Shearer Pet Health Hospital

Welcome to Smoky Mountain Integrative Veterinary Clinic, where we combine the best of traditional and integrative care to ensure your pet is not just living, but thriving. Our clinic, formerly known as Shearer Pet Health Hospital, is located in Sylva, North Carolina, and serves dogs and cats from across the southeastern United States. Our award-winning veterinarian, Dr. Tami Shearer, is an expert in integrative veterinary care and is internationally renowned for her work in animal hospice and palliative care.

Dr. Tami Shearer is a 1986 graduate of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. She has invested over 1000 hours in continuing education to acquire certifications in acupuncture, pain management, rehabilitation, hospice and palliative care. As a Veterinary Instructor, she develops curriculum to teach other veterinarians her philosophy of care. Dr. Shearer approaches your pet's care from a fully integrated medical practice that incorporates conventional, alternative and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, and also advanced rehabilitation and pain management care.

Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine reaffirms the importance of the relationship between the practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic and lifestyle approaches, healthcare and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. At Smoky Mountain Integrative Veterinary Clinic, we use integrative medicine to provide the best possible care for your pet.

Services

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Acupuncture and Herbals: We use acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat various conditions, including arthritis, allergies, and respiratory disorders. Our treatments are tailored to each patient's individual needs.
• Palliative and Hospice Care: We provide compassionate care for pets with life-limiting illnesses. Our goal is to manage pain and improve quality of life, allowing pets to live as comfortably as possible.
• Rehabilitation & Pain Management: We offer physical rehabilitation services to help pets recover from surgery or injury, and to manage chronic pain. Our services include laser therapy, underwater treadmill therapy, and manual therapy.

Why Choose Us

Dr. Shearer's extensive certifications in rehabilitation, pain management, acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, food therapy, Chinese massage (Tui-na), palliative and hospice care directly benefit pets under her care. Our treatments are designed to manage pain, decrease the amount of medications needed to maintain comfort, improve emotional and physical quality of life, and provide non-invasive treatment options. Most techniques are well tolerated by most pets, and carry a low risk of adverse effects.

Pet owners travel from across the Southeast to get Dr. Tami's expert consultation. We are committed to providing the best possible care for your pet, and we are dedicated to helping you and your pet through every stage of life.