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What is Premier VetCare in Smyrna?
Premier VetCare is a local health and medical provider in Smyrna, Tennessee. It is located at 13197 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167. This page lists its address, phone number, hours and website, and what to know before visiting, verified by Only in Murfreesboro. Contact the business directly to confirm hours or anything that may have changed.
About Premier VetCare
Premier VetCare is an independent, locally owned full-service veterinary hospital located at 13197 Old Nashville Highway in Smyrna, Tennessee, serving companion animals across North Rutherford County. Founded in September 2004 by Smyrna native Dr. Michael Hatcher, DVM, a 2001 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, and his wife, Stacey, the clinic operates without corporate ownership and employs a multi-doctor veterinary team. The hospital provides preventative wellness care for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and senior animals, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, and nutritional counseling. Advanced clinical capabilities include internal medicine diagnostics, in-house laboratory testing, digital and dental radiography, professional dental cleanings, and laser therapy. Dr. Hatcher and the surgical team perform routine spay and neuter procedures alongside complex soft-tissue, orthopedic, and laser surgeries. Premier VetCare also maintains a weekday urgent care and walk-in clinic with an online waitlist system for pets experiencing sudden illnesses or non-life-threatening injuries. Compare local animal hospitals in our Rutherford County Veterinarian Guide.
What to know before you go
- Independently owned and operated since September 2004 by Smyrna native Dr. Michael Hatcher, DVM and Stacey Hatcher
- Serves as a clinical affiliate site for Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM)
- Provides weekday walk-in and urgent care hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with an online urgent care waitlist
- Equipped for orthopedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, laser surgery, therapeutic laser treatments, and pet dentistry
- Located at 13197 Old Nashville Highway in Smyrna with hospital hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Frequently asked questions
Where is Premier VetCare located in Smyrna?
Premier VetCare is located at 13197 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna, TN 37167.
Is Premier VetCare locally owned or part of a corporate chain?
Premier VetCare is 100 percent locally owned and independently operated by founder and hospital administrator Dr. Michael Hatcher, DVM and his wife, Stacey.
What are the hours of operation at Premier VetCare?
Hospital hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with walk-in and urgent care appointments accepted between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Does Premier VetCare accept urgent care or walk-in pet visits?
Yes. Premier VetCare offers weekday urgent care and walk-in services for sick or injured pets and provides an online waitlist on its website.
What surgical services are available at Premier VetCare?
The veterinary team performs routine spays and neuters as well as advanced soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, laser surgery, and comprehensive dental procedures.