The Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee

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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Low Cost, High Quality Veterinary Wellness, Dental and Surgical Services

Dr. D moved to Tennessee in 2014 to teach at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, where she became increasingly aware of the problems associated with the lack of access to affordable, high quality veterinary care in East Tennessee. The Gentle Doctor is the product of two years of work and research into finding a way to bring affordable care to more Tennessee families

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
7
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Services in detail

Spay & NeutersMicrochipsSoft Tissue SurgeriesWellness & PreventativesTesting: limited in-house labsDental Cleaning & Extractions

Appointments & hours

Tues - Fri 7:30 - 5:30p Sat - 9:00 - 1:00p

Frequently asked

What services does The Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee offer?+

The Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 376 reviews

The practice features a clean, modern facility with separate waiting areas for dogs and cats to help keep pets calm. The staff and veterinary team are widely regarded as compassionate, patient, and thorough, offering clear explanations and handling anxious or difficult animals with great care. Services and medications are provided at very reasonable, transparent prices, making routine care, dental procedures, and spay or neuter surgeries much more affordable. While appointment availability and phone communication can occasionally present challenges during busy periods, the overall experience centers on high-value, dedicated animal care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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