Indian Hills Animal Hospital

Murfreesboro, TN

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Indian Hills Animal Hospital, we offer complete physical exams, including an EKG and videoscopic ear scan. We offer the latest in diagnostic laboratory equipment and ultrasonography as well as surgery, boarding, and grooming. Our office is open evenings, with extended hours on Saturday for your convenience. All of us here at Indian Hills Animal Hospital care very deeply and have a true love of animals, and a compassionate concern for our clients. We strive each day to provide the very best veterinary care possible

Dr. Jim Watlington has been serving the Bedford/Rutherford County area since 1986. Dr. Jim graduated from the University of Tennessee in May 1986. Shortly after graduation, he worked two years in Alabama, then worked two years at Shelbyville Veterinary Clinic before purchasing it. In November of 2003, he sold the Shelbyville practice and purchased Indian Hills Animal Hospital

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

EKGVideoscopic ear scanUltrasonographyState-of-the-art surgical suiteModern X-ray equipmentUltrasound/endoscopy technology

Services in detail

Complete physical examsEKGVideoscopic ear scanDiagnostic laboratory equipmentUltrasonographySurgeryBoardingGroomingSurgical ServicesDentistryLaboratory/Radiology ServicesBoarding/Grooming
Show all 29 services
AnesthesiaPharmacyUltrasonic teeth cleaningPolishingSealingTooth extractionsOral surgerySerum chemistryHematologySerologyUrinalysisParasite testingECG servicesRadiologyDietary counselingPrescription dietsEmergency care

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday - 7:30am - 12:00pm

Frequently asked

Does Indian Hills Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Indian Hills Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Indian Hills Animal Hospital offer?+

Indian Hills Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 205 reviews

Indian Hills Animal Hospital is a well-established, independently owned veterinary practice in Murfreesboro that provides compassionate and reliable care for dogs and cats. The experienced veterinary team is known for thorough examinations, straightforward communication, and a calm, gentle approach with animals. The facility offers routine wellness care, surgery, grooming, and boarding services. While front desk interactions occasionally draw criticism, the overall environment is widely appreciated for its welcoming atmosphere, patient-focused bedside manner, and reasonable pricing.

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.