Family Pet Health

Murfreesboro, TN

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Avian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

We are a full-service veterinary hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our veterinarians offer services and care for small and exotic animals. Just 30 miles south of Nashville in Rutherford County, we are conveniently located just 1 mile off I-24 exit 84B

Dr. Shirley and her family have lived in the Buchanan area since 2007 and accepted the opportunity to purchase Black Fox Veterinary Hospital in the Murfreesboro/Buchanan community in 2018. Later that year, they renamed the practice Family Pet Health

Mission — Our mission is to use our skills and training to provide excellent service and compassionate care. Our goal is to improve the health and vitality of each individual pet and work with the pet owner in a team approach to make the best health and medical decisions possible

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Licensed technicians
25
Support staff
38
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Surgical LaserDigital RadiographyUltrasoundIn-House Laboratory

Services in detail

Wellness CareExotic Pet CareVaccinationsNutrition CounselingSenior Health CareIn-House LaboratoryDiagnosticsAllergy CarePet SurgeryDentistryEnd of Life CareHousecalls
Show all 26 services
Comprehensive Physical ExaminationsWellness ScreeningExotic Pet Medicine & SurgerySurgical LaserFully Equipped LaboratoryDigital RadiographyLacerations & Abscess TreatmentBehavioral Counseling & TreatmentHospice and End of Life CareSenior Health Care & DiagnosticsUltrasoundAllergy Testing and TreatmentGrieving & Counseling ReferralsHealth Certificate for Pet Travel

Memberships

American Avian VeterinariansAmerican Reptile and Amphibian VeterinariansAmerican Exotic Mammal Veterinarians

Appointments & hours

Book online

Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat-Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Family Pet Health accepting new patients?+

Yes — Family Pet Health is currently accepting new patients.

Does Family Pet Health treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Family Pet Health offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Family Pet Health offer?+

Family Pet Health offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Family Pet Health established?+

Family Pet Health has served the Murfreesboro, TN community since 2018.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 458 reviews

Family Pet Health is a Fear Free certified veterinary practice offering comprehensive medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, reptiles, and sugar gliders. The clinic utilizes stress-reducing techniques such as private entrances, individual outdoor patios, calming scents, and distraction treats during examinations. Services span routine wellness exams, vaccinations, advanced dental cleanings, soft tissue surgeries, laser surgery, and international health certificates. The team maintains strong communication channels through text messaging and email visit summaries, while providing transparent treatment planning and compassionate end-of-life care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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