Welcome to Richland Animal Clinic
Your West Nashville veterinarians, where we treat each pet like one of our own. Providing veterinary care, boarding and acupuncture to pets in Charlotte Park, Sylvan Park, Belle Meade, Nations and all of West Nashville.
Welcome to Richland Animal Clinic
Welcome to our
West Nashville Veterinary Hospital
Richland Animal Clinic improves lives through personalized care to the Nashville area for everything pet related. Our Nashville veterinary clinic and animal hospital provides traditional veterinary medicine as well as holistic and alternative veterinary medicine such as pet acupuncture and pet chiropractic treatments. Traveling out of Nashville? Let your pets stay with us in our boarding facility with our loving staff!
Richland Animal Clinic provides preventive care and wellness services, pet surgeries, dentistry and more! Learn how we can help you and your pet.
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It is my very favorite vet clinic, very professional and extremely caring! I am so happy with the high quality of care!
Dr. Brockman is awesome! She's been doing acupuncture on my dog for quite a few months and he LOVES it!! The techs and front staff are ALWAYS so nice and I am always greeted with smiles and professionalism!!
I like everything about them! Dr. Brockman acupuncture treatments work really well for Oscar's back. He's like a new dog! Thank you, Dr. Brockman! Thank you God!
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Here at Richland Animal Clinic, we strive to give the animals of Nashville, the best service possible to ensure they leave happy and healthy after every visit. Our professional veterinary team combined with our top-of-the-line equipment allow us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. Offering traditional and holistic veterinary serivces and pet boarding. To view all our services, click here.
Dr. Terry Brockman
VeterinarianDr. Terry Brockman is a 1982 graduate of University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she began working with both small and large animals and did relief vet work in Nashville. In 1989, she purchased Claughton Animal Clinic and renamed it Richland Animal Clinic. She began an interest in alternative veterinary medicine and 1992 became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Since then, her interest in holistic and alternative vet medicine has grown. She is still excited about being fortunate enough to do what she loves every day!
Read MoreDr. Katie Knox
VeterinarianDr. Katie Knox is a Nashville native and previously worked at Richland Animal Clinic as a veterinary assistant in high school and college. She attended Middle Tennessee State University and received 2 Bachelor of Science Degrees in Animal Science and Biology and then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Read MoreDr. Elizabeth Flinn
VeterinarianDr. Elizabeth Flinn grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee and graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After graduating, she got married and moved to San Jose, California to practice veterinary medicine. She then moved to Nashville in 2010 and joined Richland Animal Clinic.
Read MoreDr. Whitney Smith
VeterinarianDr. Whitney Smith joined Richland Animal Clinic in January 2017. She is originally from Indianapolis, IN, but she has lived all along the east coast of the US. She attended college at Trinity College in Hartford, CT where she graduated with honors in Biochemistry and worked for 2 years in the veterinary field prior to attending THE Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating veterinary school, Dr. Smith worked at a 24-hour vet hospital in Carmel, IN.
Read MoreDr. Carolyn Benedetto
VeterinarianDr. Carolyn Benedetto joined our family in 2018. Dr. Benedetto is a graduate of Louisiana State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the recipient of the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Award. During vet school, she became certified in veterinary acupuncture at the Curacore Integrative Medicine Center in Colorado.
Read More Dr. Terry Brockman
VeterinarianDr. Terry Brockman is a 1982 graduate of University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she began working with both small and large animals and did relief vet work in Nashville. In 1989, she purchased Claughton Animal Clinic and renamed it Richland Animal Clinic. She began an interest in alternative veterinary medicine and 1992 became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Since then, her interest in holistic and alternative vet medicine has grown. She is still excited about being fortunate enough to do what she loves every day!
Dr. Katie Knox
VeterinarianDr. Katie Knox is a Nashville native and previously worked at Richland Animal Clinic as a veterinary assistant in high school and college. She attended Middle Tennessee State University and received 2 Bachelor of Science Degrees in Animal Science and Biology and then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating from veterinary school, she moved to Boston and completed a year-long internship in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care then worked as an emergency veterinarian in Louisville and Nashville. While she has a great love for emergency vet medicine, working long nights, weekends and holidays grew tiresome, so in 2014 she found her way back to Richland Animal Clinic.
Dr. Elizabeth Flinn
VeterinarianDr. Elizabeth Flinn grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee and graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After graduating, she got married and moved to San Jose, California to practice veterinary medicine. She then moved to Nashville in 2010 and joined Richland Animal Clinic.
Dr. Whitney Smith
VeterinarianDr. Whitney Smith joined Richland Animal Clinic in January 2017. She is originally from Indianapolis, IN, but she has lived all along the east coast of the US. She attended college at Trinity College in Hartford, CT where she graduated with honors in Biochemistry and worked for 2 years in the veterinary field prior to attending THE Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating veterinary school, Dr. Smith worked at a 24-hour vet hospital in Carmel, IN. Dr. Smith moved to Nashville to join the emergency team at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Franklin, TN. While still working occasional relief as an emergency veterinarian, Dr. Smith has moved her focus to general practice where she can develop lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Dr. Carolyn Benedetto
VeterinarianDr. Carolyn Benedetto joined our family in 2018. Dr. Benedetto is a graduate of Louisiana State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the recipient of the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Award. During vet school, she became certified in veterinary acupuncture at the Curacore Integrative Medicine Center in Colorado.
Read More How Can I Remember to Give My Pet Their Heartworm Prevention Each Month?April 30th, 2019Remembering your pet’s medications and heartworm preventatives are vital to maintaining the health, and well-being, of your pet. Monthly heartworm prevention (or those administered by a veterinarian every 6 months) must be given on schedule to maintain their effectiveness. Here are some tips and tools to remind you when to administer your pet’s heartworm prevention medication.
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February is Pet Dental Awareness MonthJanuary 25, 2019Did you know that dogs and cats experience the same dental problems as people? Pets can get plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to gingivitis and dental disease. Dental disease is THE most common disease in dogs. Recent studies show that 85% of cats and 92% of dogs over age 3 have periodontal disease. Don't let your pet be a statistic- schedule their dental cleaning appointment today!...
Ways to Reduce Pet Stress at the VetOctober 26, 2018Regular veterinary exams are important for all pets to live long, healthy & happy lives! Our veterinarians recommend all pets, even indoor cats and pets that appear healthy, have an annual exam each year (twice a year for senior pets) to help us help you identify problems before they become serious.
We realize coming to the veterinarian can be stressful on your pets (and you). Here are tips to help make your next visit easier on you and your pet.
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World Rabies Day is September 28thSeptember 1, 2018World Rabies Day is Sept. 28 - created to raise awareness of public health impact of the rabies virus & importance of vaccination.
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Working Dogs, Service Dogs & Guide Dogs in NashvilleSeptember 1, 2018If you have a working dog, service dog or guide dog in Nashville, Richland Animal Clinic is here to make sure you are getting the best care for them....
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