New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital

Hendersonville, TN

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are dedicated to providing excellent care. Your Hendersonville veterinarian can be your partner in helping to provide the best possible care for your pet. We provide a range of veterinary services to ensure the health of animals from their early months to old age

New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital opened in June of 2000 by JP and Kristina Layne. As the clinic progressed, Dr. Koelling came aboard in 2002

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

in-house x-raysin-house laboratory

Services in detail

wellness caresick animal visitsemergency carevaccinationsparasite preventionspay and neuter surgerysenior carex-rayslaboratory servicesdental caresurgerypreventive carediagnostics

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital offer?+

New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Emergency, and more.

When was New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital established?+

New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital has served the Hendersonville, TN community since 2000.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 365 reviews

New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive pet care in a modern, clean facility. The team of experienced veterinarians and support staff is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in animal welfare. Services are delivered with a focus on affordability and conservative treatment options, making quality veterinary care accessible. While occasional front desk communication issues and administrative hurdles are noted, the practice maintains a strong reputation for attentive wellness checks, thorough explanations, and supportive end-of-life care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.