Dr. Tina Smith joins Hardin Valley Animal Hospital as it expands its staff and extends its hours.

Knoxville, TN, August 12, 2007: Hardin Valley Animal Hospital has added a veterinarian and extended hours to keep pace with Hardin Valley’s rapid growth. Dr. Tina Smith is the newest doctor to join the staff as Hardin Valley Animal Hospital races to keep up with the ever-growing demands of West Knoxville. Hardin Valley Animal Hospital is also accepting resumes for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistance.

Dr. Smith will cover Hardin Valley Animal Hospital’s extended hours to provide additional service hours to the working families and professionals in the West Knoxville area. The hospital will continue the early morning drop off hours of 7:30 AM Monday through Friday and the Saturday hours of 8:00 AM until 12:00PM. As of August 15, 2007, Hardin Valley Animal Hospital will extend its normal closing time of 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.

Dr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine and has expert knowledge in the area of pet nutrition. Hardin Valley Animal Hospital will be putting Dr. Smith’s knowledge on pet nutrition to work immediately with self-published articles on their website www.hvah.com. “Pets with a good nutritional diet mean healthy pets and happy owners,” quoted Dr. Smith.
Hardin Valley veterinarian Dr. Michelle Smallwood says, “Hardin Valley Animal Hospital’s mission is very simple, Exceeding Expectations. The addition of Dr. Smith supports our mission in allowing us to expand our customer’s education in pet nutrition and to add hours to accommodate the working community in West Knoxville. We are very excited to have Dr. Smith join our team.

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About Hardin Valley Animal Hospital
Hardin Valley Animal Hospital was established in 2005 by owners Dr. Michelle Smallwood and Dr. Jerlyn Sponseller. Hardin Valley Animal Hospital is a full service animal care facility for small animals. Services include routine annual exams, dentistry, surgery, nutrition, boarding and grooming.

Hardin Valley Animal Hospital is located at 10017 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, TN 37932. Phone: 865-539-6811. The website is www.hvah.com.

About: Dr. Tina Smith
Veterinarian Tina Smith graduated from the Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and specializes in pet nutrition. She has received numerous academic and professional honors and is widely published.

About: Dr. Michelle Smallwood
Veterinarian Michelle Smallwood graduated from the Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in skin care and internal medicine. Dr. Smallwood has received several academic and professional awards and has been a guest faculty member for several classes and labs.

About: Dr. Jerlyn Sponseller
Veterinarian Jerlyn Sponsellor graduated Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. She has a doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and specializes in internal medicine. Aside from being the recipient of multiple academic and professional honors, she is also a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

For further information, contact David Smallwood at 865-539-6811