About Us

St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic is a full-service animal clinic that provides the highest quality pet health care and veterinary services. One of the unique medical attributes about the facility is the infectious disease isolation ward with non-recirculated ventilation. The clinic is one of the best equipped facilities in Middle Tennessee and has the ability to provide many services that are not available elsewhere.

Dr. Ronald Whitford opened the St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic in 1980. After 23 successful years, the clinic moved to its new state-of-the-art location in August 2003. Shortly after the move, the clinic was featured in the April 2004 issue of Veterinary Forum, which is one of the major publications within the veterinary profession. Dr. Whitford and his wife, Kathryn, along with Lucy, their standard poodle, were in the cover photograph of that issue.

St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic is known for its spacious, modern facility and friendly staff. The reception area has a children’s play area to keep kids entertained while their parents are with the doctors. The clinic includes one of the original Gene Autry’s “Ride The Champion” motorized riding horses that kids can ride. There is also a separate feline waiting area with custom designed feline waiting compartments. A large aquarium and unique dog water fountain adds to the unique atmosphere of the facility. There are over 100 concrete statues of dogs and cats in the “concrete pet village” surrounding the hospital.

Affiliations
American Veterinary Medical Association
Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association