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Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency

We are a 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Hospital that offers Oncology, Cardiology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Emergency/Critical Care.
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We strive to help pets heal and elevate the standard of veterinary care. Nashville Veterinary Specialists acts as a 24 hour care center, offering emergency services as well as a broad array of specialties including critical care, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, advanced surgery and rehabilitation. Nashville Veterinary Specialists operates out of two different build

ings at their Nashville Campus located at 2971 and 2975 Sidco Drive. Our 27,000 square-foot facility includes 22 exam rooms, on-site MRI, computed tomography (CT), and electrocardiograms, dedicated suites for chemotherapy and ultrasound, a special procedures room (used for endoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, neuromuscular electrodiagnostics, etc), digital radiology, five surgical suites, an intensive care unit, an isolation ward and a canine rehabilitation room with an underwater treadmill. We provide care for your important family member when your regular veterinarian is not available. We then work to get you back in the care of your veterinarian as soon as possible. Doctors and veterinary support staff are in the hospital 24 hours a day to continually monitor and care for our patients. Care, which is instituted by the specialists during the day, is maintained at night. Treatments can be easily modified at any time to meet changing patient status. The emergency doctors have training and experience in a broad area of veterinary medicine and surgery rather than in one specific area. The NVS emergency team sees a wide variety of medical problems ranging from minor infections to life threatening trauma. Surgeons, Neurologists and Internal Medicine specialists are on call to perform emergency surgery, advanced diagnostics (i.e. ultrasound and endoscopy) or other specialized procedures.

01/16/2025

Have you ever seen a cat with 2 different colored eyes?! 👀 It's quite rare for cats to have one green eye and one blue eye, but there is a condition called heterochromia that can result in a cat having two different colored eyes! When a cat does have this condition, it's usually because of a difference in the amount of melanin (pigment) in each eye. This is often seen in white or partially white cats with a genetic predispositions 🤍💚🩵 We think it is BEAUTIFUL!😻

01/15/2025

Operation Santa Paws was a huge success! 🎅🏼🎄🐾 Our amazing team had the privilege of delivering all the generous Christmas donations to Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC). 🐶🎁 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who contributed—your kindness made this possible! Wishing you all a joyful and prosperous New Year! 🫶🏼✨

01/14/2025

Our Internal Medicine Department is now doing SWALLOW STUDIES! 👏💪

A swallow study in dogs and cats, also known as a contrast radiography swallow study or fluoroscopy swallow study, is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the animal's ability to swallow food, liquids, and medications safely. It involves the use of fluoroscopy, a type of real-time X-ray, along with the administration of a contrast medium (usually a liquid or paste) to help visualize the swallowing process 🦴

The swallow study helps veterinarians diagnose swallowing difficulties or diseases that may not be apparent through a simple physical examination. It provides valuable insights into the cause of issues such as regurgitation, coughing, difficulty eating or drinking, and respiratory problems. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve the animal’s quality of life and prevent complications 🐶🐱

With the swallow study we can diagnose things like aspiration pneumonia, megaesophagus, esophageal motility disorders, obstructions, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and pharyngeal or laryngeal dysfunction 🩺

If your dog or cat is having trouble swallowing or shows signs of choking, coughing after eating, or regurgitating food, a swallow study might be recommended to pinpoint the issue and guide the best course of treatment 🐾

You can visit our Internal Medicine Department at the link below to learn more about swallow studies, or give us a call!

📍https://www.nashvillevetspecialists.com/specialties/internal-medicine
☎️ 615-386-0107

01/13/2025

Make sure to stay warm in this weather like Prissy! A blanket AND a sweater?! 🧣 She is good to go! ❤️

01/11/2025

HAPPY SNOW DAY NASHVILLE! ⛄️ Remember, we are open 24/7 for all your emergency veterinary needs. Give us a call at 615-386-0107 if you need anything! ❄️☎️🐶

01/09/2025

Have you even wondered why we administer subcutaneous fluids (often referred to as "sub-Q fluids") to animals? 💦 These fluids are given beneath the skin (subcutaneously) because it is an easy and relatively non-invasive route for fluid administration. The fluids are slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, providing the animal with the necessary hydration and electrolytes. ⚡️

Here are the main reasons animals might receive subcutaneous fluids:

1. Dehydration
2. Support for Kidney Disease
3. Recovery from Surgery or Illness
4. Electrolyte Imbalance
5. Palliative Care
6. Absorption Efficiency

In general, giving fluids in this way is much easier than using an IV, and it can be done at home by pet owners under the guidance of a veterinarian! 🐶

01/08/2025

drinkprime stopped by NVS and gave us sooo many of their energy drinks! ⚡️ Thank you for the drinks and for keeping us energized 💪🏼

01/07/2025

Mattie graduated from his chemotherapy treatments last week 🧑‍🎓 🎉 he is the bestest boy!! Everyone give him a huge congratulations 🎊🎈🍾 these pictures were just too good not to share!

01/03/2025

Earnest is back and better than ever! 🫀 We’re thrilled to share that his recent recheck cardiology appointment went wonderfully—his surgery was a complete success, and his heart is looking amazing! He’s doing fantastic at home, and we couldn’t be more proud of our brave little buddy! 💙

12/31/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE 😽💋✨ Who will be your New Year's Kiss tonight?!

12/25/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄😻🎅🐾 We are OPEN 24/7 - 365 for all your animal emergencies 🎁 We hope everyone has a wonderful day ❄️ Please give our employees who are working today some extra love! 🥰🐶

$WE LOVE RELLA! 🎁 Rella had a fractured radius and ulna repaired by Dr. Armstrong. She came in for her bandage change and...$

12/24/2024

WE LOVE RELLA! 🎁 Rella had a fractured radius and ulna repaired by Dr. Armstrong. She came in for her bandage change and our surgery department put the cutest Christmas bandage on her with a beautiful bow 🎀 Paired with her scarf, she is perfect! Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! 🎄

12/23/2024

Happy Christmas Week! 🎅 Jasper is ready for Christmas, are you?! 🎄🐶🐾🎁

12/22/2024

Our staff is READY FOR CHRISTMAS! 🎁🎄🎅🦌❤️

12/21/2024

We can’t get enough of our patients in their Christmas outfits 🤩 🎄 🐶

12/20/2024

Mason came in ROCKIN' his Christmas sweater to his appointment with us! Should we call him Mason on Rudolph?! 😉🦌❤️ 🎅

12/19/2024

More exciting news! Our surgical teams has started performing SUBs to help blocked cats! 😻

Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) placement is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat cats with ureteral obstruction caused by stones. When a stone blocks the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder), it can lead to severe complications, including kidney damage or failure. In cases where traditional methods like surgery or medical management are not feasible, the SUB procedure provides an alternative by creating a bypass for the urine to flow around the obstruction.

During the procedure, a catheter is placed in the kidney, with another catheter inserted into the bladder. These two are connected through a subcutaneous tunnel, allowing urine to drain from the kidney directly into the bladder, bypassing the obstructed ureter. This helps relieve pressure on the kidneys, prevent further damage, and improve the cat's overall comfort and health. The SUB is particularly useful in cases where the stones are too large, in a difficult location, or if the cat's condition makes surgery too risky.

We are so excited to start offering this procedure! To learn more about it, visit our surgical teams website at the link below! 💉

📍https://www.nashvillevetspecialists.com/specialties/surgery
☎️ 615-386-0107

12/17/2024

The tree is getting stacked with goodies to give to the dogs and cats in need in our community this Christmas season! 🎄 Make sure to read about our "Operation Santa Paws" in the post below 😻 We are currently taking donations such as toys, beds, food, and more to give to our local rescue and shelter partners! Come donate before it is too late! 🎅🎁

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2971 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN
37204

Telephone

+16153860107

Website

https://www.nashvillevetspecialists.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&y_source=1_MTE2Njg4ODUtNTU5LWxvY2F0aW9uLn

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V E T - T E C H, vet tech week let’s celebrate! 🎉 As vet tech we concludes, we want to thank our amazing sponsors! Pet Angels Cremation Services provided us with not one, but TWO food trucks on Tuesday 🍦 Faithful Companion provided our whole hospital with Panera on Wednesday, and Hills Food Company gave us bagels and goodies on Thursday! Not to mention Best Pet RX sent us hundreds of cookies 🍪 thank you all so much for seeing us and recognizing our hard work. We appreciate you more than you know! 🩺💙 Happy Vet Tech week to all the hard working vet techs out there. Veterinary Medicine could not function without you! 🫀

We had so much fun last night at @lvsc.nashville Veterinary Social Club Event throwing Axes 🪓❤️🐶 Such good team bonding!

Squint Eastwood was seen last week for a femur fracture repair and he was the sweetest and happiest guy ever! 🦴 Dr. Salinas was able to beautifully repair the fracture and he is now on his journey to a full recovery. His owner named him Squint Eastwood because she found him with a scarred eyeball after the tornado in May when he was just 3-weeks old 🌪️ His eye does not appear to cause him any issues, and like we said earlier, he is the happies guy around and loves all the cuddles and attention! Learn more about our Surgical Department at the link below! 📍 https://www.nashvillevetspecialists.com/specialties/surgery ☎️ 615-386-0107

Nothing we love more than a kitty eating a treat in slow motion 🤩🐈🎂

🚨 Techs, don’t miss out! Tomorrow is your chance to join a RACE-approved CE event on the topic of Shock at Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency. Make sure to RSVP and elevate your skills! 🩺 Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/3X0ebZx #VeterinaryCE #RACEApproved #VetTechLife #NashvilleVets

We had our annual intern going away party this weekend at the park and it was oh so fun 🥹🫶🏼 More pictures and videos to come SOON! We love our team here at NVS and we are so thankful for each and every one of our staff members.

This brother pair loves coming to their appointments at NVS 🥰🐶 The goodest boys! 💙

Everyone please give a HUGE congratulations to Rip for courageously completing his chemotherapy protocol! 🐕 He had a splenic mass removed at his vet that turned out to be a hemangiosarcoma, which is a cancer of the blood vessels. He was referred to our Oncology department where he underwent 5 chemotherapy treatments over the course of a few months. We celebrated his completion with a certificate, bandana, and ringing of the #nvsoncobell 🔔 We are so proud of you, Rip! 👏🏼

NVS March Madness

🏀 🏀 🏀 Our team is ready for March Madness!!! NVS is a great place to work & play! We have a "Mood Mob" made up of passionate and enthusiastic leaders who are dedicated to enriching the lives of our team members. Working in vet med is definitely a work of heart - that's why we regularly create a culture of positive experiences, trust, and camaraderie. #joinourteam #bestinmedicine #vetmedheroes #fortheloveofpets

😽 You and your pet are invited to join us for a photo in our Kissing (or hissing 😺) Booth! The booths will be up for a week starting today, Monday, February 12th, and ending Friday, February 16th. We will have a professional photographer available on Valentine's Day from 7am-10am and 2pm-3pm. A donation of any amount is appreciated. 100% of all donations go to the NVS Cares Fund. The NVS Cares Fund provides financial assistance to pet owners in need. Click here to learn more and donate: https://www.nashvillevetspecialists.com/NVS-CARES-Fund #kissingbooth #hissingbooth #nvscares