
Welcome to Memphis Animal Clinic
Helping pets in the Cooper-Young community and Midtown Memphis areas since the early 1930's. Providing personalized veterinary care, pet boarding and grooming to Memphis pets and peace of mind to Memphis pet owners.
Welcome to Memphis Animal Clinic
Welcome to our
Memphis Veterinary Hospital
Improving lives through personalized care – both to you and your pets. Memphis Animal Clinic is your partner in keeping your pet happy and healthy. We treat you like family and each patient like our own pet.
We provide quality, individualized vet care for all stages of your pet’s life. Traveling out of Memphis? Memphis Animal Clinic's boarding facility can care for your pets when you travel out of Memphis and need a safe and loving place for them to stay. Our pet groomers provide spa grooming services to help pamper your pets!
Our vet hospital believes preventative care helps your pet live a longer and happier life so we provide early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages. Your pet is cared for and loved by us at every stage of its life. Beyond cats and dogs, we welcome pocket pets, ferrets and other small mammals as patients.
As one of only 3 American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited hospitals in Memphis, pet owners gain peace of mind when they choose Memphis Animal Clinic, because they know our AAHA-accredited vet hospital has passed the highest standards of veterinary care. Memphis Animal Clinic was named "Favorite Veterinarian" & "Favorite Dog Groomer" in Cooper-Young & other Memphis neighborhoods on Nextdoor!

With vet services ranging from routine wellness exams to spay and neuter surgery, our veterinary health professionals can meet your pet’s medical needs. Plus boarding & grooming!

Memphis Animal Clinic is always striving to provide your pet with superior care. Here is what some Memphis pet parents have to say about our animal hospital.

Midtown Memphis pet owners - see what promotions & specials currently offered at Memphis Animal Clinic and find news, articles, and alerts to keep your pets healthy and happy!

Memphis Animal Clinic veterinarians and vet staff are partners in your pet's health and are dedicated to discovering the root of your concerns about your pet's health.
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Wonderful staff! I bring a lot of animals here through my rescue, and they are all given top notch care. Mandy is at the front desk and is an amazing multi-tasker and is always so helpful. She always goes above and beyond! [...]
I am extremely happy with the services we receive for our 2 pets, Guido and Sadie. The staff is very loving towards our pets and I have never felt more comfortable with a vet clinic before. I am so happy we switched our pet care to them[...]
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When a pet patient and parent enter our vet hospital, their health and well-being become our primary concern. Memphis Animal Clinic veterinarians and vet staff are dedicated to upholding notable veterinary standards to provide your pet with superior care in a welcoming, relaxed environment. Our top-of-the-line equipment allows us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. To view all our veterinary services, click here.
Pauline Clayton, DVM
Lead VeterinarianDr. Pauline Clayton is originally from the Republic of South Africa and has been in the USA since 1999. Dr. Clayton resides in Midtown Memphis with her husband Lawrence, and their dog Aurora, who is a rescue dog from the Tunica Humane Society.
Dr. Clayton earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine from St. George's, an international university in Grenada. In her spare time outside the vet hospital, Dr. Clayton and Lawrence enjoy spending time with Aurora outdoors, especially at Aurora's favorite place Overton Bark.
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Dr. Kathy Young
Associate VeterinarianDr. Kathy Young is a relief vet in the Memphis and North MS area who works part-time with Memphis Animal Clinic. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 2014 and has a special interest in exotic small mammal species. She lives in Olive Branch, MS with her husband and daughter and 3 ferrets, 3 cats, 1 horse and 1 dog.
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Stephen R. Tower, DVM
Managing VeterinarianDr. Stephen Tower came to Memphis shortly after graduating from Texas A&M University in August of 1974. He started working at Memphis Animal Clinic in 1976 and became the hospital owner soon after.
Outside the vet hospital, Dr. Tower and his wife Maury are pet parents of three Shih Tzus: Pebbles, Blitzen, and Vixen. He loves playing tennis, croquet, and walking his pups around the Central Gardens neighborhood.
Pauline Clayton, DVM
Associate VeterinarianDr. Pauline Clayton is originally from the Republic of South Africa and has been in the USA since 1999. Dr. Clayton resides in Midtown Memphis with her husband Lawrence, and their dog Aurora, who is a rescue dog from the Tunica Humane Society.
Dr. Clayton earned her degree in Veterinary Medicine from St. George's, an international university in Grenada. In her spare time outside the vet hospital, Dr. Clayton and Lawrence enjoy spending time with Aurora outdoors, especially at Aurora's favorite place Overton Bark.
Dr. Kathy Young
Associate VeterinarianDr. Kathy Young is a relief vet in the Memphis and North MS area who works part-time with Memphis Animal Clinic. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 2014 and has a special interest in exotic small mammal species. She lives in Olive Branch, MS with her husband and daughter and 3 ferrets, 3 cats, 1 horse and 1 dog.
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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First Time Grooming Special - Save 15%March 5, 2019Memphis pet owners - we invite you to meet our new pet groomer Elizabeth! Let her take the hassle away from you for giving your pet a bath, nail trim and hair cut!
As a special offer - receive 15% your first grooming appointment!
With the weather heating up in Memphis this spring, now is the time to take advantage of our pet grooming services!
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Meet the Pet Groomer - ElizabethFebruary 15, 2019Memphis pet owners - Grooming is always an essential part of your dog or cats health and happiness. Grooming helps your pet stay in great health, keeping them feeling good, looking sharp and smelling fresh!
Get to know our groomer who will help your pets look and feel their best!...
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!...
Offering ProHeart6 Heartworm PreventionDecember 1, 2018Memphis Animal Clinic Now Offering ProHeart - 6 Month Injection of Heartworm Prevention
It takes one bite from an infected mosquito to break your pet's heart!
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