Here at Central Animal Hospital, we always welcome new clients and patients to our full service veterinary practice in Midtown Memphis. We know you will be very happy with our services. Our veterinarians and staff are devoted to staying on top of the latest diagnostics, treatments, and wellness programs to maintain your pet's optimal health. We maintain a standard of care that is unmatched.
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Mission
Your pet is an important part of your family, and when he or she is ill, you want the best medical care available.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
Location & Areas We Serve
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History
1930
Foote Animal Hospital
Central Animal Hospital has served the Midtown Memphis area since the late 1930's beginning as Foote Animal Hospital. Many lifetime midtowners remember coming with their parents to Foote when it was across Central from the current location!!
1950
Foote Moves Locations
Foote Animal Hospital moved it's location to 2192 Central in the 1950's, and we are still there today!
1990
Name Change
The name was changed to Central Animal Hospital in the early 1990's by then owner Dr. Billy Miller.
2005
Dr. Karnes
In 2005, Dr. Jennifer Karnes purchased the practice from Dr. Victor Raby. Since 2005, she has made significant improvements to the parking, the dog area, and the interior and exterior of the old practice.
2013
Hospital Expansion Begins
In 2013, Dr. Karnes and Hospital Manager Steve Karnes embarked on a year-long expansion of the practice onto property purchased from Fred Remmer in 2006.
2014
Grand Re-Opening!
On May 24, 2014, the new Central Animal Hospital opened to great fanfare! The new building is 4,600 square feet of modern practice space. It features an indoor play/training room, two luxury boarding rooms, four exam rooms, and natural light for a healthy, happy feeling throughout the space.
2015
Pet Boarding Facilities
The old practice building has been converted into our pet boarding location the fun side of Central Animal Hospital. Our pet boarding facility houses our other luxury boarding suites, standard boarding, grooming, and canine playschool.

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Business Hours
Affiliations and Certifications
- Cat Friendly
Additional Features
- Accepts Credit Cards