Hendersonville Animal Hospital
Hendersonville, Tennessee
General Info
Hendersonville Animal Hospital was founded in 2006 and began accepting clients in February 2007. The animal hospital is the realization of a life long dream of Dr. Aine Corridon. She began working in the veterinary field in 1990 walking dogs, cleaning kennels and doing anything that would give an edge to an aspiring veterinarian.
Dr. Aine Corridon is a 1992 graduate of Hendersonville High School. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from Auburn University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Dr. Aine Corridon began practicing veterinary Medicine in 1999.
In March 2012, Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson joined our team. Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson is a native of Ohio and she moved to middle Tennessee in 2006. She is a 2000 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We are so lucky to have her practice veterinary medicine with us.
Dr. Aine Corridon is a 1992 graduate of Hendersonville High School. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from Auburn University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Dr. Aine Corridon began practicing veterinary Medicine in 1999.
In March 2012, Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson joined our team. Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson is a native of Ohio and she moved to middle Tennessee in 2006. She is a 2000 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We are so lucky to have her practice veterinary medicine with us.
Reviews
Matthew Cook
13 Aug 2020
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Our cat was seen by Dr. Aine Corridon in late July and prescribed Baytril for a UTI. After a few days of Baytril we noticed her pupils were extremely dilated. We looked into this on our own and discov...
Our cat was seen by Dr. Aine Corridon in late July and prescribed Baytril for a UTI. After a few days of Baytril we noticed her pupils were extremely dilated. We looked into this on our own and discovered that pupil dilation is a sign of retinal damage, which is the most severe side effect of Baytril and can result in retinal toxicity. We discovered this information directly from Bayer, the manufacturer of Baytril:
https://www.bayerdvm.com/our-products/baytril/baytril-antibacterial-tablets
Under the description there is a CAUTION "In rare instances, use of this product in cats has been associated with retinal toxicity. Do not exceed 2.27mg/lb. of body weight per day in cats."
Our cat weighed 17 lbs so she should have been given a maximum dosage of ~38.6 mg/day. She was prescribed 22.7mg tablets, twice/day which is 45.4 mg/day, clearly an overdose.
Upon discovering this we called the vet to report the dilated pupils. Dr. Corridon wasn't available so we spoke to a receptionist and she relayed our message back to Dr. Corridon. About an hour later we received a call back from a different receptionist who told us Dr. Corridon wasn't concerned with the pupil dilation and we were not advised in any way to stop giving our cat the drug. We were quite taken aback by this as we were able to research and discover on our own in about 5 minutes that pupil dilation is the most severe side effect of Baytril and a sign of retinal damage and potential blindness. Later that evening we observed our cat having difficulty seeing in low light. She wasn't jumping up or down on familiar surfaces like usual and roaming around very cautiously/hesitantly. It was very clear that her vision had been impaired. Thankfully we decided to discontinue the Baytril.
An email was then sent to the vet expressing our concerns about the side effects of Baytril and how dangerous it is to exceed the recommended maximum dosage of 2.27mg/lb. of body weight. There was no reply and no phone call from the vet. We decided to take her to a different vet where it was confirmed she is visually impaired and that her vision loss and pupil dilation are permanent.
We understand that mistakes happen and perhaps Dr. Corridon simply wasn't aware of this severe issue with Baytril and cats, but not calling us back and not replying to our email was unacceptable. What was also very frustrating was that there was no mention of any side effects when we were given the drug. No discussion at all about the drug and what to be aware of. We were resigned to simply reading the label which only stated the dosage and dosing schedule. There was a complete lack of concern shown for our cat. Not only was there no warning about severe (albeit rare) side effects of Baytril, no call back from the vet after we expressed our concern, they didn't even reach out after an email was sent. We called again after confirming our cat has vision impairment and it wasn't until then when Dr. Corridon called us back. There was no admission that a mistake had been made or an apology. Just an "I appreciate the call and wish Gertie the best".
We want cat owners to be aware of Baytril and if ever prescribed look out for dilated pupils because that is a sign of retinal toxicity and will eventually lead to vision impairment. We wish we were informed of this and then perhaps we could have caught this sooner.
On a positive note we are giving 2 stars instead of 1 because we did not have any issues with their grooming services as the groomer always gave our other cat cute lion cuts.
Keisha Stubbs
21 Jun 2018
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Clean hospital. Was in and out within the hour. My dog seemed to like the vet and her assistant.
Mary Beth Hearn
25 May 2018
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Dr. Aine and her team are truly amazing people! They realize that our pets are not just pets but members of our family. They walked with me through each step of my Labrador Retriever Riley's five mo...
Dr. Aine and her team are truly amazing people! They realize that our pets are not just pets but members of our family. They walked with me through each step of my Labrador Retriever Riley's five month chemo treatment for liver cancer. You will be so happy you entrusted your sweet pets to such wonderful people!
Jarett Smith
30 Apr 2018
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Extremely helpful, accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable.
H Greene
21 Feb 2018
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I have been through my share of vets and I have finally found a great place with Hendersonville Animal Hospital. Dr. Aine is so kind and accommodating and you can definitely tell she loves her fur-pat...
I have been through my share of vets and I have finally found a great place with Hendersonville Animal Hospital. Dr. Aine is so kind and accommodating and you can definitely tell she loves her fur-patients. The staff is wonderful. Dr. Aine and the staff are always considerate and attentive when I ask my one thousand questions. I’m never felt to be an inconvenience. They really want you to be comfortable and informed. Some reviews have complained about the high costs. From my experience, most pet care is not cheap, unless you are willing to sacrifice quality service. I’ve had a few cats with issues. In most of those cases, I have been given a wide range of treatment options and have been able to choose based on my budget. I guess the only complaint I have is that I wish they were open on Saturdays. That being said, I’ve never had any issues with getting an appointment immediately and they do have later hours. Thank you Dr. Aine and staff. I appreciate you.
Gregor Boyd
6 Sep 2017
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My dogs love it, nice staff, great place to board and excellent vet.
Paul C.
24 Apr 2017
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We just moved to Tennessee from New Jersey and needed to find a vet for our 5 year old Australian Shepherd and after quite a bit of research on the available vets in the area decided on Hendersonvill...
We just moved to Tennessee from New Jersey and needed to find a vet for our 5 year old Australian Shepherd and after quite a bit of research on the available vets in the area decided on Hendersonville Animal Hospital and do not regret it in the least. From the beginning they have been super warm and friendly from the Front Desk staff to the Vet techs and the docs themselves. Our dog hates going to the vet and starts shaking like a leaf the minute he goes in but they do a great job in going slow and reassuring him constantly so he is not so stressed. Only reason I didn't give them five stars is that we have only been with them for a couple of visits but I don't anticipate any problems and look forward to updating my review in the future to five stars!!
Lisa Stinson
16 Apr 2017
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The front desk staff is rude and most of time uninformed. The vets themselves are okay, but are very overpriced. This is the most expensive vet i have ever taken my dogs to.
rainbow sunshine
24 Mar 2017
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great experience! patient, caring staff all the way around. from the minute you walk in the door until you see the doc. very informative and caring veterinarian.
Anna MacKenzie
9 Feb 2017
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Today, I had to say a final good bye to my sweet 16 yr old Laurel. I found Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson to be very kind and compassionate during the whole process. She gave a final examination and gave h...
Today, I had to say a final good bye to my sweet 16 yr old Laurel. I found Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson to be very kind and compassionate during the whole process. She gave a final examination and gave her personal/professional recommendations. She even had the office staff come to the exam room to take care of payment as I was very upset at the time and did not want to face other clients at that time. I believe you will be in good hands as well when you bring your fur babies to this office.
Tracy Beirnes
18 Jan 2017
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love Dr Corridon and Ms. Kim!!
Holly Nixdorf
9 Jan 2017
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Wonderful service and a very caring staff. You can tell they care about your pet and want to do everything in their power to get your pet healthy and happy! All 6 of my family dogs go here and haven't...
Wonderful service and a very caring staff. You can tell they care about your pet and want to do everything in their power to get your pet healthy and happy! All 6 of my family dogs go here and haven't been disappointed once.
Casey Chapman
9 Jan 2017
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Wow. Talk about a rude, money hungry veterinarian office!!! I was charged around $90 a few months ago to have two cats from a RESCUE organization tested for fiv and felv. Today, my mother took anothe...
Wow. Talk about a rude, money hungry veterinarian office!!! I was charged around $90 a few months ago to have two cats from a RESCUE organization tested for fiv and felv. Today, my mother took another one of the fosters for testing and was charged $69! For the test alone! Every vet charges around $40 for this and so did they a few months back. They told her they gave her a "deal" by not charging for an office visit. You should be Ashamed of yourselves for treating a rescue organization like that and then acting rude and saying "you can call the owner tomorrow if you want but she won't do anything". This is why we love our vets at graham and gallatin animal hospital. They would never have a "price increase" like this especially for a cat they know is a foster!! MONEY HUNGRY, RUDE PEOPLE!
Lindsey Padgett
28 Dec 2016
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I have been here twice and they are so nice and helpful!
Ciera Patrick
6 Dec 2016
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I was terrified of what was wrong with my dog, and they were super nice and helpful.
It's about as expensive as other vets I've seen. They were quicker than other vets I have seen. I was home within ...
I was terrified of what was wrong with my dog, and they were super nice and helpful.
It's about as expensive as other vets I've seen. They were quicker than other vets I have seen. I was home within an hour after calling. I'd recommend them to anyone.
dame n
2 Dec 2016
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Friendly staff. Treated my cat with care. My first impression was a good one.
Jenn Bryant
30 Jun 2016
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Dr. Wilkerson cares about the pets she tends to as well as the owners. I love her deep knowledge of dogs (that's all I've taken to her) and her compassion. If you don't see the passion she has for wha...
Dr. Wilkerson cares about the pets she tends to as well as the owners. I love her deep knowledge of dogs (that's all I've taken to her) and her compassion. If you don't see the passion she has for what she does, you're just not looking.
ELLEN SCARLETT
27 Jun 2016
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recently i had two different elderly animals put down, a 22 year cat, and the next week a 18 year maltese, the staff and the vet were wonderful. i highly recommend this hospital. they were very ca...
recently i had two different elderly animals put down, a 22 year cat, and the next week a 18 year maltese, the staff and the vet were wonderful. i highly recommend this hospital. they were very caring and professional and kind.
Michelle Rice Blair
10 May 2016
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My husband and I have brought all of our animals here for the past few years. We absolutely love the vets and the rest of the staff. SO friendly, down to earth and easy to understand when it comes to ...
My husband and I have brought all of our animals here for the past few years. We absolutely love the vets and the rest of the staff. SO friendly, down to earth and easy to understand when it comes to medical terms. We feel super lucky to have such an amazing place caring for our babies. Thank you Hendersonville Animal Hospital!
Logan K.
1 Apr 2016
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Top notch veterinary care! Always 150% satisfied with the services they provide. Employees are kind, helpful, and obviously love their jobs!
J R.
31 Mar 2016
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The staff has kept my dog alive every time she's gotten herself into big trouble. Very practical, personal, and pet loving. Most importantly, Dr Shannon just knows us when we walk in and greets us wit...
The staff has kept my dog alive every time she's gotten herself into big trouble. Very practical, personal, and pet loving. Most importantly, Dr Shannon just knows us when we walk in and greets us with a smile.
Stephanie Perfect
16 Mar 2016
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Anyone that knows me, knows how much my cats mean to me... and I would not trust anyone else with them. The staff here is beyond the best. I had to let my cat of almost 20 years go and I did not ha...
Anyone that knows me, knows how much my cats mean to me... and I would not trust anyone else with them. The staff here is beyond the best. I had to let my cat of almost 20 years go and I did not have the funds for the cremation. But they stepped up and offered it to me at no cost out of kindness and compassion. They really care about not only the animals but their humans as well.
Lauren M.
6 Mar 2016
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I highly recommend Hendersonville Animal Hospital- they saved my dogs life about 4 years ago when he had pancreatitis. And recently Dr. Wilkinson was very compassionate when my dog was diagnosed with ...
I highly recommend Hendersonville Animal Hospital- they saved my dogs life about 4 years ago when he had pancreatitis. And recently Dr. Wilkinson was very compassionate when my dog was diagnosed with lymphoma and when the time came for him to be put to sleep - she was caring and comforting and professional.
Joe M.
5 Mar 2016
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Couldn't ask for a better veterinarian! Dr. Aine Corridon has been great with my animals over the years. The staff is very caring and compassionate. I have been taking my dog(s) since they opened i...
Couldn't ask for a better veterinarian! Dr. Aine Corridon has been great with my animals over the years. The staff is very caring and compassionate. I have been taking my dog(s) since they opened in 2007 for all their care. I have never been disappointed or had to seek a second opinion. If you're seeking a veterinarian who is professional with a friendly personality, then Hendersonville Animal Hospital is for you.
Penny B.
28 Feb 2016
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Been bringing dogs, lizards and snakes here for years. Always get great care from Dr. Talbot and other staff. The dog is actually excited to go there. But she's weird anyway.
Kathy Guditis
14 Feb 2016
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My husband brought an abandoned stray to HAH this past Monday-had been living in a nearby storm drain and under cars for at least a month-needed lots of TLC, shots, teeth care and weighed about 9 lbs ...
My husband brought an abandoned stray to HAH this past Monday-had been living in a nearby storm drain and under cars for at least a month-needed lots of TLC, shots, teeth care and weighed about 9 lbs (clearly malnourished.) Dr. Jennifer took excellent care of "Smoky," and we are so grateful for the emergency care. We are now fostering him until we find a forever home for Smoky! Highly recommend this professional, conscientious staff.
Angie K.
28 Jan 2016
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Have been using them for years. The vets are always nice and willing to answer any questions. The techs are all helpful too.
Donna H.
26 Jan 2016
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Everyone in my family from my mother, brother, myself, and both sisters -in-law have used Belle Forest Animal Hospital for 40 years. The office staff as well as he doctors have treated us like family ...
Everyone in my family from my mother, brother, myself, and both sisters -in-law have used Belle Forest Animal Hospital for 40 years. The office staff as well as he doctors have treated us like family since day 1. We have had numerous animals receive care there. I have personally had a cat and a dog with cancer. The tireless efforts to help them and the compassion shown to me and my pets during that time went above and beyond just a vet's office. I always know my pets and I will get the very best physical and emotional care possible at BFAH!
Tracy D.
24 Jan 2016
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They were so loving and great with my 14 year old German Shepherd when we had to make the impossible decision to put her down.
Cheryl A.
21 Nov 2015
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Dr. Brasher and Dr. Prewitt have taken care of my animals for over 20 years. They are kind and competent. I trust their instincts. The office staff is great, too! Prices are somewhat better here t...
Dr. Brasher and Dr. Prewitt have taken care of my animals for over 20 years. They are kind and competent. I trust their instincts. The office staff is great, too! Prices are somewhat better here than other places I have tried. Facilities are clean. Everyone acts like they really like their job.
Steve M.
4 Nov 2015
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As much as you want to give a business a chance to do the right thing...we have to unfortunately resort to social media to warn others. Very young inexperienced techs there. With our elderly cat we go...
As much as you want to give a business a chance to do the right thing...we have to unfortunately resort to social media to warn others. Very young inexperienced techs there. With our elderly cat we got the hard up-sell for over $300 in things we didn't need and for our 6month old puppy, they could care less on calming his anxiety for just a nail trim. We were quoted a price for a nail trim that we knew was more expensive than Petco but we believed it was more important to familiarize the puppy with his vet. Well they took that opportunity for a good experience and turned it into a bad one for the puppy and the owners. Upon checkout, they tacked on even more money than quoted and when they were questioned about it we were told "you can always go to Petco." When we talked to the owner and she apologized for the incident..we asked for all records to be mailed to us, it came with a long addendum typed in the records from one of the techs. (Just a nail trim remember) it was loaded with a story of partial truths and untruthful ridiculousness obviously put on at the last minute because we expressed our unhappiness.
Nancy L.
31 Oct 2015
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I have had nothing but positive experiences with Belle Forest Animal Hospital. I have been taking my cats there around 15 years. My first cat was loved by the staff there as if she was their own. ...
I have had nothing but positive experiences with Belle Forest Animal Hospital. I have been taking my cats there around 15 years. My first cat was loved by the staff there as if she was their own. When we had to put her down the staff was as sympathetic as could be. I now have another cat that is treated very well there. Dr. Shannon makes such a fuss over her every time we go. It's very comforting to know that my vet is so concerned about my cat on a personal level. My cat gets very good medical attention and the staff there is friendly, the receptionist, the technicians, the doctors - they all make it as pleasant as it can be for a stressed animal going to the doctor. Dr. Shannon is a great vet!
Lynnette Horner
26 Oct 2015
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My cats get the best care from the best Veterinarians, Vet Techs, and front office staff. They know me and my cats like family. Dr. Wilkerson is wonderful. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I w...
My cats get the best care from the best Veterinarians, Vet Techs, and front office staff. They know me and my cats like family. Dr. Wilkerson is wonderful. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I wouldn't trust Iolaus or Ayla to anyone else.
Amie Clemens
9 Oct 2015
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I have been to HAH several time in the last several weeks with all 3 of my dogs! I love it there. All the staff is nice and very helpful! So glad I found them!
James S.
29 Jul 2015
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We couldn't do without these wonderful people!!! We've brought our cats to Belle Forest Animal Hospital for over ten years, starting with our chronically ill, but totally awesome Norwegian Forest kitt...
We couldn't do without these wonderful people!!! We've brought our cats to Belle Forest Animal Hospital for over ten years, starting with our chronically ill, but totally awesome Norwegian Forest kitty, Donar. The love and care the Belle Forest folks gave Donar kept him going years longer than he would have without them & they have continued that kind of care with all the kitties who have come and gone from our home since then. Thank God for Belle Forest Animal Hospital!!!
Sarah H.
7 Apr 2015
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I had my first experience with Belle Forest Animal Hospital today after being told that the blood in my dog's stool was normal. They were able to get her an appointment within a few hours after callin...
I had my first experience with Belle Forest Animal Hospital today after being told that the blood in my dog's stool was normal. They were able to get her an appointment within a few hours after calling and took very great care of us while we were there. The staff is very knowledgeable, courteous, profession, and down-to-earth. After we finished with the appointment, I called and had my previous vet transfer my dog's medical records to Belle Forest. I drove an hour and a half for the appointment and it was well worth it.
Jacque Lawless
21 Feb 2015
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I drive 25 miles for the wonderful care that the staff and Dr's give to my fur babies. They are so caring and treat my babies like they would treat their own.
poochluvr
13 Mar 2010
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I adore Dr. Greenwell and her assistant, Kim. They are the most skilled, compassionate, and helpful team ever. I followed Dr. Greenwell from the Pet Emergency Clinic, where she made a very sad exper...
I adore Dr. Greenwell and her assistant, Kim. They are the most skilled, compassionate, and helpful team ever. I followed Dr. Greenwell from the Pet Emergency Clinic, where she made a very sad experience tolerable, to another vet clinic close to my home and then to her own animal hospital where she is now. This location is over 3 times farther from my home than where she previously worked, but it is worth the drive to know that my dogs are receiving the best of care. I only wish I could find myself a doctor half as good as Dr. Greenwell. You cannot go wrong with her.
mikemcgb
19 Aug 2007
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Aine and her staff were awesome for us. We were actually their first patients. Our older dog, Moe, had cancer and we had to put him to sleep. The entire staff were so caring and respectful. They he...
Aine and her staff were awesome for us. We were actually their first patients. Our older dog, Moe, had cancer and we had to put him to sleep. The entire staff were so caring and respectful. They helped to make it as comfortable for him and us as possible. Larry loves to go in and get his "Spa" treatement. The facilities are new and clean, the location is convenient, and the staff super-friendly.
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Hendersonville Tennessee 37075
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Hendersonville Animal Hospital
Hendersonville, Tennessee
698 East Main Street
Hendersonville Tennessee 37075
General Info
Hendersonville Animal Hospital was founded in 2006 and began accepting clients in February 2007. The animal hospital is the realization of a life long dream of Dr. Aine Corridon. She began working in the veterinary field in 1990 walking dogs, cleaning kennels and doing anything that would give an edge to an aspiring veterinarian.
Dr. Aine Corridon is a 1992 graduate of Hendersonville High School. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from Auburn University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Dr. Aine Corridon began practicing veterinary Medicine in 1999.
In March 2012, Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson joined our team. Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson is a native of Ohio and she moved to middle Tennessee in 2006. She is a 2000 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We are so lucky to have her practice veterinary medicine with us.
Dr. Aine Corridon is a 1992 graduate of Hendersonville High School. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from Auburn University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Dr. Aine Corridon began practicing veterinary Medicine in 1999.
In March 2012, Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson joined our team. Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson is a native of Ohio and she moved to middle Tennessee in 2006. She is a 2000 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We are so lucky to have her practice veterinary medicine with us.
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Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
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08:00AM-18:00PM
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08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
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Reviews
Matthew Cook
13 Aug 2020
Our cat was seen by Dr. Aine Corridon in late July and prescribed Baytril for a UTI. After a few days of Baytril we noticed her pupils were extremely dilated. We looked into this on our own and discov...
Our cat was seen by Dr. Aine Corridon in late July and prescribed Baytril for a UTI. After a few days of Baytril we noticed her pupils were extremely dilated. We looked into this on our own and discovered that pupil dilation is a sign of retinal damage, which is the most severe side effect of Baytril and can result in retinal toxicity. We discovered this information directly from Bayer, the manufacturer of Baytril:
https://www.bayerdvm.com/our-products/baytril/baytril-antibacterial-tablets
Under the description there is a CAUTION "In rare instances, use of this product in cats has been associated with retinal toxicity. Do not exceed 2.27mg/lb. of body weight per day in cats."
Our cat weighed 17 lbs so she should have been given a maximum dosage of ~38.6 mg/day. She was prescribed 22.7mg tablets, twice/day which is 45.4 mg/day, clearly an overdose.
Upon discovering this we called the vet to report the dilated pupils. Dr. Corridon wasn't available so we spoke to a receptionist and she relayed our message back to Dr. Corridon. About an hour later we received a call back from a different receptionist who told us Dr. Corridon wasn't concerned with the pupil dilation and we were not advised in any way to stop giving our cat the drug. We were quite taken aback by this as we were able to research and discover on our own in about 5 minutes that pupil dilation is the most severe side effect of Baytril and a sign of retinal damage and potential blindness. Later that evening we observed our cat having difficulty seeing in low light. She wasn't jumping up or down on familiar surfaces like usual and roaming around very cautiously/hesitantly. It was very clear that her vision had been impaired. Thankfully we decided to discontinue the Baytril.
An email was then sent to the vet expressing our concerns about the side effects of Baytril and how dangerous it is to exceed the recommended maximum dosage of 2.27mg/lb. of body weight. There was no reply and no phone call from the vet. We decided to take her to a different vet where it was confirmed she is visually impaired and that her vision loss and pupil dilation are permanent.
We understand that mistakes happen and perhaps Dr. Corridon simply wasn't aware of this severe issue with Baytril and cats, but not calling us back and not replying to our email was unacceptable. What was also very frustrating was that there was no mention of any side effects when we were given the drug. No discussion at all about the drug and what to be aware of. We were resigned to simply reading the label which only stated the dosage and dosing schedule. There was a complete lack of concern shown for our cat. Not only was there no warning about severe (albeit rare) side effects of Baytril, no call back from the vet after we expressed our concern, they didn't even reach out after an email was sent. We called again after confirming our cat has vision impairment and it wasn't until then when Dr. Corridon called us back. There was no admission that a mistake had been made or an apology. Just an "I appreciate the call and wish Gertie the best".
We want cat owners to be aware of Baytril and if ever prescribed look out for dilated pupils because that is a sign of retinal toxicity and will eventually lead to vision impairment. We wish we were informed of this and then perhaps we could have caught this sooner.
On a positive note we are giving 2 stars instead of 1 because we did not have any issues with their grooming services as the groomer always gave our other cat cute lion cuts.
Keisha Stubbs
21 Jun 2018
Clean hospital. Was in and out within the hour. My dog seemed to like the vet and her assistant.
Mary Beth Hearn
25 May 2018
Dr. Aine and her team are truly amazing people! They realize that our pets are not just pets but members of our family. They walked with me through each step of my Labrador Retriever Riley's five mo...
Dr. Aine and her team are truly amazing people! They realize that our pets are not just pets but members of our family. They walked with me through each step of my Labrador Retriever Riley's five month chemo treatment for liver cancer. You will be so happy you entrusted your sweet pets to such wonderful people!
Jarett Smith
30 Apr 2018
Extremely helpful, accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable.
H Greene
21 Feb 2018
I have been through my share of vets and I have finally found a great place with Hendersonville Animal Hospital. Dr. Aine is so kind and accommodating and you can definitely tell she loves her fur-pat...
I have been through my share of vets and I have finally found a great place with Hendersonville Animal Hospital. Dr. Aine is so kind and accommodating and you can definitely tell she loves her fur-patients. The staff is wonderful. Dr. Aine and the staff are always considerate and attentive when I ask my one thousand questions. I’m never felt to be an inconvenience. They really want you to be comfortable and informed. Some reviews have complained about the high costs. From my experience, most pet care is not cheap, unless you are willing to sacrifice quality service. I’ve had a few cats with issues. In most of those cases, I have been given a wide range of treatment options and have been able to choose based on my budget. I guess the only complaint I have is that I wish they were open on Saturdays. That being said, I’ve never had any issues with getting an appointment immediately and they do have later hours. Thank you Dr. Aine and staff. I appreciate you.
Gregor Boyd
6 Sep 2017
My dogs love it, nice staff, great place to board and excellent vet.
Paul C.
24 Apr 2017
We just moved to Tennessee from New Jersey and needed to find a vet for our 5 year old Australian Shepherd and after quite a bit of research on the available vets in the area decided on Hendersonvill...
We just moved to Tennessee from New Jersey and needed to find a vet for our 5 year old Australian Shepherd and after quite a bit of research on the available vets in the area decided on Hendersonville Animal Hospital and do not regret it in the least. From the beginning they have been super warm and friendly from the Front Desk staff to the Vet techs and the docs themselves. Our dog hates going to the vet and starts shaking like a leaf the minute he goes in but they do a great job in going slow and reassuring him constantly so he is not so stressed. Only reason I didn't give them five stars is that we have only been with them for a couple of visits but I don't anticipate any problems and look forward to updating my review in the future to five stars!!
Lisa Stinson
16 Apr 2017
The front desk staff is rude and most of time uninformed. The vets themselves are okay, but are very overpriced. This is the most expensive vet i have ever taken my dogs to.
rainbow sunshine
24 Mar 2017
great experience! patient, caring staff all the way around. from the minute you walk in the door until you see the doc. very informative and caring veterinarian.
Anna MacKenzie
9 Feb 2017
Today, I had to say a final good bye to my sweet 16 yr old Laurel. I found Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson to be very kind and compassionate during the whole process. She gave a final examination and gave h...
Today, I had to say a final good bye to my sweet 16 yr old Laurel. I found Dr. Jennifer Wilkinson to be very kind and compassionate during the whole process. She gave a final examination and gave her personal/professional recommendations. She even had the office staff come to the exam room to take care of payment as I was very upset at the time and did not want to face other clients at that time. I believe you will be in good hands as well when you bring your fur babies to this office.
Tracy Beirnes
18 Jan 2017
love Dr Corridon and Ms. Kim!!
Holly Nixdorf
9 Jan 2017
Wonderful service and a very caring staff. You can tell they care about your pet and want to do everything in their power to get your pet healthy and happy! All 6 of my family dogs go here and haven't...
Wonderful service and a very caring staff. You can tell they care about your pet and want to do everything in their power to get your pet healthy and happy! All 6 of my family dogs go here and haven't been disappointed once.
Casey Chapman
9 Jan 2017
Wow. Talk about a rude, money hungry veterinarian office!!! I was charged around $90 a few months ago to have two cats from a RESCUE organization tested for fiv and felv. Today, my mother took anothe...
Wow. Talk about a rude, money hungry veterinarian office!!! I was charged around $90 a few months ago to have two cats from a RESCUE organization tested for fiv and felv. Today, my mother took another one of the fosters for testing and was charged $69! For the test alone! Every vet charges around $40 for this and so did they a few months back. They told her they gave her a "deal" by not charging for an office visit. You should be Ashamed of yourselves for treating a rescue organization like that and then acting rude and saying "you can call the owner tomorrow if you want but she won't do anything". This is why we love our vets at graham and gallatin animal hospital. They would never have a "price increase" like this especially for a cat they know is a foster!! MONEY HUNGRY, RUDE PEOPLE!
Lindsey Padgett
28 Dec 2016
I have been here twice and they are so nice and helpful!
Ciera Patrick
6 Dec 2016
I was terrified of what was wrong with my dog, and they were super nice and helpful.
It's about as expensive as other vets I've seen. They were quicker than other vets I have seen. I was home within ...
I was terrified of what was wrong with my dog, and they were super nice and helpful.
It's about as expensive as other vets I've seen. They were quicker than other vets I have seen. I was home within an hour after calling. I'd recommend them to anyone.
dame n
2 Dec 2016
Friendly staff. Treated my cat with care. My first impression was a good one.
Jenn Bryant
30 Jun 2016
Dr. Wilkerson cares about the pets she tends to as well as the owners. I love her deep knowledge of dogs (that's all I've taken to her) and her compassion. If you don't see the passion she has for wha...
Dr. Wilkerson cares about the pets she tends to as well as the owners. I love her deep knowledge of dogs (that's all I've taken to her) and her compassion. If you don't see the passion she has for what she does, you're just not looking.
ELLEN SCARLETT
27 Jun 2016
recently i had two different elderly animals put down, a 22 year cat, and the next week a 18 year maltese, the staff and the vet were wonderful. i highly recommend this hospital. they were very ca...
recently i had two different elderly animals put down, a 22 year cat, and the next week a 18 year maltese, the staff and the vet were wonderful. i highly recommend this hospital. they were very caring and professional and kind.
Michelle Rice Blair
10 May 2016
My husband and I have brought all of our animals here for the past few years. We absolutely love the vets and the rest of the staff. SO friendly, down to earth and easy to understand when it comes to ...
My husband and I have brought all of our animals here for the past few years. We absolutely love the vets and the rest of the staff. SO friendly, down to earth and easy to understand when it comes to medical terms. We feel super lucky to have such an amazing place caring for our babies. Thank you Hendersonville Animal Hospital!
Logan K.
1 Apr 2016
Top notch veterinary care! Always 150% satisfied with the services they provide. Employees are kind, helpful, and obviously love their jobs!
J R.
31 Mar 2016
The staff has kept my dog alive every time she's gotten herself into big trouble. Very practical, personal, and pet loving. Most importantly, Dr Shannon just knows us when we walk in and greets us wit...
The staff has kept my dog alive every time she's gotten herself into big trouble. Very practical, personal, and pet loving. Most importantly, Dr Shannon just knows us when we walk in and greets us with a smile.
Stephanie Perfect
16 Mar 2016
Anyone that knows me, knows how much my cats mean to me... and I would not trust anyone else with them. The staff here is beyond the best. I had to let my cat of almost 20 years go and I did not ha...
Anyone that knows me, knows how much my cats mean to me... and I would not trust anyone else with them. The staff here is beyond the best. I had to let my cat of almost 20 years go and I did not have the funds for the cremation. But they stepped up and offered it to me at no cost out of kindness and compassion. They really care about not only the animals but their humans as well.
Lauren M.
6 Mar 2016
I highly recommend Hendersonville Animal Hospital- they saved my dogs life about 4 years ago when he had pancreatitis. And recently Dr. Wilkinson was very compassionate when my dog was diagnosed with ...
I highly recommend Hendersonville Animal Hospital- they saved my dogs life about 4 years ago when he had pancreatitis. And recently Dr. Wilkinson was very compassionate when my dog was diagnosed with lymphoma and when the time came for him to be put to sleep - she was caring and comforting and professional.
Joe M.
5 Mar 2016
Couldn't ask for a better veterinarian! Dr. Aine Corridon has been great with my animals over the years. The staff is very caring and compassionate. I have been taking my dog(s) since they opened i...
Couldn't ask for a better veterinarian! Dr. Aine Corridon has been great with my animals over the years. The staff is very caring and compassionate. I have been taking my dog(s) since they opened in 2007 for all their care. I have never been disappointed or had to seek a second opinion. If you're seeking a veterinarian who is professional with a friendly personality, then Hendersonville Animal Hospital is for you.
Penny B.
28 Feb 2016
Been bringing dogs, lizards and snakes here for years. Always get great care from Dr. Talbot and other staff. The dog is actually excited to go there. But she's weird anyway.
Kathy Guditis
14 Feb 2016
My husband brought an abandoned stray to HAH this past Monday-had been living in a nearby storm drain and under cars for at least a month-needed lots of TLC, shots, teeth care and weighed about 9 lbs ...
My husband brought an abandoned stray to HAH this past Monday-had been living in a nearby storm drain and under cars for at least a month-needed lots of TLC, shots, teeth care and weighed about 9 lbs (clearly malnourished.) Dr. Jennifer took excellent care of "Smoky," and we are so grateful for the emergency care. We are now fostering him until we find a forever home for Smoky! Highly recommend this professional, conscientious staff.
Angie K.
28 Jan 2016
Have been using them for years. The vets are always nice and willing to answer any questions. The techs are all helpful too.
Donna H.
26 Jan 2016
Everyone in my family from my mother, brother, myself, and both sisters -in-law have used Belle Forest Animal Hospital for 40 years. The office staff as well as he doctors have treated us like family ...
Everyone in my family from my mother, brother, myself, and both sisters -in-law have used Belle Forest Animal Hospital for 40 years. The office staff as well as he doctors have treated us like family since day 1. We have had numerous animals receive care there. I have personally had a cat and a dog with cancer. The tireless efforts to help them and the compassion shown to me and my pets during that time went above and beyond just a vet's office. I always know my pets and I will get the very best physical and emotional care possible at BFAH!
Tracy D.
24 Jan 2016
They were so loving and great with my 14 year old German Shepherd when we had to make the impossible decision to put her down.
Cheryl A.
21 Nov 2015
Dr. Brasher and Dr. Prewitt have taken care of my animals for over 20 years. They are kind and competent. I trust their instincts. The office staff is great, too! Prices are somewhat better here t...
Dr. Brasher and Dr. Prewitt have taken care of my animals for over 20 years. They are kind and competent. I trust their instincts. The office staff is great, too! Prices are somewhat better here than other places I have tried. Facilities are clean. Everyone acts like they really like their job.
Steve M.
4 Nov 2015
As much as you want to give a business a chance to do the right thing...we have to unfortunately resort to social media to warn others. Very young inexperienced techs there. With our elderly cat we go...
As much as you want to give a business a chance to do the right thing...we have to unfortunately resort to social media to warn others. Very young inexperienced techs there. With our elderly cat we got the hard up-sell for over $300 in things we didn't need and for our 6month old puppy, they could care less on calming his anxiety for just a nail trim. We were quoted a price for a nail trim that we knew was more expensive than Petco but we believed it was more important to familiarize the puppy with his vet. Well they took that opportunity for a good experience and turned it into a bad one for the puppy and the owners. Upon checkout, they tacked on even more money than quoted and when they were questioned about it we were told "you can always go to Petco." When we talked to the owner and she apologized for the incident..we asked for all records to be mailed to us, it came with a long addendum typed in the records from one of the techs. (Just a nail trim remember) it was loaded with a story of partial truths and untruthful ridiculousness obviously put on at the last minute because we expressed our unhappiness.
Nancy L.
31 Oct 2015
I have had nothing but positive experiences with Belle Forest Animal Hospital. I have been taking my cats there around 15 years. My first cat was loved by the staff there as if she was their own. ...
I have had nothing but positive experiences with Belle Forest Animal Hospital. I have been taking my cats there around 15 years. My first cat was loved by the staff there as if she was their own. When we had to put her down the staff was as sympathetic as could be. I now have another cat that is treated very well there. Dr. Shannon makes such a fuss over her every time we go. It's very comforting to know that my vet is so concerned about my cat on a personal level. My cat gets very good medical attention and the staff there is friendly, the receptionist, the technicians, the doctors - they all make it as pleasant as it can be for a stressed animal going to the doctor. Dr. Shannon is a great vet!
Lynnette Horner
26 Oct 2015
My cats get the best care from the best Veterinarians, Vet Techs, and front office staff. They know me and my cats like family. Dr. Wilkerson is wonderful. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I w...
My cats get the best care from the best Veterinarians, Vet Techs, and front office staff. They know me and my cats like family. Dr. Wilkerson is wonderful. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I wouldn't trust Iolaus or Ayla to anyone else.
Amie Clemens
9 Oct 2015
I have been to HAH several time in the last several weeks with all 3 of my dogs! I love it there. All the staff is nice and very helpful! So glad I found them!
James S.
29 Jul 2015
We couldn't do without these wonderful people!!! We've brought our cats to Belle Forest Animal Hospital for over ten years, starting with our chronically ill, but totally awesome Norwegian Forest kitt...
We couldn't do without these wonderful people!!! We've brought our cats to Belle Forest Animal Hospital for over ten years, starting with our chronically ill, but totally awesome Norwegian Forest kitty, Donar. The love and care the Belle Forest folks gave Donar kept him going years longer than he would have without them & they have continued that kind of care with all the kitties who have come and gone from our home since then. Thank God for Belle Forest Animal Hospital!!!
Sarah H.
7 Apr 2015
I had my first experience with Belle Forest Animal Hospital today after being told that the blood in my dog's stool was normal. They were able to get her an appointment within a few hours after callin...
I had my first experience with Belle Forest Animal Hospital today after being told that the blood in my dog's stool was normal. They were able to get her an appointment within a few hours after calling and took very great care of us while we were there. The staff is very knowledgeable, courteous, profession, and down-to-earth. After we finished with the appointment, I called and had my previous vet transfer my dog's medical records to Belle Forest. I drove an hour and a half for the appointment and it was well worth it.
Jacque Lawless
21 Feb 2015
I drive 25 miles for the wonderful care that the staff and Dr's give to my fur babies. They are so caring and treat my babies like they would treat their own.
poochluvr
13 Mar 2010
I adore Dr. Greenwell and her assistant, Kim. They are the most skilled, compassionate, and helpful team ever. I followed Dr. Greenwell from the Pet Emergency Clinic, where she made a very sad exper...
I adore Dr. Greenwell and her assistant, Kim. They are the most skilled, compassionate, and helpful team ever. I followed Dr. Greenwell from the Pet Emergency Clinic, where she made a very sad experience tolerable, to another vet clinic close to my home and then to her own animal hospital where she is now. This location is over 3 times farther from my home than where she previously worked, but it is worth the drive to know that my dogs are receiving the best of care. I only wish I could find myself a doctor half as good as Dr. Greenwell. You cannot go wrong with her.
mikemcgb
19 Aug 2007
Aine and her staff were awesome for us. We were actually their first patients. Our older dog, Moe, had cancer and we had to put him to sleep. The entire staff were so caring and respectful. They he...
Aine and her staff were awesome for us. We were actually their first patients. Our older dog, Moe, had cancer and we had to put him to sleep. The entire staff were so caring and respectful. They helped to make it as comfortable for him and us as possible. Larry loves to go in and get his "Spa" treatement. The facilities are new and clean, the location is convenient, and the staff super-friendly.
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