Dogwood Animal Hospital has been serving the pets of South Knoxville since 1988.
Welcome to Dogwood Animal Hospital! We are a small animal hospital serving South Knoxville and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide quality care for your pet at prices you can afford.
Your pet's health is our top priority. After all, they're part of the family.
Meet the veterinarians.
J.R. Killey, DVM
Dr. Killey received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2014. A South Carolina native, he began practicing in the Knoxville area in 2015. Dr. Killey enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine, but takes particular interest in internal medicine. He enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with his wife and three kids. His dog, Beasley, begrudgingly allows him to leave home and come to work each day.
Josie Polaski, DVM
Dr. Polaski received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee. She enjoys small animal medicine and any pocket pets that come her way. She spends her free time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, gardening, and camping with her boyfriend and two cattle dog mixes, Aurora and Pepper.