La Vergne Veterinary Clinic
La Vergne, TN
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
La Vergne Veterinary Clinic was the first veterinary clinic in La Vergne over 30 years ago, and even as times have changed our mission has not: We strive to provide the best care for our patients
La Vergne Veterinary Clinic was opened in 1989 by Duane Ochs and was purchased by Tim Prater, DVM in 2004. We have been providing veterinary services for the Middle Tennessee area since Dr. Ochs started the practice
Mission — We strive to provide the best care for our patients. Client education is very important to us and we try to provide as much information as possible for our clients, so they can make the best possible choices for their pets
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 7:30 AM-6 PM; Thursdays: Closed; Saturdays: 8AM-12PM OR Closed; Sundays: Closed
Frequently asked
Is La Vergne Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+
Yes — La Vergne Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.
What services does La Vergne Veterinary Clinic offer?+
La Vergne Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was La Vergne Veterinary Clinic established?+
La Vergne Veterinary Clinic has served the La Vergne, TN community since 1989.
What reviewers say
This established independent veterinary clinic is widely regarded for its compassionate and knowledgeable care, offering comprehensive services including routine checkups, vaccinations, surgeries, and grooming. The veterinary team is consistently praised for taking time with patients, offering thorough explanations, and handling anxious pets with patience and gentleness. While many highlight reasonable pricing and long-standing positive relationships with the staff, some visitors note challenges with appointment availability, occasional front desk friction, and limited emergency availability.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.