Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital

11/06/2026

Meet Dr. Lauren Foster!

Dr. Foster is a full-time veterinarian at Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital. She attended the University of Tennessee for her undergraduate studies before continuing her education at Lincoln Memorial University, where she earned both her Master’s degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

After graduation, she spent four years practicing in general practice before making the transition to emergency medicine. She loves the fast-paced environment, problem-solving, and the fact that no two shifts are ever the same. We’re so excited to have her on the Five Rivers team!

When she’s not at the hospital, Dr. Foster enjoys traveling, exploring new places, kayaking with her partner, crafting, and spending time with her own pets.

10/26/2026

10/25/2026

We had the BEST time celebrating our amazing vet techs this week! 🐾💚 From the little surprises to all the behind-the-scenes fun, we loved getting to show our team just how much they mean to us. Our vet techs do SO much every single day, and we’re so thankful for everything they do for our patients, their families, and our team! 🩺🫶🏼 They deserve all the appreciation and more!

10/23/2026

We had so much fun being a sponsor of today’s HOWL-O-WEEN event at the O’Connor Senior Center! 🐾🎃 We loved supporting such a great cause and seeing all the adorable costumes. Thank you for having Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital be part of such a fun day!

10/08/2026

Meet Dr. Katie Condon! 🐾

Dr. Condon is a full time veterinarian at Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital. Originally from Chicago, she completed both her undergraduate degree and veterinary school at Kansas State University.

After graduation, she spent her first year practicing at a busy general practice in rural Southwest Virginia before deciding to pursue emergency medicine full-time. We’re so excited to have her on the Five Rivers team!

When she’s not at the hospital, Dr. Condon enjoys running with her Belgian Malinois mix, Lola, spending time at the lake, and traveling. 🐶✈️

Help us welcome Dr. Condon to Five Rivers!

10/04/2026

Do you know what common household items can be toxic to your pets? Save this list and share it with a fellow pet parent! ❤️

10/01/2026

🐾 Meet Dr. Mackenzie Treece! 🐾
Dr. Mackenzie Treece is the owner of Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital, where she has been dedicated to providing exceptional emergency and critical care since acquiring the practice in October 2022.

A Tennessee native, Dr. Treece earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Her passion for veterinary medicine lies in emergency medicine, critical care, and advanced surgery.

Since taking ownership, Dr. Treece has helped Five Rivers grow and expand its services, hours, and facility, including becoming a 24/7/365 emergency hospital and expanding into a larger facility in early 2026. While she spends plenty of time caring for patients, she also works behind the scenes to support her team, mentor new doctors, and create a positive environment where everyone can grow.

For Dr. Treece, owning an emergency practice is about more than medicine. It’s about supporting her team and providing the highest standard of care for every patient who comes through the door. ❤️

When she’s not at the hospital, Dr. Treece enjoys spending time at home or traveling with her husband and their three children. Their home is never short on furry and scaly company, with three dogs, a crested gecko, and a turtle keeping things lively! 🐶🦎🐢

09/01/2026

Keeping Our Emergency Skills Sharp!

At Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital, your pet’s health and safety are always our top priority. This month, our incredible team is participating in a CPR refresher training course!

We are taking time to review the latest RECOVER CPR guidelines and running through hands-on practice scenarios using an advanced CPR training module. Continuous learning and quick, confident action ensure we are ready to provide the best possible emergency care whenever your furry family members need us most. ❤️🐶🐱

Thank you for trusting us with your pets!

07/25/2026

✨ Introducing the New Online Widget at Five Rivers Pet Emergency Hospital! ✨

We’ve made accessing care for your furry family members faster and easier than ever! Visit fiveriverspetemergency.com and look for the new widget in the bottom right corner of your screen to get started. 🐶🐱

We have attached a photo of the new widget! The red highlighted boxes are to join our emergency virtual line, the area boxed green on the image, shows which to select for a preventative care appointment.

🔴 24/7 EMERGENCY CARE:

If your pet needs urgent medical attention, you can now join our virtual line online for emergency visits any day, 24/7! Head to our website to hold your spot in line before you even arrive, and get started on your registration forms. This will allow our team to get you checked into our system and anticipate your arrive to the clinic to allow for quicker care upon arrival. As a reminder, patients are seen based on triage, so more critical pets will be seen first.

🟢 PREVENTATIVE CARE DAYS (20th of Each Month):

We are still offering Preventative Care Day appointments on the 20th of every month! To request your pet's wellness appointment:
1️⃣ Go to fiveriverspetemergency.com

2️⃣ Click the website widget in the bottom right corner

3️⃣ Select "Request Wellness Appt"

📲 Previously called to schedule a wellness visit? Please jump online and submit your request through the widget! Moving your request online helps us streamline your pet’s care and process appointments much faster.

Once submitted, our team will call or text you to confirm your preventative care appointment and provide an estimate in advance.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets' care! ❤️

07/23/2026

🐾 SNAKE BITE WARNING FROM FUSEE! 🐍

Hi everyone! It’s me, Fusee! 🐶 I’m only 8 months old, but I’ve already learned a huge lesson about those sneaky "danger noodles" (snakes!) hiding out in the wild.

I recently had a scary encounter with a snake and ended up needing emergency care. I wasn’t the only brave pup at the clinic, either—another doggie friend was hospitalized at the exact same time as me recovering from a potential snake bite injury! 🩺❤️

We’re both doing well and my facial swelling as improved greatly while hospitalized, but I want to make sure all my furry friends stay safe. Here is what my veterinary team wants every pet parent to know:

🚨 DANGER NOODLE DOS & DON'TS:
Keep a Close Eye: Watch your pets carefully when they’re hanging out in tall grass, brush, or under woodpiles. That's where danger noodles love to hide!

Speed is Key: If you suspect a snake bite, do not wait. The quicker you intervene and get your pet to the vet, the better the outcome! ⏱️

Antivenom is On Hand: Not every pet requires antivenom treatment, but our hospital keeps it stocked just in case it’s indicated for your pet's recovery.

Please stay safe out there on your adventures, and keep those snouts out of the tall grass! 🌾🐾

If you ever suspect a bite, don't hesitate—call your vet or head to the emergency clinic right away!