patients. Modern technology enables the delivery of veterinary care services from afar. Benefits of telemedicine include saving time and money. It lowers the barriers of access to veterinary care including to…
Creative Ways to Memorialize a Beloved Pet
Losing a beloved pet is difficult and heartbreaking. When faced with this painful reality, many of us want to honor our four legged family member in a lasting and memorable way. There are many possibilities for doing just that. Options include choosing a more traditional object such as a garden stone or something more creative like turning our pet’s ashes…