Here at Central Animal Hospital, we always welcome new clients and patients to our full service veterinary practice in Midtown Memphis. We know you will be very happy with our services. Our veterinarians and staff are devoted to staying on top of the latest diagnostics, treatments, and wellness programs to maintain your pet's optimal health.
We maintain a standard of care that is unmatched. We are proud to hold a Cat Friendly Practice Gold certification by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. We have gone above and beyond to ensure that a visit to our hospital is stress-free for you and your cat.
We maintain a standard of care that is unmatched. We are proud to hold a Cat Friendly Practice Gold certification by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. We have gone above and beyond to ensure that a visit to our hospital is stress-free for you and your cat.
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Central Animal Hospital has served the Midtown Memphis area since the late 1930's - beginning as Foote Animal Hospital. Many lifetime midtowners remember coming with their parents to Foote when it was across Central from the current location! Foote Animal Hospital moved it's location to 2192 Central in the 1950's, and we are still there today!
Your pet is an important part of your family, and when he or she is ill, you want the best medical care available. The veterinarians and staff at our clinic are ready to provide your pet with cutting edge veterinary medical care. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures, your dog, cat or ferret will receive high quality care at our hospital.
Boarding - definitely not the best boarding out there because the dogs are just pretty much kept in the crates. It's fair for the price they charge. Luckily, our daycare will pick you them up and drop them off for free. We have the dogs go to daycare during the day and sleep at Central at night - working well so far.
If you are interested in radioiodine treatment for your cat, you will be required to sign off on a few different forms. Please review the pretreatment requirements, the pretreatment consent form, and the normal release protocol. Clients will also receive the "first 3 weeks at home" form that details the care required once you take your cat home from treatment.
Reviews (19)
Amy M.
Jan 11, 2022
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Jitsuda S.
Sep 04, 2020
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All of my 3 dogs go here. We have seen a couple of vets here and they are all knowledgeable and sweet. The dogs always get good care. Not the cheapest place for veterinary care. We don't mind due to convenience of location.
Boarding - definitely not the best boarding out there because the dogs are just pretty much kept in the crates. It's fair for the price they charge. Luckily, our day care will pick you them up and drop them off for free. We have the dogs go to to daycare during the day and sleep at Central at night - working well so far. The kennel techs are so nice and our dogs
Boarding - definitely not the best boarding out there because the dogs are just pretty much kept in the crates. It's fair for the price they charge. Luckily, our day care will pick you them up and drop them off for free. We have the dogs go to to daycare during the day and sleep at Central at night - working well so far. The kennel techs are so nice and our dogs
Be R.
May 19, 2020
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I took my dog to central animal hospital for 7+ years. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, I needed to get a refill of trifexis with vet approval. Central animal hospital typically overcharges for pills - so I'll order 12 pills for $211 from 1800petmeds.com vs the $320+ central animal hospital would typically charge. My dog was chewing herself raw from having a sensitive flea bite allergy so I ordered online to arrive ASAP. However, central animal hospital would not approve my prescription for a preventative I'd been giving my dog for years because I had missed my last full annual appointment
Sarra K.
Jul 31, 2019
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This place was the absolute WORST. My family had our first experience with our dog being very sick & they treated us with no compassion and provided us little information. When we asked to see the X-rays or have them sent, they were extremely reluctant and rude. There was one lady, I think she was a Vet Tech, that was one of the rudest employees I have ever met. Needs to be fired.
Mark H.
Jul 03, 2019
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Kelly P.
Jun 25, 2019
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This was hands down the best experience I've ever had at a veterinarian's office!! The vet was honest and helpful. My 12 yo lab has arthritis and they told me the best ways to manage his care while also being affordable. My dog loved her and begged to be petted by her, which he has never done with any vet. My parents send their dogs to them and have also been very pleased with their service. I am so grateful for the patience they showed with my shy, senior pup!!
Dorothy F.
Apr 19, 2019
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Rebecca G.
Jan 30, 2019
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Kelli S.
Jun 19, 2018
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Every time I have had to make a trip to CAH, it is always as pleasant as can be despite the situation. Multiple emergency surgeries, (on my own pups, and rescue/foster pups) and lots of boarding as my husband and I both travel quite a bit for work -- and our pups are still so excited to go there each time we drop off! They love the boarding staff especially.
For surgeries - the facility is always incredibly clean. ALWAYS. The staff does such a great job explaining the surgical procedure and breakdown of the expenses. They are careful to go over medication and recovery time and best of all, they
For surgeries - the facility is always incredibly clean. ALWAYS. The staff does such a great job explaining the surgical procedure and breakdown of the expenses. They are careful to go over medication and recovery time and best of all, they
Amber F.
Apr 09, 2018
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I just picked up my dog after 10 days boarding at Central Animal Hospital and I literally left in tears. I feel completely awful for having left my little Lola in such a place. Unfortunately, my normal sitter cancelled at the last minute and I had to find a quick solution, but I am mad at myself for leaving her at Central. She smelled completely like urine and they told me she peed on her bed. She never pees on her bed.... she must have been in a desperate situation to need to pee on her bed. And apparently she must have slept in it for days. When I got home, I washed her twice and I still think
Halle P.
Jun 11, 2017
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The staff was very friendly but the Dr however was extremely rude. I took in my puppy that had stepped on glass and they wrapped her foot up (this took about 10 minutes) and gave her back to me and told me to sit in a room and wait. We sat in the room for 55 minutes before the Dr came and told her us her name and said that someone was coming to give us an estimate. They wanted to charge me $600 to sedate the puppy just to see if she actually needed stitches or not. I asked to speak to the Dr. and she would not talk to me. After deciding to take my pup elsewhere they informed me that I would still
Christina D.
Apr 06, 2017
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Perhaps my experience was a one off because the reviews as a whole seem to represent very happy customers, but I felt dismissed, mislead, and overlooked. I came in for a second opinion following an emergency vet visit over the weekend that required x-rays and indicated that the diagnosis from the first vet was obviously not quite on point (perhaps I should have given them another go, but hindsight 20/20). I forgot to mention on my first visit in the midst of the stress that their website says there is a complimentary second opinion, and I wish I hadn't even brought it up when I went back the
Ashley M.
Aug 01, 2016
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My dog has severe dermatitis issues. The doctor was positive that she had mange, even after I insisted it was not mange. After spending a few hundred dollars and no cure yet, the doctor said there was noting more she could do because she didn't know what was wrong with her. They are on the expensive side for pet care. I cant believe they honestly tell me they cant figure it out after I spent so much money. The staff is very friendly and place is really clean. If your pet has serious issues, think about finding somewhere else to go.
Lauren B.
Mar 29, 2016
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I have been taking both of my beagles here for the past 3 years and I love my vet(s) and the office! The front office, Alex and I forget the other girls name, are always very, very kind. I took one of my dogs in last week for her annual exam and shots. I was happy with a price of $190 for everything, they got us in and out in less than an hour, and I had zero waiting time. Walked in and they called us right back for our appointment. Very reliable and knowledgable staff. I love Central Animal Hospital.
Robbie J.
Jan 02, 2016
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Dr. Karnes, Alex, Stephen, Dixie...the entire team is great here. Compassionate, realistic, dedicated. We spent a lot of time with them over the last year specifically with our older giant schnauzer. Ultimately, our beloved died peacefully at our home, in her bed with Dr. Karnes and Dixie assisting and her whole family with her. As tough as it was to lose our baby, I can't imagine going through the process with any team more dedicated to our family care and well being. Dr. and Mr. Karnes are a good example for other small businesses that are dedicated to the Midtown community. They invested
Jenn B.
Apr 27, 2015
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I have a 90 lb. dog, so boarding usually hits the pocketbook pretty hard, but I gave Stay @ Central a try after purchasing a groupon. I definitely appreciated the deal and am glad it drew my attention to this fine establishment.
The facility is impressive and I left town with no qualms about my furry child's stay and returned to a happy and freshly bathed pup. I have since boarded him and my other new addition @ Stay as well. I feel very comfortable leaving my four legged children in such great hands!
The facility is impressive and I left town with no qualms about my furry child's stay and returned to a happy and freshly bathed pup. I have since boarded him and my other new addition @ Stay as well. I feel very comfortable leaving my four legged children in such great hands!
Zachary P.
Jul 22, 2014
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David M.
Mar 25, 2014
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Staff turnover here has become a serious problem, and the quality of care has declined.
On my last visit I dropped off my cat for a urinary tract infection. The vet tech said they would get a urine sample and give her an antibiotic shot. I also asked them to give her a subcutaneous fluid shot since I missed her usual shot at home the day before.
When I returned at 4pm, I found the following:
They failed to take a urine sample, even though my cat was soaking in her own urine in her cage.
They failed to give her a shot for her UTI. Instead they handed me oral meds that I would have to shove down
On my last visit I dropped off my cat for a urinary tract infection. The vet tech said they would get a urine sample and give her an antibiotic shot. I also asked them to give her a subcutaneous fluid shot since I missed her usual shot at home the day before.
When I returned at 4pm, I found the following:
They failed to take a urine sample, even though my cat was soaking in her own urine in her cage.
They failed to give her a shot for her UTI. Instead they handed me oral meds that I would have to shove down
Taylor O.
Jan 21, 2014
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I adopted a dog last month (which is just as amazing as advertised) and after a couple of weeks, I knew it was time to find a good vet home for him (Randy).
As a new resident of the Chikasaw Gardens area, Central Animal Hospital is right down the street. I scheduled an appointment very easily for the upcoming Saturday.
I pulled in the parking lot that Saturday morning to a small hospital, but saw a big new one being built behind, so I knew that was a good sign that this was a good place to be because that obviously meant they get good business.
As I went inside and checked in, I made good
As a new resident of the Chikasaw Gardens area, Central Animal Hospital is right down the street. I scheduled an appointment very easily for the upcoming Saturday.
I pulled in the parking lot that Saturday morning to a small hospital, but saw a big new one being built behind, so I knew that was a good sign that this was a good place to be because that obviously meant they get good business.
As I went inside and checked in, I made good
