Kingston Springs Animal Hospital

At Kingston Springs Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for your pets. We understand the bond between you and your pet and are committed to treating your pet as if they were our own. Our clinic has been serving the pets of Kingston Springs and the surrounding areas since its opening in 1989 by Dr. Chris Shew.

Our clinic is built on the foundation of excellent quality care, compassion, and understanding. We believe that every pet deserves to receive the best possible care, and we are dedicated to making sure that happens. We look forward to taking the best care of your pets and helping them live a long, healthy, and happy life.

Meet The Team

Dr. Chris Shew, the founder of Kingston Springs Animal Hospital, received his Bachelors Degree in Animal Science in 1980 and graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. He has been living in Kingston Springs since early 1990 and has two grown children. Dr. Shew is a member of Kingston Springs United Methodist Church and enjoys fishing, hiking, travel, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Sera Wheeler grew up on a farm near Narrows of the Harpeth in Kingston Springs. She now lives in Charlotte with her husband, son, and two daughters. Dr. Wheeler received her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from UT Martin, graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013, and has worked at Kingston Springs Animal Hospital since March of 2016. She enjoys spending time on the lake, horseback riding, fishing, or pretty much anything outdoors.

Dr. Morgan Wilters grew up in Nashville, TN, playing competitive tennis and showing horses. Dr. Wilters received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Belmont University in 2014 and graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Health Sciences in 2018. She enjoys horseback riding, playing tennis, kickboxing, spending time with her adopted greyhound Jazz, and cheering on the Nashville Predators.

Our Services

At Kingston Springs Animal Hospital, we offer a variety of services to cater to your pet's needs. These services include Wellness Exams, Dentistry, Surgery, and Health Certificates for travel.

Wellness Exams

Annual exams for your pet include an overall examination of your pet's health. In this examination, we will listen to your pet's heart and lungs and check their teeth, ears, muscles, and joints. We will also administer vaccinations and perform laboratory tests to check for any underlying diseases.

Dentistry

Dental disease can not only be bothersome to your pet but can also cause pain, further disease, and other health problems. Regular dental procedures are the best way to eliminate that. Dentistry is performed under general anesthesia and involves cleaning the plaque and tartar off of your pet's teeth. The overall health of the mouth is examined by the veterinarian during this procedure as well. Blood work will be performed before, and every patient is monitored by the veterinarian and veterinary technician for the entire procedure.

Surgery

Our veterinarians perform many surgeries including neuters, spays, mass removal, and laceration repair. Additional surgical procedures are performed routinely as well. Every surgery is performed by a veterinarian and at least one veterinary technician. Before surgery, your pet will be examined and laboratory blood work will be performed to ensure your pet's safety under anesthesia. Your pet will receive an IV catheter for fluids during surgery and will have their vitals monitored the entire time until they wake up.

Health Certificates

Traveling with your pet shouldn't be difficult! Follow the steps below to ensure your pet meets the requirements for all forms of travel.

Step 1: Go to aphis.usda.gov to learn about the requirements for traveling with your pet. A worksheet for helpful info before your pet's visit can be found on this page.

Step 2: Go to APHIS Pet Travel and select your form of travel and destination to learn about the specific requirements for your pet's travel based on your destination.

Step 3: Schedule an appointment where we will submit the necessary paperwork for obtaining your pet's health certificate.

Step 4: Fill out the Pet Owner Worksheet form and bring with you to your appointment.

At Kingston Springs Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. Whether it's routine wellness exams, dental procedures, surgeries, or health certificates for travel, we are here to help. We look forward to taking the best care of your pets and helping them live a long, healthy, and happy life.