Karns Animal Clinic

Knoxville, 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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Karns Animal Clinic is proud to serve the Knoxville, TN area for everything pet-related. We are pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary services for your large and small animals in Knox county and surrounding areas!

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
32
Support staff
39
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Mobile AppOnline BookingPetDesk

Services in detail

Preventative and Wellness Care for dogs, cats, and pocket petsLarge Animal and Equine CareAdvanced DiagnosticsSurgeryVaccinesPreventive Care for DogsPreventive Care for CatsPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet NutritionPet MicrochippingCanine ReproductionPocket Pet CarePet Dental CarePet Allergy & DermatologyPet Health CertificatesPharmacy & Pet ProductsPet EmergenciesEnd of Life Pet CareFarm Animal ExamsEquine CareFarm Calls

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm, Sunday: Closed. Walk-in hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -11:00am. Appointment hours: Monday - Friday 1:20pm - 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am -11:00am

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Frequently asked

Is Karns Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Karns Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Karns Animal Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Karns Animal Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Karns Animal Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Karns Animal Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Karns Animal Clinic offer?+

Karns Animal Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 1,450 reviews

Karns Animal Clinic is a widely recognized veterinary practice offering both scheduled visits and convenient walk-in hours. The facility is modern, clean, and spacious, featuring a welcoming lobby environment designed to keep pets and their owners comfortable. The veterinary team and support staff are frequently described as deeply compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally patient, particularly with anxious or difficult animals, including exotic species such as rabbits and chickens. Services span general wellness, diagnostics, surgeries, and compassionate end-of-life care. While many individuals appreciate the affordable pricing and attentive treatment, some experience significant wait times in the lobby or exam rooms, and communication regarding scheduling procedures or test results occasionally varies.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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