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.

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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.

Services

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!

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Testimonials

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.

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News

East 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!

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Meet The Doctors

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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Read reviews & shop our online pet pharmacy & store!

Roni Rogers

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! [...]

Annissa Hodges

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[...]

Online Pet Pharmacy

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Our Veterinary Services

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.

Meet the Doctors

Stephen R. Tower, DVM

Managing Veterinarian

Dr. 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.

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Pauline Clayton, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. 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 Veterinarian

Dr. 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 Veterinarian

Dr. 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.

Pauline Clayton, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Kathy Young

Associate Veterinarian

Memphis Animal Clinic

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Why Should I Vaccinate My Pet?
August 17, 2018

Pet owners - you might be asking yourself, “Why should I vaccinate my pet?”

Here is some insightful information from our veterinarians to answer your questions about the safety of pet vaccines and their necessity to keep pets healthy....

Pet Boarding in Memphis
August 8, 2018

Traveling out of Memphis and can’t bring your family pet along? Memphis Animal Clinic offers safe, reliable pet boarding services for dogs & cats!
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Best Vet and Best Pet Boarding in Memphis
August 1, 2018

Help needed fur-iends! Memphis Animal Clinic is a finalist in Memphis Flyer's Best of Memphis for "Best Vet" and "Best Pet Boarding".

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1 of Only 6 AAHA-Accredited Vet Hospitals in Memphis
July 19, 2018

AAHA-Accredited Hospitals: Champions for Excellent Care

Memphis Animal Clinic is proud to be 1 of only 6 AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals in Memphis.

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Why Do We Recommend Early Detection Tests?
July 17, 2018

Our Early Detection Testing provides information about your pet’s liver, kidneys & pancreas, blood sugar levels, white & red blood cell and platelet count and so much more.

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Summer Tricks to Get Rid of Ticks
June 20, 2018

Tick prevention is recommended year-round for pets, especially pets that are outdoors often and in wooded areas. We have many tick and flea/tick preventions that are safe and effective for your pets. ...

Save Money While Saving Your Pet's Heart
April 1, 2018

Buy 12 Doses of Heartgard - Get a FREE Kong Toy & a $12 Rebate
1/2 OFF a Heartworm Test with purchase of Proheart6
Exp. 6/30/18. Not valid in online store...

Memphis Pet Resources
March 13, 2018

Memphis Animal Clinic offers Memphis pet owner resources. ...

Cooper Young Community Association Member Discount
February 7, 2018

Are you a member of the Cooper Young Community Association? Show your membership card at Memphis Animal Clinic and receive a FREE night of pet boarding with a minimum 3-night stay!...

Save 10% on Dental Cleanings & Dental X-Rays
January 25, 2018

MEMPHIS PET OWNERS – FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH! SAVE 10% ON PET DENTAL CLEANINGS AND DENTAL X-RAYS IN FEBRUARY...

New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets
January 3, 2018

New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets...

Client Referrals - Earn $10
October 26, 2017

Thank you for allowing Memphis Animal Clinic to be your partner in your pet’s health! Beyond providing your family with veterinary care, we offer you two options to view your pet’s medical records 24/7 and contact us to request appointments or prescription refills...

View Your Pet's Medical Records
October 25, 2017

How Old Is My Pet In Human Years?
September 29, 2017

As your pet ages - their healthcare needs become greater. Since pets age at a faster rate than humans, Memphis Animal Clinic recommends an exam every six months after your pet reaches age 7 in order to make them happy, healthy and pain-free...

Memphis Animal Clinic Offers Grooming
September 16, 2017

Memphis Animal Clinic offers professional pet grooming services to help your pet look their best. Call 222-4711 to schedule your grooming appointment!...

Welcome to Memphis Animal Clinic

Welcome to Memphis Animal Clinic