Smoky Mountain Integrated Veterinary Services

Dr. Shearer is amazing. We brought our dog in with some severe mast cell tumors. The staff were all friendly and caring, we never felt rushed, and we left with some great options. She is extremely knowledgeable and gives you such peace of mind that all the options are right there for you. We're so impressed we're planning to bring all the rest of our furry family to see her too!

My chow Misty got very sick, very suddenly. This place was affordable (only $185 exam fee compared to $500+ at other places I called.) They quickly assessed her and told me it was very bad with a very poor prognosis and that even with the expensive surgery, she might not make it. This, to me, was important. It was a lot of money. I told them go ahead and do it and they did and she actually lived which is astounding. I have some vet med experience and have owned many dogs and am heavily involved with dogs. I knew the score. I knew she was almost certainly just going to die. This place saved her. Wonderful staff, very knowledgeable veterinarian who has been practicing as long as I've been alive. Thank y'all for saving Misty Blue.

We were truly blessed to work with Dr. Tami and her team. Having come from another clinic where we felt rushed every visit, and totally unheard, visiting this clinic was like night and day difference. Every person on Dr. Tami's team was endlessly supportive and kind, and our Mana girl actually loved going to visit them. We'll be forever grateful for the additional 6 months that you helped us have with our sweet girl. 🙏

Words cannot express how wonderful this place is. Every single one of the doctors and staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and so helpful. Having multiple pets with multiple providers over the years, it is no exaggeration that this is hands down the best provider we have ever experienced. Our beloved dog was sick and dying and Dr. Matt and the staff were so supportive throughout, even after his passing. He went through all options and it is clear that he makes recommendations on what is best for your pet and family, rather than what makes them the most money. This experience made all the difference in the world during an extremely difficult time.

Dr. Shearer and her staff are the most dedicated and professional veterinary staff my husband and I have ever experienced in our dog's very long life. "Pumpkin" landed in a shelter about 16 years ago after being used as a "fight dog". She was pregnant with 9 puppies. We found good homes for the puppies and Pumpkin became ours for the next 16 years. Although we may be near the end of Pumpkin's long life, Dr. Shearer and her staff have given her and us a comfortable place to make that decision that is so very difficult between life and death. Her extensive knowledge of western and non-western veterinary medicine has given Pumpkin extended quality of life that we had thought was not possible. Her exam rooms have sturdy glass panes that go down to about 8 inches from the floor. This enabled our dog to watch the scenes outside the door with interest instead of focusing on her stress about what was to come with her exam. Since she is a geriatric veterinary specialist, her clinic has special washable large rubber pads that line the hallways and exam rooms. This enables older dogs who have trouble standing on the usual slippery floors to stand and walk without fear of falling. Dr. Shearer and her staff do not have that stressed approach to care that one sees in many clinics which try to pack too many visits into the vet's daily schedule. We are grateful to Dr. Shearer and her staff for making these last times during our dog's life a time of gentle goodbyes, love and good times, rather than the loneliness of wondering if anything more could be done.