Parker's Paws Animal Hospital

Nashville, 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

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

We are a full-service facility offering personalized, innovative care for cats and dogs in West Nashville and the surrounding communities. Dr. Rahel Klapheke (a.k.a. Dr. K!) leads our team of experienced veterinarians and other professionals who genuinely care about the impact we have on the pets we treat and their families

Founded by Dr. Rahel Klapheke and named after her canine companion of 18 years, Parker's Paws Animal Hospital strives to provide pets with excellent, compassionate care

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Digital x-rays with emergency consultation with Boarded Radiologists and CardiologistsBlood gas analysis (PO2 and PCO2)Doppler blood pressure checksEmergency ultrasoundsAbdominocentesis and thoracocentesisBaseline EKGSevoflurane gas anesthesiaIV catheterizationOnline pharmacy via VetsourceTeleVet (iPhone and Android)

Services in detail

Puppy & Kitten VisitsWellness ExamsEmergency & Urgent CareSurgeryDiagnosticsPrescriptionsEnd-of-Life CareVaccinesSpay and neuterTumor removalTissue biopsiesEnucleation (eye removal)DentistryHeartworm and flea/tick preventativesNutrition counselingMicrochipping (implied in puppy/kitten visit discussion of first aid kit, but not explicitly listed as service; not included)

Appointments & hours

Monday Friday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Parker's Paws Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Parker's Paws Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Parker's Paws Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Parker's Paws Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Parker's Paws Animal Hospital offer?+

Parker's Paws Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

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