5 Best Pet Shops in Downtown, Knoxville TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 pet shops in Downtown, Knoxville TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five pet care providers for the Downtown Knoxville, TN area, mostly veterinary clinics and animal hospitals. It is meant for owners who need a checkup, a same-week visit or ongoing care for a dog or cat. Businesses were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, and 11 qualifying businesses were considered. Entries list the address, hours, accessibility and the themes that reviewers mention.
#1
PetWellClinic - Randolph Street
★ 4.9 (489 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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PetWellClinic - Randolph Street is a veterinarian at 308 Randolph St, rated 4.9 from 489 Google reviews. It is open weekdays from 11 am to 7 pm, with a Saturday afternoon slot, and closed Sundays. Google lists a restroom and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a warm welcome from the front desk, staff who made disabled senior owners feel comfortable, and a quick intake for a found kitten.
Best for: Welcoming staff and quick intake
- Address
- 308 Randolph St, Knoxville, TN 37917, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon 11 am–7 pm; Sat 1–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#2
Central Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.8 (1,408 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Central Veterinary Hospital at 1212 Clinch Ave is rated 4.8 from 1,408 Google reviews. Hours run from 7 am to 10 pm on most days, and Sunday afternoons are shorter. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a same-day visit for a senior dog, doctors who followed up after treatment, and an emergency case stabilized and sent home well.
Best for: Extended hours and follow-up care
- Address
- 1212 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10 pm; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 12–7 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#3
Scruffy City Animal Hospital
★ 4.9 (303 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Scruffy City Animal Hospital is an animal hospital at 5401 Western Ave, rated 4.9 from 303 Google reviews. It is open weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday morning, and closed Sundays. Google lists appointments as required or recommended, plus wheelchair-accessible parking, gender-neutral toilets and LGBTQ+ friendly status. Reviewers mention technicians who give close attention, a receptionist who is helpful, and a visit that ran smoothly for several dogs.
Best for: Multi-pet visits with a helpful team
- Address
- 5401 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#4
Central Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.8 (625 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Central Veterinary Hospital at 3314 Mill Rd is rated 4.8 from 625 Google reviews. It is open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday until 1 pm, and closed Sundays. Google lists on-site parking, appointments and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a gentle approach during end-of-life visits, exams that are not rushed, and a practice that does not push extra services.
Best for: Unhurried exams and gentle end-of-life care
- Address
- 3314 Mill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37924, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#5
Fountain City Animal Hospital
★ 4.7 (388 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Fountain City Animal Hospital is an animal hospital at 5630 N Broadway St, rated 4.7 from 388 Google reviews. Hours run weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday until 1 pm, and it is closed Sundays. Google lists a free parking lot, on-site parking, appointments and an LGBTQ+ friendly, transgender safe space status. Reviewers mention a puppy seen within days, long-term care for several dogs and fair fees.
Best for: Puppy visits and multi-dog households
- Address
- 5630 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37918, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 pet shops in Downtown, Knoxville TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Central Veterinary Hospital opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated pet shop on this list?
PetWellClinic - Randolph Street ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 489 reviews. Central Veterinary Hospital is second at 4.8 from 1,408 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Knoxville TN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Central Veterinary Hospital, at 10 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Fountain City Animal Hospital.
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