Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Pet Care in Memphis
Central Animal Hospital has served the Memphis area since 1930, beginning as Foote Animal Hospital before evolving into our current practice in 1990. Our 4,600-square-foot facility, completed in 2014, combines modern veterinary technology with a welcoming atmosphere for pets and owners. We offer comprehensive services including emergency care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and preventive medicine. Our team maintains rigorous professional standards through continuous education in the latest veterinary techniques. We provide personalized care for dogs, cats, and ferrets, emphasizing wellness programs tailored to each pet's life stage.The hospital features dedicated spaces for pet boarding, grooming, and a training room for canine education. We prioritize transparent communication with pet owners about treatment options and costs. Our staff includes certified professionals with decades of combined experience in veterinary medicine. We maintain a full-service pharmacy and stock specialized pet foods for dietary needs. Emergency services are available during business hours with referrals to Animal Emergency Center after hours. Our goal remains consistent with our founding principles: delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to Memphis families.
Services
Emergency Care
Pet Dentistry
Pet Vaccinations
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment
Surgical Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Wellness Programs
Prescription Services
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- Veterinary care since 1930 with modern facility upgrades in 2014
- 24/7 emergency referrals through Animal Emergency Center partnership
- Full-service hospital with boarding, grooming, and specialist services
- Transparent pricing communication before all treatments
- Veterinary team with decades of Memphis community experience
What people say
Compassionate staff
Excellent emergency care
Knowledgeable veterinarians
Convenient location
Personalized service
Services
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides immediate veterinary attention during business hours for critical pet conditions including breathing difficulties, urinary blockages, seizures, and trauma. Our trained team stabilizes patients before implementing treatment plans while keeping owners fully informed. After-hours emergencies are handled at our partner facility, Animal Emergency Center.
Pet Vaccinations
We offer core and lifestyle-based vaccination programs protecting pets against distemper, parvovirus, rabies, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia. Our protocols follow AAHA guidelines while considering individual pet factors like age, health status, and environment. We provide vaccine education and maintain detailed immunization records for all patients.
Pet Boarding
Our 5,000-square-foot boarding facility features luxury suites with private yards and standard accommodations with outdoor access. All guests receive three daily walks, premium food options, and 24/7 monitoring. Medical boarding available with direct access to veterinary care. Requires up-to-date vaccination records for all residents.
Feline Hyperthyroidism Treatment
Nu-Cat Center specializes in radioiodine (I-131) treatment for hyperthyroid cats, achieving 95-98% success rates with single-dose therapy. Patients stay 4-7 days for radiation safety compliance while receiving individualized care including music therapy and customized diets. Includes 3-week post-treatment monitoring protocol for owners.
Pet Dentistry
Comprehensive dental services include oral exams, ultrasonic scaling, extractions, and periodontal treatment under general anesthesia. We follow Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) standards for dental products and emphasize preventive home care education. Pre-dental lab work ensures patient safety during procedures lasting 2-4 hours depending on complexity.
People
Dr. Jennifer Karnes
Veterinarian & Owner
Dr. Karnes has owned Central Animal Hospital since 2005 after graduating from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. She maintains advanced knowledge in veterinary medicine while overseeing practice operations and community outreach programs.
Stephen Karnes
Practice Manager
With 15+ years in veterinary management, Stephen oversees daily hospital operations. A Rhodes College graduate, he ensures smooth coordination between medical and administrative teams while maintaining client relations.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services are available after hours?
For emergencies outside our 7:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri hours, visit Animal Emergency Center at (901) 323-4563 which operates 24/7 including weekends and holidays.
Do you offer payment plans for veterinary treatments?
Nu-Cat offers CareCredit financing plans for qualifying clients, including 3 and 6 month no-interest options for I-131 hyperthyroidism treatments and other major services.
What are your pet boarding requirements?
Boarding requires up-to-date vaccination records and advance reservations. We accept cats and dogs with specific space requirements for boarding durations.
Can I visit my cat during radioiodine treatment?
Direct contact isn't allowed during radioactive treatment at Nu-Cat. We provide daily progress reports and photo updates during your cat's 4-7 day stay.
What grooming services do you offer for dogs?
Our grooming services include haircuts, medicated baths, nail trimming, and anal gland expression. We accommodate special coat care needs and skin condition treatments.
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