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Vets in Nashville, TN

This list of vets in Nashville, TN covers 12 clinics within about 19 miles of central Nashville, taken from OpenStreetMap. 1 clinic lists emergency or 24-hour care (1 with 24-hour hours), and they’re shown first. None are cat-only practices, though most general clinics see cats every day. 3 listings include a phone number and 4 list opening hours.

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24-hour and emergency vets in Nashville

These clinics list emergency care or 24-hour hours in OpenStreetMap. Hours change, so call on the way. If your cat is struggling to breathe, straining to pee or has collapsed, go now. See what to do in a cat emergency.

Cat-only and feline vets in Nashville

None of the clinics here is a cat-only practice. Many general clinics are still a good fit for cats. See how to find a cat-friendly vet below.

All other vet clinics in Nashville

11 clinics, A to Z. The emergency and cat-only clinics above aren’t repeated here.

How to find a cat friendly vet

Cats hide pain and stress easily, so a calm visit gets you a better exam. Two programs train clinics for this. A Cat Friendly Practice (run by the AAFP and ISFM) has met a checklist that covers cat-only handling, equipment and staff training. Fear Free certification trains vets and nurses to lower fear and stress during handling. Neither is a guarantee, and many good clinics have neither, so ask the clinic directly. None of the clinics on this page are checked by CatsMed for either program.

What to bring to a new vet

  • Your cat in a hard carrier with a towel over it. Leave the carrier out at home for a few days first.
  • Past vet records and vaccine dates, including rabies.
  • The names and doses of any medications, flea or worm treatments your cat takes.
  • What and how much your cat eats, and any changes in appetite, thirst or litter box habits.
  • Photos or a video of the problem if it comes and goes, like coughing or limping.

Questions to ask a new vet

  • Do you have a cat-only waiting area or exam room?
  • Where do you send patients after hours, and is it a 24 hour vet?
  • Can I get an itemized estimate before any tests or treatment?
  • Do you offer anti-anxiety medication before visits for nervous cats?
  • Are you a Cat Friendly Practice or Fear Free certified?

Costs and emergencies

Frequently asked questions

How many vets are in Nashville, TN?

OpenStreetMap lists 12 vet clinics within about 19 miles of central Nashville. 1 of them list emergency or 24-hour care and 0 are cat-only or feline-focused. Clinics open and close, so call before you go.

Is there a 24 hour vet in Nashville?

Yes. 1 clinic in this list shows 24-hour hours: VEG. Call ahead so the team is ready, and confirm they see cats.

Are there cat-only vets in Nashville?

None of the 12 clinics listed here is a cat-only practice. Look for a general clinic with Cat Friendly Practice or Fear Free certification, and ask whether they have a cat-only waiting area or exam room.

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Emergency signs

Go to a vet now if you see any of these

Not sure? Check the signs
  1. 01Straining in the litter box with little or no urine (especially a male cat)
  2. 02Breathing with an open mouth, panting, or breathing very fast at rest
  3. 03May have eaten a lily, human medication, antifreeze or another poison
  4. 04Collapsed, can’t stand, or had a seizure
  5. 05Bleeding that won’t stop, or blood in vomit
  6. 06Hit by a car, fell from a height or was attacked by an animal
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What to do on the way

Clinic data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License. Updated September 26, 2026.Listings aren’t verified by CatsMed or a veterinarian, so call ahead to confirm hours and services. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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