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05/12/2026

So glad to have East Tennesse Veterinary Dentistry upstairs!!! Petunia is riding shotgun on the way home, recovering quite nicely from her dental surgery today. Thank you, Dr. Katy Burton, and your wonderful staff!

05/12/2026

JOB ALERT!!! My long time "right hand" woman (nurse, technician, and so much more) is retiring, and Veterinary Internal Medicine Referral (located in Knoxville, TN, at Blackford Veterinary Surgery Referral) is looking for her replacement--my loss could be your gain! It's a unique position that allows you to wear multiple hats every day, and the right person for the job will be self-motivated and can expect a schedule that is conducive to a healthy work-life balance. Open to both part time and full time availability for those of you who may just be getting back into veterinary medicine, or those who want a little less hectic pace than the ER or super busy small animal practice. Duties include:

*Assisting with ultrasounds and procedures. Proper and safe animal restraint skills are crucial.
*Scheduling pets and preparing owners for their appointments.
*Preparing samples for pick up/shipping to outside labs.
*Going over estimates and checking clients out.
*Keeping track of drugs/supplies.
*Keeping our work area clean and neat.
*We are happy to train those motivated to learn.

Submit your resume and/or questions to [email protected]. Pay commensurate with experience; paid holidays, other benefits as well. Open to negotiation--I strive to make sure everyone gets what they need—happy staff make for a pleasant day's work!

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12/07/2025

**UPDATE: November 25, 2025

Due to the current Equine Herpes Virus outbreak affecting multiple states, Tennessee is instituting the following action: For any Equine being imported into the state of Tennessee, the following statement must be included on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for the animal(s): “The equine listed on this CVI have not originated from a premises that is currently under EHV quarantine and have not been comingled with EHV positive or exposed horses within the last 21 days.”

We encourage show managers to consider postponing any events or exhibitions for a minimum of 3 weeks to avoid spread of this disease by asymptomatic horses.

Please be aware that many states are changing their entry requirements for equine. You will need to contact the state of destination for the most current requirements.

For any questions, please contact the Tennessee State Veterinarian's Office at 615-837-5120.

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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is monitoring the confirmed exposure of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) associated with the equine events in Texas and Oklahoma. At this time, no cases of EHV-1 associated with this outbreak have been identified in Tennessee.

We recommend Tennessee horses who were at the event quarantine at home and that owners monitor any potentially exposed horses for 21 days. EHV-1 can cause respiratory disease, abortion, and neurologic disease. Increase biosecurity measures and remain vigilant for neurologic signs and temperature spikes of 101.5 and above. Should these symptoms arise, work with a private veterinarian for care, and contact the State Veterinarian’s office at 615-837-5120.

Horse owners should continue to practice enhanced biosecurity at shows and events, including avoiding nose-to-nose contact with other horses, not sharing equipment such as buckets, hoses, or grooming tools, monitoring temperatures twice daily, cleaning and disinfecting trailers and tack, and isolating returning horses from the rest of the herd for several days.

There are currently no changes to entry requirements for horses coming into Tennessee or attending shows within the state. TDA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to this post as needed.

12/07/2025

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03/21/2021

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12/25/2020

Wishing everyone near and far a very Merry and safe Christmas!!!!

03/19/2020

We are still seeing patients during this uncertain time. We are taking precautions that allow owners to continue practising social distancing while still caring for their pets. Stay safe and wash your hands!