Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain

24/06/2024

Meet the Staff Monday!

The dazzling Nicole, one of our Veterinary Care Specialists and inventory experts!

She has been with AHSM for a whopping 29 years, and her most favorite thing is working with all our spicy cats that come in! Nicole has a handful of fur-children at home named, Olive, Poppy, Vinny, and Screech. Her aspirations are to retire in 5 years and pursue art full time. What she enjoys to do outside of her work life is travel, garden, thrift, and her newest hobby ceramics!

3 fun facts about Nicole is..
1. She has a Bachelors in Fine Art.
2. She hiked the Andes Mountains.
3. Loves oddities and obscure places!

Nicole deserves a huge hello for how phenomenal she is! 🌟

22/06/2024

From loud fireworks to thunderstorms, summer brings its own set of stressors for our beloved companions. Our team is here to help ease your pet’s worries and promote a calm and happy summer season. Reach out to us for our treatment options and support!💙

21/06/2024

Fun Fact Friday!

In the 14th century, Italian sailors discovered the Bichon Frise while exploring the Canary Islands. They were immediately captivated by the breed’s beauty and brought them back to Italy. From there, the breed basically spread throughout Europe and became popular in France, where they earned the nickname “Bichon à poil frisé,” which translates to “curly-haired lap dog.”

This breed looks exceptionally well with the right grooming! Their curly hair demands for a more high maintenance lifestyle. Luckily our groomers at AHSM have the Bichon haircut down to a tea!

Book today, like this sweet heart Luca did!!
(This month is actually his birthday month too)

20/06/2024

Keep those paws safe in the summer sun! 🌞🐾

As temperatures soar, it's crucial to keep pets cool and comfortable. From staying hydrated to avoiding hot pavement, we've compiled 5 essential summer safety tips to ensure your pets stay happy and healthy. Check them out and share this post to spread awareness!

19/06/2024

We have appointments available!

Call today to bring your fur-friend in to see us!

18/06/2024

Meet the Staff Monday!

Our amazing former Rehabilitation therapist and now technician, Lauren!

She has been with us for about a year and a half now. Her favorite thing about AHSM is the diversity of services we provide, and the knowledge she gains with working in rehab. One thing she aspires to do is to get into behavior/ training education with canines! Lauren has three fur babies at home named Rusa, Bronson, and Maurice. Her hobbies include hiking and camping with her dogs of course!

A fun fact about her is that she can play the piano. (Pretty well if you ask me)

Let’s all say hi to the enchanting Lauren! 🪷

17/06/2024

Thank you to the wonderful young ladies who donated their lemonade stand proceeds to our St Francis Fund! All the animals in need thank you, and we do too!!

15/06/2024

Tomorrow is Father’s Day! We hope all of our pet parent fathers paws & relax - you deserve it!

Give a shoutout to an amazing dad in the comments below!

14/06/2024

Fun Fact Friday!

Your blood pressure goes down when petting a dog and so does theirs. This makes them exceptionally well at being service animals.

This ball of sunshine named Crouton actually clocks in once a week with her mom to help residents at our local assisted living facility with physical therapy and more! ☀️

13/06/2024

Is your pet coughing, wheezing, sneezing, and scratching? They may be dealing with seasonal allergies.

Reducing your pet’s exposure to allergens may help to reduce symptoms and provide relief. Check out some of our tips. If your pet is exhibiting symptoms, please contact us to discuss our treatment options!

10/06/2024

Meet the Staff Monday

One of our spectacular groomers, Emily!!

Emily has been with us for over 3 years now, and loves to give pups the perfect spa day experience. She has three fur babies at home named Marceline Louise, Ramona BeBop, and Rocksteady. (Including two human babies!) She aspires to become a pet aesthetician and heal chronic skin conditions in our beloved pets. Outside of grooming her hobbies include hiking, camping, and even more grooming.

A fun fact about Emily is that she also has a background in dog training!

Let’s all give the breathtaking Emily a sweet hello! 💝

08/06/2024

Happy National Best Friends Day!

Today, we celebrate the unbreakable bond between pets and parents. We cherish every wag, purr, and cuddle shared. 🐾❤️

Share a photo of your BFF in the comments below!

08/06/2024

Fun Fact Friday!!

June is national adopt a cat month!
With that being said…
Spaying or neutering your cat can help them live longer. Spayed females live 39% longer and neutered males live 62% longer than cats who haven’t had the procedure.

We would love to meet your new kitty this month and get them started on the path to being a healthy adult. By getting them their essential vaccines and fixed.

This cutie pictured is Bruno the sweetest Bengal ever!

06/06/2024

Life is better with a loyal, furry friend by your side. Like if you agree! 🐾❤️

Happy Pet Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating by sharing a photo of your pet in the comments!

03/06/2024

Meet the Staff Monday!

Our sensational receptionist/ technician Natalia!!

Natalia has been with us for a little over two years, and her absolute favorite things about working here are learning different aspects of animal care and of course cuddling our large breed dog friends. She has three feline babies at home named Binx, Remy, and Calypso. In her personal time she loves to garden (or really anything to do with the outdoors), paint, and play Dungeons and Dragons!
A fun fact about her is that she has traveled to 9 different countries and can do any type of accent. Natalia also aspires to live like Simona Kossak or See Sasquatch!

Let’s give a huge hello to the bewitching Natalia!🌟

01/06/2024

Kicking off the new month celebrating the best way possible – hugging our fluffy feline friends. 🐾❤️

It’s and we want to thank all of our lovely pet parents that have made their home a forever home to their cats.

Do you have an adoption story? We’d love to hear it in the comments below!

31/05/2024

Fun Fact Friday…

As many of you have probably seen, we have a new clinic cat named Woody! 💚
He is a lovable 14 year old sweetheart. He enjoys to sit in places he shouldn’t, lick his cat nip toy, and eerily yowls to announce his presence.

We love all our feline friends that come in and felt this would be a perfect place for him to spend his retirement years at!

Woody is here to welcome you and ask for cuddles!

30/05/2024

With summer festivities kicking off, we want to remind you about the symptoms of heatstroke and prevention tips:

-Never leave your pet unattended in a car
-When hot/humid, keep your pet’s time outdoors limited ​
-Keep your pet hydrated​
-Ensure your pet has ventilation and a cool environment​
-Dogs with short noses are at higher risk due to their condensed facial anatomy and restricted ability to cool themselves​
-If any signs of heat stroke appear, contact our team immediately. ​

Please help us spread awareness by tagging your pet parent friends in the comments and share this post!

29/05/2024

Introducing our NEW online booking tool! Schedule your pet’s next appointment online at your convenience at any time in just minutes:

We look forward to providing optimal veterinary care to your pet. Book an appointment at Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain today.

26/05/2024

We will be closed tomorrow Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. This will include Urgent Care Hours. We will continue our normal business hours and Urgent Care hours starting Tuesday, May 28th. For any after hours emergencies call Veterinary Care and Specialty Group (423)591-0270.
Everyone stay safe and have a fantastic holiday!

25/05/2024

As we kick off Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share some pet safety tips to remember! Please share this post to spread awareness.

-Keep alcohol and table scraps away from your pet​
-Never leave your pet unsupervised around bodies of water
-Keep your pet hydrated​
-Limit time in the sun and heat ​
-Keep your pet away from fireworks​
-Make sure your pet has an ID tag or is microchipped​

24/05/2024

Fun fact Friday!
Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Emerging as early as 5,000 B.C., their skeletons have been found at the same sites as Vikings.
Also here at AHSM we love to see puppies grow from their very first visit to their last booster visit! This pup right here is a Norwegian Elkhound named Cashew! 🤍🤍
He is a fan favorite!

24/05/2024

Did you see the QR code on your NexGard Plus box? (If you missed it, we put it below!)

Scan it to receive an additional $35 off offer when you come back to us for a refill on your next 6 month supply, on top of the regular $35 rebate! Make sure your dog is covered year round with the One and Done monthly prevention!

23/05/2024

Did you know that less than 10% of the pets that are unchipped will return home each year?

A microchip is a secure, reliable, permanent identification for your pet and the process is simple and affordable. Microchipping your pet can help ensure that if your pet goes missing, they can be identified and find their way back to you.

If your pet is chipped, make sure their information is up to date. To help keep pets close to their loved ones, share this post and remind your friends to !

22/05/2024

Where is the world is Dr. Shelby Kincannon this week? Florida! She’s attending NAVC institute and learning all things ophthalmology to help better care for your pets’ vision and ocular health. We can’t wait to hear about what she’s learned!

21/05/2024

We are having multiple power and phone outages today. Bear with us as we our trying to get back to everyone contacting us during these times!

21/05/2024

Meet our Staff Monday
Next up is another loved member of our team…
Dr. Cassie Atkinson!

Dr. Atkinson has been with us since November 2022, and is one of our newest Veterinarians. Her favorite thing about AHSM is how wonderful our clients are and the variety of patients they bring with them. She also aspires to see more species to care and love for! She has a number of fur and reptile babies herself including Dodger, Oliver, Tony, Zira, and Reptar. Her hobbies outside of her profession is reading and tending to house plants.
Two fun facts about Dr. Atkinson are ..
1. She is an AVID SpongeBob fan!
2. She once adopted 4 female mice from the Humane Society and ended up with 48 babies!

Everyone say hello to the magnificent Dr. Atkinson!🪴💚

16/05/2024

🤧 Uh oh, you might not be the only one in your house dealing with allergies!

Pets may be susceptible to seasonal and environmental allergies. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available.

Common symptoms our patients exhibit include excessive itching, red/inflamed skin, as well as recurring ear infections.

If you think your pet may be dealing with allergies, give us a call!

16/05/2024

Have you heard the news? 📰

We are now offering urgent care services until MIDNIGHT Monday - Friday!

Need a later appointment after work? Come on in!

Is your pet not feeling well this evening? Come on in!

Emergencies happen- have peace of mind that we are here for you when they do!

13/05/2024

We are starting off our first ever Meet the Staff Monday post strong, with the one and only
Dr. Blair Cornman!! (Aka the Frenchie Queen) 👸

She has been at our hospital for 9 years now and aspires to continue to grow AHSM not only as a business, but with the local community.
Dr. Cornman has a plethora of pets, Winnifred, Perci, Angus, Sydney, Boomer, and Oswald. She enjoys running in marathons and pilates in her down time. A fun fact about her is that she was a former equine veterinarian in Lexington, KY!!

Everyone say hi to our beloved Dr. Cornman 🩵