Since 2000, pet families across Corryton, Knoxville, and the surrounding communities have trusted Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic for warm, reliable veterinary care. With a full range of services and same-day urgent care, we’re proud to be your hometown vet for every stage of your pet’s life.
Routine checkups give us the chance to catch small issues before they become big ones. Each visit includes a full nose-to-tail exam, customized vaccines, parasite prevention, and tailored guidance for your pet’s age and lifestyle.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. If your pet suddenly isn’t feeling well, we provide urgent care during office hours with quick access to lab work, imaging, and treatment to get them comfortable again.
Healthy mouths mean healthy pets. Our dental services include cleanings, X-rays, and extractions, while our surgical suite handles everything from spays and neuters to orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures. We also offer advanced laser surgery for added comfort.
Dr. Joanne Hibbs graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1986 and practiced in a mixed animal practice in the area. She was an adjunct professor at Roane State Community College where she taught Anatomy and Physiology.
After practicing as a relief veterinarian in the area for several years she decided to start her practice and chose the Corryton area for her practice.
She lives on a farm in Halls with her husband and many animals (mostly adopted of course!) including: dogs, cats, chickens, guineas, goats, horses and a donkey. She enjoys many hobbies including hiking, horseback riding, gardening, and working on her farm. She feels blessed that she works in a profession she enjoys and has a wonderful dedicated staff that makes that happen.
Dr. Lori Smith was a Navy brat and grew up all over the world. She graduated from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama in 1996 with a degree in Biology and Physical Science. In Alabama she met and married her husband, Steve.
They traveled a bit for his school before settling in Knoxville. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Her first child was born later that year and she came to work for Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic at the start of 2005.
When not caring for her patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, Phoebe and Reagan. She stays very active in the girls’ school and extra curricular activities. She is a Girl Scout Troop leader, which keeps her on her toes. When time allows, she loves getting lost in a good book. They live in Knoxville with their dogs, Reesie and Lorelei, cats, Duncan and Elvira and Rosie the fish.
Dr. Tonya Parks graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She is a native of Rocky Top (aka Lake City/Medford), but moved to Knoxville for her schooling.
She then moved to North Carolina with her husband, Daniel and fur legged babies just after graduation. After practicing small animal medicine for a year she elected to move back home to be closer to her family.
In July, her family grew by one, with a two legged happy healthy little boy. She spends a lot of time with her extended family, going to her nieces and nephews (17 in total) ball games. Her special interests are feline medicine, geriatric medicine, and surgery.
Dr. Megan Hicks attended Purdue University for her undergraduate studies, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2016. A true Boilermaker at heart, she continued her studies at Purdue and later obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2020.
Upon graduation, she and her husband moved to Tennessee, where she began her career in small animal general practice. She had practiced in both Middle Tennessee and the Knoxville area prior to finding her home here at Tazewell Pike Animal Clinic.
Her professional interests include soft tissue and oral (dental) surgery, ophthalmology, and preventative wellness care. Dr. Hicks is also Fear Free Certified, with additional training and experience geared towards reducing stress and anxiety at vet visits. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, baking, and visiting coffee shops and new restaurants. Dr. Hicks and her husband have two pets: Pete, a black cat, and Journey, a hound mix. Dr. Hicks is excited and honored to be a part of the Tazewell family.
Dr. Emily Sears earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2021 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Kentucky.
Originally from London, Kentucky, she brings experience in small animal general practice, with special interests in preventive care, dermatology, and feline medicine.
Dr. Sears is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond and enjoys building lasting relationships with her clients and their pets. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her four cats — Olive, Gus, Jaq, and Perla — as well as catching up on her favorite books, shows, and movies.
You’ll find us at 7408 Tazewell Pike in Corryton, TN. We proudly serve families from Knoxville, Halls, Powell, Mascot, Blaine, Union County, and surrounding areas.
Yes. We offer urgent care visits during regular hours. Call us as soon as possible if your pet needs prompt attention, and we’ll do our best to get them seen right away.
We accept CareCredit and partner with Trupanion. We also provide discounts for seniors, military families, and rescue groups with credentials.
Our clients often tell us it’s the feeling of family they get when they walk in the door. With long-standing doctors, a caring team, and deep community roots, we provide a level of trust and continuity you won’t find just anywhere.
