Village Veterinary Medical Center

05/31/2025

Staff member Saturday!
Meet Dr. Breanna Dugan! Dr. Breanna Dugan joined the Village Vet team in 2022. Born in Arizona, she was raised in Johnson City, Tennessee, where she initially pursued a career in conservation biology. During her undergraduate studies, she worked as a veterinary technician, which ignited her passion for the veterinary field and led her to decide that becoming a veterinarian was her calling. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical College in 2019 and moved to upstate New York for her first job as a veterinarian. This position involved working at a general practice that specialized in exotics but also treated dogs and cats, as well as a general practice that exclusively treated cats and pocket pets. After two years, she returned to Knoxville to be closer to her family and was fortunate to find the exceptional team and medicine at Village Vet.

Dr. Dugan is passionate about fear-free and feline-friendly medicine, surgery, small mammal and reptile care, and strengthening the bond between her clients and their pets. She loves spending time with her boyfriend, James, and their five cats: Kosho, Kovu, Shera, Jessa, and Cinder. When she is not managing the dynamics of a five-cat household, she finds pleasure in camping, hiking, exercising, reading, and organizing enjoyable game nights with family and friends.

05/30/2025

As the temperatures rise, it’s important to know the signs of overheating in pets. Heatstroke can happen more quickly than you think, and action needs to be taken fast.🌡 Learn what to watch out for and get more tips on keeping your pets safe this summer here: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/protecting-you-pet-from-heat-risks

05/24/2025

Staff Member Saturday! Meet Dr. Amanda Niethammer!
Dr. Amanda Niethammer has been a part of the Village Vet team since 2020. Born and raised in South Carolina, she graduated from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC before moving to Tennessee for veterinary school. She always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a very young age, and that dream came true when she graduated from UT's veterinary school in 2015. Following graduation, Dr. Amanda moved to Nashville where she completed an intensive one-year internship at Nashville Veterinary Specialists. After falling in love with a Knoxville boy, she made the permanent move back and got her dream job at Village Vet shortly after.

Dr. Amanda's special interests include neurology, emergency medicine and nutrition. She is also one of our veterinarians that cares for small exotic pets, and she especially has a soft spot for guinea pigs! Her passion for helping animals, but also their owners, is what drives her and brings her joy everyday.

Currently Dr. Amanda lives in Knoxville with her husband, Matt, her 2 children, Nora and Noah, and 2 dogs, Macey and Panda. Having a 5-year-old and 3-year-old keeps her busy and on her toes when not at work- and she loves every second of it! She also enjoys spending time with her extended family, playing tennis, traveling, and going to the movies. She would be honored to care for you and your pets!

05/23/2025

a group of sea turtles is called a bale? Now you do! It’s National Turtle Day, are you shell-ebrating? 🐢

05/20/2025

Today is National Rescue Dog Day, a day to raise awareness for the countless number of shelter dogs waiting to go to their forever home, and to celebrate the ones who already enrich our lives. Share your adoption story in the comments!

05/12/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at VVMC!

Today, we celebrate all the amazing moms — whether your kids have two legs, four paws, feathers, or scales. Thank you for the love, care, and endless snuggles you give every day.

Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a few extra tail wags or purrs!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the pet moms and human moms alike!

05/10/2025

As natural disasters become more common and frequent around the country, it’s important to have a plan in place to keep you, your family and pets safe if an emergency strikes. Spend some time today creating an evacuation plan and assembling supply kits that take both your family and pets’ essential needs into account. 🧳 ⛑

05/07/2025

🐶🐱Exciting news for our pet-loving community — Thrive Plus Membership is here and it’s PAW-some! 🐾🐾🐾

We’re now offering Thrive Plus, an exclusive membership designed to give you and your pets even more value, convenience, and care.

What’s included?
• Extra savings on veterinary services
• Unlimited Complimentary Exams
• Special member-only perks for your pets
• And so much more!

If you’ve loved the care your pets receive with us, you’ll be thrilled with everything Thrive Plus has to offer.

Ask our team about joining today — because your pets deserve the very best!

A unique membership designed to keep your pet healthier through cost-effective and accessible care.

05/04/2025

Let’s go, Elsa Morrison!

Cheering loud and proud for our Medical Director, Dr. Morrisons daughter, #24 as she and the Farragut Lady Admirals take on the District 4-4A Championship game!

Catch them in action this Monday, 5/5 at 5:30 PM at William Blount High School.

Let’s pack the stands, show our support, and help them bring that title home! Go Admirals!

05/04/2025

Happy National Pet Week®! We're honored to be your trusted partner in providing the healthcare your pet needs to live a happy, healthy life.

Share any favorite snaps of your pets with us in the comments below! 📸

05/01/2025

Being this cute is exhausting. Did you know Boston Terrier puppies can sleep up to 18 hours a day? All that growing, playing, and stealing hearts takes serious energy! This little one has officially mastered the art of the power nap — and I’m honestly a little jealous. Sweet dreams little Dice!

Do you have cute puppy or kitten napping pics! We love to see them all.

05/01/2025

Happy Birthday Amigo, we love you big!!!!!

Amigo turns 3 this 🪇Cinco de Mayo!🪅

This spunky little abby is a permanent resident at KGPR due to his stage 5 heart murmur. Dr Dugan at Village Veterinary Medical Center has monitored him closely since he was only four weeks old. After several medication adjustments, Amigo’s heart murmur is under control and he will continue in our care for the rest of his life. Despite his heart condition, he is full of life and charm. Amigo reminds us why we do what we do.

Our limited edition t-shirt sale ends this week—grab yours and celebrate rescue pigs like Amigo in style!

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/knoxville-guinea-pig-rescue-shirt-fundraiser-5284?